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Merry Mashups has returned to the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays for 2024, and this year, it’s serving up two new dishes! Merry Mashups The 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays has officially begun, and there is so much to eat and do. From now through January 6th, 2025, you can try all the tasty eats and drinks your heart desires, watch unique entertainment, and more! Wondering just what you can eat at the Merry Mashups booth? We just tried everything there and are giving you our FULL thoughts. Menu Over at the Merry Mashups booth you’ll find two new food items — a Holiday Mash Bowl: Chicken, cheddar mashed potatoes, and turkey gravy with cranberry stuffing crunch and the M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake: Chocolate fudge cake filled with peanut praline and M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis, glazed with salted peanut butter, and topped with vanilla Chantilly crème. Now that we’ve seen the menu, it’s time to EAT! Eats First up, we checked out the Holiday Mash for $8.75. This NEW menu item is filled with chicken, cheddar mashed potatoes, and turkey gravy, with a cranberry stuffing crunch. Good news — we liked this one! It’s a tad salty, but then again, this is theme park food we’re talking about. You really can’t go wrong with mashed potatoes and chicken! Holiday Mash Bowl That said, there wasn’t a whole lot of gravy or stuffing here, but still, we quite enjoyed this dish. It’s a nice, warm, comfort food for the holiday season, and we enjoyed this dish! YUM! For dessert we noshed on the M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake for $7.50. This is another new dish for 2024, and it’s a chocolate fudge cake filled with peanut praline and M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis, glazed with salted peanut butter, and topped with vanilla Chantilly crème. Tempted? Us too. This was AMAZING but so, so, so, so rich. M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake The M&M’S Peanut Butter Minis reminded us of Reese’s Pieces, so if you love peanut butter and sweet treats, this is a must-buy. The top layer of peanut butter was essentially a really thick peanut butter, while the peanut praline had a nice crunch. Ugh — this is such a rich, heavenly dessert. Be prepared to share; this thing is FUDGY. M&M’S Peanut Butter Fudge Cake Drinks This year’s menu includes one drink — a Glacier Margarita made with Blanco tequila, blue curaçao, coconut syrup, lime and white cranberry juice, and rosemary syrup garnished with champagne bubble candies on a skewer. This drink was found at A Twist on Tradition booth in 2023. Glacier Margarita The drink is well-balanced and sweet, but be sure to mix your drink to really let all the ingredients blend together. OVERALL This booth did NOT disappoint! From the hearty bowl to the rich, decadent dessert, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. There are a few things we truly love to eat and will never skip, like peanut butter, potatoes, and chocolate, and this booth has it ALL! Bravo, Disney! Merry Mashups full spread That’s it for this booth, but there’s a LOT more where that came from! Click here to see FULL menus and food photos of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of Holidays at Disneyland Resort! Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the Festival? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: See our full page on the Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays here Check out ALL of the Festival menus here And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting the Festival of Holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post REVIEW: Merry Mashups at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s the holiday season at Disneyland Resort and that means it is time for the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays! 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays The holidays have been making their way to Disneyland with snow on Sleeping Beauty Castle and tons of festive merchandise, but now it’s officially time for the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure! We’re here to show you ALL there is to do at the festival, including food, entertainment, and so much more! Festival Dates Before we dive into this event, you need a couple of key details — like how long the festival will last! The Disney Festival of Holidays runs from November 15th, 2024 through January 6th, 2025. Happy Holidays! If you’re visiting this park within that time frame, you’ll be able to test out the new (and returning) offerings! Food and Drinks There are plenty of NEW snacks and drinks to try out this year. There are 7 Festival Marketplaces to check out during the festival this year, as well as additional locations and special eats at existing quick service spots. Brews & Bites Be sure to check out our page that has ALL of our reviews of the 2024 booths! ALL of our Festival of Holiday booth reviews — click here! Here’s a quick look at the booths! Brews & Bites Brews & Bites has a new menu item this year — Chicken Chicharrón with basmati rice, herb chutney and masala drizzle — along with several new drinks and two new beer flights. Brews & Bites You can read our full review of Brews & Bites soon! A Twist on Tradition This year, A Twist on Tradition is serving up two new dishes — Barbecue Pulled Pork Cornbread Bake with creamy slaw and Turkey Galantine Croissant Muffin Slider with herb mayo and cranberry marmalade. Turkey Galantine Croissant Muffin Slider The Berry Pomegranate Paloma returns from 2023. Read our full review of A Twist on Tradition soon. Additional Locations You’ll find festival eats around Disney California Adventure including Paradise Garden Grill and many of the quick service spots. You can check out all the menus here! See ALL of our 2024 Festival of Holidays reviews in one place here! Discounts For one price of $63, the Sip and Savor Pass consists of a commemorative credential, lanyard, and 8 coupons, which can be redeemed at the Festive Foods Marketplaces for one food item or non-alcoholic beverage each. In 2024, a second option was added — you may choose either either a four-coupon or eight-coupon version! 2024 Sip & Savor Pass This pass is available for $32 (for four vouchers) or $63 (for eight vouchers). If you have a Magic Key Pass, you can get eight vouchers for $58 this year. Not bad, eh? Special Entertainment There are a variety of entertainment offerings at the Festival of Holidays celebrating Christmas, Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Music and festivities can be enjoyed at Palisades Stage and Sonoma Terrace, and the celebration extended to Hollywood Backlot for the first time in 2023. Festival of Holidays Mickey’s Happy Holidays is a high-energy character celebration! During the celebration, guests are invited to dance along to merry holiday music with Mickey Mouse and pals! Holiday Toy Drummers The Holiday Toy Drummers are always a highlight of Mickey’s Happy Holidays, too. The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party joins the celebration on Saturdays and Sundays from November 16th through January 5th. ¡Viva Navidad! Disney ¡Viva Navidad! gives guests the chance to enjoy a street party featuring Mexican folklórico dancers and Mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, giant mojiganga puppets, and Mickey, Minnie and friends in their fiesta best! Viva Navidad “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” is hosted by The Three Caballeros, and Encanto’s Mirabel and more Disney pals will also make appearances this year! Enjoy the celebration at Paradise Gardens Park. Viva Navidad! NEW in 2024 is an Encanto-themed show called “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Seasons,” presented Mondays through Fridays outside the entrance to Paradise Gardens Park. Mirabel will be joined by her friends to enjoy the spirit of the holidays during their very own Fiesta de Navidad celebration! The show will include some of your favorite songs from Encanto. ©Disney A new Coco-themed show is coming to the festival, too! “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel” will be performed on weekday evenings on Buena Vista Street. This nighttime show “gathers friends and families to listen to heartfelt stories and timeless songs in an enchanting celebration of the holidays.” The bilingual show includes a special appearance by Miguel for a rendition of “Silent Night.” ©Disney This year’s festival will also include MORE musical acts, including some returning performers as well as new performers! According to Disney: “The live entertainment across Disney California Adventure displays an extensive range of genres, including mariachi, jazz, klezmer, Latin pop, fusion, reggae, polka and more. Several new live bands and cultural performance groups will perform at the festival, such as Joy, Rangoli Rhythms, Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts, Keali’I O Nālani & Daniel Ho, and more! You can also enjoy a season of celebrations with many returning favorites, including Blue13 Dance Company and The Mistletoes!” ©Disney You can also enjoy “holiday rhythms” as Disney characters march to the beat of festive music during the “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” cavalcade! Don’t forget to grab a Festival Entertainment Guide and check the Disneyland App so you can be in the know with the lineup during your visit! Keep checking back for more updates from the Festival of Holidays! See the food booths and menus at the 2024 California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! 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While you might not have your holiday decor up yet, over at the Magic Kingdom, you’ll find wreaths and garlands are already up inside stores. Christmas Season at Magic Kingdom Something you aren’t likely to find in these stores though are Black Friday deals. Disney isn’t really known for doing sales on the big shopping day. But, if you are already starting your holiday shopping early, we found 4 early Black Friday sales going on right now! So why wait? Grab your virtual shopping cart and let’s go! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Wishing you had Amazon Prime this holiday season? Get a FREE trial below! Early Holiday Deals on Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet ©Amazon For over 50% off, you can grab this Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet. It has up to 13 hours of battery life, which is perfect for those long travel days. It also includes parental controls, allowing you to keep your child safe. It includes 1 year of Amazon Kids+, a digital subscription designed for kids to learn, grow, and explore safely. On the Fire HD 8 Kids, kids can enjoy thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, apps, and more. Your kiddos will be so excited to open this on Christmas day! View on Amazon Disney Bitzee Interactive Toy ©Amazon Bitzee electronic pets will be on top of Christmas wish lists. It’s a fun kids’ Christmas gift for ages 5+, offering a screen-free alternative to a handheld game console & video games. You can unlock Disney’s Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse from Disney & Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Toy Story & Disney’s Frozen, Moana, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast & more by earning Wishing Stars. View on Amazon Lego Marvel Dancing Groot ©Amazon Kids can build their own baby Groot with this LEGO set. This dancing Groot is an interactive gift for boys and girls ages 10 and up. One of my favorite features is that all of these accessories can be stored in the pot’s built-in compartment so there are no little pieces that go missing. View on Amazon Mini Brands Disney Advent Calendar ©Amazon Grab this advent calendar for 25% off! It contains 24 iconic Disney minis from Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Mickey Mouse & Friends, and Disney Princesses. Each Mini is a perfect replica of your favorite Disney Store characters, with incredible design detail. View on Amazon Guess in 10 Game ©Amazon Need a game to keep the family entertained over the holiday season? Check out this Guess in 10 Disney game. You will divide yourselves up into teams, or play one-on-one, and ask up to 10 questions to guess the Disney character on the Game Card! Is the character an animal? Does this character wear a blue gown? Be the first player to win 7 Game Cards! View on Amazon Over 1,000 Disney Items on Sale at Target 25% Off Disney Toys, Apparel & Home ©Target At Target, you’ll find over 1,000 Disney items on sale! From Disney appeal to home decor, you can save 25% off right now. You can grab this Disney snack cart that’s on sale right now. View on Target 35 LEGO Sets on Sale Right Now 20% Off on LEGOs at Target ©Target Also at Target, you’ll find LEGO sets up to 20% off. You’ll find sets like Star Wars and Minecraft are apart of the sale, like this Ahoska one above. If you have a LEGO fan in your life, check these out. View on Target HUGE Sales at Walmart This Week Early Black Friday Deals at Walmart Have Started ©Walmart Walmart has started its early Black Friday deals as well. You’ll find A TON of items on sale that are sure to be on your wish list. You can find Beats Solo3 Headphones for under $70 and Apple Airtags for under $20, both would be perfect for traveling. View on Walmart Up to 50% Off on LEGO Sets ©Walmart Over at Walmart, they are also having a HUGE sale on LEGOs. You’ll find sets up to 50% off. You can find DUPLO and traditional LEGO sets are a part of the sale. You can grab this Mickey Vacation Home DUPLO set for under $65. Check out more now! View on Walmart Be Sure to Check Out Our Amazon Storefront This Holiday Season!The post 4 EARLY Black Friday Deals Happening Online Now first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Since the first Aulani Wish Week last year—a large-scale event at Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa dedicated to making wishes come true—it was clear this magical experience would be the start of something lasting. Families continue to be enchanted by Disney magic in Hawaii, with the most recent wish week concluding with an unforgettable Halloween dance party. The Heart of Aulani Wish Week Make-A-Wish kids from around the country came together for a time of relaxation and fun, but the heart of the week was the connections made along the way. Among the group of 22 wish kids was 8-year-old Harper from Connecticut. When asked what she was most excited about, Make-A-Wish learned that she couldn’t wait to meet Moana and soak up the warm weather – a wish that came true thanks to the efforts of Aulani cast members, Disney VoluntEARS and Make-A-Wish. “We got to meet Moana on our first full day here,” said Harper’s mom Jenna. “Harper had been sleeping, and when she woke up, she reached out and grabbed Moana’s hand. It was just….magical.” Another aspect of the week that brought Harper joy was attending Aulani Resort’s KA WA‘A Luau, laughing and giggling as she was immersed in Hawaiian music and dance. During their stay, Harper’s family even made a special bond with another Connecticut family. They later invited them to celebrate Harper’s birthday at a private movie screening, showing how these connections stretch far beyond Aulani. This is all thanks to Disney VoluntEARS and cast members who teamed up to create the most memorable week for these kids – something we know they’re passionate about! “It’s very hard in the real world to find people who share the same experience of having kids that need special things,” said Jenna. “We just made a whole family of friends of people that understand the same thing that we’re going through. That’s something we never expected from this trip, but it’s a better gift than we could ever ask for.” Whether it was through wish kids making new friends, parents connecting with other parents undergoing similar life experiences, or families connecting with cast members and bonding with each other, Aulani’s ‘ohana spirit was palpable, leaving everyone touched by the commitment to bring happiness to these deserving kids. Surprise Costumes Take Celebration to New Levels After a marvelous week of snorkeling adventures, a traditional lū‘au, meeting Moana and more, the wish kids and their families gathered on Hālāwai Lawn for the culminating Trick-or-Treat dance party on Halloween night where they were surprised with costumes and accessories donated by the Disney Store and our guests and fans across the country. It was sparkly tiaras, Stitch onesies and Marvel capes galore with each wish kid able to embrace their favorite Disney characters. This week has truly been one for the books… and we’re looking forward to many more! For nearly 45 years, Disney and Make-A-Wish have worked together to grant life-changing wishes for children fighting critical illnesses. With 155,000 transformative wishes and counting, Disney is honored to be the world’s largest wish-granter for Make-A-Wish. Learn more about how Disney delivers joy when it’s needed most at joy.disney.com. The post Aulani Wish Week: Costumes and Connections appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

ALDI is known for releasing some HUGE deals week to week and next week is when you’ll score MAJOR savings on Disney merch! ©ALDI We’re not above looking for the best places to find Disney merchandise and ALDI is one that consistently has prices we just can’t find anywhere else on things we love and use. With the holidays quickly approaching, you could make quick use of their upcoming sales to knock quite a few items off of your Christmas buying list early. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. All of the items we’re going to be duping to ALDI’s finds can be found on Amazon. Get started with fast FREE shipping now by clicking below to start your Amazon Prime trial. We’re constantly on the hunt for the latest Disney merch on the cheap and one of the best places we’ve spotted great savings is at ALDI! Each week, ALDI stores across the country put out a weekly add of their upcoming deals and we spotted quite a few Disney items on sale between November 20th through November 26th! For starters, Aldi will have this Disney collectible figures pack on sale… ©ALDI …a 2-pack Christmas hand towel set… ©ALDI …Mickey sink accessories for y0ur bathroom… ©ALDI … an adorable Disney characters snow globe… ©ALDI …a Disney village… ©ALDI …Disney plushes… ©ALDI … a door mat… ©ALDI …cookie cutter set… ©ALDI …and a sleep set (2 Disney-themed pairs). ©ALDI Now, we realize that each store and region is different so if your nearest Aldi store isn’t carrying the same items for sale or you don’t have an ALDI within a short distance to you but want a similar item, we found comparable items on Amazon which can ship right to you! Snag this Disney character figurine set! ©Amazon The Just Play Disney100 Years of Dynamic Duos Celebration Collection Limited Edition 8-Piece Figure Pack is just the right set to get your Disney fix. It features characters new and old from some of your favorite Disney and Pixar stories. SHOP IT HERE How adorable is this Disney Holiday hand towel set? ©Amazon Deck your bathrooms with holiday cheer by snagging this cute Disney towel set. Mickey and Minnie are the featured embroidered design surrounded by falling snowflakes against a deep red towel. SHOP IT HERE Complete your sink decor with cute Gingerbread Mickeys! ©Amazon This two piece set is the perfect way to make your spirits merry and bright for the holidays! Who can resist a cheerful Gingerbread Mickey soap dish and and soap dispenser? Clearly, not us! PUT YOUR SHOP IT HERE No Christmas village collection is complete without a little Disney! ©Amazon Check out Mickey’s Ski Chalet and marvel at all of its details! This is just the right village building to display solo or as part of a set with coordinating accessories. SHOP IT HERE Don’t forget your Disney plush! ©Amazon There’s just something about the smile that runs across your face as you hold your very own Disney Christmas plush and this Mickey is no exception! Mickey’s all decked out in his festive best to accompany you as you dashing through the snow, over the river and through the woods, or wherever the holidays may lead you. SHOP IT HERE Food tastes better Mickey-shaped & we’ve found the cookie cutter set for you! ©Amazon Bake alongside the most memorable parts of Mickey including his iconic gloves, profile of his head, and bubbly shoes and fill your freshly baked cookies with your own Disney designs! We’re already imagining what details you’ll be decorating with! SHOP IT HERE Welcome your visitors with a warm Disney “hello”! ©Amazon Show off your Disney loving side with these fun Disney inspired holiday door mats! There are a few designs to choose from with Disney characters like Mickey coupled as a set with Santa Mickey to get your visit off to a cheerful start. SHOP IT HERE There’s plenty more great deals where these came from! Be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog as we track down other great finds for you online and in stores! Check out even more Disney deals HERE!The post ALDI Has Slashed The $$ On 8 Disney Items Starting Next Week first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Does anyone else dream of living inside of Cinderella Castle? Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle I’m not sure anything would scream Disney adult more than living in an entire castle. But, I would say our chances are zero to none of that happening. So instead, we all could bring a little bit of Disney magic into our homes to let our guests know that we are proud Disney adults. We found 10 products to add to your cart and add to your home. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Do you have a lot of shopping to do with the holidays coming? Try Amazon Prime for FREE below. Mickey Mouse Cheese Board and Knife Set ©Amazon If you love hosting and throwing parties, this Mickey Mouse cheese board and knife set is for you. This durable parawood charcuterie board is iconically shaped like Mickey Mouse’s head and features a hard cheese knife, chisel knife, and cheese fork with wooden handles in a pullout drawer. Grab it for 38% off right now. Shop on Amazon Mickey Pendant Light ©Amazon How adorable are these Mickey pendant light fixtures? You can elevate your space with our Bepuzz pendant light fixture featuring a black metal Mickey cartoon mouse design. We love the idea of adding this to a child’s room. Shop on Amazon Pura Mickey & Minnie Scents ©Amazon Want your home to smell magical? Grab these pura scent diffusers. The Minnie will give off a citrus blend with a tart rhubarb, peony, and apple blossom smell. The Mickey fragrance smells of dark chocolate with a hint of raspberries and peach. Shop on Amazon Disney Snack Coaster Set ©Amazon Disney foodies, grab these snack coasters right now! With the classic Mickey ice cream sandwich, Mickey waffle, and more, your guests will know you are a Disney foodie. These coasters are silicone and would also make a great gift this holiday season. Shop on Amazon Joyjolt Mickey Coffee Cups ©Amazon These cups have been SUPER popular with our readers, so we’d definitely recommend snagging them. They’re espresso cups, but they have a 3-D Mickey shape so that when you look at the top of the cup, you see Mickey’s head. Mickey-shaped coffee is definitely something we need each morning. Shop on Amazon Mickey & Friends Glass Storage Containers ©Amazon If you are bringing food over to homes this holiday season, check out this Mickey and Friends container set. This set includes two different-sized containers that seal tight to help keep food fresh and ready for you to enjoy. Shop on Amazon Vintage Disney Posters Set ©Amazon These Vintage Disney Rides Poster Sets are perfect for any Disney Adult. Fill the space with the magic of Disneyland with a set of 9 11″x 17” unframed art posters. We love this idea for decorating your home office or a kids’ playroom. Celebrate nostalgia with the Haunted Mansion, Matterhorn, Star Tours, and more. Shop on Amazon Welcome to Our Home Sign Home Let your guests know all year long that you love Disney with this Welcome to Our Home sign. The “o” in home is interchangeable with themed Mickey heads. This wooden sign can be used to celebrate July 4th, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, and more. Shop on Amazon Tinkerbell Silhouette Light Switch Decal ©Amazon This Tinkerbell vinyl decal can be placed above light switches to put a little pixie dust in your home. They come in a 2-pack for under $4! We think adding these to a nursery or child’s room would bring some magic to life. Shop on Amazon Bippity Boppity Brew Sign ©Amazon We love our Disney coffee whether it’s Starbucks or Joffrey’s. This bippity boppity brew sign is a simple way to show some Disney style. Add it to your coffee bar or in your kitchen to let everyone know you love coffee and Disney. Shop on Amazon Looking for More Disney Deals? Head to Our Amazon Storefront!The post 10 Amazon Products That Will Let Your Guests Know a Disney Adult Lives Here first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tis the season of the year for shopping! Let’s go shopping! It’s time to start gathering gifts for your family and friends, and if you’ve got some Disney fans in that circle, we have some great options for you! There are plenty of ways to save on purchases through the Disney Store right now, and we’ve rounded them all up here. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. To start, we’ve got to share that you can get FREE shipping today only through the Disney Store. You’ll need to use code FREESHIP at checkout! But what will you buy? Well, let’s dive in and see. Black Friday Sales It’s HERE! To start, Black Friday sales have begun…yes, two weeks early! These early sales end on Monday and offer 20% off sale items with code MAGIC. Don’t forget to enter the code at checkout to save! CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE SALE! 25% Off Holiday Items Happy Holidays! Still need some holiday decor or apparel? Well, not to worry! The Disney Store is offering 25% off holiday items right now. The list includes a variety of clothes, as well as some home decor, and even holiday-themed accessories. If you’re heading to the parks for the holiday season, it’s time to get outfitted! CHECK OUT THE HOLIDAY MERCHANDISE HERE! 10% Off This Advent Calendar ©Disney December is just a few weeks away, so it’s time to start shopping those advent calendars! If you’re a Disney pin collector, then this Mickey’s Christmas Carol 24-Day Advent Calendar Mystery Pin Set will be right up your alley. And right now, it’s discounted 10% off. CLICK HERE TO GET THE ADVENT CALENDAR! 30% Off Lightsabers and Hilts Lightsabers at Once Upon A Toy Calling all Star Wars fans — Disney Store is having a 30% off sale on lightsabers and hilts right now. Sounds like the perfect gift for this holiday season! A variety of styles are available discounted on the website, so make sure to go check them out. SHOP THE LIGHTSABERS ON SALE HERE! 30% Off Mugs Mugs One of the most popular Disney souvenirs is a good ol’ coffee mug, and many people on our team have certainly amassed collections over the years. If you’re like us, you should know that Disney Store is offering 30% off of many mug designs online now. CLICK HERE TO ADD TO YOUR MUG COLLECTION! Free Gift with Nail Polish You can get a discount on the nail polish! Recently, Disney did a Fantasia collaboration with Pleasing, and even opened a pop-up shop at Disney Springs. But if you want to snag some products, you should know that if you buy one Pleasing nail polish set online, you can get a free gift with code FANTASIA. Who doesn’t love freebies?! GET A NEW NAIL POLISH SET HERE! Free Mickey Mug ©Disney If you’re doing some big shopping, you can get a FREE Mickey Mouse Holiday Mug with your purchase of $125 or more. This deal will be automatically applied at checkout. Look how cute he is — you could drink hot cocoa out of that design all season! CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE MUG! $20 Tote with Purchase ©Disney With any purchase you make online right now, you can get this adorable Chip ‘n’ Dale Holiday Tote for $20. The bag futures our favorite chipmunks dressed up as elves, and it would be a great accessory for your next holiday party. SNAG THE TOTE BAG ONLINE HERE! $18 Ornament with Purchase ©Disney And last but not least, you can snag this Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Glass Droplet Ornament for just $18 with any purchase online. This will be the perfect addition to your tree this year! CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE ORNAMENT! That’s a wrap on the early Black Friday deals from the Disney Store. Stay tuned to DFB for more sales and updates! Click Here to Shop Disney Merchandise on Amazon!The post Disney Just Released EARLY Black Friday Sales Online! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A tropical storm has formed in the Caribbean Sea and the National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the system. ©NHC Could this storm impact Disney World in the coming days? We have all the details about Tropical Storm Sara. Tropical Storm Sara has now formed in the western Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center has been keeping a close eye on the system and it has now been upgraded to a Tropical Storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. A Tropical Storm warning has been issued for parts of Honduras and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for areas of Nicaragua. ©NHC The storm is supposed to move across Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico through early next week, and current models show the storm returning to a depression when it makes it to the Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday. ©NHC It is still too soon to determine what kind of impacts this storm may have on Florida as it continues to move. However, forecasters are keeping a close eye as it has the potential to impact Florida in the coming days. Current models show the storm could travel in a number of different ways, so it is still too soon to know if this storm could impact Disney World. ©WESH 2 Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on Tropical Storm Sara. STORM UPDATES A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurricane Cancelation Policies and Refunds in Disney World How to Handle the Worst-Case Scenario During Hurricane Season at Disney World The BEST Hurricane-Ready Hotels in Disney World 6 Items You Need For a Hurricane in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe The post Tropical Storm Sara Has Formed – Will It Impact Disney World? first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

For the first time in forever, the holidays have arrived at World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland! It’s a big news blow out, complete with everything you won’t want to miss during this very special season, from festive décor to all-new merchandise and so much more. Décor Dining Characters Merchandise Hotels What holiday décor can be found in World of Frozen? Thanks to Elsa’s Ice Magic, snow is falling for the first time in World of Frozen! It’s a special occasion in the kingdom of Arendelle where it will shine brighter than ever before with sparkling Christmas garland, snow-capped trees and, of course, the adorable snowgies. The Royals and citizens of Arendelle are ready to ring in the season with all-new winter attire celebrating Arendelle’s traditions and the carolers of Arendelle can’t wait to spread cheer throughout the kingdom. You’ll also find a sleigh brimming with goodies for Olaf to transport a yule bell to Arendelle Castle. Over at the entrance of Frozen Ever After, Queens Anna and Elsa have crafted a beautiful music box showcasing their ice-skating memories in sculpted ice atop snowy scenes. Be sure to listen closely: you might even hear new heartwarming, seasonal melodies playing before the clock tower chimes. Elsa has also unleashed her Ice Magic for all who visit Friendship Fountain, the clock tower and Arendelle Castle, which can be enjoyed through the brand-new Magic AR moments on the Hong Kong Disneyland mobile app. Where to eat during the holidays at World of Frozen? For those wanting to enjoy traditional Arendellian food, Golden Crocus Inn is adding an all-new Arendelle Festive Christmas Combo to the menu. Over at Northern Delights, Olaf Soft Serve and Olaf Hot Chocolate are perfect for those in need of a sweet treat. With Elsa’s birthday in winter, Northern Delights will also introduce the Elsa Yuzu Chocolate Cupcake, adorned with snowflake decoration. Where can you meet Anna and Elsa in their holiday attire? Anna and Elsa can’t wait to see you in the kingdom of Arendelle! Dressed in their holiday attire seen in the Walt Disney Animation Studios short “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” they are ready to introduce everyone to Arendelle’s Christmas traditions. Where can you find World of Frozen holiday merchandise? Celebrate the season and the first anniversary of World of Frozen with all-new themed merchandise! From a snowgie vest to a Bruni headband and a buildable Olaf plush, you can find all this and more at Tick Tock Toys & Collectibles. Make sure you don’t miss out on the collectible, first-ever 2024 World of Frozen Commemorative Jingle Bell! How can you celebrate “Frozen” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hotels? Pamper yourself by experiencing the unique festive spirit of Arendelle in the dazzling “Sparkle All The Way” “Frozen” Suite with traditional Arendellian Christmas trimmings. You can also craft an Enchanted Frozen Mosaic Night Lamp or enjoy a “Frozen”-themed starlight picnic at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. We just can’t wait to celebrate the first snowy season at World of Frozen! Want to discover everything you can do in the kingdom of Arendelle from attractions to dining and more? Be sure to check out our complete guide to the land! The post Complete Guide to the Holidays at World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Most days, a trip to our mailbox is pretty uneventful. We don’t know about you, but we get a lot of junk mail, and no one likes junk mail. But hey, all that boring mail makes REAL letters even more special! Who doesn’t love a little Disney surprise in the mail? Well, if you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, you might want to check your mailbox… Annual Passholder Magnet Disney just sent us a FUN surprise, and we can’t wait to show it off! Spoiler alert: it involves one of our FAVORITE treats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s take a peek! Disney is sending its annual holiday gift to Annual Passholders! You don’t have to do anything special to have a gift sent to your home. As long as you’re a Passholder with a valid address tied to your My Disney Experience account, you should be getting some happy mail! This year, we got four recipe cards… Here’s a peek! …and four matching coffee stencils. Stencils for drinks or treats! The recipes feature treats inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Coco, The Princess and the Frog, and The Incredibles. Our Alice-inspired treat, for example, comes from Chef Mickey’s — it’s a sugar cookie recipe with a matching teacup stencil. Happy Holidays! The Tiana recipe card has the steps and ingredients for the iconic Mickey Mouse beignets from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort. SCORE! BEIGNETS!!! Looking for a new sweet treat to try this holiday season? Check out the plant-based tres leches cake from EPCOT (and matching guitar stencil), courtesy of Miguel from Coco! This is so fun! Finally…we saved the best for last. If you know us, you know we’re long-time fans of the Jack-Jack Num Num Cookie you can get at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This thing is warm, rich, and totally sharable (but we wouldn’t blame you for keeping the whole thing for yourself). Well, Disney just sent us the RECIPE for this beloved treat. CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY, PEOPLE! Num Num Cookie It’s safe to say we’re SUPER excited about this gift. Now, it’s time to get baking! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. See more Disney Recipes HERE! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which recipe are you excited to try? Let us know in the comments! The post Annual Passholders…Check Your Mailbox! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There are a LOT of things at Disney World that make us smile (no wonder we’re addicted — it’s our happy place!). Disney’s Animal Kingdom From seeing Cinderella Castle (and, before you ask, NO, that sight never gets old) from having a magical moment with characters (we will ALWAYS stand in line for hugs with Mickey) or from seeing a baby animal in Animal Kingdom for the first time, we have a LOT to smile about ALL the time. Speaking of baby animals, Disney is now giving you a way to keep up with the NEWEST Animal Kingdom baby…from home! We previously told you about Disney’s big announcement about a baby Sumatran tiger recently born in Animal Kingdom. This little baby boy’s name is Bakso, and he’s playful and curious. He’s also getting a lot of love from his mom, Sohni. Now, these two are living backstage at Animal Kingdom, so you won’t be seeing them out in the wild just yet, but if you want to keep up with baby Basko’s progress, you can do so online RIGHT NOW. Via @drmarkatdisney on Instagram Disney just announced that for the first time ever, you can get a weekly behind-the-scenes look at Bakso and his mom as they get ready for his move to the Maharajah Jungle Trek. Yes, Tiger Tuesday is a thing and that means EVERY Tuesday is now going to be a happy one. Every week, you can tune into Disney Parks YouTube channel to see what Bakso is up to and find out how he’s progressing. So, yep, you can now see a baby tiger learning all about his world as he works on his roar (okay, couldn’t resist a Lion King reference, even though he’s a tiger). Via @drmarkatdisney on Instagram In fact, the first episode of Tiger Tuesday is up! You can watch little Bakso with his mom just doing his thing, which is mostly cuddling with his mom. He’s still pretty young, after all. He’s already grown so much since we first saw photos of him, though! So be sure to make a note in your calendar to tune in every Tuesday to add some smiles to your day (and who doesn’t need that?). Stay tuned to DFB for more. The ONE Animal 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 seen a baby animal at Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney Just Made Tuesday The Best Day Of The Week. Here's Why. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday celebrations have kicked off in Disney World, and there’s SO much to check out! Disney World trees are ICONIC From gingerbread displays to holiday parties to giant Christmas trees and Santa Claus himself, Disney really knows how to jazz up the holiday season! But the celebrations are still coming — in a few weeks, we’ll be kicking off the International Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT. The International Festival of the Holidays is a great way to celebrate holiday customs from around the world. Disney fills the event with stellar entertainment, dozens of delicious eats and drinks, holiday storytellers, special decorations, and more. It’s truly a magical time of year! EPCOT Festival of the Holidays But one thing you may know about the Festival of the Holidays if you’ve been several times is that the menus don’t vary too much from year to year, considering most of the items are classic holiday staples for each country. Well, menus have just been released for the 2024 festival, and now we’re rounding up a list of ALL the food booths that you’ll want to visit if you’re hoping to try the NEW items. EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Let’s dive into the list! Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow NOTE: This is one of two booths that are new to the festival overall this year. This booth only has one new item, while the other only offers returning menu items from past festivals. Spaceship Earth Tile Gingerbread Triangle (NEW) ©Disney Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Empanada de Pollo: Fried corn tortilla filled with chipotle chicken and potatoes topped with chile rojo salsa, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (NEW) Tamal de Puerco con Mole: Shredded pork in corn masa topped with mole negro, queso fresco, crema Mexicana, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds (NEW) ©Disney Holiday Margarita: Dos Hombres Mezcal, tequila, cranberry lime juice, allspice and orange blackcurrant liqueurs (NEW) Coconut Guavarita: Tromba Blanco Tequila, coconut water, guava cream, hint of lime rum, and orange liqueur with a toasted coconut rim (NEW) Shanghai Holiday Kitchen XO Fried Rice: Chinese sausage, onion, green onion, mushroom, egg, and house-made Hong Kong XO Chili Sauce (NEW) Taro Bubble Milk Tea: Green tea and boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) (NEW) ©Disney Lychee Martini: Vodka, lychee syrup, and vermouth (NEW) Peach of Longevity: Peach Schnapps, citrus vodka, piña colada mix, and orange juice (NEW) Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Menu Panettone: Panettone bread pudding and vanilla cream (NEW) ©Disney Funnel Cake Gingerbread Funnel Cake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread crumbs, whipped cream, and red and green sprinkles (NEW) ©Disney Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Mochi Donut Wrap: A soft, chewy fusion pastry served with strawberry, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and sweet red beans wrapped with “gyuhi” rice cake sheet (NEW) ©Disney Chocolate Nigori: Creamy texture of Nigori Sake and rich sweetness and gentle bitterness from chocolate (NEW) Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina Ciderboys Cranberry Razz Hard Cider (NEW) ©Disney L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout (NEW) ©Disney Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’Ancienne, Pommes Darphin: Roasted ham with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, white wine mustard sauce, and darphin roasted herb potatoes (NEW) Bûche de Noël au Chocolat et Caramel: Chocolate fudge Christmas log with a caramel cream center (NEW) ©Disney Spiced Cranberry Punch: Pol Rémy Sparkling Wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, and spiced brown sugar (NEW) Chateau Haut Beaumard Cabernet Sauvignon (NEW) Swirled Showcase Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola with dark chocolate soft-serve (NEW) Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and Barq’s Red Crème Soda with apple cinnamon soft-serve (NEW) ©Disney Coffee Float: Dark chocolate soft-serve with iced coffee and choice of Mozart Liqueur (NEW) Holiday Sweets & Treats Deschutes Brewery Jubelale (NEW) ©Disney Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Coffee Mocha Cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans (NEW) ©Disney The Bruery 5 Golden Rings (NEW) Nochebuena Cocina Left Hand Brewing Co. Mexican Hot Chocolate Milk Stout (NEW) ©Disney Joffrey’s Locations Merry Mint Cookie Latte: A festive blend of espresso, toasted marshmallow syrup, peppermint syrup, dark chocolate sauce, and milk topped with peppermint whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumbs (Non-alcoholic beverage) (NEW) ©Disney That’s a wrap on all the locations that will have new eats and drinks this year! The majority of these items are beverages because, like we mentioned earlier, many of the classic holiday menus stay the same from year to year. We can’t wait to try all the new offerings! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on this festival and all it has to offer! Click Here for All the Festival of the Holidays Details! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to the festival this year? Tell us in the comments! The post 14 Food Booths Are Getting NEW Items at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World is changing, and it will start to look completely different in 2025! Magic Kingdom There are so many new projects on the horizon at Disney World, and construction is expected to start in 2025. While you can plan to see construction across all four parks, new offerings will open in 2025, including two new lounges, Test Track 3.0, a new Magic Kingdom nighttime parade, and Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Not only are the parks receiving upgrades, but a brand new hotel perk will also debut for Disney World resort guests. With all these changes, these five Disney World trends are on the verge of extinction. As Walt Disney once said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” The same goes for Disney World, as all four parks are about to see major changes over the next few years. These changes mean that these five Disney World trends are on the verge of extinction. Spaceship Earth Escaping to Tom Sawyer Island It was announced that a brand new Cars expansion would be coming to Magic Kingdom’s Frotinerland! While this new area will bring two new rides, it, unfortunately, means that both Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America will close. Tom Sawyer Island We love to escape to Tom Sawyer Island for a mid-day break to beat the crowds. While no closing date has been announced, it was confirmed that work would start in 2025. So take it all in while you can before the peaceful atmosphere of Tom Sawyer Island is no longer. Tom Sawyer Island Nighttime Cruising on the Liberty Square Riverboat As mentioned above, along with Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America is closing, which means the Liberty Square Riverboard will not have any water to operate in. Liberty Square Riverboat At night, the Liberty Square Riverboat offers gorgeous views of Frontierland and looks so pretty when it is lit up. But alas, we know its closure is imminent. Liberty Square Riverboat Using the Liberty Square Riverboat for Photo Ops Dapper Days is a tradition at both Disneyland and Disney World. Each year, people dress in their finest and enjoy a day in the Magic Kingdom. Some Dapper Day outfits take inspiration from Disney characters and attractions in the parks. Walking right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A.! | @bektwirlsatdisney on Instagram from Dapper Day 2023 People love to use the Liberty Square Riverboat as a backdrop for their pictures, and unfortunately, 2025 could potentially be the last year to pose with it. Liberty Square Riverboat Quoting DINOSAUR Soon, DinoLand U.S.A. will see its first phase of closures on January 13th. The last day to experience TriceraTop Spin, the Fossil Fun Games, and the charming shop Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures will be January 12th. DINOSAUR The full Tropical Americas re-theme is set to be completed in 2027. While Disney has said you still have time to experience DINOSAUR, we know a closure date will have to be announced eventually. DINOSAUR Just like the stretching room spiel in The Haunted Mansion, DINOSAUR has iconic lines like “We’re not going to make it!” and “Let’s go get that dino!” While these famous lines will live on in our hearts, we fear we may not have much time to quote DINOSAUR in the parks. DINOSAUR Pre-show: Dr. Helen Marsh and Dr. Grant Seeker Less Crowded Water Park Days A new Disney World resort guest perk is set to debut in 2025! Guests will receive free admission to a Disney World water park on their day of check-in. Typhoon Lagoon Currently, Disney World operates only one water park at a time. Blizzard Beach just recently opened for the season and will remain open during the colder months. While people still visit the water park during the winter season, it tends to be less crowded. Blizzard Beach We feel that there will no longer be a slow season for Disney World’s water parks, as many resort guests will want to take advantage of this new perk. Blizzard Beach It is hard to believe that 2025 is right around the corner, and all these new changes are on the horizon. To stay up to date on all the latest Disney news, make sure to continue to follow along with Disney Food Blog! FULL LIST of What’s OPENING in Disney World in 2025 Planning a Trip to Disney World? We’ve Got Everything You Need to Know The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Disney World Vacation A Month-by-Month Guide to Planning Your Disney World Trip Tips, Hints, Lists, and Videos for Planning the BEST Disney World Trip Learn About the Disney Park Pass System The Ultimate Disney World Packing List Everything You Need to Know About Lightning Lanes Insider SECRETS for Your First Trip to Disney World A Complete Look at the Current Disney Discounts and Deals The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Join the DFB Newsletter to Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click Here to Subscribe What Disney World trend do you think will go extinct in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments!The post 5 Disney World Trends That Are on the Verge of Going Extinct in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better way to spread joy than with the gift of Disney! This year, we’re excited to introduce a delightful collection of new Disney Gift Cards that not only feature your favorite characters but also spark the magic of sharing and giving. With designs that capture the warmth and cheer of the season, these gift cards are perfect for everyone on your list, no matter the age. Holiday Pin Series: A Sweater Weather Celebration This year’s Disney Gift Card Pin Series is all about cozy nostalgia and festive fun! Available exclusively at select merchandise locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, this limited-time collection depicts Mickey Mouse and other beloved Disney characters in their North Pole Toy Workshop. Join them as they wrap presents big and small – a heartwarming storyline you might spot featured throughout other Disney experiences this season. Each gift card, sold separately with a minimum activation of $125, comes with a complimentary Disney Trading Pin – a snug sweater featuring classic Disney characters. Choose from four unique designs: Mickey in his elf-best, Minnie sporting her bedazzled bows, Chip & Dale with their playful acorns, or Stitch, whose ukulele brings a tropical twist. The enamel pins sparkle extra bright this year, sure to make the holiday period oh-so-merry. Kristen Carlin, Senior Art Director at Disney’s Alliance Promotions team, shared the inspiration behind these whimsical designs. “Sweaters tell a story about family traditions and the holiday time that is very near and dear to many Disney guests,” she explained. With each pin, Kristen and her team aimed to evoke a warm, joyful feeling, using colors that are not only festive but also inclusive of all celebrations. “We always want to keep in mind that our offerings are engaging and welcoming to all guests, no matter what they celebrate.” Whether you’re drawn to Mickey’s cheerful red and green ensemble or Stitch’s playful blue knit, there’s something for everyone to love! Collect all four or pick your favorite, available now while supplies last. Deck Your Devices: Downloadable Holiday Wallpapers WALLPAPER Download Phone Desktop To celebrate the launch of the Disney Gift Card Holiday Pin Series, we’re offering free downloadable wallpapers featuring these cozy sweater designs, so you can enjoy a touch of Disney cheer on your devices throughout the season. Add a sprinkle of holiday excitement to your phone, desktop and watch! WALLPAPER Download Smart Watch WALLPAPER Download Smart Watch WALLPAPER Download Smart Watch WALLPAPER Download Smart Watch Be sure to check out the terms of use about using wallpapers before downloading. Add a Personal Touch with All-New Disney Gift Cards on Carrier Spread the cheer with the brand-new Disney Gift Cards on Carrier, available now at select Walt Disney World Resort merchandise locations! With a minimum activation of just $15, you can customize the amount and even write a heartfelt message on the foldable carrier, making each card a truly giftable moment. Plus, the gift card is made of special stone paper making these gifts recyclable. The designs are a nod to our favorite festive season pastimes – one card features Mickey decorating a snowman, while the other captures him carrying home the perfect Tree. Whether you’re tucking it into a stocking or presenting it with a holiday treat, the Disney Gift Card on Carrier is sure be a delightful surprise! Holiday-Themed Wristlets Join in the festive fun with our re-loadable Holiday-Themed Wristlets, available starting November 15 at Disney California Adventure Park and November 29 at EPCOT! Featuring a cozy design of Mickey enjoying a mug of hot cocoa attached to a recyclable polyester cloth wristlet, these make spending at the parks a breeze. With a minimum activation of $15, you can load the wristlet with your desired amount, allowing for a seamless way to enjoy all the scrumptious treats and exciting experiences during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth and Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park. Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing with friends, these wristlets add an extra touch of holiday cheer to your adventures! Disney Magic with Gift Cards by Mail or Email For a convenient gifting option, Holiday, Christmas, and Hanukkah Disney Gift Cards are also available online now for quick delivery! Perfect for any Disney fan, these gift cards can be purchased online at DisneyStore.com starting from $25 up to $500. With easy access via a smartphone, Disney Gift Card eGifts can be saved to Apple Pay or Google Pay, ensuring that your gift is always at their fingertips. Sending it as a last-minute gift? eGifts can be delivered quickly to any valid email address. Redeemable for all things Disney and never expiring, these gift cards offer the ultimate flexibility, making them a fantastic choice for those who want to enjoy the magic at their own pace. For more information on the Disney Gift Card, please visit DisneyGiftCard.com. The post Give the Gift of Magic with New Holiday Limited-Edition Pins and Disney Gift Card Designs! appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Disney has just dropped some MAJOR news…but one thing was surprisingly missing! Magic Kingdom On August 14th, 2024, Disney held its earnings call (and released its earnings report) for the 4th quarter of fiscal year 2024. We got updates about the financial standing of Disney’s theme parks, streaming services, and more. But Disney completely ignored one HUGE thing… There’s arguably no story more important to the future of the Walt Disney Company’s future than the issue of Bob Iger’s (second) successor. After the first try with Bob Chapek led to Iger’s second term as CEO, there’s immense pressure on the company to get Iger’s second replacement right. This has led to changes on the Disney board and multiple reports on potential candidates from inside and outside the company in the lead-up to the 2026 CEO announcement. All of this makes it seem like a large (if expected) omission that nothing regarding the CEO search or Iger’s future was mentioned during the earnings call. Pandora You never quite know exactly what will come out of an earnings call and sometimes you may even be met with some surprises, like this one. That’s what was missing from this past earnings call and report, but what did Disney announce? Well, there were some big updates shared during this last report. When it comes to theme parks, the Experiences Division saw record growth numbers with “6% to 8% segment operating income growth compared to fiscal 2024, weighted to the second half of the year” and domestic parks in particular saw operating income rise 5% to $847 million, “helped by higher guest spending at the parks and cruise lines.” This has led to an overall $34.1 billion in topline revenue in 2024, a 5% increase versus 2023, an overall record for the division. The company suffered roughly $130 million in losses due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Magic Kingdom On the Disney+ front, the company reported 174 million Core and Hulu subscriptions and more than 120 million Disney+ Core paid subscribers, an increase of 4.4 million over the prior quarter. There was also an amusing “hot mic” moment on the call when Iger spoke about subscribers on advertising-supported plans vs those not. ©Disney Disney provided some updates about sports as well, noting that an ESPN tile will be debuting on December 4th, as part of a larger push for live sports integration due to the appeal of that type of programming to advertisers. In addition, Iger floated the possibility of an AI-driven SportsCenter that would provide curated highlights for a user. EPCOT That’s the latest update from Disney…for now. But every day can bring more surprises, so stay tuned — we’ll keep you up to date on ALL the latest! Big Hotel Changes Are Coming to Disney World Soon — Click HERE to Look Inside the NEW Restaurant Coming to the Polynesian Village Resort Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about the latest Disney updates? Tell us in the comments. The post The One Important Thing That’s MISSING From Disney’s Big News Drop first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Ah, winter in Disney World. It’s the time of year to slow down, eat lots of good food, and be with the people you love. And what better way to embrace the season than with a trip to Disney World for the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays? Holiday scene in France Speaking of good food, we have some BIG news about the Festival of the Holidays this year! Disney just announced the FULL LIST of new and returning food booths and menus. From returning favorite treats to new snacks, there’s a lot to look forward to this year. Don’t forget — the festival runs from November 29th to December 30th, 2024. Disney confirmed that EPCOT will host over 15 Holiday Kitchens (a.k.a. the food booths) AND a brand-new gingerbread recreation of Spaceship Earth at CommuniCore Hall. It’s going to be EPIC! ©Disney Plus, the beloved Holiday Cookie Stroll is back with TONS of sweet treats to enjoy. The menus listed below use a handy cookie emoji to indicate the treats that are part of the Cookie Stroll this year. If you purchase five of the treats, you can get a special treat from Holiday Sweets & Treats. Cookie Stroll Completer Prizes in 2023 Now, let’s take a look at the menus! World Celebration NEW! Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Menu Location: CommuniCore Hall Food Items: Spaceship Earth Tile Gingerbread Triangle (New) Beverages: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage) Gingerbread Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic beverage) Gingerbread Milk Shake with whipped cream vodka Seasonal Wine Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Gingerbread White Stout 81Bay Brewing Co. Gingerbread Coffee Porter ©Disney NEW! Favorites of Festivals Past Menu Location: CommuniCore Plaza Food Items: Reuben Croquettes with pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with thousand island dipping sauce Brown Sugar and Mustard-glazed Ham Sliders with cranberry and apple coleslaw on a Hawaiian roll Bauducco Panettone Holiday Trifle with eggnog custard and cranberry cherry compote Beverages: Southern Tier Brewing Co. Tiramisu Imperial Stout Keel Farms Pecan Pie Hard Cider Point Snow Pilot Pistachio Nut Brown Ale Beer Flight ©Disney World Discovery Connections Café Menu Location: In World Discovery Food Item: Holiday Sugar Cookie ©Disney Connections Eatery Menu Location: In World Discovery Food Item: Holiday Sweater Liege Waffle: Chocolate-coated brioche waffle with a flurry of blizzard themed sprinkles and white chocolate garnish Beverage: Coquito Milk Shake: French vanilla gelato, cream of coconut, nutmeg, and cinnamon (Non-alcoholic beverage) (Spirited version available with Bacardí Superior Rum) ©Disney Holiday Hearth Desserts Menu Location: The Odyssey Food Items: Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with cream cheese icing Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie Mouse Crunch made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies Mint Chocolate Mousse Wreath Apple Caramel Crumb Cake Chocolate-covered Toffee Brittle ©Disney Beverages: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage) Frozen Caramel Hot Cocoa: Hot cocoa with whipped cream and TWIX cookie bar pieces (Non-alcoholic beverage) Wicked Weed Brewing Jack Frost IPA BrewDog Winter Staycation Pecan & Toffee Stout Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout Cocoa Candy Cane: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Peppermint Schnapps Beer Flight ©Disney World Showcase Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Mexico Food Items: Empanada de Pollo: Fried corn tortilla filled with chipotle chicken and potatoes topped with chile rojo salsa, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New) Tamal de Puerco con Mole: Shredded pork in corn masa topped with mole negro, queso fresco, crema Mexicana, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds (New) Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with cinnamon sugar Beverages: Holiday Margarita: Dos Hombres Mezcal, tequila, cranberry lime juice, allspice and orange blackcurrant liqueurs (New) Coconut Guavarita: Tromba Blanco Tequila, coconut water, guava cream, hint of lime rum, and orange liqueur with a toasted coconut rim (New) Holiday Cerveza: Mexican Artisanal Craft Lager with black currant liqueur ©Disney Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: China Food Items: XO Fried Rice: Chinese sausage, onion, green onion, mushroom, egg, and house-made Hong Kong XO Chili Sauce (New) Beef Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce Beverages: Taro Bubble Milk Tea: Green tea and boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) Brew Hub Year of the Dragon: Dragon Fruit Lager Butterfly Lantern: Butterfly pea blossom gin, vodka, prickly pear, lychee syrup, soda water, and white boba Lychee Martini: Vodka, lychee syrup, and vermouth (New) Peach of Longevity: Peach Schnapps, citrus vodka, piña colada mix, and orange juice (New) ©Disney Refreshment Outpost Menu Food Items: Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts (Plant-based) DOLE Whip Raspberry (Plant-based) ©Disney Beverages: Ciderboys Caramel Apple Hard Cider 81Bay Brewing Co. Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Wheat Ale Crooked Can Brewing Company Crème Brûlée Lager Boyd & Blair Chai Tea Mule ©Disney Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Germany Food Items: Cheese Fondue in a bread bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, spätzle, and braised red cabbage Hazelnut Linzer Cookie Beverages: Possmann Pure Hard Cider von Trapp Brewing Trösten Smoked Dark Lager Köstritzer Schwarzbier Regional Riesling Glühwein: House-made hot spiced wine (Served warm) Beer Flight ©Disney Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Italy Food Items: Montanara: Fried house-made pizza dough with pomodoro sauce, parmesan, and fresh basil Dolce Pizza: Fried house-made pizza dough with sugar and cinnamon Panettone: Panettone bread pudding and vanilla cream (New) Beverages: Bombardino Freddo: Creamy eggnog and Italian brandy Prosecco Moscato Chianti Italian Red Sangria Italian-inspired Margarita: Tequila, triple sec, and limoncello Peroni Pilsner ©Disney American Holiday Table Menu Location: The American Adventure Food Items: Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and Comeback Sauce SNICKERS-Doodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces Beverages: Crooked Can Brewing Company Bah HOPbug IPA 3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout Beer Flight ©Disney Funnel Cake Menu Location: The American Adventure Food Item: Gingerbread Funnel Cake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread crumbs, whipped cream, and red and green sprinkles (New) ©Disney Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Japan Food Items: Sushi Tree Roll: Christmas tree-shaped sushi roll with krab meat and cream cheese topped with ikura salmon roe and spicy mayo Toshikoshi Soba: Buckwheat soba noodle in hot dashi (fish-based) soup topped with shrimp tempura and chopped green onion Mochi Donut Wrap: A soft, chewy fusion pastry served with strawberry, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and sweet red beans wrapped with “gyuhi” rice cake sheet (New) Beverages: Ichigo Boba: Cranberry and yuzu cream drink with calpico and popping strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic beverage) Japanese Punch: Shōchū, plum wine, cranberry, and lemon juice Chocolate Nigori: Creamy texture of Nigori Sake and rich sweetness and gentle bitterness from chocolate (New) Sapporo Premium Black Beer ©Disney Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Menu Location: Morocco Food Items: Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli Chermoula chicken Moroccan-spiced lamb Stone-baked Moroccan bread with dips (Plant-based) Beverages: Ciderboys Cranberry Razz Hard Cider (New) Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider Gulf Stream Brewing Holiday Snakebite Holiday Fig Cocktail: Kleiner Feigling fig liqueur and white cranberry juice Hard Cider Flight ©Disney L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Between Morocco and France Food Items: Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard Smoked Salmon Potato Latke Potato Latkes (Plant-based) Rugelach: Pastry filled with raspberry jam, walnuts, and cinnamon Black and White Cookie (Plant-based) ©Disney Beverages: Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout (New) Frozen New York Whiskey Sour: Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine ©Disney Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: France Food Items: Crème De Saumon Fumé en Brioche aux Grains de Sesames, Concombre Et Radis: Smoked salmon spread on a sesame brioche roll with cucumber and radishes Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’Ancienne, Pommes Darphin: Roasted ham with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, white wine mustard sauce, and darphin roasted herb potatoes (New) Bûche de Noël au Chocolat et Caramel: Chocolate fudge Christmas log with a caramel cream center (New) Beverages: Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream Spiced Cranberry Punch: Pol Rémy Sparkling Wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, and spiced brown sugar (New) Chateau Haut Beaumard Cabernet Sauvignon (New) ©Disney UK Beer Cart Menu Location: United Kingdom Beverage: Frozen Chocolate Orange Cocktail: Hot chocolate, orange syrup, and blood orange liqueur ©Disney Canada Popcorn Cart Menu Location: Canada Beverage: Canadian Hot Toddy: Maple syrup, honey, black tea, lemon juice, cinnamon, and Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky served warm ©Disney Yukon Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Canada Food Items: Seared Salmon with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie Beverages: Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage) 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter Regional Icewine Regional Red Wine Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee with Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky Beer Flight ©Disney Refreshment Port Menu Location: Near Canada Food Item: Turkey Poutine: Sweet potato fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions Beverages: Keel Farms Pumpkin Hard Cider Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine ©Disney Swirled Showcase Menu Location: Near Port of Entry Food Items: Holiday Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitrogen Pop: Chocolate cake dipped in ganache made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis Soft-serve in a Cone Vanilla Apple-cinnamon Dark chocolate Beverages: Floats: Barq’s Red Crème Soda or Barq’s Root Beer with Vanilla Soft-serve (Non-alcoholic beverage) Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola and Cherry Cola Floats: Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola with dark chocolate soft-serve Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and Barq’s Red Crème Soda with apple cinnamon soft-serve Coffee Float: Dark chocolate soft-serve with iced coffee and choice of Mozart Liqueur ©Disney Holiday Sweets & Treats Menu Location: Near Port of Entry Food Item: Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint candy Beverages: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage) Chocolate Peppermint Shake with Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea (Non-alcoholic beverage) Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Choice of Liqueur: Baileys Original Irish Cream, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, or Grand Mariner Chocolate Peppermint Shake: Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and whipped cream vodka Deschutes Brewery Jubelale (New) Southern Tier Brewing Co. 2XMAS Ale Wicked Weed Brewing Hop Cocoa Porter Beer Flight ©Disney Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion Food Items: Kālua Pork with Okinawa sweet potatoes and mango salad Lomi Lomi Salmon with tomatoes, onions, salmon roe, yuzu-mayonnaise, and yuca chips Coffee Mocha Cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans (New) Beverages: Melon Breeze: DOLE Pineapple Juice, lime juice, melon liqueur, and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum The Bruery 5 Golden Rings (New) Florida Orange Groves Winery Pineapple Sparkling Wine ©Disney Nochebuena Cocina Menu Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion Food Items: Plant-based Chorizo Tamal with cotija and spicy red chile sauce (Plant-based) Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated beef with sweet plantains and olives Cinnamon-spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Beverages: Ponche Navideño: Christmas punch with apple, pears, guava, oranges, dried hibiscus, brown sugar, tamarind, cinnamon sticks, and cloves served warm (Non-alcoholic beverage) Left Hand Brewing Co. Mexican Hot Chocolate Milk Stout (New) ©Disney Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion Food Items: Cinnamon-glazed Almonds Cinnamon-glazed Cashews Cinnamon-glazed Pecans Fire-roasted Chestnuts Beverages: Eggnog (Non-alcoholic beverage) Eggnog with choice of cordial: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Southern Tier Brewing Co. Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale ©Disney World Nature Sunshine Seasons Menu Location: The Land Food Items: Peanut Butter Cookie made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis ©Disney Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Menu Location: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company throughout the park Beverage: Merry Mint Cookie Latte: A festive blend of espresso, toasted marshmallow syrup, peppermint syrup, dark chocolate sauce, and milk topped with peppermint whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumbs (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream ©Disney We can’t WAIT to try these snacks and treats! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. EVERYTHING Confirmed for the 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays in Disney World DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! 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We’re making our foodie list and checking it twice! What holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort would be complete without the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth? This cherished celebration brings holiday traditions, festivities, and flavors from around the world to you from November 29 to December 30, 2024. With over 15 Holiday Kitchens, there’s plenty of season’s eatings to be had. You’ll want to unwrap the delicious new Coffee Mocha Cookie and check out the new Holiday Kitchen, Favorites of Festivals Past. Back this year are a sleighs-worth of cherished bites, including the Slow-roasted Turkey and Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie. This year, EPCOT will also be home to a brand-new gingerbread display that brings Spaceship Earth to life – in gingerbread form! Be sure to stop by CommuniCore Hall to see this new creation and learn more about what’s new at this year’s festival. For those with a bit of a sweet tooth, the Holiday Cookie Stroll is back and filled with a decadent and delicious lineup of cookies from the Holiday Kitchens. As you treat your elf, collect stamps in your Festival Passport by purchasing five of these items to redeem a special treat from Holiday Sweets & Treats. Start making your cookie list with the menu items designated with a below. In between sampling seasonal bites and sips, you can enjoy Holiday Storytellers, grab the whole family for some more holiday fun with Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt, or experience the beloved Candlelight Processional – a moving retelling of the story of Christmas featuring a celebrity narrator and stirring songs performed by an orchestra and choir. All this merrymaking will work up an appetite, so let’s dive into all the wonderful things to eat at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth! 2024 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Menus World Celebration NEW! Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Menu Location: CommuniCore Hall Food Items: Spaceship Earth Tile Gingerbread Triangle (New) Beverages: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage) Gingerbread Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic beverage) Gingerbread Milk Shake with whipped cream vodka Seasonal Wine Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Gingerbread White Stout 81Bay Brewing Co. Gingerbread Coffee Porter NEW! Favorites of Festivals Past Menu Location: CommuniCore Plaza Food Items: Reuben Croquettes with pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with thousand island dipping sauce Brown Sugar and Mustard-glazed Ham Sliders with cranberry and apple coleslaw on a Hawaiian roll Bauducco Panettone Holiday Trifle with eggnog custard and cranberry cherry compote Beverages: Southern Tier Brewing Co. Tiramisu Imperial Stout Keel Farms Pecan Pie Hard Cider Point Snow Pilot Pistachio Nut Brown Ale Beer Flight World Discovery Connections Café Menu Location: In World Discovery Food Item: Holiday Sugar Cookie Connections Eatery Menu Location: In World Discovery Food Item: Holiday Sweater Liege Waffle: Chocolate-coated brioche waffle with a flurry of blizzard themed sprinkles and white chocolate garnish Beverage: Coquito Milk Shake: French vanilla gelato, cream of coconut, nutmeg, and cinnamon (Non-alcoholic beverage) (Spirited version available with Bacardí Superior Rum) Holiday Hearth Desserts Menu Location: The Odyssey Food Items: Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with cream cheese icing Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie Mouse Crunch made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies Mint Chocolate Mousse Wreath Apple Caramel Crumb Cake Chocolate-covered Toffee Brittle Beverages: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage) Frozen Caramel Hot Cocoa: Hot cocoa with whipped cream and TWIX cookie bar pieces (Non-alcoholic beverage) Wicked Weed Brewing Jack Frost IPA BrewDog Winter Staycation Pecan & Toffee Stout Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout Cocoa Candy Cane: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Peppermint Schnapps Beer Flight World Showcase Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Mexico Food Items: Empanada de Pollo: Fried corn tortilla filled with chipotle chicken and potatoes topped with chile rojo salsa, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New) Tamal de Puerco con Mole: Shredded pork in corn masa topped with mole negro, queso fresco, crema Mexicana, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds (New) Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with cinnamon sugar Beverages: Holiday Margarita: Dos Hombres Mezcal, tequila, cranberry lime juice, allspice and orange blackcurrant liqueurs (New) Coconut Guavarita: Tromba Blanco Tequila, coconut water, guava cream, hint of lime rum, and orange liqueur with a toasted coconut rim (New) Holiday Cerveza: Mexican Artisanal Craft Lager with black currant liqueur Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: China Food Items: XO Fried Rice: Chinese sausage, onion, green onion, mushroom, egg, and house-made Hong Kong XO Chili Sauce (New) Beef Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce Beverages: Taro Bubble Milk Tea: Green tea and boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) Brew Hub Year of the Dragon: Dragon Fruit Lager Butterfly Lantern: Butterfly pea blossom gin, vodka, prickly pear, lychee syrup, soda water, and white boba Lychee Martini: Vodka, lychee syrup, and vermouth (New) Peach of Longevity: Peach Schnapps, citrus vodka, piña colada mix, and orange juice (New) Refreshment Outpost Menu Food Items: Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts (Plant-based) DOLE Whip Raspberry (Plant-based) Beverages: Ciderboys Caramel Apple Hard Cider 81Bay Brewing Co. Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Wheat Ale Crooked Can Brewing Company Crème Brûlée Lager Boyd & Blair Chai Tea Mule Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Germany Food Items: Cheese Fondue in a bread bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, spätzle, and braised red cabbage Hazelnut Linzer Cookie Beverages: Possmann Pure Hard Cider von Trapp Brewing Trösten Smoked Dark Lager Köstritzer Schwarzbier Regional Riesling Glühwein: House-made hot spiced wine (Served warm) Beer Flight Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Italy Food Items: Montanara: Fried house-made pizza dough with pomodoro sauce, parmesan, and fresh basil Dolce Pizza: Fried house-made pizza dough with sugar and cinnamon Panettone: Panettone bread pudding and vanilla cream (New) Beverages: Bombardino Freddo: Creamy eggnog and Italian brandy Prosecco Moscato Chianti Italian Red Sangria Italian-inspired Margarita: Tequila, triple sec, and limoncello Peroni Pilsner American Holiday Table Menu Location: The American Adventure Food Items: Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and Comeback Sauce SNICKERS-Doodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces Beverages: Crooked Can Brewing Company Bah HOPbug IPA 3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout Beer Flight Funnel Cake Menu Location: The American Adventure Food Item: Gingerbread Funnel Cake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread crumbs, whipped cream, and red and green sprinkles (New) Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Japan Food Items: Sushi Tree Roll: Christmas tree-shaped sushi roll with krab meat and cream cheese topped with ikura salmon roe and spicy mayo Toshikoshi Soba: Buckwheat soba noodle in hot dashi (fish-based) soup topped with shrimp tempura and chopped green onion Mochi Donut Wrap: A soft, chewy fusion pastry served with strawberry, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and sweet red beans wrapped with “gyuhi” rice cake sheet (New) Beverages: Ichigo Boba: Cranberry and yuzu cream drink with calpico and popping strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic beverage) Japanese Punch: Shōchū, plum wine, cranberry, and lemon juice Chocolate Nigori: Creamy texture of Nigori Sake and rich sweetness and gentle bitterness from chocolate (New) Sapporo Premium Black Beer Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Menu Location: Morocco Food Items: Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli Chermoula chicken Moroccan-spiced lamb Stone-baked Moroccan bread with dips (Plant-based) Beverages: Ciderboys Cranberry Razz Hard Cider (New) Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider Gulf Stream Brewing Holiday Snakebite Holiday Fig Cocktail: Kleiner Feigling fig liqueur and white cranberry juice Hard Cider Flight L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Between Morocco and France Food Items: Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard Smoked Salmon Potato Latke Potato Latkes (Plant-based) Rugelach: Pastry filled with raspberry jam, walnuts, and cinnamon Black and White Cookie (Plant-based) Beverages: Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout (New) Frozen New York Whiskey Sour: Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: France Food Items: Crème De Saumon Fumé en Brioche aux Grains de Sesames, Concombre Et Radis: Smoked salmon spread on a sesame brioche roll with cucumber and radishes Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’Ancienne, Pommes Darphin: Roasted ham with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, white wine mustard sauce, and darphin roasted herb potatoes (New) Bûche de Noël au Chocolat et Caramel: Chocolate fudge Christmas log with a caramel cream center (New) Beverages: Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream Spiced Cranberry Punch: Pol Rémy Sparkling Wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, and spiced brown sugar (New) Chateau Haut Beaumard Cabernet Sauvignon (New) UK Beer Cart Menu Location: United Kingdom Beverage: Frozen Chocolate Orange Cocktail: Hot chocolate, orange syrup, and blood orange liqueur Canada Popcorn Cart Menu Location: Canada Beverage: Canadian Hot Toddy: Maple syrup, honey, black tea, lemon juice, cinnamon, and Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky served warm Yukon Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Canada Food Items: Seared Salmon with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie Beverages: Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage) 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter Regional Icewine Regional Red Wine Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee with Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky Beer Flight Refreshment Port Menu Location: Near Canada Food Item: Turkey Poutine: Sweet potato fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions Beverages: Keel Farms Pumpkin Hard Cider Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine Swirled Showcase Menu Location: Near Port of Entry Food Items: Holiday Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitrogen Pop: Chocolate cake dipped in ganache made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis Soft-serve in a Cone Vanilla Apple-cinnamon Dark chocolate Beverages: Floats: Barq’s Red Crème Soda or Barq’s Root Beer with Vanilla Soft-serve (Non-alcoholic beverage) Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola and Cherry Cola Floats: Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola with dark chocolate soft-serve Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and Barq’s Red Crème Soda with apple cinnamon soft-serve Coffee Float: Dark chocolate soft-serve with iced coffee and choice of Mozart Liqueur Holiday Sweets & Treats Menu Location: Near Port of Entry Food Item: Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint candy Beverages: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage) Chocolate Peppermint Shake with Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea (Non-alcoholic beverage) Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Choice of Liqueur: Baileys Original Irish Cream, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, or Grand Mariner Chocolate Peppermint Shake: Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and whipped cream vodka Deschutes Brewery Jubelale (New) Southern Tier Brewing Co. 2XMAS Ale Wicked Weed Brewing Hop Cocoa Porter Beer Flight Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion Food Items: Kālua Pork with Okinawa sweet potatoes and mango salad  Lomi Lomi Salmon with tomatoes, onions, salmon roe, yuzu-mayonnaise, and yuca chips  Coffee Mocha Cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans (New) Beverages: Melon Breeze: DOLE Pineapple Juice, lime juice, melon liqueur, and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum The Bruery 5 Golden Rings (New) Florida Orange Groves Winery Pineapple Sparkling Wine Nochebuena Cocina Menu Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion Food Items: Plant-based Chorizo Tamal with cotija and spicy red chile sauce (Plant-based) Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated beef with sweet plantains and olives Cinnamon-spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Beverages: Ponche Navideño: Christmas punch with apple, pears, guava, oranges, dried hibiscus, brown sugar, tamarind, cinnamon sticks, and cloves served warm (Non-alcoholic beverage) Left Hand Brewing Co. Mexican Hot Chocolate Milk Stout (New) Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen Menu Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion Food Items: Cinnamon-glazed Almonds  Cinnamon-glazed Cashews  Cinnamon-glazed Pecans  Fire-roasted Chestnuts  Beverages: Eggnog (Non-alcoholic beverage) Eggnog with choice of cordial: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Southern Tier Brewing Co. Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale World Nature Sunshine Seasons Menu Location: The Land Food Items: Peanut Butter Cookie made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Menu Location: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company throughout the park Beverage: Merry Mint Cookie Latte: A festive blend of espresso, toasted marshmallow syrup, peppermint syrup, dark chocolate sauce, and milk topped with peppermint whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumbs (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New) Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream When it comes to food, there’s always something for the kids – and the kids at heart – at Disney Parks, especially during the holidays! Take a peek at a few delicious options from this Foodie Guide the whole family is sure to love. NEW! Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Menu Spaceship Earth Tile Gingerbread Triangle (New) Holiday Hearth Desserts Menu Mouse Crunch made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies American Holiday Table Menu Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Potato Latkes (Plant-based) Swirled Showcase Holiday Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitrogen Pop: Chocolate cake dipped in ganache with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis To see what other holiday festivities can be had across Walt Disney World Resort, check out our Foodie Guides for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, Walt Disney World Resort Holidays, and gingerbread displays at some of our Disney Resort Collection hotels and EPCOT. With these tasty adventures, the possibilities are endless when you visit Disney Parks – especially during the holidays. Stay in-the-know on all the yummy items on the way, check out our Disney Eats topics page and follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook. (Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.) The post Disney Eats: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Foodie Guide 2024 appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Not all Disney World perks are created equal! Grand Floridian As any Disney World guest who’s visited the resort knows, there are countless levels of perks available across the property. Recently, we checked in on one of the most opulent and were surprised at what we learned! Some of Disney World’s most exclusive Deluxe Resorts — Grand Floridian, Contemporary, and Yacht & Beach Club — offer poolside cabana rentals that allow guests to “lounge in the sun or retreat to your furnished, shaded oasis—complete with personal electronics and refreshments.” We’ve confirmed that these poolside cabana rentals ARE eligible for the 15% off Annual Passholder Discount at (at least) the Grand Floridian and the Beach Club. ©Disney Benefits available at these cabanas include: Disney’s Contemporary Resort Padded furniture, including chairs and couch Ceiling fan Bluetooth speaker Television with cable service Phone for internal Resort calls Fruit tray Mini refrigerator stocked with complimentary sodas and water Safe Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Dedicated Cast Member providing service to the cabanas 2 padded lounge chairs Padded sectional couch Ceiling fan Smart TV with cable service Fruit basket (may not be available without advance reservation) Mini refrigerator stocked with complimentary sodas and water Snack basket (may not be available without advance reservation) Plush towels Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Beach Club Resort Dedicated Cast Member providing service to the cabanas Cocktail service Ceiling fan Padded furniture, including chairs and couch Television with cable access Charging outlet/USB Mini refrigerator stocked with complimentary sodas and water Fruit basket (may not be available without advance reservation) Plush towels Cabinet safe Disney’s Contemporary Resort Some notes on these cabana rentals, as per Disney’s official policies: Advance reservations are highly recommended as cabanas book quickly. Availability of amenities may change without notice. Check with the Resort hotel at time of booking to confirm what will be provided. Cabanas at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa can only be booked by Guests of each Resort hotel. Cabanas shared by Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort can only be booked by Guests of either Resort hotel. A MagicBand or Key to the World Card is required at Resort hotel cabana check-in. One Guest in the party must be at least 18 years old. Guests who need to cancel cabana reservations must provide 24-hour notice. The full price of your reservation will be charged in the event of no-shows or same-day cancellations. Rentals may be canceled by the Resort hotel due to inclement weather. Guests will not be charged in this case. Stormalong Bay If you’re an Annual Passholder, you can gain access to one of Walt Disney World’s most exclusive hotel experiences for 15% off! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney hotel tips. I’ve Got To Tell You About The Embarrassing Breakfast Mistake I Just Made at Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you ever used a poolside cabana at one of Disney World’s hotels? Let us know in the comments below. The post I Can’t Wait To Use My Annual Passholder Discount for an EXPENSIVE Disney Hotel Upgrade first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll is BACK! Christmas tree in Disney Springs This fan-favorite holiday event has returned to Disney Springs. You can stroll through the Disney-decorated trees while exploring Disney Springs, and even complete a map for a special surprise! The best part? It is FREE! The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll is a complimentary experience at Disney Springs. All you need to do is make your way over to Disney Springs and you can enjoy 21 decorated trees! You can explore these trees from November 8th through December 30th, 2024. Each tree has its own unique theme, and you can even pick-up a complimentary map to take with you as you explore all the trees. Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll We always love this holiday experience, and we headed over to Disney Springs to check out this year’s stroll! To start, we headed over to Crystal Art by Arribas Brothers to pick-up the complimentary map. You can also get the map from these other locations: City Works Eatery & Pour House, Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company, The LEGO Store, and The Luxury of Time by Diamonds International. Complimentary Map The map shows you where each of the Christmas trees are and as you find each one you can place the sticker in the correct location. Once you have found them all and placed the stickers on the map, you can return to one of the distribution locations for a special surprise! Christmas Tree Stroll Map Now, let’s take a look at the trees this year! First up, is the Moana 2 tree… Moana 2 There is also a Toy Story tree. Toy Story The decorations are so fun and colorful! We even spot Slinky Dog and the Aliens. Toy Story Tree You can also check out a tree inspired by The Lion King. The Lion King There is even a The Nightmare Before Christmas tree to check out. The Nightmare Before Christmas We always love stopping by the Haunted Mansion tree too. Haunted Mansion It is definitely one of our favorites and a perfect tribute to Haunted Mansion. Haunted Mansion Tree If you are an Annual Passholder, there is even a whole tree dedicated to you! Annual Passholder And Star Wars fans can stop by to check out the Star Wars tree. Star Wars You can also check out the vibrant Coco tree. Coco Or dance to some jams with Groot at the Guardians of the Galaxy tree. Guardians of the Galaxy There is also a Disney+ tree that features some of your favorite shows, including The Mandalorian and Abbott Elementary. Disney+ Grogu is even on the tree! Disney+ Tree If you are looking for some Hawaiian vibes, head over to the Lilo and Stitch tree. Lilo & Stitch You can also stop by to see a tree dedicated to two of the most famous mice, Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse. Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse We love the adorable Mickey and Minnie ornaments spread around the tree. Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Tree Also, make sure you stop by the beautiful Encanto tree. Encanto As well, there is a The Princess and the Frog tree and it is looking great! The Princess and the Frog There is also a tree decorated with characters from Wish. Wish Tree We also love stopping by the Disney Parks tree which features ornaments for each of the Disney Parks. Disney Parks Tree Each park has their own area on the tree and fun, coordinating ornaments. Disney Parks Tree Don’t miss out on the Once Upon a Toy tree that is filled with lots of fun toys, and also a kind of creepy doll… Once Upon a Toy And here is the doll in question…although we will admit, it is growing on us the longer we look at it. Once Upon a Toy Tree There is also the iconic Town Center tree that you definitely don’t want to miss. Town Center Also, make sure to stop by the windows of World of Disney to find a tree and an interactive MagicBand+ experience. World of Disney There is also a super unique Sphere tree! Sphere Don’t miss out on the Disney Cruise Line topiary either. It is in the shape of the brand-new Disney Treasure cruise ship! Disney Cruise Line Topiary In addition to admiring the Christmas trees, you can also interact with lots of them with your MagicBand+. Look for a MagicBand+ note on the sign and add another element to your tree stroll. MagicBand+ We think this is such a fun activity to take advantage of if you are at Disney World during the holiday season. Seeing all the trees is such a treat and it is completely free to check out! There are lots of festivities happening at Disney World to celebrate the holidays including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, and decorations all around the parks and resorts. If you want to learn more about Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, check out our coverage of this year’s event: Makes sure to stay tuned to DFB for all your Disney World news! Check out ALL the holiday treats you can find at Disney World! DON'T MISS A MOMENT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which Disney Springs tree is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post You Don’t Want to Skip This FREE Disney World Holiday Experience first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We’ve finally taken a trip down the bayou! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom We’ve finally had a chance to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland and there’s one question on the minds of many Disney fans: Is it different than the version in Walt Disney World? After all, while both are refurbishments of Splash Mountain, there were a lot of differences between the respective East and West Coast versions of that attraction. So, how different are Anaheim and Orlando’s versions of Disney’s newest E-Ticket? Well, there are a few key differences, and the differences start with the queue. Disneyland’s version of the ride takes up a little less space than the ride in Disney World, so the queue in Disneyland seems to have a little less stuff than the queue in Disney World. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue in Disneyland As far as the ride itself, there is one difference that might make it BETTER in Disneyland. We’ve seen a lot of complaints about empty spaces during the ride in the Disney World version of the ride that affects its pacing. Well, that doesn’t seem to be a problem in Disneyland. Because the ride takes up less space in Disneyland, there are no dark empty rooms and the pacing of the story is tighter in a way that makes the story flow better. Tiana animatronic Also, Disneyland’s version of the ride has three drops: two small ones and the big drop. The Disney World version of the ride has five drops total. The ride vehicle is also different (as it was when it was Splash Mountain). Disney World’s riders sit in a flume vehicle that seats two people per row. However, Disneyland’s ride vehicle has guests sitting in a single file with straddle style seating. You’re also sitting lower inside the log than in the Disney World counterpart. Up the hill Given the way the ride vehicle is set up, there are a lot of reports (and from our previous experience when this was Splash Mountain) that this ride is going to leave you a lot wetter than its Disney World counterpart. There are countless videos of early preview riders getting off the ride completely soaked. So if you plan on riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland, prepare accordingly (pack a poncho, bring clean, dry socks, wear shoes that will dry quickly — or bring an extra pair). Note that the level of wetness could depend on where you are seated on the ride, but it’s a good idea to be prepared, just in case. Prepare to get wet So there you have it, there are some major differences between the versions of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and Walt Disney World! You can find out for yourself when the ride officially opens on November 15th. Stay tuned to DFB for further coverage of Disney’s latest attractions. It Cost Disney HOW MUCH To Make Tiana’s Bayou Adventure?! Expert Says the “Damage of this Debacle Is Incalculable” 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 ridden either version of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure yet? Let us know in the comments below. Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disneyland to attend their media preview of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post The 4 BIG Differences Between Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Disney World and Disneyland first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Who’s hungry? Magic Kingdom It’s that time of year when we ROUND up our TOP DISNEY WORLD RESTAURANTS that we think YOU should prioritize during your upcoming visit. Check out our video below: TOP Restaurants in Disney World for 2025  Are you a DFB Video subscriber? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to our channel and catch up on ALL of our latest episodes! And stay tuned for more theme park news! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW When are you going to Disney World next? Tell us in the comments. The post DFB Video: TOP Restaurants in Disney World for 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Walt Disney Company just held its earnings call for the fourth and final quarter of fiscal year 2024, and we learned quite a bit about just how the company is doing financially. Mickey Mouse Between the parks and Disney Cruise Line, streaming services, and other aspects of the company, Disney reported having “record revenue and operating income for the full year.” But, all that extra money has to come from somewhere and someone — and boy, do we have some news for you. During the fourth quarter earnings call, Disney revealed that the company had “record revenue and operating income for the full year,” and after looking into it, it’s easy to see why. Operating income for Disney’s domestic parks increased by 5% year over year, and much of that can be attributed to the fans and park guests. Magic Kingdom Disney said the increase in operating income is partially due to an increase in guest spending at the theme parks and on cruises, offset by higher costs due to inflation, new guest offerings, increased technology spending, and higher operations support costs. Still, that means Disney is making enough money to still make a profit despite these higher costs — and that’s likely because we’re simply spending more in the parks. Disney’s Animal Kingdom With so much growth and investment planned for the parks, current Disney CFO Hugh Johnston believes Disney’s financial predictions are modeled “reasonably conservatively,” as they are based on increased pricing and increased capacity. He continued that more park price increases are coming next year. This is nothing new, as we typically see Disney raise prices in the parks a couple of times per year — most recently in October. Hollywood Studios Disney feels “positively” about the future and believes that “the consumer is strengthening” based on the growth they saw in this quarter. The company’s expectation going forward is to see a “gradual strengthening.” But, it’s not just the parks where Disney expects you’ll spend more. EPCOT Since Disney+ premiered, we’ve seen multiple price increases for the subscription service along with the introduction of advertisements on the platform and tiered subscriptions. ©Disney Disney+ ended the quarter with 174 million Core and Hulu subscriptions and more than 120 million Disney+ Core paid subscribers, an increase of 4.4 million over the prior quarter. Streaming operating income increased to $321 million this quarter, compared to last year’s quarter which ended with a $387 million loss. Not only that, but Disney+ reported an increase in advertising revenue due to higher impressions, lower marketing costs, higher technology and distribution costs, and more. We also learned that more price increases are coming for the streaming service in 2025. ©Disney During the earnings call, Johnston remarked that Disney+ actually wants to move subscribers to the advertising tier — presumably to increase revenue from ads — and that price increases are designed to move people to the lower-priced tier, where the advertisements are aired. Instead of introducing ads to the low tier so that folks pay more for the higher-priced, ad-free tiers, Disney is hoping you’ll be discouraged by the high price and stick to the lower-priced tier, where you’ll be shown advertisements. ©Disney Just how much more we’ll be paying to visit the Disney parks and stream our favorite content on Disney+ remains to be seen, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated on any announcements. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest updates from the Walt Disney Company and more — make sure you stay tuned to DFB so you don’t miss a thing! Disney Just Dropped 5 HUGE Announcements 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 still go to Disney parks and subscribe to Disney+ with more price increases? Tell us in the comments. The post CONFIRMED: It's Going To Cost You MORE To Be a Disney Fan first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Getting to stay at a Disney World hotel is a pretty special experience. Coronado Springs club-level room There’s nothing like the immersion and the convenience to really get you into the swing of your Disney World vacation. That being said, not every room in a Disney hotel is created equal! So let’s talk about a couple of rooms you’ll want to beware of for your next stay at a Disney World hotel! As we were saying, staying at a Disney World hotel is pretty special. That is so long as you don’t stay in one of these rooms! Pool-View Rooms At first glance, a pool-view room sounds like a win, right? You get to step out to that sparkling blue water each morning, watching families splash and having a fun vacation moment…until you realize that it comes with an almost nonstop poolside cacophony of children, music, and general poolside chaos. Pool view at Disney’s Pop Century Resort Not to mention, pool areas can be open late, especially in the summer, which might make an early night’s rest a bit tough to attain. The noise doesn’t really settle until the pools officially close, and that can be a little too late for those with early-morning theme park plans. You’ll want to consider instead a garden or courtyard view! These tend to be quieter, with pretty landscaping, and without the hustle and bustle that comes with the pools. Boardwalk View Rooms at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is an amazing hotel that takes you back to an old-school East Coast boardwalk setting, complete with restaurants, shops, and lively entertainment right outside your window. But if you’re imagining a peaceful, relaxing stay, think again. The BoardWalk can be a pretty noisy place from morning till night. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn So, unless you’re a night owl who thrives on energy and background noise, these rooms just might be a little too much energy for those craving a quieter spot to unwind. The same goes for this one. You might want to consider instead a garden view room or one in a quieter section of the resort. You’ll still be close to the action but won’t feel like you’re in the middle of a 24/7 street festival. Rooms Far From the Lobby or Transportation Stops Let’s talk about Disney’s hotels with sprawling properties like Animal Kingdom Lodge, Coronado Springs, or the Caribbean Beach Resort. These resorts are massive, and some rooms can feel like they’re on the other side of the planet! If you’re far from the lobby, food court, or transportation stops, you could end up walking a mile just to grab coffee or catch a bus to the parks. Coronado Springs After a full day of walking around Disney, adding a trek back to your room is the last thing anyone wants. So, if you have little ones or just want to save your feet some mileage, avoid rooms at the far end of these larger resorts. Caribbean Beach Resort When booking, ask for a room close to the lobby, main building, or even one near a transportation stop. Granted, Disney can’t guarantee requests, but they do try their best to accommodate, and it’s absolutely worth asking for a more convenient spot. Ground Floor Rooms Ground floor rooms, especially those with exterior doors or patios, can sometimes be noisier than rooms on upper floors. While these rooms are super convenient for popping in and out, they can bring in a lot of extra noise from passersby or kids running around nearby. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Additionally, these rooms can be more prone to bug visitors. As you know, Florida’s got mosquitoes aplenty, and the last thing you want to do is invite them into your hotel room! So, if you can, aim for the second or third floor if you can. You’ll get the same convenience, but with a bit more privacy, quiet, and fewer critters! In the meantime, keep it right here for all the latest Disney news! BREAKING: 2 Disney World Hotels Announce NEW Rooms, Construction Begins Next Year 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 staying at a Disney World hotels in 2025? Tell us in the comments! The post BEWARE These Disney World Hotel Rooms first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of walking into the worlds from our favorite stories, and soon, there will be even more ways to immerse yourself in the world of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park when four all-new interactive shoulder banshees land at Pandora – The World of Avatar on November 21. After seeing just how much you all loved the previous version of this popular toy, our merchandise teams were inspired to think about how we can add even more details and ways to connect with this otherworldly environment.  “The banshee is such a huge part of the Avatar story,” said Amanda Rubinos Luna, a merchandising manager for toys for Disney Parks. “The Na’vi have a lifelong bond to this animal, and being able to visit a banshee rookery and choose one to bond with yourself is a one-of-a-kind experience that you can only get at Walt Disney World.”  Once you’ve taken a thrilling ride on the back of a winged mountain banshee on Avatar Flight of Passage or trekked through the Mo’ara Valley, make your way to the banshee rookery inside Windtraders, where a Naturalist from Alpha Centauri Expeditions will help you connect with your very own interactive shoulder banshee.  New Shoulder Banshee Features and Color Patterns Bonding with a banshee is a crucial step in the life of a Na’vi hunter on Pandora, and it’s important to pick the right one. These four new companions each come with unique colors and patterns (including glow-in-the-dark bioluminescence), so take a close look and choose with your heart. Each new interactive banshee is controlled by a wireless remote, allowing you to conveniently customize your banshee’s personality by directing their mouth, head and wing movements, as well as their authentic banshee sounds provided by Lightstorm Entertainment. Be warned: banshees can have a mind of their own, too! While traveling through Pandora and beyond, your banshee will notice and communicate with other interactive shoulder and wrist banshees that cross its path, making them more lifelike than ever. Your banshee will also react to being pet, so be sure to give them lots of attention. As you continue to bond with your banshee, you can personalize them even more with three new accessory packs inspired by clans from the world of Avatar. Dress them up in your favorite set or mix and match different head, neck and tail accessories to create a unique look! “I hope our guests enjoy the different variations and the ability to make their banshee their own with the new features and accessories,” said Amanda. “That interaction really extends the play and allows you to have fun with the product in new and exciting ways.” Speaking of accessories: You never know what your adventures will bring, and the new sling-style carry case makes transporting your banshee easy while you explore Pandora and neighboring worlds at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and beyond. Between travels, the new banshee display perch provides the perfect place for your companion to rest. The display’s mossy, rock-like details and native plant decorations take inspiration directly from the natural flora of this beautiful land, bringing a touch of Pandora to your home. Designing innovative merchandise that transports us into fan-favorite stories is no small feat. In Pandora, we say “sivako” (or “rise to the challenge”), and the talented cast members behind these new interactive shoulder banshees did just that. “I love making tangible memories for our guests,” said Amanda. “When you go on Avatar Flight of Passage, there’s something so magical about the connection you have with that banshee, and this is your way of taking that home.” Ready to form your own bond? Visit Windtraders at Pandora – The World of Avatar beginning November 21 to choose your banshee companion.  The post New Interactive Shoulder Banshees Soar Into Pandora November 21 appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Today is the Walt Disney Company’s quarter four earnings call, and we have been standing by to listen to all the updates! ©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters Typically, during these earnings calls, Disney gives us a look into how the company as a whole is doing. Disney has so many new projects on the horizon, including new movies and TV shows, new attractions, lands, and restaurants in the parks. Plus, more Disney cruise ships are on their way! There is a lot to look forward to at Disney World, but soon, another theme park will open in Central Florida, and Disney addressed it today during the call. It has been a long time coming, and soon, Universal Orlando will have a brand new theme park called Epic Universe. The park is set to have five different lands: Celestial Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. ©Universal The new park is in high demand, and Universal has implemented different ticket restrictions to help with the demand. When tickets and bookings for the new hotels went on sale, we experienced issues with the website being down since so many people were trying to secure their spots to be one of the first groups of people to experience this highly anticipated theme park. ©Universal Disney fans have started to wonder how Disney World will compete with the new park and if it will affect attendance. While Disney World is not building a fifth gate, many projects are in the works for new lands and attractions across all four parks. Some of these projects will be completed in 2025, and we can expect Disney World to be under construction for multiple years before all these new projects are open for visitors to enjoy. ©Disney || Tropical Americas Land coming to Animal Kingdom So how will Epic Universe affect Disney World? Well, today, Hugh Johnston, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company, said this about Epic Universe during the quarter four earnings call, “The early bookings that we have next summer are positive. The history of other non-Disney parks opening in Florida has been positive for Disney bookings.” Magic Kingdom So, it seems that Disney World is not too worried about the Epic Universe; instead, it sees it as a good thing as it will drive more tourists to visit both parks. Epic Universe officially opens on May 22nd, 2025, right before the busy summer season starts for Central Florida’s theme parks. Epic Universe We will have to wait and see how crowds are this summer at Disney World, and if Epic Universe has any effect on attendance, but for now, the Walt Disney Company does not seem too worried. To stay up to date on all the latest Disney and theme park news, make sure to continue to follow along with the Disney Food Blog! Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Will you be planning a vacation to visit both Universal Orlando and Disney World? Let us know in the comments!The post "Non-Disney Parks Opening in Florida Has Been Positive for Disney" -- Exec Comments on Epic Universe first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article