food IS a theme park
Mark your Calendars! On October 4, 2019 Disney will simultaneously launch the product lines for Star Wars: Episode IX and Frozen II at events around the world known as Star Wars Triple Force Friday and Frozen Fan Fest.
Star Wars Triple Force Friday
Triple Force Friday will kick off at 12:01 am on October 4, with Frozen Fan Fest events kicking off later in the day and lasting until Frozen II‘s release on November 22, 2019.
Remember earlier this week when we reported there were new menu items at Disney Springs? Well we couldn’t resist trying a few of them as soon as possible! Today we stopped by The Polite Pig to sample some of their latest offerings.
The Polite Pig
On our list for today were the Burnt Ends BBQ Meatballs, the Seasonal Side, the Bee’s Knees Cocktail, and the Red Velvet Cake…of course we had to get dessert! 🙂
Mobile Order made its debut as part of the My Disney Experience app in May of 2017.
My Disney Experience app
This in-app feature allows guests to pre-order and pre-pay for their food at participating Counter Service Restaurants around Disney World. Upon arrival to the restaurant, guests using Mobile Order can then bypass the ordering queue and go straight to a designated Pick Up Counter to get their food to save time that would otherwise be spent in line. [Read more…]
locations in Walt Disney World and Disneyland have two returning cupcakes, and for one, the cupcake wizards of Sprinkles have found inspiration in the most important meal of the day! This isn’t the first time breakfast flavors have found their way onto (and into!) a Sprinkles Cupcake. Back in January the bakery offered four cereal cupcake options! (See our post about the cereal cupcakes here!)
Sprinkles in Disney Springs
But this first returning flavor is a little more subtle. It’s the Stuffed French Toast Cupcake featuring a raspberry-filled yellow cake topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting dusted with cinnamon sugar! [Read more…]
Disney Springs is preparing to welcome Ron Jon Surf Shop!
Ron Jon Surf Shop is Coming to Disney Springs ©Disney
The 10,000 square-foot location will be located near The Polite Pig in the Town Center of Disney Springs. [Read more…]
Disney World Annual Passholders will want to know that the Annual Passholder discount available at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs has been extended.
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante
Annual Passholders are eligible for a 40% discount daily during lunch hours (11:30 AM typically through 3:30 PM). Note that this offer does not extend to Sunday brunch. The discount was originally valid through May 31, 2019 but we’ve heard from readers that the offer actually ended on March 31, 2019. [Read more…]
It wasn’t too long ago that we showed you the Castle Cupcake, a sweet treat straight out of the Main Street Bakery at Walt Disney World. (Learn more about the Castle Cupcake here!) In one of those lovely promo shots from Disney, we spied with our hungry eyes a pair of ears we just had to have. The only problem? They weren’t for sale… yet!
Castle Cupcake ©Disney
Finally, the Castle Minnie Ears can be ours — in Disneyland. That’s right: the Disney merch goddesses have released a pair of Castle Minnie Ears featuring Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park! [Read more…]
Hi, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing 37 Hidden Secrets in the Magic Kingdom!
Cinderella Castle
Magic Kingdom is packed with classic attractions, terrific snacks, beloved Disney characters, and tons of Pixie Dust! You know what else it’s packed with? Hidden Secrets! These are details that many guests may not notice if they’re not in-the-know… but now you can be with our latest DFB YouTube Video, because we’re sharing a whopping 37 Hidden Magic Kingdom Secrets with you!
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We have an update for you… about an update that may assist you in your Disney World dining plans! Last week, several My Disney Experience app users received notifications that they were unable to modify existing Advance Dining Reservations via the app.
My Disney Experience screenshot
However, thanks to the latest iOS update, the ability to modify the date, time, or party size of your reservation has been restored! [Read more…]
Valentine’s Day is HERE, and we’re trying as many specialty treats at Disneyland Resort as we can before they disappear later this month. Rancho del Zocalo, in Disneyland’s Frontierland, has a thematic treat that might raise some eyebrows: a Chocolate Tamale.
Chocolate Tamale
Yeah, this is exactly what it sounds like: a tamale filled with chocolate-y masa, covered in chocolate sauce, and topped with cherry compote and espresso whipped cream. [Read more…]
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