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Disney World is changing, and soon, there will be even more to experience across all four parks! Spaceship Earth Earlier this year, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it was revealed that Disney World would be getting eight new rides! Unfortunately, this means that the parks will be filled with construction walls for a while as these new projects are built. The good news is that while some projects are years away, a ton of new offerings will debut next year, two of which will be at EPCOT! Oh, did you think EPCOT would get a break from construction after completing the EPCOT Transformation? EPCOT was only construction wall-less for about a week, but that’s okay because a ride and a new lounge will open at the park next year! The EPCOT Transformation was completed with the opening of CommuniCore Hall and Plaza In June 2024, Test Track closed to be reimagined as a third version of the ride, and construction is coming along. The third iteration of the attraction will take inspiration from its predecessor, World of Motion. Test Track is under construction. At D23, it was confirmed that the ride would open in 2025, although no exact date was given. Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Experiences for The Walt Disney Company, said that Walt Disney Imagineering is collaborating with Chevrolet to embrace the spirit of innovation while celebrating a human “drive” for a brighter tomorrow. The updated version of the ride is anticipated to highlight the past, present, and future in its upcoming design. Reimagining concept art ©Disney Disney also confirmed that the queue will have six different exhibits. Each room will celebrate the vehicles and the people behind them who help with the next chapter in our collective journey. Test Track concept art ©Disney Not only will Test Track open as a new version of itself, but a new ride-themed lounge will also open. Spaceship Earth, EPCOT’s park icon, is recognizable around the world and is often referred to as the “EPCOT ball.” Spaceship Earth The Spaceship Earth-themed lounge is set to open in the park in 2025. This lounge will pay homage to the attraction’s sleek look and be inspired by its “stories, shapes, and enduring legacy.” The decor will draw inspiration from the ride’s geometric sphere and plan to offer a relaxing space filled with “rich textures and warm metallic tones, giving it a mysterious and elegant intimacy.” ©Disney We can’t wait for these to open in EPCOT next year! There is so much on the horizon at Disney World in 2025 across all four parks, so make sure to continue following along with Disney Food Blog! Why is Disney World Opening Two Lounges…and No Restaurants…in 2025? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Will you be taking a trip to Disney World in 2025? Let us know in the comments!The post Two Game-Changing Updates Announced for EPCOT in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is now open on the West Coast, and Disneyland is celebrating big! Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland For the new ride, we’ve seen lots of fun merchandise and special offerings, but one thing we’re most excited to try is the new menu at Tiana’s Palace. Let’s go check out some new eats! Before we dive into the food, there’s a NEW souvenir available at Tiana’s Palace in honor of the ride opening. The Raymond Firefly Straw Clip is now available for $7.99 with the purchase of a beverage. There’s a limit of 2 per person. We can just hear him now talking about Evangeline Now, onto the food! There are now two new entrees and one dessert to check out. Full spread First, we’ve got the Catfish Po’boy for $17.99. It’s made with a southern-style dusted catfish filet with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise on toasted New Orleans French bread with remoulade sauce. It’s served with red beans & rice and house-made pickles. We’ll just warn you now. This bread is dry and HARD, which meant the sandwich as a whole was hard to eat. The catfish, though, was tasty and had a great flavor. The remolaude sauce that came on the side also had a great flavor — it had spices, but it wasn’t spicy (if that makes sense). The homemade pickles are also delicious with a sweet tang that goes great with the sandwich (or at least the parts of it we could eat without breaking a tooth). Catfish Po’ Boy For our second entree, we have the Jambalaya for $17.49. This dish is made with chicken, andouille sausage, heritage rice, and Creole sauce. Sounds yummy! Now this is worthy of New Orleans. The sausage is salty with a bit of heat, while also being crunchy. The Creole sauce have a tomato taste with loads of great spices. The chicken is also SO moist. This reminds us of the jambalaya that we used to get a long time ago when this restaurant was The French Market Restaurant. The jambalaya is SO good And finally, we’ve got dessert! The Classic Beignets are $5.49 for an order of two. They’re dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled in honey. Y’all, we know what beignets are. We’ve been to New Orleans. These are NOT beignets. Tiana did NOT make these. Classic Beignets Look at the inside of these. There’s no fluff, no dough in the center. Even the honey drizzle couldn’t save them. Just do yourself a favor and skip these and get the Mickey Beignets next door at The Mint Julep Bar. Sad beignets You can also get the Strawberry Pie Beignet for $4.99. We didn’t get these because we’ve had them before and they were also a huge disappointment. At the time, they were premade (so not even FRESH beignets — EW). The strawberry filling and strawberries on top were good, but it’s sad that you can’t get a good beignet at a restaurant supposedly owned by Tiana, who is known to make world famous man-catching beignets (at least according to her BFF, Charlotte La Bouff). More sad beignets So what did we think of the new menu items overall? Well, the only thing that we really liked was the Jambalaya. If the bread situation with the ‘Po Boy was better, that might’ve been a hit with us, but dry, hard bread is a non-starter for us. Thanks for coming along with us to try out the new eats! We’ll keep you in the loop with all the latest Disneyland news. Click Here to Learn More About Tiana’s Palace! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Have you ever been to this restaurant? Tell us in the comments! The post BIG BEIGNET NEWS: We Tried Disney’s New Menu Items at Tiana’s Palace Restaurant (and the Beignets SHOCKED Us!) first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey! Christmas is almost here. Wow’s that Christmas list coming along? ©MEGA Well, since you said one of the things on the list are LEGO sets, we’ve rounded up some of the best deals on Disney LEGO sets from Amazon for your consideration! So, let’s not waste another minute. Time to check them out! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Check Out This LEGO Disney Advent Calendar 2024 for 21% OFF ©Amazon First up and right off the bat, how can you beat getting a LEGO Disney Advent Calendar 2024 for over 20% off? I mean, it’s Christmas and this is just about the most perfect Advent Calendar in all the lands especially since it’s got some of your favorite characters like Elsa, Tiana, Ariel, Mirabel, Moana and more! Get it here! Check Out This LEGO Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House for 20% OFF ©Amazon Now, if your kiddo is a fan of the movie “Up”, this LEGO Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House would be perfect for them! There really isn’t a more iconic house that they could build. And it comes with Mr. Fredricksen, Russell, and Dug! Get it here! Check Out This Lego Disney Walt Disney Tribute Camera for 30% OFF ©Amazon This Lego Disney Walt Disney Tribute Camera really is such a wonderful way to celebrate the magic of Disney cinema for over 100 years at this point. It’s quite a massive set and makes for a great present for Christmas! Get it here! Check Out This LEGO Disney Princess Creative Castles set for 20% OFF ©Amazon If you’ve got a little princess at the house, this LEGO Disney Princess Creative Castles set might be exactly what they’re looking for! And, at 20% off, this one’s practically a steal. Get it here! Check Out This LEGO Disney 100 Celebration Train for 20% OFF ©Amazon Last up, if you’re looking you and your kiddo love a good Disney parade, then look no farther than this LEGO Disney 100 Celebration Train set. It’s definitely the one for you! You’ll have hours of fun as you build the train and play pretend parades with it. Get it here! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest deals on Disney products, so stay tuned for more. Did you know we have a Disney-themed Amazon Storefront? Check it out!The post 5 Disney LEGO Sets Are on Sale on Amazon for up to 30% Off! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Can you believe it? We’re finally here! Now we can take a trip down the bayou with Tiana and all of her friends at both Disney World and Disneyland! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure If you remember, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened in Disney World over the summer, and Disneyland’s version of the ride opened yesterday! Now that the attractions are complete on both coasts, we’ve actually got a hot take about the ride that you didn’t know you needed! As we were saying, now that both rides are open, and we’ve been on both of them, we have a hot take that we want to share with you. “And what is that hot take?” I hear you asking. Our hot take is that the Disneyland version is hands-down superior. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Yes, you heard me right. The West Coast wins this round, so let’s talk about why. It’s All About the Vibes Let’s start with the obvious: Disneyland has New Orleans Square. The entire vibe screams jazz, gumbo, and that “Almost There” ambition. New Orleans Square Tiana’s Bayou Adventure slides into this setting like powdered sugar on a beignet. It’s seamless. You can soak in some live music and practically feel the Louisiana humidity as you approach the ride. Tiana’s Palace in Disneyland Now compare that to Magic Kingdom. Sure, we love Frontierland, but it’s more yee-haw than bayou charm. Westward Ho Refreshments in Frontierland Now we’re all for tumbleweeds and cowboy aesthetics, but let’s just say that the setting in Disneyland doesn’t just work — it elevates the experience. Designed With Disneyland in Mind Now here’s something you may not have known: one of our reporters sat in on an Imagineering presentation, and guess what? The team openly admitted that the project was designed specifically with Disneyland in mind. Morning crowds at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure The ride was designed to integrate with the surroundings of New Orleans Square and Bayou Country. They envisioned it as an extension of Disneyland’s storytelling, weaving it into the area’s existing narrative. That means over at Magic Kingdom, it’s more of a retrofit, a “this should work” situation instead of the “this was meant to be” feeling you get at Disneyland. ©Disney It’s like designing a wedding dress for someone specific and then letting someone else borrow it. Sure, it’s still beautiful, but does it really feel right? Pacing is Everything And lastly, you know how the pacing is crucial for any attraction, right? Well, this is where Disneyland absolutely shines. The layout in California feels tight and intentional, with less of the “blank space” that Magic Kingdom sometimes struggles with. Hey Louis! 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. None of that feels apparent at Disneyland. You’re swept up in Tiana’s story without unnecessary lulls breaking the rhythm. Disneyland Has the Crown At the end of the day, both versions will have their magic, and we’re lucky to have a ride celebrating such an iconic Disney princess, but if you’re asking where the best vision of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure lives, It’s Disneyland, hands down. Tiana Make sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog to stay up to date on all the latest Disney news! The 6 BIG Differences Between Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World and Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Will you be visiting Disneyland to check out Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Let us know in the comments! The post The Tiana's Bayou Adventure Hot Take You Didn't Know You Needed first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news! ‘Walt the Dreamer’ Statue in World Celebration We’ve got MENUS for EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has opened in Disneyland, a new Wicked experience has opened at Universal, and Disney quietly made a change to a classic ride that actually makes me a little sad?? All the latest Disney Parks news is coming up right now on DFB Guide. By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/subscribe.png So check out the video and then let us know: Which Disney news of the week are you the most excited about? The post DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Festival of the Holidays Menus, Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Disneyland & MORE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Will you be visiting Disney World for the holiday season? It really is the MOST wonderful time of the year in the parks. The decorations are MAGICAL. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights are happening on select nights. The snacks are UNFORGETTABLE. The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays starts soon. However, if you are planning a trip during this season, you have probably already figured out it’s one of the most expensive times of the year to visit Disney World. That includes the price of Lightning Lane Multi Pass, which is going UP in December. Really, we’re already in the midst of the holiday season in Disney World, it’s in full swing by December. As a result, we’re seeing the price of Lightning Lane Multi Pass increase during that month. The price is based on demand, which means Disney expects a lot of people will be purchasing the skip-the-line option on the My Disney Experience app. Lightning Lanes! On December 5th and 6th, the price for Lightning Lane Multi Pass in EPCOT will increase to $28 per person, the highest we’ve seen for that park so far (the previous high was $26). Magic Kingdom will increase to its highest price (which we have seen before) on those dates at $36 per person. Animal Kingdom will also reach its previous highest price at $22 per person, while Hollywood Studios will increase to $32. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Lightning Lane This also suggests that Disney is expecting more people in the parks on those dates, so you’ll probably benefit from purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass as ride lines could be long (and they usually are during this season). Of course, you’ll need to figure out if riding as many rides as possible is a priority for your group and you’ll have to figure out if these costs fit into your trip budget. Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight Note that some rides also have Lightning Lane Single Pass — you’ll also have to decide if those rides are a priority and if you’ll want to pay extra to skip their long standby lines. Stay tuned to DFB for more. Book These Rides FIRST With Disney World’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass System 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! Will you be visiting Disney World during the holiday season? What are your priorities? Let us know in the comments! The post CONFIRMED: Lightning Lane Multi Pass Price Increases Ahead of Holidays in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Cake Bake Shop is officially open at Disney World for an extravagant dining experience! The Cake Bake Shop The new restaurant and bakery are along the boardwalk right by Disney’s BoardWalk Inn resort. It features an elegant interior, an amazing environment, and delicious food. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the bakery is open daily from 7AM to 11PM for you to stop by and try some yummy pastries and desserts. Recently, a new dining option was added to the list — Roses of Gold Afternoon Tea. We’ve tried breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the bakery and shared a first look at those options for you, and now Gwendolyn Rogers, the owner, has shared a first look at the afternoon tea experience! The Cake Bake Shop is so charming and luxurious that it will make a great option if you’re celebrating something special in Disney World, such as a birthday or anniversary. But the Roses of Gold Afternoon Tea looks absolutely decadent. It will be a fabulous option for an outing with friends, a special treat for your kids, or even a fun pre-wedding option for you and your bridal party. via The Cake Bake Shop on Instagram By the looks of it, the options will be perfect for afternoon tea, and the rose details are perfection! Finger sandwiches, bars, cupcakes, macarons, fresh scones, and other adorable options will be served on a golden-tiered tray adorned with tiny roses. via The Cake Bake Shop on Instagram This is seriously so cute and charming! via The Cake Bake Shop on Instagram You can have imported French tea, a premium cocktail, or bubbles served in a keepsake champagne flute adorned with a rose. via The Cake Bake Shop on Instagram This is sure to be a luxurious experience that will make you feel like you’re transported right into a movie or directly to France. via The Cake Bake Shop on Instagram To experience Roses of Gold Afternoon Tea, you will need a reservation; walk-ins and same-day bookings will not be available. To book your reservation for the afternoon tea experience, you must call (407) 574-9040 between 10AM and 4PM ET or send an email to concierge@thecakebakeshop.com. via The Cake Bake Shop on Instagram The entire experience is $95 per adult and $65 per child, and if our experience at the restaurant is any indication, you’ll have wonderful service, delicious food and drinks, and lots of fun! Dining at The Cake Bake Shop is certainly a high-end experience and may be a great option for celebrating special occasions. If you’re interested in dining here, be sure to visit the My Disney Experience app to book your meal or see above to book the Roses of Gold Afternoon Tea experience. Check out our reviews of The Cake Bake Shop below: REVIEW: We Tried the Controversial $23 Cake Slices at Disney World’s Brand New Restaurant REVIEW: Is Dinner at The Cake Bake Shop in Disney World WORTH The Price Tag? We Found Out! REVIEW: Did We Just Find the BEST New Breakfast in Disney World?! For more Disney news, keep following DFB! It Just Got EASIER To Dine at Disney World’s NEWEST Restaurant Need Disney Restaurant Advice? We’ve Got EVERYTHING You Need to Know The ONLY Disney Dining Planning Tool You’ll Need Is Here – Get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! See Our Complete Disney World Restaurants Guide The Best Magic Kingdom Restaurants The Best EPCOT Restaurant Restaurants The Best Hollywood Studios Restaurants The Best Animal Kingdom Restaurants The Best Disney Springs Restaurants Check Out Dozens of Disney Dining Tips and Tools Learn All About Tipping at Disney Restaurants How to Use Mobile Order in Disney World Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest Disney food news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on trying Roses of Afternoon Tea at The Cake Bake Shop? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS: Reservations Are OPEN for a NEW Cake Bake Shop Experience in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It is finally time to go down the bayou with Tiana and all of her friends at Disneyland! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure While Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened in Disney World over the summer, Disneyland’s version of the ride opened today! With the opening of this attraction, Bayou Country, which was re-imagined from Critter Country, is also officially complete! We are here on opening day, and we were surprised by the crowd levels in Bayou Country on this attraction’s opening day. Just like in Disney World, to manage lines at this new attraction, you must obtain a Virtual Queue or purchase a Lightning Lane Multi Pass to ride for the time being. There is no standby line. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Testing The good news is that you get THREE chances a day to obtain a Virtual Queue, unlike Disney World. At Disneyland, you can enter the queue from outside the park at 7AM. Then you can try again inside the park at both 1PM and 4PM. Opening day crowds Here is a crowd check for the opening day of both this attraction and land! Early in the morning, the virtual queues sold out super quickly, which led us to believe we were in for a busy, crowded day! As the morning rides progressed and the boarding groups started to be called, we noticed the ride went down for a few hours, interrupting the flow of the crowds that had gathered just outside of the ride. Morning crowds at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure It took a bit, but eventually, the ride reopened, and still, the crowds didn’t appear to be too bad, despite the ride having been closed for a few hours. When the next virtual queue opened up, we got a much lower boarding group than we anticipated. Not quite the crowds we anticipated Unfortunately, the virtual queue’s boarding groups paused boarding again, and despite the delays, the crowds still didn’t seem so bad. Waiting for the ride Of course, we’re also aware this is just day one of the newest Disney ride to open, so we could expect to see the crowds start growing over the weekend, and as word gets out, the ride is capable of staying open longer throughout the day. We are here to check out everything in Bayou Country as well as try some new menu items at Tiana’s Palace in New Orleans Square, so make sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog to stay up to date on all the latest Disney news! FIRST LOOK Inside a NEW Disney Store Open Now! 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 Disneyland to check out Bayou Country? Let us know in the comments! The post A SURPRISING Look at Disney's Opening Day Tiana's Bayou Adventure CROWDS first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

If you remember when the castle at Magic Kingdom was decorated as a cake for it’s 25th anniversary, then you might be nostalgic for some Disney things that don’t exist anymore. ©Disney Maybe you are still calling Disney Springs, “Downtown Disney”, which it hasn’t been called that since 2015. Do you miss the giant Tower of Terror billboard that moved on World Drive? When you’ve been going to the parks for a long time, you see things come and go. We recently asked our readers what they would love to see back regarding souvenirs; their answers will take you down memory lane! DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. We asked our readers “Which extinct souvenir do you desperately wish Disney World would bring back?”. Thank you to everyone who took us on a nostalgic walk through the ’90s and early 2000’s. Let’s see how many of their answers you remember! Pal Mickey ©Disney/D23 Disney sold the Pal Mickey in the early to mid-2000s. This interactive Mickey Plush wasn’t only a cuddly toy; it was also designed to provide location-based information and play interactive games while inside the parks. Evolving technology quickly outstripped the Pal Mickey hardware, and by the time smartphones became ubiquitous, Pal Mickey was a thing of the past. But gosh, he was adorable! Our readers are beginning Disney to bring this one back. Large Snow Globes ©DisneyStore Our reader, Cheryl, said “the beautiful snow globes.” and she wasn’t the only one. 10% of the answers on the question were reminiscing for the snow globes. While they are limited, we did find this 2024 Mickey and Minnie Snow Globe online. View on The Disney Store Antenna Toppers ©Amazon Another one fans shared a lot was the antenna toppers. If you don’t remember these, they were very popular in the early 2000s and came in different Disney characters. I vividly remember my parents buying them when I was a kid. While they don’t sell them in the parks anymore, we did find these Mickey and Minnie Antenna Toppers online. View on Amazon Character Watches ©Disney Our reader, Tina, reminded us of character watches that were popular back then. While you can still find some now, like this Winnie the Pooh Citizens Watch, the characters are more limited. However, if you are still wanting that classic Disney feel, this watch would definitely fit that vibe. View on The Disney Store Dated Ornaments ©DisneyStore Lindsay, a reader, mentioned “having year dates ornaments available all year long”. We totally understand wanting an ornament with your vacation year even if you are going in the summer and not around the holidays. We found this 2024 Mickey and Minnie Holiday Sketchbook Ornament online. Buying ornaments online after your vacation could be beneficial. You wouldn’t have to worry about it breaking while you’re in the parks carrying it around or traveling back home with it. View on The Disney Store Mr. Potato Head ©Amazon Ok, this is speaking to our childhood right here! Mr. Potato Head was a toy everyone had or at least it feels like that. While we haven’t spotted these in the parks in a while, we did find one online! Grab your own Mr. Potato Head online at Amazon. View on Amazon Whatever your nostalgic souvenir is, try finding it online! You never know what you could find that would bring back those old memories. Wanting More Disney Deals? See Our Amazon Storefront! The post Fans Are Desperate for Disney World to Bring Back This Souvenir first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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It’s beginning to look a lot more like Christmas at Disney World! Christmas is starting! We’ve donned our festive outfits to attend Disney World’s holiday parties, tried fun holiday treats around the parks and hotels, and even taken on the challenge of hunting down over two dozen Christmas trees at Disney Springs! If that wasn’t enough to lift your spirits into something merry and bright, we have the PERFECT activity for you to check out. One of our favorite things to do around Disney World during the holidays is take the road less traveled and create our own fun day by visiting all of the nearby Disney hotels. Why? To check out the unique Christmas trees and decorations! It’s usually a full day (or several days) of fun spent searching for lights, festive decor, and ornaments on each themed Christmas tree. Little character trees at the lobby Gingerbread House inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort It’s also a free activity to do, making it a great option for those traveling solo or with a group of all ages. Let’s take a look at some of the hotels where we’ve recently spotted 2024 Christmas tree displays! Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort First up on our list is Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! You’ll find this hotel’s tree in the Great Ceremonial House, a.k.a. the main lobby. Christmas tree at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort This tree is gorgeous and filled with all the island-esque elements you can imagine! We spotted fruit… Pineapple …sea life… Turtle! … and beautiful flowers! Flowers That’s not the only festival decor here, though! We also spotted some fun wreaths hung at the windows! Christmas wreath You’ll also find a few pieces of garland decked throughout the lobby… Garland around the lobby …and as you enter the lobby and look to the side, you will see a festive motif to welcome you through the door! By the entrance doors It’s a fun, tropical take on Christmas, and we ADORE the decorations! Disney’s Contemporary Resort Next on our holiday tour is Disney’s Contemporary Resort and this one’s a SIGHT! This hotel’s Christmas tree is so tall it is literally located outside. OOH, Christmas tree! You can take a quick peek at it as you’re coming around the monorail, but you can’t truly appreciate the scale until you’re at ground level. This gigantic tree is gorgeous and decked out in larger-than-life ornaments and ribbons! So large But if you thought this was the only tree around at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, guess again because there are actually a few more! As you head towards the porte cochere, you’ll find the meticulously hung garland strung just under the hidden Mickeys. So cute! As you make your way inside, the check-in desk of the lobby is decorated, too. Lobby decorations There are even a few smaller trees over by the front entrance of the hotel… Tree by the entrance doors …and by the entrance of Steakhouse 71 on the opposite side of the lobby, completely adorned with (you guessed it) ornaments with a contemporary appeal. A 3rd tree Don’t they look fabulous?! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Our last stop around the monorail loop is at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and it didn’t disappoint! Garland hung from the stairs We spotted several smaller Christmas trees on display by the ornate marble floor. What a welcome! Trees! While we stopped to admire them, we also got a chance to take a look at a few of the Victorian-style ornaments that cover the trees, like this snowflake ornament and velvet bow… Snowflake ornament …and these little kids! Adorable ornament But the greatest one of all here stands in the center lobby just out front of the Gingerbread House, and it is MASSIVE! Lobby Christmas tree We actually had to walk around the entire lobby up top just to get a good look at it from all sides. You’ll want to walk around to get a good look at it Wow, the holidays really are a special time to visit the Disney World hotels, and we think you should work some time into your schedule to see them for yourself. We’re covering all of the holiday happenings around Disney World! Be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for all the latest. 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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 of Disney World’s holiday offerings are a must for you? Tell us in the comments below! The post NEWS: The MASSIVE Christmas Trees at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Hotels Are HERE! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is your brain feeling fried from working all day? Find yourself daydreaming about Disney? Magic Kingdom While we can’t bring you to the Disney parks, we can allow you to take a shopping break! For Christmas or just for an end of the week pick me up for yourself, we’ve got you covered! Here are some Disney finds and just some seriously cool things we found on the internet this week. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Want to try out Amazon Prime this holiday season? Get a FREE trial below! Stinky Fridge? Try These Refrigerator Deorderizers! ©Amazon With the holidays coming up, we all know we will have a refrigerator full of leftovers. So to help fight all of those smells, grab this refrigerator deodorizer. How does it work? It decomposes harmful gases into water molecules, eliminates the odors at the source, maintains a fresh odorless refrigerator, and keeps the foods fresh longer. For less than $25, your family will thank you! View on Amazon Check Out These Digital Thermostats! ©Amazon If you’re like me, the weather can fluctuate this time of year with cool nights and warm days. We installed these in our home and it has changed my life. I used to have to get up in the middle of the night to turn up the heat, but now, these regulate the temperatures for me. You can save up to 23% off your energy bill with these as well. View on Amazon Mickey Mouse Mood Light ©Amazon How adorable is this Mickey mood light? At 6″ high, this little guy, your favorite mouse has arrived in the form of this mood light. Functions as an adorable Mickey Mouse figurine when not lit, making for an adorable display on your desk or shelf. The light operates via the 5-foot USB cable (included), complete with an in-line on/off switch for added convenience. It also has a nifty 15-minute auto-shutoff feature makes it a great night light. View on Amazon Smart WiFi Towel Rack Warmer ©Amazon Who else hates getting out of a nice, warm shower to grab their towel and immediately get cold? With this WiFi Warming Towel rack, you’ll feel like you’re at the spa. You Ssmply voice command to control our smart towel warmer via Alexa or Google Home. Turn the towel warmer on or off from anywhere in the world with your smartphone using the SmartLife app. View on Amazon Automatic Curtain Opener ©Amazon Help make waking up easier with these automatic curtain openers. Hang it up, install the positioning magnets, and connect to our app. 3 simple steps for smart curtains in any room. These are also very quiet allowing for a gentle wake up. View on Amazon Mickey Mouse Mug and Warmer ©Amazon Keep your coffee warm until you actually have time to finish it with this Mickey Mouse Mug and Warmer set. Get distracted by work? Do your kids need you to help them while enjoying coffee? Grab one of these and never come back to a cold cup of coffee again. View on Amazon Black & Decker Cocktail Maker ©Amazon Bring the bar to your home with this Black + Decker Cocktail maker. Make mixologist-crafted cocktails from the comfort of your own home in three easy steps: insert a cocktail capsule, select drink strength, press mix, and enjoy. You can even select your drink strength with the turn of a dial. Choose from mocktails, light, regular, and strong. The cocktail maker connects directly to five standard 750ml liquor bottles, loaded upright, so you can drink and display your choice of liquor. View on Amazon Lightsaber Chop Sticks ©Amazon Use the force while you dine at home with these Lightsaber Chop Sticks. For under $10, you can choose between a variety of colors to eat with. These would make a great gift this holiday season to any Star Wars fan. View on Amazon UV Nail Lamp ©Amazon Sometimes going to the nail salon is inconvenient. Between waiting to be seen, waiting for your nails to dry, and finding time in the day, it can get pretty annoying. Grab this UV Nail Lamp to do your nails at home this holiday season. Right now, it is 50% off so hurry! View on Amazon Disney Villains Tarot Deck ©Amazon Disney’s most iconic villains have taken over tarot in this dastardly take on a traditional 78-card deck. Featuring the notorious ne’er-do-wells from classic animated films like 101 Dalmatians, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, and more, this tarot deck reimagines Cruella de Vil, Ursula, Maleficent, and the whole motley crew in original illustrations based on classic tarot iconography. Including both the Major and Minor Arcana, the set also comes with a helpful guidebook with explanations of each card’s meaning, as well as simple spreads for easy readings. View on Amazon Need Some More Distraction? Check Out Our Amazon Storefront!The post Need to Take a Break This Afternoon? We Gotchu. first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially open at Disneyland Resort, bringing riders along a musical journey inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog” filled with familiar faces, new friends and a thrilling 50-foot descent. Keep reading to find out how some of your favorite celebrities – including the voice talent from the film: Anika Noni Rose, Jenifer Lewis and Michael-Leon Wooley – rang in the debut of this family-friendly attraction! Anika Noni Rose, Jenifer Lewis and Michael-Leon Wooley Disney Animation’s “The Princess and the Frog” cast Anika Noni Rose, Jenifer Lewis and Michael-Leon Wooley were on hand for the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Resort. Princess Tiana and Louis the Alligator even joined them for a celebratory moment dancing to swinging melodies from the Jambalaya Jazz Band over on Orleans Street in New Orleans Square. Anika and Jenifer were joined by composer and singer-songwriter PJ Morton to deliver a joyful performance aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat during the official dedication of the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland. Jenifer and Michael-Leon also experienced the magic of the attraction as they went through the bayou on the exhilarating musical adventure together. They even saw some familiar faces including Mama Odie and gator pal Louis! Tia Mowry In the nearby New Orleans Square, Tia Mowry (in an outfit inspired by Boo from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Monsters, Inc.”) posed with Princess Tiana and then stopped by Tiana’s Palace for some New Orleans- inspired dishes, including gumbo, red beans and rice, and of course beignets! Yvette Nicole Brown Yvette Nicole Brown made her way over to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure after stopping by Eudora’s Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets in New Orleans Square, where she browsed through home goods, clothing, accessories and even found Tiana’s Cookbook. Jaime Camil Jaime Camil also dropped into the bayou for a day at Disneyland Resort to enjoy Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. He even saw Louis during his visit! The post It’s a Joyful Celebration! See How Stars Celebrated Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening at Disneyland appeared first on Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

A NEW LAND inspired by the Tropical Americas is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom park in 2027. Say goodbye to Dinoland U.S.A. and hello to Pueblo Esperanza! Animal Kingdom Get ready for a lush, vibrant new land in Disney World filled with music, characters, and adventures. We’re still waiting on a few key details, like the opening date, but we do know that Dinoland (the land that Pueblo Esperanza will replace) will close in phases. Speaking of Dinoland, though, I have some questions about the logistics of this expansion project. OK, so for context, I should preface this by saying that I am a former Disney World Cast Member, and I still keep in touch with several coworkers from the parks. After Disney confirmed that Dinoland U.S.A. would be transformed into Pueblo Esperanza, people (including Disney Cast Members) started asking a LOT of questions. For starters — how’s this gonna work?! Dinoland, U.S.A. Pueblo Esperanza will be a new 11-acre section of the park. For comparison, Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is about the same size. The new land will highlight the Tropical Americas through the stories of Encanto and Indiana Jones. Pueblo Esperanza will become home to two signature attractions — an Encanto ride featuring the Madrigal family and a new Indiana Jones adventure ride! Disney is also adding a carousel ride as an option for people of all ages. Pueblo Esperanza Carousel Concept Art ©Disney The updated land will feature classic Spanish-style architecture and a large hacienda, which will also serve as one of the largest quick-service restaurants at Disney World. We have a feeling that this new restaurant will take over Restaurantosaurus, but Disney hasn’t confirmed the location yet. Take a DEEP DIVE into the Pueblo Esperanza Carousel concept art HERE! The retheming of this section of the park is part of Disney’s $60 billion project to update and expand the Disney parks. TL;DR? Disney is about to spend a bunch of money on a bunch of big projects. Pueblo Esperanza Model If everything goes according to plan, Pueblo Esperanza should open in 2027. As part of the phased closure of the land, the last day to ride TriceraTop Spin, visit Fossil Fun Games, and see Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures is January 12th, 2025. Construction walls will go up around these areas on January 13th. We’re still waiting for closing dates for DINOSAUR, the Boneyard, Restaurantosaurus, Dino-Bite Snacks, and Trilo-Bites. Trilo-Bites Now, back to the logistics of it all. While this major project is being called an “expansion,” it’s worth noting that there isn’t actually much room to expand. Here’s a look at Dinoland via Google Maps. That big white building in the center of the photo is the Dinosaur attraction, and directly behind it is a big lake. ©Google Maps Here’s a closer look at the area we’re working with here. Disney Cast Members (especially those who work at Disney’s Animal Kingdom) have a lot of questions about how Disney plans to fit all its new attractions in this relatively small area. Unless Disney plans to tap into the lake area (which seems highly unlikely), it seems like Pueblo Esperanza will use pretty much the same footprint as Dinoland — there’s simply nowhere to expand! ©Apple Maps Additionally, we spotted some permits for Buena Vista Construction Company — a construction company that Disney itself owns and operates from Disney World property. The permits were vague, simply stating, “Provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction.” What’s interesting, though, is that the addresses listed on the permits match up with three separate buildings in an area that is currently backstage at Dinoland. Could these permits be related to new construction, or are they just preparing the area for construction? It’s hard to say! Map of planned construction areas If Disney really does want to expand this land, it seems like some backstage buildings might be in jeopardy. For now, we’ll have to wait and see! In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. The Tropical Americas — An Encanto Transformation in Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think about this expansion? Let us know in the comments! The post I’m a Former Disney World Cast Member, and I Am CONFUSED by This Expansion Announcement first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Whether you’re a Broadway fan, a movie buff, or have seen the viral marketing for it — you probably know all about the Wicked movie releasing on November 22nd. ©Universal Well, Universal Studios is getting in on the festivities by featuring all sorts of Wicked offerings around the parks — including a brand-new Wicked: The Experience! We got the chance to check it out before it officially opens and are bringing you along for a sneak peek! Wicked: The Experience will be a hit with fans at Universal Orlando Resort when it officially opens on Saturday, November 16th! This all-new, immersive experience invites you to step into the world of Wicked before the film hits theaters on November 22nd. We got the chance to preview Wicked: The Experience before it opened and are giving you a sneak peek! Follow along to see characters, costumes, eats and drinks, merch, and more. Wicked: The Experience We kicked things off with a meet and greet with the two main characters from the film — Elphaba and Glinda! You’ll be able to chat and take pictures with these two while Wicked: The Experience is around. Elphaba and Glinda meet and greet There are TONS of costumes and props on display throughout the experience, including this gown of Glinda’s… Glinda’s costume …an outfit of Elphaba’s… Elphaba’s costume …and even a costume from Nessa, Elphaba’s sister. There are SO many different costumes and props from the movie to explore! Nessa’s costume Not only that, but you’ll find lots and lots of merchandise — everything from apparel and accessories to home goods and more — in the experience as well. Lots of merch! We love this Wicked-themed tumbler… Love this cup! …and this Emerald City Spirit Jersey! Spirit Jersey We were able to try a few of the eats and drinks available throughout Universal Orlando as part of the Wicked event as well, starting with the Ozvocado Toast! This is an artisan-style black bread with smashed avocado, sweety drop peppers, pickled onions, and feta cheese. Eats We also tried the Strawberriful Waffle — a pearled sugar waffle with strawberry whipped topping, strawberry cream crumbs & sparkle dust. Consider this our official petition to have more sparkle dust in our lives. Waffle We had the Shimmering Spritz to wash it all down… Drink …and the Perfectly Pink Donut for dessert! Donut You’ll find Wicked: The Experience inside Universal Studios Florida just steps away from the front gate — follow the yellow brick road into the fantastical Land of Oz to visit iconic Wicked locations from Shiz University to the Emerald City. Make sure you check out the costume and prop replicas created by the designers from the film on display, immersive photo opportunities, spectacular scenic and theming, and an exciting variety of new merchandise including elevated apparel, home goods, accessories, toys, and more. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest updates from Universal Orlando and more theme parks. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more news! These NEW ‘Wicked’ Starbucks Mugs Are About to Go VIRAL — Here’s Where to Find Them Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Will you be checking out the Wicked Experience? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Universal Orlando to attend their media preview of the Wicked Experience. 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 SNEAK PEEK at a BRAND-NEW Experience Coming to Universal Orlando first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Okay, so not EVERYTHING goes according to plan in Disney World. Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’ve seen everything from ride evacuations to extended ride closures to characters having funny “oops” moments. Sometimes we even see a few funny things happen while we’re riding rides and something goes wrong. We’ll also NEVER forget plant Donald (he’s something of a legend here at DFB now). But last night, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was having some ISSUES, and we just had to share. DFB Reader Amanda shared a story with us about last night’s 9:30PM performance of Fantasmic! in Hollywood Studios. Now, we’ll let you know ahead of time that the dragon is fine — it did NOT catch fire (because, well, it happened with Disneyland’s version of the show). However, the dragon did not make its way back to the mountain in time at the end of the show, which changed the show a bit. Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This impacted the rest of the show. The boat did not do its firework twirl sequence during the finale, the water kept going (both screens were up the entire time). According to Amanda, you could still see the dragon at stage left pretty much the whole time. Oops. Fantasmic! Finale At the very end, though, Mickey came out a different way and did not go up to the center of the mountain like he usually does. He remained on stage left, and then ran off after “some imagination, huh?” Okay, so those not familiar with the show might not have caught all this, but if you know the show, that could’ve been pretty funny. Fantasmic! || ©Disney So yes, even with Disney’s nighttime entertainment, sometimes things don’t work the way they’re supposed to. However, Disney Cast Members are seasoned professionals and the show will continue to go on as long as its safe to do so. So they improvise. Thanks to our readers for reaching out and telling us about these moments! Stay tuned to DFB for more. We Just Watched Disney World’s Newest Show and We Have THOUGHTS 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 caught a moment like this when watching a Disney show? Let us know in the comments! The post Disney’s Hollywood Studios Was on the Struggle Bus Last Night first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We are less than two months away from the start of 2025! Magic Kingdom Disney World will see significant changes when the new year rolls around. The first round of closures will hit DinoLand U.S.A., and we can expect to see construction start on projects in all four parks. So many new offerings will open, including two new lounges, Test Track 3.0, Zootopia: Better Zoogether, Disney Starlight, The Little Mermaid—A Musical Adventure, and the Disney Villains stage show. Whew! That is a lot of change in one year! While Disney World is the one calling the shots on changes, we want to throw our hat in the ring as we hope these four things change in Disney World in 2025! It can be hard to deal with change, especially when it sometimes means having to let go of the past, like Tom Sawyer Island and DinoLand U.S.A., to welcome the new. While some Disney World changes have been controversial, we feel our four suggestions will be more well-liked. The endangered Tom Sawyer Island We Hope for No More Virtual Queue at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Currently, only two attractions at Disney World use the Virtual Queue system, Cosmic Rewind, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. TRON Lightcycle / Run officially stopped using the system a few months ago. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Now, it is unlikely that Disney would do away with the Virtual Queue system as it is a way to manage lines for some of their most popular attractions, but we have a feeling that it may be time to say goodbye to the Cosmic Rewind Virtual Queue. When May of 2025 rolls around, Cosmic Rewind will have been using Virtual Queue for THREE YEARS! As it stands right now, Cosmic Rewind holds the record for having Virtual Queue the longest. We hope Disney finally decides to say goodbye to Virtual Queue for this attraction. Cosmic Rewind Loading Area We Hope Both Water Parks Operate at the Same Time Currently, Disney World only has one water park open at a time, but believe it or not, Disney used to actually have both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon open together during the summer months! Typhoon Lagoon Blizzard Beach just took over for Typhoon Lagoon and will be the water park open for now. In 2025, the new hotel water park perk starts. Guests staying at a Disney World resort will receive free admission to one of Disney World’s water parks (depending on which is open at the time) on their check-in day. While this perk is a great way to spend time waiting for your room to be ready, we fear that this could cause large crowds if only one water park is open at a time. Blizzard Beach We will have to wait and see how this perk works and what the crowds look like, but we have our fingers crossed that Disney World will at least have both parks open for the summer months. Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach We Hope Disney World Brings Back More Free Perks While the water park perk for hotel guests is a good start, we miss free MagicBands and free airport transportation! We miss the Magical Express. Now, we know that Lightning Lanes will never be free like FastPass+ once was, but we really hope that Disney either brings back some of the old free hotel perks or supplements them with new perks. ©Disney — Once upon a time, Disney hotel guests used to be able to choose a free MagicBand. We Hope Disney World Gets Rid of the Park Pass Reservation System When Disney World reopened after the pandemic, it introduced Park Passes to manage crowds in the parks. But now, Park Passes pretty much only affect Annual Passholders. Disney World Annual Pass While Disney World has relaxed some of these restrictions and introduced Good-to-Go Days, we are ready to see Park Passes disappear! Magic Kingdom Annual Passholder Entrance We will have to wait and see if Disney decides to implement some of our ideas in 2025. What we do know is that there is so much on the horizon at Disney World in 2025 and beyond, so make sure to continue to follow along with Disney Food Blog to stay up to date on all the latest Disney news! 2025 Dates You Should Know If You’re a Disney World Fan 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 hope changes at Disney World in 2025? Let us know in the comments!The post 4 Things We Hope Disney World Changes in 2025 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

It’s time to see what Grandma is cookin’ up this year for the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays! Grandma’s Recipes You see, Grandma’s Recipes is a Festive Food Marketplace Booth (one of 7 at this year’s Festival) — and we’re visiting every single one of them to bring you our full reviews so you can know which ones are a must-stop for you during your Festival of Holidays experience! Menu Grandma has kept things short and sweet this year, with two food items on the menu and one drink. For food, the returning Barbacoa Tamal de Res has been joined by the new Cookie Dough Yule Log. Grandma’s Receipes menu And to drink, Grandma is serving a Café de Olla Cold Brew. So gather round the table, family! Let’s dig in! Eats As mentioned, the Barbacoa Tamal de Res is back this year! Barbacoa Tamal de Res It’s presented with Oaxaca cheese, tomatillo salsa, and crema, and costs $9.25. Barbacoa Tamal de Res This dish was VERRRY tasty! But we’re warning you, the tomatilla salsa has a good kick of heat to it when you dig in, which we think surpasses some of the most recent levels of spiciness that we’ve come to know from Disneyland lately. If you’re not a fan of more than a low-level of spice, then this probably isn’t a dish you’re going to enjoy. The meat inside of the tamale was well seasoned, and the standouts here were the cheese mixed with the crema, which made for a glorious bite of flavor when you got them all mixed together! The price for this one felt fair for what you get, and we were satisfied. Making its debut this year is the Cookie Dough Yule Log for $8. Cookie Dough Yule Log I don’t know about you, but my family food gatherings have never included a sweet treat crafted and filled with chocolate chip cookie dough and white chocolate mousse, then covered with chocolate buttercream. (If yours have, though, I hope you’ll consider inviting me over next year!) Cookie Dough Yule Log Cookie dough lovers, look out — this one is a match made in holiday heaven for you! The cookie dough in this one really ties everything together. The chocolate in the center wasn’t overpowering, which we were a bit concerned about at first glance. The buttercream used in this one is really soft and cuts down the chocolate flavor. It’s also topped with some festive sprinkles and a white chocolate cookie, which made it feel like a quintessential SoCal holiday treat. It’s also dense enough that we thought it could pass for a shareable snack, and we can’t wait to grab it again and share it with a friend! Drinks At this point in the festivities, it’s time for a little caffeine fix, don’t you think? That’s where the Café de Olla Cold Brew comes in for $8.25. Café de Olla Cold Brew It’s made with Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. Mexico Origin Coffee, low-fat and condensed milk, house-made spiced syrup with star anise, clove, and cinnamon, then topped with a chocolate dulce de leche sweet cream. The finishing touch is a mini-pan dulce for garnish! Café de Olla Cold Brew Admittedly, our reporter isn’t a huge fan of Joffrey’s Coffee cold brew, so a big part of this drink is that you’ll need to be a fan of its taste. However, the first thing we felt we needed to do with this drink was give it a quick stir. Otherwise, you’re going to end up with a massive dose of Dolce de Leche right off the bat. Even when we mixed it, that was still the most prominent flavor of this drink, which was fine, but we did find it a bit odd. The cookie topping was almost like a sugary donut, which almost acted as its own standalone snack — talk about a fun bonus! OVERALL Overall, we were impressed with the quality of the dishes here, and they got our stamp of approval. The Yuletide Log, though, was the star here, and we’d even go as far as saying it’s one of the best of the festival. The coffee drink was a bit in the middle of the road for us, but both of the dishes here were exceptional. Grandma’s Recipes Full Spread That’s it from Grandma’s Recipes, 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 See our FULL REVIEW of EVERY Festival of Holidays BOOTH here! And stay tuned for more Disney news! Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! 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Are you ready for some holiday-themed sliders?! Then come along with us as we head to Winter Sliderland at the DCA Festival of Holidays. Winter Sliderland 2024 The 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays has officially kicked off and we’re checking out EVERYTHING. You’ll be able to visit the festival from now through January 6th, 2025, to enjoy some amazing food and drinks, check out some holiday entertainment, and more! We’re going to focus on food right now, though, because we’re heading over to the Winter Sliderland booth. Menu If you haven’t figured it out, the Winter Sliderland booth is ALL about sliders. This year’s menu features one brand-new slider and a returning slider. 2024 Menu Now that we’ve taken a look at the menu, let’s dive into the food itself! Eats First up, we grabbed the returning Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll, which is priced at $9.25. We tried this last year and we thought the brisket was hearty and packed with flavor. Beef Brisket Slider with smoked onions and horseradish ketchup on a pretzel roll There’s a very distinct smoked taste to this sandwich, which is excellent. The horseradish ketchup isn’t as horseradish-heavy as we wanted it to be — it’s more of a sweet ketchup taste. The pretzel roll is amazing. It has salt on top, is very, very light and airy, and not tough or hard or anything like that. The beef brisket is moist and has a good smoked taste to it as well. It all goes really well together. Next up is this year’s new slider addition — the Al Pastor Pork & Pineapple Slider on corn brioche, also priced at $9.25. Al Pastor Slider We weren’t as big of fans of this one. The corn brioche bun is very dry and flaky — it had like a very dry and crumbly consistency to it, and we didn’t taste corn at all. We’re not sure if it was supposed to taste like cornbread, but that’s kind of what we were expecting. The pork and the pineapple go really well together, there is a slight kick to the sandwich. The cream sauce on top of it tastes more like a ranch than an aioli. The flavors go well together, but the bun was just disappointing. Drinks There are FOUR new drinks at Winter Sliderland this year! First up is the Cookies and Cream Hazelnut Hot Cocoa made with Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. hot chocolate with cookies and cream flavors, melted chocolate, hazelnut purée, and Irish cream syrup garnished with strawberry whipped cream. This is a non-boozy drink and is priced at $6.50. You can get a boozy version featuring Irish cream liqueur for $17.00. Cookies and Cream Hazelnut Hot Cocoa This one is a hit! We definitely tasted the strawberry — it has a tartness in the whipped cream. It pairs perfectly with the melted chocolate taste and just a traditional hot cocoa with and it’s really, really tasty, very sweet. So if you don’t like too sweet of a drink you might want to skip this as it’s definitely a very, very sweet drink. Next, is another non-boozy drink the Jelly Donut Punch made with Apricot Nectar, house-made raspberry and strawberry jam syrup, cookie butter, and lemon juice garnished with a skewered powdered sugar donut hole. This is priced at $7.50. Jelly Donut Punch This has to be the best drink for us! It was utterly delicious. The donut was super moist and the sugar on top was delicious. We love the punch itself as well — we could taste the apricot, the raspberry, and the strawberry. It was sweet light and airy. We didn’t taste any cookie butter, but that doesn’t mean it’s not delicious. We absolutely are obsessed with this drink and wish that it would be here year-round because it’s that good. Finally, Winter Sliderland is serving up a Hot Butter Pecan Bourbon Cocktail made with bourbon, apple cider, butter, and butter pecan syrups garnished with a bitters apple butter pecan foam for $17.50. 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays Holy bourbon, Batman. This was strong. It is served hot, which makes the bourbon taste a little bit more bitter and strong. We could taste the apple butter pecan foam and that was really, really good. It’s a sweet drink. It’s very strong — but you might want to skip if you don’t like the bourbon taste, especially in a hot bourbon drink. OVERALL This booth was a hit for us! We loved the brisket slider and thought the Al Pastor slider had some solid potential to be great. The drinks here are definitely unique — we loved the hot cocoa and the punch. Stop by this booth if you’re looking for some hearty eats and strong drinks! Full Spread 2024 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! 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Welcome, Foolish Mortals. We’re about to talk about Disney World’s Haunted Mansion. Haunted Mansion Now, the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom is one of our FAVORITE rides in Disney World, and it doesn’t even have to be spooky season for us to enjoy it. We’ve seen a LOT of changes happening at Haunted Mansion over the past few years. Most recently, Candle Man was added (and only Haunted Mansion EXPERTS understand who and what that is). However, Disney World’s version of the ride also recently got the infamous Hatbox Ghost, an addition that still remains controversial with many fans. Well, something ELSE just changed at Haunted Mansion — and we can’t wait to see what everyone thinks about it. Stay tuned to DFB for more. BEWARE of the Loading Zone on These Two Disney World Rides Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think of these changes? Let us know in the comments! The post 👻NEWS: Something NEW Arrived at the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom!👻 first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Man, Disney sure loves to keep us on our toes especially when it comes to the Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom As you know, earlier this year Disney rocked our worlds with the announcement of the new Villains land coming to Magic Kingdom, and now they’ve just shared with us which of the biggest and baddest villains are going to call the new land home. But amidst all the fanfare over the roster of baddies that’ll be there, there’s one very notable name missing, so you know we’ve gotta talk about it! As we were saying, Disney is going to bring to life the brand-new Villains Land to Magic Kingdom. We even know that it will be located essentially right behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. One of the things we didn’t know was which baddies would be calling this new land home. ©Disney Well, at D23 Brazil, Disney finally revealed which villains will be in the new land. Even though we don’t know how they’ll be featured, you won’t be disappointed by who’s on the list. Thanks to @omelete on X, we can see the Queen of Hearts, Jafar, the Evil Queen, Yzma, Cruella, Captain Hook, Maleficent, Gaston, Mother Gothel, Ursula, Hades, Chernabog, and Maleficent as a Dragon. ©omelete Now, by no means are we knocking this grouping of baddies. No, no, no. They’re definitely in a league of their own. That being said, if there’s any villain who could add some serious style and swagger to this cast, it’s Dr. Facilier, with his dark magic, slick moves, and unforgettable New Orleans vibe. That begs the question: why didn’t he make the cut for Villains Land? Dr. Facilier in EPCOT I mean, for many, Dr. Facilier’s absence stings even more because they were already disappointed when he didn’t make the cut for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Given that The Princess and the Frog is set in New Orleans, a city known for its mystery and magic, Dr. Facilier seemed like it would have been a perfect fit for the ride’s storyline. But instead, he was absent from the ride. What Is He Up To? With Villains Land on the way, many have been crossing their fingers that Dr. Facilier would finally get the recognition he deserves. He’s the kind of character who could easily have his own spooky ride or even a themed restaurant (could you imagine a “shadowy” speakeasy-style café?!). But alas, Disney’s official list doesn’t include him, which has many wondering why the studio keeps leaving out one of their most stylish and mysterious villains. Dr. Facilier I guess it all highlights a bigger question about how Disney picks and chooses which villains get the spotlight. Characters like Maleficent, Ursula, and Captain Hook make sense as they’re some of the most well-known and long-standing villains in Disney’s repertoire. But as Disney expands its theme parks to include a new generation of fans, there’s has to be enough room to bring in villains like Facilier, who embody the cool, modern vibe that today’s audiences love. Dr. Facilier Who knows. Maybe Disney’s keeping a Dr. Facilier announcement close to the vest to surprise us later, but until then, we’ll have to keep rooting for Dr. Facilier from the sidelines. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more. We Found a BIG Clue About a NEW Villains Attraction Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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 How do you feel about Dr. Facilier not making the cut? Let us know in the comments! The post The One Popular Villain That's MISSING From Disney World's Huge Announcement first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

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“Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens…” C’mon, sing it with me — you know you want to! “These are a few of my Favorite Things!” Favorite Things booth Here at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays, though, Favorite Things isn’t actually referring to bright copper kettles, warm woolen mittens, or brown paper packages. It’s the name of one of Festive Foods Marketplaces (also known as Booths) at this year’s Festival of Holidays. And we’re visiting ALL of the Booths to bring you our full reviews of each one, so join us as we find out which Favorite Things have come to the Festival of Holidays! Menu First on the list of those Favorite Things is a returning Festival dish: the Braised Pork Belly Adobo. It’s joined by the new Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron. Menu The new Spiced Coconut Cocktail is the drink offering here. Ready? Here we go! Eats Let’s start with the Braised Pork Belly Adobo, served with garlic rice. This returning dish is $9.50. This is so tasty and the pork belly is nice and tender with a great flavor. We also loved the crunch on top that’s almost like a pork rind. The chicharron is also on top, plus you have that nice, garlicky rice — both make for a nice mix. Braised Pork Belly Adobo with garlic rice The Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron is new this year for $8. While Mickey-shaped macarons aren’t necessarily a new addition to Disney California Adventure Festivals, this version is filled with vanilla buttercream, date cake, and salted toffee sauce. This is probably one of the best holiday macarons Disney has created. Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron It’s not too sweet and has that nice salted toffee flavor, along with the chocolate and vanilla buttercream — all the flavors work so well. Also, JUST LOOK AT IT. It’s adorable. Drinks Now, I don’t know about you, but some of the ingredients making up the new Spiced Coconut Cocktail for $17.50 are definitely a few of our favorite things: dark rum, spice tea, coconut purée, and evaporated and condensed milks are garnished with nutmeg and a wafer stick. Spiced Coconut Cocktail This cocktail tastes like Christmas, especially with the spices. The coconut flavor is the most predominant here, followed by the rum. The nutmeg just adds a hint of that holiday spiciness. OVERALL We found some of our Favorite Things at this booth, including snacks and a drink we’d order again. The macaron is a must, if only for the photos, but it’s quite tasty, too. This is one food booth you’ll want to put on your “must-visit” list when you visit the festival. Full Spread 2024 That’s it from Favorite Things, 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 See our FULL REVIEW of EVERY Festival of Holidays BOOTH here! 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: Favorite Things at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article