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Neck fans, complimentary water, and bringing our own water bottle to double as a souvenir all sound like pretty solid options at Disney World when trying to stay cool — but get ready, because we’re adding one more to the mix! Ahhhh, cooling patches! With as hot as the spring and summer have been in Disney World this year and several rides struggling to stay open all day long backing up the wait times, it’s no wonder we’re all looking for any extra ways we can think of to stay cool. While ducking indoors for a show or to eat only works for a few occasions, we may have uncovered another solution to add to the mix when standing out in the blazing sun in unavoidable. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. If you can think of an accessory to bring with you or purchase while you’re in Disney World’s parks to do your best at staying cool, you can bet we’ve tried them all — or so we thought! We recently discovered another alternative that we’re not seeing many folks use in the parks so we decided we were the guinea pigs for the job! Our latest way we’re beating the heat! On a latest visit out to Magic Kingdom, we thought the extremely hot temperatures were just the right conditions to test out our latest cooling obsession — cooling patches! ©Amazon To our surprise, these simple things worked really well! We ordered ours from Amazon and they came in a box of 20 which gave us plenty of opportunity to try them out over and over again. If you’ve not had a chance to see these before, the cooling patches are small strips of gel stuck to a gauze like mesh on one side and the other side that sticks to your skins is covered in a peel-away plastic until ready for use. They each come individually packaged making them lightweight, and easy to pack multiple with you for yourself or your entire family. See them HERE Once we opened our package and peeled away the plastic coating on the side meant to stick to us, that’s when the hard part began. Just kidding, but in all seriousness, choosing the right place for the most optimal cooling proved to be more of a challenge then we initially thought! We tried these cooling patches in a variety of places including our foreheads and on our upper chest, but the best spots we settled on was across the backs of our necks or on the inside of our shirts at just about the middle to lower back area. This also helped conceal them a bit more (along with staving off a few of the stares we started to get walking around with a strip on our foreheads). But hey, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it… right?! Opening the package The cooling strips on their own have a mild menthol scent to them like vapo-rub or an icy hot patch would but there’s never a heated sensation to them. They’re squishy and fun to play with and don’t worry if you don’t get the exact spot to your liking on the first try because we were able to peel them off and stick them back to us in another spot before they stopped loosing their ability to stick well. The full patch! We thought they were a great alternative to keeping cool without something bulky to carry around OR a soaking wet cooling towel that you have to stow away even when it’s not fully dried. We also thought they were fairly durable for a moderate amount of theme park fun and we didn’t experience ours peeling up or trying to come off while we were going about our normal day in the park. Or only hesitation with these is that they’re actually much longer than you would think! They’re surprisingly long.We were expecting them to be shorter and maybe more child sized because of the cartoonish packaging, but there’s a chance you could cut them down into shorter strips if you wanted them to fit more comfortably somewhere like your wrist or forehead. I’ve gotta have these NOW! Overall, we’d honestly opt to grab these guys to pack into our bags over a fan since you don’t have to recharge them and they’re disposable once they’ve lost their effect. We also found that after opening them out of their packaging and immediately before applying them to your body if you were to shake them back and forth (like a developing photo) it helped to intensify that immediate cooling sensation and made it more profound. Admittedly though, we’re pretty adapted to the Florida heat and intense summers so if you’re someone who’s coming to Disney World from out of state, you could feel the cooling patches effects more effectively than what we were able to. We’re constantly looking for theme park essentials to help make your next trip to Disney World as hassle free as possible! Be sure to check out more of our favorites below, and stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for all the latest updates and more! Click HERE to see MORE of our Disney World park essentials! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What other cooling devices have you used in Disney World to beat the rising temps? Tell us what has worked best for you in the comments below! The post We Tested Cooling Patches in Disney World -- Here Are the Pros and Cons first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

EPCOT is home to some of our favorite restaurants, but that doesn’t mean they’re all created equally. EPCOT While we love quick-service spots like Sunshine Seasons and table-service restaurants like Garden Grill (just to name two of our favorites), there’s one restaurant in EPCOT that’s been hated on for YEARS. But is it really bad as we remember and as everyone makes it sound? We’re heading back to find out — come with us to find out if Coral Reef is the worst restaurant in EPCOT. Atmosphere Coral Reef Restaurant is located in World Nature, right near The Seas with Nemo and Friends. Coral Reef Restaurant The inside is heavily decorated to fit an under-the-sea theme — the lights look like jellyfish, there are coral and rock formations crawling up some of the walls, and the iconic blue-green shade of the ocean can be seen nearly everywhere you look. Inside Coral Reef However, the best part, and the restaurant’s main draw, is that you can see into the aquarium right next door at Sea Base! These near floor-to-ceiling windows are placed all around the restaurant, allowing a full look at the aquarium no matter what level of the dining room you’re seated in. It’s like you’re inside the aquarium! We do want to advise you that the restaurant is a little dark, as you can see from our table below, so if that’s not your thing, this may already not be the restaurant for you! (Or, just be prepared to use your phone flashlight.) It can be a little dark On the menu, you’ll find a selection of appetizers… Starters …followed by the Entrees (which are seasonal!)… Entrées …and you’ll also find a selection of alcoholic beverages. Specialty Drinks There are some exciting non-alcoholic drinks as well! Non Alcoholic Drinks But enough of the looks, let’s get to the food! Food The meal started out with a complimentary bread service, which was delicious! It had a hint of coconut flavor, which we really enjoyed. Bread Service We tried some of the most popular dishes on the menu, both seafood and not, to get a feel of what this restaurant is really like. We dove into the Coconut Fried Shrimp first, which we actually really loved! It was super crunchy, but not oily, and the coconut was slightly sweet but not overpowering. Coconut Fried Shrimp However, the mango chutney it’s served with was only okay — the mango wasn’t super fresh and we found the main flavor to be the red onion. Our companion said she could taste a lot of the sweet mango, but that made us wonder just how consistent this chutney will be. Overall, it was a good dish, but we wouldn’t necessarily order it again. Next up! We decided to try the Grilled Chicken Wings next, which were just okay. The chicken wasn’t overcooked, so it was still pretty juicy and not dry, and the sauce reminded us of a sweet teriyaki sauce. That meant there were no Jamaican spice flavors, as promised in the description. Overall, they were fine but not overly exciting or worth ordering again. Grilled Chicken Wings As awkward as it is to eat seafood in front of fish, we did also get the Seafood Boil since it IS a seafood restaurant. We found a lot of irony in the fact that this restaurant’s worst food was the seafood. Seafood Boil The shrimp were slightly chewy, and the taste reminded us of frozen shrimp, while the mussels and clams were too salty and chewy. However, the corn and potatoes were pretty good, and the stand out was the andouille sausage — it was super flavorful and well-cooked with a bit of bounce in the bite. Unfortunately, though, it wasn’t enough to save this dish. A closer look Our last main course was the Surf and Turf, which we really loved! The filet was cooked perfectly with a great sear and warm pink center. The shrimp wasn’t overcooked and wasn’t chewy at all (a major win). Surf and Turf The mashed potatoes were smooth and had a great garlic flavor, but the key lime chimichurri was easily the best part. It wasn’t too overpowering, and the cilantro was finely chopped, which we loved. It had a great acidity as well and was slightly sweet, which balanced the heavy dish so well. The sweet baby bell peppers in the dish were so crunchy and well cooked, adding a great textural element. Overall, a big win here! Loved it! We couldn’t forget dessert! We grabbed two — the first was the Key West Sunset, which was very tasty! The crust was super moist but still held firm, and the filling was tart and sweet and had a great bright flavor. The Chantilly reminded us of just a Reddi-wip situation but that didn’t throw us off too much. The raspberries were super sweet too! Overall, while the quality was great, it was nothing to write home about. Key West Sunset Our second dessert was the Bread Pudding, which is made out of the same bread as the bread service you get at the beginning of the meal. However, this really works in its favor! The coconut is perfectly sweet and matches the ice cream and caramel well. The caramel is slightly salty, which was great, and the shaved coconut has a great crunch. We were also impressed that the ice cream portion was the perfect amount with the bread! Bread Pudding Again, though, it was good, but there was nothing that really shocked us or blew us out of the water (sorry, we’ll stop with the puns now). Overall Overall, if you’re a seafood fan or are looking for something that will really wow you, this is NOT the restaurant for you. Was any of our food downright terrible? No, not at all, but we don’t necessarily recommend it. While we did enjoy our other dining choices, spending an hour or more of your park day dining at this restaurant doesn’t really seem like a good way to spend your EPCOT park day, in our eyes. Coral Reef Restaurant If someone in your dining party chooses this for your meal, it’s likely you’ll be able to find something on the menu that you like, however we are a little weary with how inconsistent this restaurant is. We saw in just the dishes we got that sometimes our shrimp was good, and other times it was a lower quality, and it came from the same kitchen! Coral Reef Restaurant So, do we necessarily recommend Coral Reef Restaurant? No, and we can see why it’s one of the most disliked spots in EPCOT. There are certainly tons of other better options to spend your time and money at, however if you or someone in your party would LOVE the windows into the aquarium, it may be a one and done type of meal. We do think it’s a better idea to spend your time at Sea Base itself, which has tons of windows to see the different sea creatures, and that doesn’t cost anything extra! Grab something from a quick-service spot and have a walking lunch around the aquarium if you’d like! Coral Reef Restaurant So there you have it! Now it’s up to you to make your own personal decision about if you’d like to experience this restaurant, and we know you’ll make the choice that’s best for your group! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney parks news and reviews! Here’s why we have NO regrets leaving Magic Kingdom for this deluxe hotel restaurant! 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 Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of Coral Reef? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Does This EPCOT Restaurant Really Deserve Its Poor Reputation? We Found Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While it is probably not feasible to live in Disney World full-time (although if we ever win the lottery, there will be signs!), we are all about accessories that help us bring a bit of the magic with us wherever we go. Cinderella Castle in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom We have reporters in the park every single day, and spend our days writing about Disney, but we still think you can always have a few more Disney accessories. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are so many options when it comes to Disney accessories, so we are rounding up eight accessories that are perfect to keep us living in the magic! Grab this Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Glass Sipper! Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Glass Sipper Did you know that we sell glass sippers on our DFB store? Well, if you didn’t, now you do! We have a huge variety of designs to choose from and they really do make your favorite beverage more magical. We have this gorgeous Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Glass Sipper that is inspired by the gowns that some of our favorite Disney Princesses wear. It even comes with a lid and a straw, so you can take the cup on the go with you. Grab the glass sipper here! Celebrate spooky season with these Hocus Pocus Glass Sippers! Hocus Pocus Glass Sippers Or, if you are already getting into the spooky season mood, we also have a collection of Hocus Pocus Glass Sippers. These glass sippers feature the Sanderson sisters and some of our favorite quotes from the movies. If you can’t choose between the different designs, you may as well grab one of each. You never know when you might need a bit of Sanderson sister motivation. Shop the glass sippers here! Style your phone with this Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case! Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case We also have lots of fun phone cases available at the DFB store! You can get similar designs to the glass sippers to match, or choose a different design. You can get this Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case. Each of the bows are inspired by a Disney Princess and they are the perfect, subtle way to share your love of Disney. Find the phone case right here! Phone Case for Samsung and Google devices Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case The Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow Phone Case is also available for Samsung and Google phones! We offer our phone cases for a variety of phone models. We have options for Apple phones as well as Samsung and Google phones. So no matter which phone you have, we most likely have a case that can fit it! Get this phone case here! Phone Case Home Sweet Home Phone Case We offer various different designs for phone cases! In addition to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow phone cases, you can also get this Home Sweet Home Phone Case featuring Cinderella’s Castle. You can also get this phone case for Apple, Google, or Samsung phones. Get this phone case here! Grab these Mickey Mouse Earrings! ©Amazon We also love these Mickey Mouse Hoop Earrings! The earrings contain Cubic Zarconia set into plated hoops. We think they are gorgeous and the perfect accessory for any outfit. Get these earrings here! Pick up these Mouse Ears Hair Clips! ©Amazon You can also pick up this set of Mouse Ears Hair Clips. The clips are Mickey ears combined with a lemon and an ice cream cone. They are so adorable and such a fun accessory to bring a bit of magic to your hairstyle. Shop these hair clips here! Disney Princess Bead Bracelets ©Amazon Finally, you can also get these simple bead bracelets that add just the right amount of magic! These Disney Princess Bead Bracelets are made with multi-colored beads and one of them has “Magical” spelled out on it. They can easily be added to any outfit for a bit of Disney fun. Get these bracelets here! We think these accessories are perfect for adding a bit of Disney to your everyday. You can never have too many Disney accessories! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney merchandise news! Find even more of our favorite Disney items on our Amazon Storefront!The post 8 Accessories that Keep Us Living In the Magic first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s not every day you come across an item of Disney merchandise that really just makes you question your whole reality. Lightning McQueen But, when we first spotted these bad boys a while back, we had no idea just how popular they would end up being. And then, something clicked. It was like seeing color for the first time — we just knew our lives were forever changed. Suddenly, they were gone — POOF! Sold out. Well, friends, we’re thrilled to say these viral Crocs are BACK in stock! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Hold up! Are you an Amazon Prime member? We love shopping for Disney souvenirs and essentials on Amazon before a big trip, or just in general. If you don’t have a membership, you can score a free trial of Amazon Prime by clicking the button below! Get the Lightning McQueen Crocs online now! ©Disney KA-CHOW is right! These Lightning McQueen Crocs are slightly unhinged and terrifying, but if you ask us, that’s part of the charm. Just imagine strolling up to Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Hollywood Studios in these bad boys, or tossing them on and suddenly being the most fashionable person at the grocery store or school pick up. ©Disney Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned the best part about these shoes — they LIGHT UP! That’s right, with every step you take, not only will Lightning be watching you, but his headlights and taillights will illuminate as well. View online at the Disney Store We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! Shop for More Disney Essentials on Our Amazon StorefrontThe post The One and Only Disney Lightning McQueen Crocs Are Officially Back in Stock! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’re honest, you’ll agree that most of us go to Disney World for the food and drink! Delicious and golden It could be a specific entree at your favorite restaurant like the noodles at ‘Ohana, or a unique drink like the Avocado Margarita from La Cava del Tequila, or some classic Corn Dog Nuggets from Casey’s Corner. It doesn’t even matter which one you’re talking about because we love them all. But just for a moment, let’s stick with Disney World snacks. Now, about them, we wanted to pick your brains and find out if and what controversial Disney World snacks you regretted trying! Well, we asked and you delivered! We reached out to our followers on Facebook to ask: “Which controversial Disney Word snack do you REGRET trying?” We had quite a few people leave their opinions in the comments! What do you think? Now, let’s dive into some of your top responses! School Bread Right out of the gate, it was SUPER clear that there were so many of you who tried School Bread from over in the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT and seriously regretted it. (The majority of you in the comments responded this way.) School Bread To this point, DFB reader Em shared, “School bread. Everyone raved. It was horrible.” DFB reader Hope noted, “The school bread. Everything I read about it was so positive. I think it tasted like a week old, dried out hunk of bread.” Also, DFB reader Alexandra shared, “School bread. One bite and couldn’t eat anymore. I don’t get the hype.” Cheeseburger Pods Listen, there were a fair amount of you who must have had very similar experiences with the Cheeseburger Pods from Satuli Canteen in Animal Kingdom because you were quite insistent about your regret. Cheeseburger Pods To this point, DFB reader Stacy shared, “Not sure it’s a snack, but the cheeseburger pods. So overrated. I expected them to be amazing after hearing so much about them. But I found them dry and I even bit into something hard in one of them. Never again.” Also, DFB reader Kathy shared, “I wanted to like the cheeseburger pods at Satuli Canteen, but I was so disappointed. I don’t think they’re good at all.” Wookiee Cookie Even being Star Wars fans didn’t stop some of you from feeling the regret of trying the Wookiee Cookie. You could just feel the disappointment that was evident in your responses. Wookie Cookie To that point, DFB reader Colleen shared, “Not sure if it’s controversial, but the Wookie Cookie was definitely NOT what we were hoping for. Very bland oatmeal cookie flavor and the filling was meh.” DFB reader Lindsay shared, “Wookie cookie. I heard so many good things about it so I made it a mission to get it on my last trip. The cookies were so stale.” Also, DFB reader Britt mentioned, “Wookie cookie at Backlot H.S. You described it like an oatmeal creme pie and it makes me wonder if you even know Little Debbie…” Turkey Leg Be honest. You knew this one was going to come up! Truly, you might be able to make the case that the turkey leg is the most polarizing snack at Disney World and quite a few of you still harbor regrets about trying them. Turkey Leg To this point, DFB reader Stacie shared, “I wanted to love them SO MUCH…but sadly, the turkey leg. They smell and look amazing but I could barely get two bites out of it.” DFB reader Shannon also shared, “Turkey leg. Always see them and finally tried on our last visit – and it was a hard no. Could not eat it.” Also, DFB reader Brodie mentioned, “TURKEY LEG should be illegal ” Pickle Milkshake Look, sometimes the teams over at Disney World try to get really creative with their food and drink options. Sometimes what they present are hit and some are complete misses. And then we have the Pickle Milkshake. We’ll leave it up to your imagination as to the total number of you who were scarred by this one. Pickle Milkshake To this point, DFB reader Christina shared, “The pickle milkshake still haunts my dreams.” Grey Stuff Cupcake Last up, you shared a really practical hack and it’s one that can come in extremely handy especially when you think about how much juice your phone is going to burn through while at Disney World! Grey Stuff Cupcake To this point, DFB reader Emily shared, “The grey stuff! Not for me. Way too much of a milky flavor.” DFB reader Megan shared, “The grey stuff cupcake. It had no taste and we were all so disappointed.” Lastly, DFB reader Cindy shared, “The grey stuff cupcake. They wrapped a flimsy paper on the cupcake part, and I almost dropped it. I want them to bring it back when it was on a cookie at the bottom. The cakes had way too much fondant on to actually be able to eat them.” So much of that yummy Grey Stuff Those were just some of the controversial Disney World snacks that you regret trying, and we want to hear more from you! Until then, keep it right here for all the latest Disney news! Also, follow us on Facebook to join in on the next discussion. Experts Say You Should Be Using This 30-Second Disney World Hack 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 controversial Disney Word snack do you REGRET trying? Let us know all about it in the comments! The post “School bread. Everyone raved. It was horrible.” – 6 Controversial Disney World Snacks Fans REGRET Trying first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Disney is getting ready to begin celebrating the Halloween season in just a few weeks and we couldn’t be more excited. We LOVE Halloween! For some, starting to celebrate Halloween in August is a little too early, but we love seeing the parks (especially Magic Kingdom) all decorated for the holiday. And we also can’t resist all the adorable merchandise that comes out, and of course, we share it with you immediately. We’re warning you now — this new Mickey Mouse Halloween collection is too adorable to resist, so you may want to have someone hide your wallet before reading the rest of this post! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Check Out this Glow-In-The-Dark Halloween Loungefly ©Disney This adorable Loungefly totally captures the Halloween spirit! Mickey and his friends are featured around a haunted house all decked out in their Halloween best! Plus, as if that wasn’t enough, the whole pack gives off a spooky green glow! Check it out! Get Spooky with these Glow-In-The-Dark Minnie Ears ©Disney What better item to pair with the glow-in-the-dark Loungefly than these adorable GITD Minnie Ears, complete with Halloween designs and an appropriate orange bow. Grab it here! What’s Better than a Candy Dish? A STITCH Candy Dish! ©Disney While reaching deep into Stitch’s mouth doesn’t sound like the smartest thing to do, there’s always an exception on Halloween! This candy bowl features Experiment-626 himself, complete with a Jack-O-Lantern. Add it to your cart! Countdown to Halloween with this Spooky Calendar ©Disney This adorable calendar features “fully-sculpted Mickey, Minnie and Pluto Halloween figurines in a miniature Haunted House setting.” It’s the perfect decor for all of spooky season. Check it out here! Snuggle with these Halloween Throw Pillows ©Disney This pair of pillows featured Micky and Minnie in pumpkin form, complete with embroidered details. Check it out here! Feel Delicious with these Candy Corn Minnie Ears ©Disney If you’re more of a sweets fan than a spooky fan when it comes to Halloween, these candy corn Minnie Ears are perfect! (And yes, candy corn is a delicious Halloween candy, and we’ll accept no argument there) Check it out here! Pair the Ears with this Candy Corn Loungefly ©Disney Of course, there’s a candy corn-themed Loungefly that pairs with the aforementioned Minnie Ears. Don’t miss it! We’re always here to bring you the latest Disney merchandise news, so stay tuned to DFB! Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our Disney favorites!The post Code Orange! Disney Just Released New Halloween Loungeflys and Home Decor Online! 🎃 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’re sorry for the existential crisis you’re about to have after reading this post. Hollywood Boulevard at Hollywood Studios Because, when we tell you that July 22nd is the 30th anniversary of an iconic ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you just might start to feel about as old as we do right now. But, that just means there have been 30 years of memories for hundreds of thousands of people — which is pretty darn cool. Happy 30th birthday to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror! This iconic ride has been thrilling visitors of Disney’s Hollywood Studios since 1994 — can you believe it?! ©Disney Despite not being an opening day attraction (Hollywood Studios opened in 1989) this ride has become synonymous with this park and is often a must-do for people of all ages. The park map that debuted with the attraction promised, “Your next stop…a mysterious Hollywood hotel where the elevator takes a sudden detour into the fifth dimension and plummets straight down…from the thirteenth floor!” Hollywood Studios The story follows a “lost” episode of The Twilight Zone, hosted by Rod Serling, that ran from 1959 to 1964. A freak thunderstorm descends over the Hollywood Tower Hotel, shielding the important who’s who of Hollywood at the time. But, disaster strikes when lightning hits the hotel and causes the demise of elevator passengers and other guests. Hollywood Tower Hotel As riders, you enter a Fifth Dimension known as The Twilight Zone, and are forced to relive that fateful night — by dropping down an elevator shaft! Initially, the ride featured just one drop, and later a second and third were added. Then, the three drops were replaced with a randomized multi-drop sequence so you never know when you’ll be in free-fall! ©Disney The spooky, haunted hotel vibes combined with the unique ride system and thrilling drop make the Tower of Terror a favorite ride for so many Disney fans. Not only that, but it’s so iconic that there are other versions of the ride at Tokyo Disney Resort and Disneyland Paris. The Disney California Adventure version of the ride was replaced with Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout!, but we still miss it! So, if you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today or anytime soon — make sure you go ride Tower of Terror to celebrate this historic milestone. Creeeeeeepy! In the meantime, we’ll be on the hunt for the latest updates, news, and more from Disney World, so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog! I Just Spent WAY Too Much Time Figuring Out How to Get Disney World’s Tower of Terror Cookie Sent to My House, But It Was Worth 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 Is Tower of Terror a must-do ride for you? Tell us in the comments. The post We Officially Feel OLD. This Disney's Hollywood Studios Ride Just Turned 30 😱 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve had lots of news lately about changes for Disney Vacation Club and its members and today marks another “sweet” beginning of something great! DVC Lounge in EPCOT We just got the opportunity to tour the newest DVC lounge in Disney Springs and waiting for the next DVC lounge to be built in Magic Kingdom, there’s a few more perks for members to enjoy even sooner! Days ago, Disney announced MORE limited-time perks would be coming for Disney Vacation Club members and now that time has come! Welcome Home Weeks are finally ready to begin! This limited-time offer will run from July 22nd through August 24th, 2024 and will include 7 new perks for DVC members across Disney World AND Disneyland. ©Disney Ok, let’s face it — we’re all here for the FREE FOOD! That’s right! Disney Vacation Club members can enjoy a FREE Mickey Premium Bar, Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich, or Fruit Bar starting as early as July 22nd from 11AM-2PM in the Tower of Terror Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This park’s perk will only be available on Mondays and Tuesdays… Tower of Terror …and starting on July 25th on Thursdays and Fridays between 1-4PM at Upper Bradley Falls in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disneyland will also offer free snacks to members on July 23rd, August 6th, and August 20th from 2-4PM at Star View Station and July 30th and August 13th from 1-4PM at Disney California Adventure! Disney California Adventure If a sweet start to your day is important to you, as a DVC member you can swing by the Top of the World Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or Reunion Station at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for a coffee and morning treat starting on July 27th! Look to pick up these breakfast offerings between 10-11AM. Top of the World Lounge – A Villains Lair Members in Disneyland can pick up a similar light breakfast at the Discovery Den at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel on July 25th, August 8th, and August 22nd. DVC members are also invited to a wine mixer hosted on select nights! Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel This offering is exclusive to Disneyland at Disney’s Grand California Hotel at the hotel’s Wedding Garden on July 31st and August 14th from 4:30-5:30PM. Special character experiences will be available across FOUR Disney hotels! Elsa and Anna You can find these new offerings at: Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Ballroom Fantasia J where a special Frozen meet and greet will take place July 22nd, July 23rd, July 29th, July 30th, August 12th, and August 13th from 11AM-3PM Sleeping Beauty Pavilion in the Disneyland Hotel on July 22nd and August 19th from 2-4PM there will be a sketch artist and dance party A pirate-themed event with a Disney pal at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort’s Pool Deck on Thursdays starting July 25th from 7PM to dusk Visits from Disney friends and a pool party at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, plus fireworks at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, which is across the street from the resort, on Tuesdays starting July 23rd from 6PM until the fireworks end. Who doesn’t want FREE Ice Cream?! Pumpkin Ice Cream single scoop in a cone Members who make their way over to Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa can get free ice cream at the Disney Vacation Club Preview Center starting on July 22nd! However, this ice cream is limited to one per person, per week though, so keep that in mind if you’re visiting for over a week! There are special perks for members visiting Aulani, too! @DisneyAulani The resort is offering several experiences for members including free lei-making and hula lessons on the Hālāwai Lawn on July 25th, August 1st, and August 15th from 9-10AM and 12-1PM, and complimentary tote stamping and ukulele lessons on July 23rd, July 30th, August 13th, August 20th held at Kīpuka Lawn, and on August 8th held in Kaiona Ballroom. Say hello to an exclusive discount on Mobile Orders! Mobile order DVC members will get treated to a one-time 20% discount to use on any mobile order (not including tax)! This offer can only be used on a mobile order at a quick service restaurant but can be used at either Disney World or Disneyland. If you’re a DVC member, or thinking about joining in time to take advantage of these perks, you’ll want to remember them as you’re coming to Disney World and Disneyland to visit! We’re always talking about ways to save you money and limited-time offers so be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for even more! This Could Be One of The BEST Disney World Ticket Deals Your AARP Membership Can Get You 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 taking advantage of these limited-time perks for Disney Vacation Club members? Leave us your plans in the comments below! The post 7 New Exclusive Disney Perks Start Today -- Do You Qualify? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Spooky Season Alert! Spooky Season Alert! (and no, this is not a drill!) Halloween decorations 2023 Sorry, it’s just hard to stay calm when the most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us. And Disney is getting us even more HYPED with their newest merch drop! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. There are a lot of things we wish we could just take from Disney World and place in our homes, like the life-sized gingerbread houses displayed at the Grand Floridian for the holidays, or even Cinderella Castle itself (which I think might be too big to display in my backyard, so maybe it’s best it stays in the Magic Kingdom where it belongs). Although we might not be able to take these things with us, Disney is giving us the ULTIMATE fall decor piece we all wish we could own: the ICONIC Mickey Mouse jack-o-lantern wreath! Pumpkin Mickey! Seriously, have you seen a more beautiful sight? Well, now you can see it every day because Disney is selling these on the Disney Store website! ©Disney The iconic Mickey Mouse pumpkin is in the middle with leaves, flowers, and mini pumpkins surrounding it to create the wreath. How fun would this be to have at your home?! ©Disney Shop it before it’s gone! Shop on the Disney Store We have no doubt these are gonna sell out quick so make sure to get yours ASAP and start the spooky season off with a bang. Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest in Disney merch and updates! CHECK OUT MORE DISNEY MUST-HAVES ON OUR AMAZON STOREFRONT!The post The ONE New Disney Halloween Souvenir You'll Regret Not Buying This Year first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are suckers for celebrity sightings at the Disney parks! Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Paris This time we are headed over to France for a fun sighting. We spotted some special visitors making their way to Disneyland Paris recently and we had to share it with you! Disneyland Paris got some celebrity visitors over the weekend! Dave Bautista and Will Poulter made a trip to the Marvel Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris. You may recognize both actors from the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. Dave Bautista plays Drax and Will Poulter plays Adam Warlock. However, both actors have large resumes featuring movies such as Dune, We’re the Millers, Blade Runner 2049, and many more. ©Disney The two actors joined Gamora and Star-Lord to celebrate the second anniversary of the Marvel Avengers Campus. The Marvel Avengers Campus in Disneyland Paris features the Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure attractions, as well as restaurants, shops, and character interactions. It is always fun to see celebrities making appearances at Disney parks! ©Disney The summer seems to be a popular time for celebrities to make their way to the parks. Recently we have also spotted Maneet Chauhan, Harry Shum, Jr., and members of Journey at Disney World, as well as Daisy Ridley at Disneyland Resort. We are always keeping our eyes out for more fun celebrity sighting. Make sure to stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news and celebrity sightings! Check out this celebrity’s reaction to seeing themselves in a popular Disney ride! 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 celebrity would you most like to see while you are at a Disney park? Let us know in the comments! The post SPOTTED: Two Major Celebrities Just Visited Disneyland Paris! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Are your Disney trips draining your wallet on the souvenir front? We may have a solution! Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout Look, cards on the table, we still get sticker shock when we look at many Disney souvenirs. That doesn’t mean we clutch our wallets, but we’re still always on the lookout for deals and savings on great Disney merch. With that in mind, we have to talk about a Disneyland souvenir that’s been incredibly affordable and right under our noses for years! Our reporters visit Disneyland multiple times a week and they’ve found favorite areas, stores, and hidden gem souvenirs. In fact, one of our reporters is a big collector of a specific souvenir that can be found at Disney California Adventure for just $4! Avengers Campus If you head over to Avengers Campus and the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! ride exit, you’ll find a Guardians of the Galaxy-themed gift shop, The Collector’s Warehouse. This shop is tucked away in a corner that isn’t easy to find if you aren’t exiting the ride, but it is home to some killer tunes, lots of Marvel merch, and a souvenir that will cost you under $10. That souvenir is Marvel comics! The Collector’s Warehouse The Collector’s Warehouse is home to several modern Marvel comics that range in price from around $4 to $7 WITHOUT ANY DISCOUNT. If you have a Magic Key Pass, Disney will honor your discount and you can get that small price lowered even more! In fact, that’s exactly what our reporter does. He’s amassed a collection of THOUSANDS of comics over the years and he can often be seen leaving The Collector’s Warehouse with several comics after each visit. Marvel comics These comics are sold as single issues and are relatively up-to-date, so if you’re looking for old-school books or trades, you won’t find them here. However, Disney California Adventure does honor the cover prices on these comics, making them some of the cheapest Disney souvenirs you’ll find anywhere. Affordable and fun, these souvenirs get an A+ With a wide array of different stories and characters to choose from, The Collector’s Warehouse does a great job of keeping these comics in stock. Whether you’re an avid reader or just getting into comic books, these souvenirs are a great collector’s item on top of being just fun reads. Additionally, their low price makes getting multiple totally doable, and you can stack up the purchase and still pay less than you would have for some single-item souvenirs elsewhere in the parks. Fans of The Incredible Hulk should check out these souvenirs! So why doesn’t Disney overcharge for these comics? While there is no obvious answer, we can make a few deductions. Upcharging comic books regardless of cover price is not an illegal activity. However, Disney has refrained from doing that. Most of that can possibly be attributed to decent business practices. While Disney tends to upcharge for stuff in the parks, upcharging comics would be a bad look. For starters, these books have a listed price on the cover, so buyers will know what the books should cost. If they changed the prices at the counter, more often than not conflict would arise. Marvel comic books Marvel Comics officially became the property of The Walt Disney Company on December 31st, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide in March 2023, so they have financial investment in these books. As our reporter can attest, reading a comic book can be a gateway to purchasing more and more books, so Disney is ultimately playing the long game by being fair with its book prices. The Disney Parks also see a profit when buyers purchase books from their stores instead of retailers like Amazon and other comic book stores. The market is competitive, and while Disney sees profits either way on sales of their books, the Parks get a cut of that action when you buy in-park. Iron Man The cost of comics has steadily gone up over the years, but compared to the rest of Disney’s souvenirs, they’re an absolute steal. When the guests are happy and Disney is happy, everybody wins and these affordable souvenirs are definitely a win. Have you picked up these books at Avengers Campus? Do you now plan to? Let us know and continue to follow us here at DFB for the latest Disneyland news, tips, reviews, and more! TRAILER ALERT! See the NEW Teaser for Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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If you’re planning a Disney World vacation, you might find getting reservations to some of the HOTTEST dining and experiences can be quite difficult. Magic Kingdom Want to grab a reservation for Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort? We wish you luck! Want to take a trip up a space elevator to experience Space 220 at EPCOT? That could be difficult to do. Want to make a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Better make that reservation QUICKLY. Getting into Oga’s Cantina can also be a chore. One exclusive experience in Magic Kingdom used to be REALLY hard to get, but, y’all, something has HAPPENED. Are you familiar with Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? This is an experience for kids where they can receive a princess or knight makeover, complete with a new outfit, hairstyle, makeup, and more. In the past, it’s also been a highly sought-after experience, meaning that getting reservations for it has been difficult, ESPECIALLY in Magic Kingdom (which makes sense because you can go grab those castle photos right after the makeover). Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique So, of course, you would never expect this location to accept walk-ins, right? Like it’s ALWAYS busy. Well, that has changed. Recently, we’ve noticed a sign in front of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique indicating that it’s open to taking walk-ups during the day. Say what? And we’ve been seeing this sign A LOT recently. Walk-up availability today So what gives? Well, the experience is pricey, particularly for those princess makeovers. The most basic package, which includes hairstyling, sparkly makeup and a face gem, a princess sash and cinch snack, nail polish, and a Disney princess gown with matching accessories is $99.95. The most expensive option is $229.95, which includes everything in the basic package but with a deluxe princess gown, and a a coordinated boxed accessory set. There’s also a special Encanto package for $179.95. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo Menu A Knight Package is also available, though, and it’s just $20. It includes hairstyling with gel and a sword and shield. SWEET. A Deluxe Knight Package goes for $79.95 and also includes a knight costume. ©Disney The experience also does take time out of your trip, as well, so maybe parents are not as willing now to give up part of their day in Magic Kingdom for a pricey experience that might not even last throughout the day (you know, because it involves kids). Whatever the reason behind the walk-up availability, it could be something your child is interested in, and if you can’t get a reservation, you might want to check about walk-up availability on your Magic Kingdom day — you never know! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique princess dresses Of course, we think this spot could be a lot more popular if they opened the experience up to adults. We wouldn’t HESITATE to get a princess makeover in Disney World (you know, except for that pesky rule that says adults can’t wear costumes in the parks unless it’s for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party). Stay tuned to DFB for more! One Magic Kingdom Souvenir That’s Practically Perfect, According to Just About Everybody 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 taken your child to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? Tell us about your experience in the comments! The post This EXCLUSIVE Magic Kingdom Reservation Is Now Way Easier To Get first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

THESE Disney World mistakes SCREAM “amateur hour.” Cinderella Castle So don’t expose yourself as a grasshopper if YOU wanna be seen as the MASTER of your next vacation. Check out our video below: Rookie Mistakes You’re NOT Going to 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 Disney 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’s your favorite thing to do in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post DFB Video: Rookie Mistakes You're NOT Going to Make in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve spent any time outside in the Northern Hemisphere this summer, then you know just how hot it is out there. The heat can be unbearable Temperatures are soaring at Disney World (but we’ve got plenty of great tips on how to stay hydrated, cool, and find some shade!) and experts have even warned that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season will be worse because of warmer water temperatures as well. And, while we never thought we’d have to be worried about soda cans exploding on airplanes because of the heat, apparently, we do. It’s certainly no secret that it’s HOT out there y’all, but we never expected it to be “exploding cans of soda” hot. According to NPR, temperatures across the United States are so high that drinks have overheated and burst midair on multiple Southwest Airlines flights. Southwest plane A significant number of the airports where Southwest has a large presence are located in cities with record-breaking summer temperatures, such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and Sacramento. Experts have cited heat waves fueled by climate change for these extreme temperatures. ©Southwest Southwest confirmed that “heat has warped some cans and caused others to burst upon opening,” and that the problem has been communicated to employees “since the spring.” There have not been any reported incidents involving passengers, however. “We’re aware of the issue and have been taking steps to keep onboard beverages cooler, especially in our airports experiencing extreme temperatures,” said spokesperson Chris Perry. “For the Safety of our Employees and Customers, we are taking education and mitigation measures on all heat-related hazards,” he added. Southwest Airlines But, around 20 or so flight attendants have been injured by exploding cans, with one injury even requiring stitches — as first reported by CBS News. TWU Local 556, the union that represents Southwest flight attendants, has not responded to any requests for comments on the situation. Southwest Plane For now, the issue seems to only be impacting Southwest, likely because the airline handles in-flight beverages differently than other airlines. Since they don’t serve meals during flights, the company doesn’t handle perishables and does all its own provisioning. In response to the exploding cans, Southwest is testing air-conditioned cargo trucks in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Airport teams are also being instructed to use digital thermometers to take the temperature of cans before loading the planes, and to hold back any that read above 98 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, flight attendants are being told to not open any cans that look misshapen or are hot to the touch. ©Southwest Be careful with those soda cans out there, people! You never know when one might go rogue and explode on you — especially if you’re on a flight! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for any more potential mishaps that you could encounter on your next flight along with the latest news from Disney World, so stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more! 8 Reasons Why Your Southwest Airlines Flight Could Be Canceled Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you flown Southwest Airlines lately? Be sure to tell us in the comments. The post NEWS: Record-Breaking Temperatures Are Causing Soda Cans To EXPLODE on Southwest Airlines Flights first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Many of us have to budget for our Disney World trips, including figuring out how to get all the sales, discounts, and deals we can find. Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom That’s why we’re always sharing when you can get Disney gift cards at a discount or when an airline has a great sale, we want you to know about these deals so you don’t miss out. However, there’s one ticket discount we’re not sure we’ve mentioned yet, and it may be one you don’t even know about. We will warn you, though, this discount might make you feel old (it’s okay, though, we ALL gotta get old someday). Okay, so here’s how to get these discounts: you have to join AARP. Yes, yes, we know, that’s the discount membership for retired people, but hear us out: ANYONE CAN SIGN UP. You don’t have to be 50 years or older to sign up and get the discounts. There are other benefits you need to be older for, but AARP discounts are for anyone who is a member. ©AARP Okay, now about those discounts. There are currently SEVERAL discounts for Disney World tickets, including up to $60 off theme park tickets. Members can also save $10 if they wish to attend H20 Glow After Hour events at Disney’s water parks. You will need to book the tickets directly through AARP, though, to get these discounts. ©AARP But that’s not all because you can also get discounts on Disneyland tickets! For a limited time, you can get a 3-day 1-park per day ticket for as low as $79 per day plus a discounted price for children. You can also get $35 off for a limited time on other theme park tickets. ©AARP Of course, AARP offers a lot of other discounts on just about everything, including travel, dining, entertainment, and more. And like we said, ANYONE can sign up to get the discounts. Right now, membership is just $12 per year (normally $16), $43 for three years (normally $48), or $63 for five years (normally $80). Considering the Disney ticket discounts plus the other discounts you get, it could be worth it! Disneyland We’ll keep an eye out for other ways to save on your next Disney trip, so stay tuned to DFB for more. 5 Strange Things Disney World Pros Always Pack 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 member of AARP? Have you used these Disney ticket discounts? Let us know in the comments! The post This Could Be One of The BEST Disney World Ticket Deals Your AARP Membership Can Get You first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We go to Disney World a LOT. Like, daily. So, we see a lot of Disney fans every day. We see Millennial Disney Adults, Gen Z Cast Members, and retired adults spending their free time in style. Cassie After a while, you start to notice some trends in the parks and resorts. We’ve seen some stylish Gen Z Disney fans in Disney World lately, and now we’re sharing all their favorite Target essentials! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Gen Z likes to use reusable water bottles, like this The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Stainless Steel Tumbler! ©Target We know a TON of Gen Z adults who swear by Stanley water bottles, and this Stainless-Steel, double-walled insulated tumbler is a great alternative to those pricey Stanley cups. Plus, this one has a FUN Nightmare Before Christmas design that’s perfect for the upcoming Halloween season! View on Target How CUTE is this Minnie Mouse Nylon Jewelry Organizer?! ©Target Gen Z loves storage options that are both cute and practical, and this Minnie Mouse design is perfect for fans who visit Disney World often. It has a sturdy zip closure and is perfect for keeping jewelry safe and organized. View on Target Invest in some quality jewelry, like this Mickey Mouse 14kt Yellow Gold Necklace! ©Target This 15-inch gold chain necklace has a spring ring clasp and a simple yet iconic design. The 14kt gold is timeless and durable, making it the perfect option for someone in the market for a staple piece to add to their jewelry collection. View on Target Check out this new Minnie Mouse Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt! ©Target When you’re visiting the Disney World parks, you need something comfortable, casual, and (most importantly) CUTE! This fun graphic tee is made with a lightweight fabric that will keep you cool on a hot day. Plus, we adore that vintage Minnie Mouse design — so chic! View on Target Add this simple Minnie Mouse Baseball Hat to your cart while it’s on sale! ©Target SCORE! This adorable Minnie Mouse baseball hat is on sale NOW! It comes in five colors, so you’re sure to find a hat that will match your favorite Disney World park outfit. This is a great way to protect your head from the hot Flordia sun, too! View on Target In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney deals, so stay tuned for more. Did you know we have a Disney-themed Amazon Storefront? Check it out! The post Every Gen Z Disney Fan Is Buying This New Souvenir at Target first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Characters are a ton of fun to interact with while hanging out in the Disney World parks! We love meeting characters in Disney World! Meeting characters is not just for kids! Kids and adults alike enjoy these special interactions. Hugging your favorite character can make anyone’s day extra special. There are some characters that you can find regularly around the parks. Joy, Mickey, Minnie, Ariel, Edna Mode, Olaf, and more have daily meet and greets in designated locations that you can visit. However, there are a few characters that roam at random times on random days, and some characters are extremely RARE to see out and about. The other day, we stumbled upon one of these rare meet-and-greets! We were wandering around Hollywood Studios on July 19th when we headed into Toy Story Land. Here you can occasionally run into Woody and Jessie, but there’s one Toy Story character that we almost never see that happened to be there that day. Bo Peep!! It’s Bo Peep! Bo Peep was meeting people in Toy Story Land with Jessie! It was a girl’s land that day, and we were so excited to see her. According to the character attendant Cast Member who was with her, she has been hanging out at a lot of private events lately, and seeing her out during a regular park day was very RARE. Bo Peep and Jessie These two gal pals were certainly having fun with their biggest fans! They were having so much fun! You never know who you might see out and about in the parks! You can use your My Disney Experience app to check out the locations and times for characters who meet daily, but if you’re hoping to see a rare character, you’ll just have to keep your eyes peeled. It was a treat to see Bo Peep! Every once in a while you may also happen upon a Character Palooza in the parks. These are when multiple characters come out all at once to greet everyone, and they can include rare characters as well. These are not scheduled and can happen randomly. So like we said, keep your eyes and ears peeled for anything! A Character Palooza in action! Surprises like Bo Peep happen all the time in Disney World! There’s no limit to what a bit of Disney magic can bring to your day. Be ready to head to the parks, expect the unexpected, and keep a close lookout for anything extra fun going on. For more Disney news, keep following DFB! Disney Hotels Sharing Important Information Before Major July 24th Changes 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 seen a rare character in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post It’s Rare That Anything Surprises Me Anymore, but This Hollywood Studios Addition Made Me Smile first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We know packing for Disney always consists of the same thing: Toothbrush? Check. Shoes? Check. Sunscreen that’s pretty much necessary thanks to the unforgivable Florida heat? Check X100. Magic Kingdom The basics are necessary, but there are some items that real Disney pros pack to avoid any hiccups during their trip, and we think these should be just as necessary as shoes and sunscreen. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The best part about shopping on Amazon is the free shipping you can get on any order with an Amazon Prime Membership. Don’t have one? Click below to start your free trial today! A Flat Plug Power Strip is a total lifesaver ©Amazon Trust us, this Flat Plug Power Strip will save you from any unnecessary battles for the only accessible outlet in your hotel room. This charging station has the potential to charge SEVEN devices all at once! Convenient or what? And phones are not the only devices you can charge here either. It’s fit to plug in your tablets, portable fans, external batteries, or whatever else you need during your trip. This is a definite must-have if you’re traveling with a big party, or if you have lots of devices you need charged by your next day of adventuring. Shop on Amazon Reusable Silicone Straws are a must ©Amazon Now, if you know Disney World straws, you know that oftentimes, you won’t find yourself drinking out of the standard plastic straw you might be used to. Instead, you’ll likely be drinking out of a paper or agave straw. We don’t mind these from time to time, but after using these again and again, we really prefer to bring our own straws because they don’t break down or have a strange taste! This reusable straw set comes with several silicone straws along with carrying cases and brushes for cleaning them. Shop on Amazon Pop-up Laundry Hamper can save you from unnecessary stress ©Amazon You might be thinking it’s a little odd to pack an entire hamper for your trip, but you’re gonna realize how convenient it is when you’re no longer struggling to find somewhere to store your dirty laundry. This pop-up hamper is easy to pop into place as well as fold down to store inside any luggage. Shop on Amazon Moleskin Blister Prevention Pads will be your best friends © Amazon If you don’t know already, then just be warned that you’ll be taking A LOT of steps during your day at Disney. These Moleskin Blister pads prevent friction from shoes which can help you avoid getting blisters or any other irritations to the skin. Truly a huge aid when walking around the parks all day. Shop on Amazon Reusable bags are great snack savers ©Amazon Whether it’s for snacks you’ve packed from your hotel room or ones you’ve purchased at the park that you can’t finish in the moment, reusable bags are so convenient to bring with you. They’re even perfect to use for non-food-related items, like storing wet socks after a rainy day (because how horrible would it be tossing soaked socks in your bag?). Maybe a little strange, but definitely very useful. Shop on Amazon Stay tuned for more packing tips and travel essentials here on DFB! CHECK OUT MORE DISNEY TRIP MUST-HAVES ON OUR AMAZON STOREFRONT!The post 5 Strange Things Disney World Pros Always Pack first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s been a few days since a massive IT outage caused problems across the world on July 19th. Plane flying Those problems were most evident at major airports, including Orlando International Airport, where the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop. This resulted in numerous flight delays. Now, several days later, some airlines are still struggling to get their planes in the air due to the issue. The issue was due to a security update to CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity solution used by businesses around the world. The security update caused technical issues that globally impacted IT systems, including the systems used by U.S. Airlines. Thousands of flights were ultimately delayed, with many canceled. Those problems still seem to be continuing. According to CNN, more than 1,000 flights have been canceled as airlines struggle to recover from the massive IT outage. Orlando International Airport At Orlando International Airport, over 140 flights are delayed, and more than 50 have been canceled, according to FlightAware. Delta Airlines seems to be struggling the most with 46% of its flights delayed into and out of the airport and 21% of its flights canceled. Overall, Delta has seen over 600 cancellations so far throughout the U.S. The airline issued the following statement: “Additional cancellations are expected as some of Delta’s technology continues to recover from Friday morning’s vendor-caused issue.” ©Delta According to FlightAware, over 21,000 flights are currently delayed with over 1,200 having been canceled. So if you’re flying today, you’ll want to make sure make sure you have a way to get notifications from your airport and airline. Sign up for text alerts, if you can, and make sure you have notifications turned on in your airline’s app to keep updated on the status of your flight. Orlando Airport Crowdstrike CEO George Kurtz apologized to customers and informed them that a fix has released, but it could still take some time to get things back in working order, so these delays and cancellations could continue to impact flights over the next few days. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Our Best Tips For Flying Through the Orlando International Airport Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Did you have a flight impacted by the IT outage this weekend? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Orlando Airport Impacted by IT Outages, Over 140 Flights Delayed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

What do you mean another week in Disney World has passed? Time flies when you’re having fun, right? While we’ve been celebrating 15 years of DFB (and it doesn’t even seem like 15 years have passed!), we’ve been making our way around Disney World, doing what we do, eating nine snacks in one day (all FOR YOU), trying out some new ice cream treats, and keeping you updated on the best food in Disney World. We also spent some time looking over Disney World restaurant menus, and we’ve got some changes to tell you about. Here are all the menu changes we’ve spotted in Disney World. EPCOT Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Aass Pilsner Draft Beer is no longer offered at Akershus. Akershus That’s the only update, though. This EPCOT Princess Breakfast Is CHEAPER and EASIER Than Cinderella’s Royal Table (And It Has Cheesy Potatoes) Disney’s Hollywood Studios 50s Prime Time Cafe Traditional Warm Apple Crisp À la Mode changed from $9.50 to $10. Traditional Warm Apple Crisp À la Mode There are no other changes. REVIEW: There’s a NEW PB&J Cocktail in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Backlot Express A new Kid’s meal is available: Southwest Salad with Chicken. Backlot Express It’s made with marinated chicken served over Romaine mixed with roasted corn relish and diced tomatoes topped with pickled red onion, cheese, and house-made jalapeno-lime ranch dressing for $7.79. REVIEW: The Saga Continues in Our Toxic Relationship With This Disney World Snack Disney’s Animal Kingdom Creature Comforts The Roast Beef Wrap is no longer available. Creature Comforts That’s the only change here. REVIEW: We Tried 2 NEW Treats in Disney World, and 1 Is the CLEAR WINNER! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Beaches Pool Bar and Grill The Desserts menu has seen a bit of a shake-up: REMOVED: Mickey Brownie, Seasonal Desserts, and Assorted Fruit Cups ADDED: Marshmallow-Pecan Brownie — chocolate brownie filled with sugared pecans and caramel sauce topped with chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallows for $5.29 ADDED: Blueberry Custard Cupcake for $5.79 Beaches Pool Bar & Grill ADDED: Mixed Fruit Cup for $5.79 ADDED: Minnie Mouse Cupcake — chocolate cupcake filled with cookies and cream mousse and topped with ganache-dipped buttercream, cookie ears, and chocolate bow for $6.79 These changes were also made at the Courtyard Pool Bar. REVIEW: This Disney World Hotel Restaurant TRICKED US Into Thinking We Were on an Island Getaway Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Turf Club Bar & Grill Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc increased from $14 to $15 per glass. Turf Club Bar & Grill There were no other updates here. REVIEW: Did a NEW Menu Fix One of Disney World’s Worst Restaurants? Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Roaring Fork Potato Hash is no longer offered as a Side. The Peach Melba Cupcake has also been removed from Desserts. Peach Melba Cupcake. Honest Pomegranate Blue Flavored Tea is also no longer available. YOU MUST EAT THIS. Seriously. Go to Disney World Right Now. Disney’s Contemporary Resort California Grill Here’s how Market Inspirations has changed: REMOVED: Spicy Kazan Roll, Cascade Roll, Rapini Pizza, Beet Salad, and Kanpachi Crudo ADDED: Farmer’s Market Salad — heirloom tomatoes, baby gem lettuce, stracciatella, everything bagel crostini, balsamic pearls ADDED: Pork Lechon — braised pork belly, basmati rice, bok choy, carrot, Asian pear, fragrant broth ADDED: Tempura Lion’s Mane Roll — black rice, tempura-fried lion’s mane mushroom, jumbo asparagus, carrot, leek sauce California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Here’s how Chef’s Journey has been updated: REMOVED: Pinoli-Herb Crusted Lamb and Corn and Mushroom Mezzaluna ADDED: Herb-crusted Oregon Lamb — apricot couscous, legumes, foraged mushrooms, brandy-peppercorn glaze ADDED: Corn and Summer Squash Mezzaluna — confit baby leeks, corn veloute, heirloom squash, pearl onions, squash blossoms The 2 BEST Things on the Menu at California Grill in Disney World Disney’s Pop Century Resort Everything POP A new lunch and dinner entree is on the menu: Citrus-Basil Salmon. Everything POP at Disney’s Pop Century It’s served with citrus-basil butter, seasonal vegetables, and steamed rice for $16.99. REVIEW: This VIRAL New Disney World Treat Is Like an Uncrustable on Steroids Disney Springs Paddlefish The lunch and dinner menu has changed at Paddlefish. Here’s how Starters changed: Crab Cake description changed from “Crispy chourico, shishitos, sweet chili aioli” to “Maque choux, fried green tomato, remoulade and price changed from $16 to $20 Beef Skewers changed from $18 to $19 Fried Green Tomatoes changed from $14 to $15 ADDED: Sausage and Peppers — crispy chourico, shishitos, sweet chili aioli for $17 ADDED: Grilled Octopus — white beans, andouille, paprika oil for $21 Crab Cake Here’s how Soup and Salad changed: Wedge Salad (GF) changed from $13 to $14 Watercress Salad (GF) changed from $11 to $12 Add Chicken to your Salad changed from $5 to $9 Entrees also changed: REMOVED: Grilled Octopus Shrimp Pasta changed from $27 to $28 Lobster Roll changed from $33 to $35 Crab Cake “BLT” changed from $22 to $23 ADDED: Crispy Chicken — Southern fried thigh, house pickle, avocado, romaine, gochujang ranch, brioche roll for $17 Lobster Roll The Cocktails menu has also been updated: Captain Handsome changed from $17 to $18 Southern Sangria changed from $17 to $18 Steven’s Old Fashioned changed from $17 to $18 Twisted Spritz changed from $17 to $18 Classic Margarita changed from $15 to $16 ADDED: Kayla’s Rock & Roll Hurricane — Hurricane rum, Grand Marnier, orgeat, lime juice, ginger beer for $18 ADDED: Florida Mule — 50 States vodka, lime juice, ginger beer for $18 ADDED: Key Lime Spritz — 50 States Vodka, J.F. Hayden’s key lime, amaretto, lime juice, Sprite for $18 Paddlefish Under Domestic & Imported, the following changed: ADDED: D3 Binny’s Brew for $9 Here’s how Wines changed: REMOVED: Riesling, Raimund Prüm, “Essence”, Mosel ADDED: Riesling, J Lohr, “Bay Mist”, Monterey County for $14 Disney Food Blog Review! Shh, This Disney Springs Seafood Spot Has a SECRET MENU The BOATHOUSE Desserts have changed: Blackberry Cheesecake has been removed from the menu. The BOATHOUSE Passion Fruit Cheesecake has been added — mango gelee, Chantilly cream, coconut caramel, toasted coconut for $10. I Spent $80 on Lunch at The Boathouse in Disney Springs. Was It Worth It? Remember that Disney World restaurant menus change ALL the time. If you have your heart set on a specific food item or snack, be sure to make sure it’s still available by checking out those menus on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also do our best to keep you updated on changes. 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. After 15 Years of Covering Disney Food Professionally, Here Are 3 Restaurants That Have Never Let Me Down Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What’s your favorite Disney World restaurant? Let us know in the comments! The post 50s Prime Time Cafe, California Grill, and 10 More Disney World Restaurants CHANGED This Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For years, Disney World has experimented with different ways to skip the lines at its popular attractions. There was FastPass+, there were paper tickets and kiosks, and eventually, there was Genie+. These days, if you want to access the Lightning Lane (a.k.a. the shorter “express lane”), you need to pay an additional fee. As it stands currently (now through July 23rd, 2024), Disney Genie provides access to Lightning Lanes as well as other planning tools to help you maximize your time in Disney World. But soon, this service is changing. Kali River Rapids Lightning Lane sign in Disney’s Animal Kingdom In fact, BIG changes are coming to Genie+ at Disney World SOON! Starting July 24th, 2024, there will be an official name for the Lightning Lane service that is currently part of Disney Genie. Say hello to Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, an updated version of Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes. OK, this may sound confusing, but we’re here to help! Recently, it seems like Disney has taken a step to help clear up some confusion, too. We have a full guide to all the things that the Lightning Lane Multi Pass service can do, but for now, we’ll give you a short, simple overview of what’s changing. Disney Genie+ is now Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass. As of July 24th, you can: Make Lightning Lane plans before you’re in Disney World Choose your experiences and times prior to purchasing Book Lightning Lane passes for multiple vacation days, all in a single day Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lane Multi Pass in Disney World We will have reporters live on the ground in Disney World on July 24th. They will be sharing everything they learn about the new service, what’s changed, and how to use the system to your advantage. Keep your eyes on our Instagram stories on July 24th for more information! New Lightning Lane changes are coming So, what is Disney doing to prepare for the changes? Well, for one thing, they’ve started prompting people to update their My Disney Experience app. Additionally, we spotted some NEW Lightning Lane Multi Pass informational brochures in Disney World! We got this one at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. It reads, “Beginning July 24, get to some of your favorites faster with our new Lightning Lane passes! Lightning Lane Multi Pass replaces Disney Genie+ service, and Lightning Lane Single Pass replaces Individual Lightning Lane entry.” The rules are CHANGING! It looks like Disney tried to keep the explanation as short and simple as possible. There’s a section that explains what each pass can do for you and spells out the way you can now plan ahead. The guide states: Choose up to 3 Multi Pass experiences and arrival windows in one theme park before your visit. On the day of your visit, once you redeem a selection, you can use the My Disney Experience app to check availability for another Multi Pass experience — and add to your plans. Keep this in your park bag! There’s also a section on Lightning Lane Single Pass (Disney’s pay-per-ride system for its most popular rides). This section explains the process by saying: Secure a time to ride one of our most highly demanded attractions when you purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass! You may purchase up to 2 Lightning Lane Single Passes per day, subject to availability. This could come in handy! Disney has more information on the back about using the service on the My Disney Experience app. Again, it seems like they tried to keep things simple with only three steps. Don’t forget — we’ll be sharing our full experience with the new service on July 24th! Here’s what it says on the back! One of the BIG changes with the new service is the timeline. Per Disney’s new guide, “If you’re staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, or other select hotels, you can purchase Lightning Lane passes up to seven days in advance of your check-in date. All other Guests can purchase up to three days prior to your first park day. You can purchase Lightning Lane passes beginning at 7AM on your first day of eligibility.” Here’s a closer peek We stopped by EPCOT’s Guest Relations counter AND a Guest Experience Team umbrella to see if they had any brochures. At the time of our visit, the only place to get these new paper guides was a Disney World hotel front desk. BoardWalk Inn Lobby Be sure to tune in on July 24th to see all the pros and cons of the updated skip-the-line service! And, if you’re in Disney World, we highly recommend picking up one of these guides at a Disney World hotel. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. The EASIEST Way To Use Disney World’s NEW Lightning Lane Multi Pass System 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 new service? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Disney Hotels Sharing Important Information Before Major July 24th Changes first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you’ve been searching for an elegant Disney World restaurant that won’t let you down, we’ve found your match! Narcoossee’s meal We’ve been on a dining roll recently, reviewing restaurants and treat stops that haven’t failed us yet. Would one of the fanciest restaurants in all of Disney World break that streak for us? It was time to find out! Narcoossee’s is an upscale yet casual seafood restaurant located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. To find it, you’ll want to venture out of the main building and head towards the marina, as the building is in an interesting circular shape that juts out into the Seven Seas Lagoon. Narcoosee’s This restaurant is a signature dining venue, and you must adhere to a dress code. The entire dining room was recently refurbished, and the menu was updated. Since it’s so close to the waterfront, it’s a prime location to take in the sights and sounds of the Electric Water Pageant and the Magic Kingdom Fireworks if you time your visit just right! Atmosphere The atmosphere of this restaurant is very bright and relaxing. It’s got a more coastal or nautical theme, and the various shades of blue and turquoise seem to shine in the setting sunlight. There’s lots of natural light that billows in from the windows, which gives you an excellent opportunity to look out at the lagoon while you’re enjoying your meal. Table setting While plush booth seating is available, standalone tables, which are smaller and more intimate, are also available — the perfect setting for an exquisite meal! View from our seats Once we were seated at our table, we were offered our menus. Menu Narcoosee’s will offer you a few menus when you dine here. One will be for your main courses, featuring appetizers, starters, soups, salads… Starters …entrees, sides, and enhancements. Entrees and more Another menu will be for your specialty cocktails, zero-proof cocktails… Spirits … beer and non-alcoholic beverage options. More drinks Lastly, you’ll have several desserts and after-dinner cocktails to choose from. Dessert menu After browsing their selections of everything we could choose from, we went with an interesting array of dishes that we felt could satisfy multiple palettes. Drinks We opted to order the Yuzu-Black Peppercorn Gin and Tonic first! This drink is made of Monkey 47 Gin, Aperol Liqueur, House-made Yuzu-Black Peppercorn Tonic, Lemon Grass, Beet Root, and Soda Water and is priced at $16. Yuzu-Black Peppercorn Gin & Tonic This turned out to be an amazing gin cocktail! All of the flavors within it were very pronounced and overall refreshing. This is a great option for a light start to dinner on after a hot day. You have to like acidity to your drink though as the yuzu is a bit like lemon but it’s not overly acidic. A closer look We followed up one great drink with another in the Salted Mascarpone Espresso Martini. This drink is made of Grey Goose Vodka, Kahlúa Liqueur, Joffrey’s Coffee Italian Espresso, and Cane Sugar with Mascarpone-DISARONNO Originale Liqueur Foam and is priced at $18. Salted Mascarpone Espresso Martini This one gave the Yuzu Gin & Tonic a run for its money in terms of our favorite of the evening. The mascarpone is so fluffy and light it’s like a slightly salty, sweet cloud. The drink itself is a classic Disney espresso martini –light and sweet– but the addition of the mascarpone makes it so fun and interesting. Eats We started things off with the bread service, which turned out to be one of our favorite breads in all of Disney World! We found it to be super crusty, but it’s a thin crust, so not too tricky to bite through. Then it’s super soft and airy in the middle. The sea salt butter is not super spreadable, but it’s got a nice creamy flavor that pairs well with a bit of tang from the bread. Bread Service From there, we tried the Brisket and Ricotta Tortelloni, which is served with parsnip, brown butter, Sultana raisins and priced at $17. Brisket and Ricotta Tortelloni We found the ricotta to be so creamy and smooth, which helped elevate this dish for us. The tortelloni was stuffed perfectly, with the bites being about 40% filling. The brisket was savory, tender, juicy, and melted in our mouths with minimal grease. The raisins added a really subtle sweetness to cut through some of the salt, and we can’t say enough good things about this dish! Inside look Up next was the Lobster Bisque which also includes butter-poached Lobster, vanilla, coral, and is priced at $19. Lobster Bisque Wow, was this creamy and so so flavorful! It was packed with the buttery, meaty lobster flavor but perfectly smooth. It’s poured table side over the beautifully presented add-ins, which left a lasting impression on us. We especially thought the creamy butter was an unbelievable addition. Getting a bite with the butter, the bisque, and the chunks of lobster was so complex, while still having a familiar flavor. If you’re looking for a soup that can stand on its own and really give you something to talk about, this is worth trying for sure! Delicious It was time to turn our attention to Red Wine-glazed Salmon. This dish is made of confit tomatoes and potatoes, lacinato kale, pickled mustard seed, harissa romesco, and Vidalia soubise and is priced at $46. Red Wine Glazed Salmon Ok, this was AMAZING! It was so impeccably cooked, and the glaze plus the sides were full of complex savory flavors without feeling unapproachable. One of our reporters likened the glaze to a fancy barbecue flavor, and we think that’s fair because a lot of the fruity, heavy flavor of the wine comes out. However, we also have to mention that the potatoes were the star of the show here. We love the sun-dried tomatoes and the greens (though they could be a bit salty if you get them alone). The pickled mustard seed honestly was our favorite bit, adding the perfect tang, and there was enough to have a little in every bite. But we’ve also got to mention that the salmon was so perfectly cooked that it was hard to keep it on the fork because it was so tender and flaky. The POTATOES! The Gulf Shrimp Bucatini was up next! This dish was made with house-made bucatini pasta, roasted tomatoes, savoy spinach, parsley, and basil pistou and is priced at $42. Gulf Shrimp Bucatini It should surprise no one at this point that the next dish was equally as thrilling. The sauce in this dish is some of the best tomato-based pasta sauce we’ve ever had. We found it to be incredibly colorful, creamy, and savory. The sun-dried tomatoes added a wonderful acidic flavor to the mix. The noodles were wonderfully al dente. The shrimp was cooked nice and plump and wasn’t overcooked or rubbery. The pesto was super bright, but we think the real star was the tomato sauce. If we were to return in the near future, we would absolutely get this dish again! Gulf Shrimp Bucatini We opted for the Almond-crusted Cheesecake for dessert! This one is served with Lambert cherry sauce and chantilly and is priced at $17. Almond-crusted Cheesecake Wow, where to start! We loved this. Seriously, this one was life-changing. This could very easily rank highly on the list of best desserts we’ve ever had at a table service restaurant in Disney World. We could make a return trip just for this dessert EASILY. It’s a super creamy cheesecake built with delicious and flavorful sugared almonds. It almost had a frangipani flavor to it (think sweet, floral, tropical), and the tart cherries on the side were the perfect balancing element. Plus, when we discovered you could add whipped cream to this — we were living the DREAM. Overall Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Narcoosee’s, a restaurant that very rarely lets us down. We were pleased to find that we were still discovering new and fresh flavors from their revised menu and we’re drooling just reminiscing about our experience there. View from our seats If you find yourself in search of an excellent restaurant to celebrate an occasion, enjoy an incredible array of dishes, or just treat yourself to something fancy for an evening we can’t recommend Narcoosee’s enough! Nosh or Not? Stroll on down to Narcoosee’s if… Fine dining at Disney World with an excellent meal is exactly what you’re looking for! There’s nothing wrong with being a little fancy while on vacation or stopping by for an excellent choice of restaurant for a date night. You’re fond of a dining experience with a view. The view you’ll get while dining here is bar none, and if you’ve timed your meal (and seating) just right, you’ll have opportunities to see the nightly fireworks and water pageant. Cruise on by if… Coastal menus aren’t your calling. If you’re not looking for a seafood-inspired menu, this might not be calling your name as loudly. You’re trying to be budget-conscious. This is a signature dining restaurant at Disney World, and with that classification, you’ll need to be aware that this meal won’t come cheap. While you’re here, check out a few of our most recent reviews below and stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for even more to come! REVIEW: Did We Find the Solution to Disney’s Most DIVISIVE Meal Problem? 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 Restaurants in Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Best Restaurants in Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Best Disney Springs Restaurants The Best (and Worst) Disney World Hotel Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What’s your usual order when you visit Narcoosee’s? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: This Disney World Hotel Restaurant Is Close to Perfection. Yes, Really. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We can never over-stress the importance of a good park bag, but we know everyone has their own preferences when it comes to what kind of park bag to use. UK Pavilion at EPCOT For example, belt bags are great if you only want to carry a few essentials. We tend to be SUCKERS for Loungefly bags because they allow us to express all our Disney nerdiness and are big enough to carry things like water bottles, chargers, phones, and more. However, Lug bags are now becoming pretty popular, and we’ve seen some of the crossbody Lug bags (like the Figment one) sell out in SECONDS. Well, Lug makes cute backpacks, too, and we just found the one you need at EPCOT. We found this MAGICAL Tinker Bell Lug Backpack at The Queen’s Table store in the U.K. Pavilion, and we are obsessed. These backpacks are a little bigger than the mini backpacks, so if you need a bigger bag than the typical Loungefly, these are the BEST. Plus, LOOK at it. Tink is on the front with the words “…Just a little bit of pixie dust.” There’s also a front zippered pocket — which ALWAYS comes in handy for those items you grab often throughout the day. Tink! The sides of the bag have a pattern of shooting stars with a Tinker Bell silhouette. There are also pockets on each side of the bag for anything that might fit in there (water bottles, for example). Side Another thing we LOVE about these bags is their super padded straps. That means you can carry this backpack around all day comfortably. Nicely padded straps This bag is $110, and we’re not sure how long it will last, so if you’ve got your eyes on it, you might want to make your way to EPCOT quickly. We’ll be keeping an eye out for more new Disney merchandise throughout Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB for more. While you’re in the shopping mood…have you checked our DFB exclusive graphic tees and merch? DFB DOLE Whip Shirt It’s super fun stuff to wear to the parks, or to rep your happy place at the grocery store! Click here to visit the DFB Merch Store! What’s In Our Bag?! DFB Reporters Share Their Secrets in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of this backpack? Let us know in the comments! The post Your New Favorite Park Bag Just Landed in EPCOT’s United Kingdom Pavilion! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

I’ve eaten at every Disney World restaurant, every snack stand, and every EPCOT festival booth in the 15 years since I started Disney Food Blog. Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Y’all, there are so many restaurants I absolutely LOVE, but I have to be honest and tell you there are also some I would NEVER recommend. Wait…never say never, AJ. There is one spot in EPCOT I used to warn people away from that has turned into a place I definitely think you should try! What do you do when there's a nearly 3-month gap between the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival and the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? You throw yourself a big old DFB Mega Fest! We've got loads of giveaways, behind the scenes content, and untold crazy stories from AJ Wolfe and the DFB team. Come celebrate DFB Mega Fest with us! I’m talking about Regal Eagle Smokehouse. Regal Eagle Smokehouse This restaurant is themed around The Muppets’ Sam Eagle, and you’ll find nods to him and more of The Muppets throughout the restaurant. Sam Eagle Sipper at Regal Eagle Smokehouse This is serious barbecue, and the menu includes Memphis Dry-Rub Pork Ribs, a Sliced Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich, and a Kansas City Half-Smoked Chicken. Memphis Dry Rub Pork Ribs There are also sides like these Baked Beans with Burnt Ends (I REALLY like these)… Baked Beans with Burnt Ends …and desserts including THIS S’MORES BROWNIE. S’mores Brownie at Regal Eagle This is SOLID food — a fast casual restaurant with some serious table service quality. Regal Eagle Smokehouse opened about a month before Disney World shut down for the pandemic in 2020, and I couldn’t wait to try it again when it re-opened later in 2020. But this spot? Well, it used to be a little place called Liberty Inn. Liberty Inn Sign The menu at Liberty Inn included cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, and a variety of desserts. The food was sub-par, and the only reason I could recommend eating here was the plentiful seating in AC. There were just too many better food options in EPCOT’s World Showcase. Grilled Chicken Wrap at Liberty Inn I was not sad to see Liberty Inn go. And it turns out that in its place we got an inspired renovation into an “all-American” concept that still fits in the American Pavilion — but with character. They do a great job at Regal Eagle food-wise! Barbecued Pulled Chicken Sandwich at Regal Eagle Smokehouse Just goes to show — never say never when it comes to Disney World Restaurants. As I’ve said many times before (because it’s SO TRUE!), the only thing that’s consistent about Disney restaurants is that they’re inconsistent. For 15 years, we’ve consistently brought you all things Disney World, and we’re not stopping now! We’re in the parks every day bringing you all the new snacks, menu changes, ride and construction updates, and so much more! Keep following us here at DFB! I Was Fired from My Job 15 Years Ago and Started a Blog. Here’s What Happened Next. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW The post I Never Thought I'd Recommend this Disney World Restaurant, but Here We Are. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article