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Your Ultimate Guide to SECRET Menus in Disney World

If you’re anything like us then you probably consider eating and drinking at Disney World an attraction on its own. And, for all us serious park snackers, Disney takes it to the next level by serving up some secret (and not-so-secret) items that can only be found on the so-called “secret menus.”

Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom

Uncovering said secret menus is half the fun, so we’ve put together an ULTIMATE guide to some of the coolest — and downright best — secret menus in the parks, resorts, and at Disney Springs! Spoiler alert: there are A LOT out there!

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ALL the Disney World Restaurant Menu Changes From December!

By Robin Burks 1 Comment

Hello, DFB Readers! Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season.

Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse

And now that we’ve eaten SO many holiday treats, we’re ready for all the new snacks 2022 has in store for us. But in the meantime, we’ve also got the latest restaurant menu updates you’ll want to know about — so here’s EVERY menu change we spotted in December 2021.

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HURRY! A Hard-to-Get Tiki Mug is BACK in Disneyland!

By Isabelle Deveaux Leave a Comment

One of the most important parts of the holidays is the drinks! Take away from that what you will.

Disneyland Jinle Bell Sipper!

And, the thing the drink comes in is basically as important as the drink itself! We already saw the beloved Jingle Bell Sipper return to Disneyland this year, and now, another fan-favorite Disney mug is joining it!

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Price Increases and Decreases?! See the Latest Disney World Menu Changes Here!

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

It just got a little more expensive to dine here.

It’s when we stuff our faces full of holiday treats, visit the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, and buy a ton of Disney holiday merchandise. But while we’re having all this festive fun, we’re also keeping an eye on Disney World restaurant menus to see what’s changed.

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Will You Grab Trader Sam’s Holiday Tiki Mug Before it Sells Out in Disney World?

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is READY for the holidays!

Holiday decorations are up at the Polynesian!

We’ve already seen holiday decorations up at the hotel, a special holiday cupcake themed to Moana, and even an elf dome cake. Now, tiki mug collectors can ceelbrate the season with a festive collectible from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto. Here’s what you need to know if you want to get one of these beauties.

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If You LOVE Trader Sam’s, You Should Try These Other Spots in Disney World

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Raise your hand if you’re a big fan of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto has a really inconspicuous entrance!

This HEAVILY-themed (and discreetly concealed) bar has become VERY popular among Disney fans, and even more so since it reopened in July 2021. There’s not a ton of Disney World bars with its own virtual queue — THAT is how hoppin’ this tiny joint can get! So where do you go if you can’t get in but still want a similar experience? Today we’re sharing some places you should definitely check out if you’re a lover of Trader Sam’s!

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Is the Newest Trader Sam’s Tiki Mug Worth the Drinks You Have to Get With It in Disney World?

By Madison Owens 1 Comment

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is a super popular place in Disney World!

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

Located over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, this interactive bar has a lively atmosphere and fun tiki drinks. Many of those tiki drinks come in amazing mugs, and Trader Sam’s releases new mugs occasionally for people to add to their collections! Yesterday, we told you about a new tiki mug that was set to be released, and today, we have a look at the actual tiki mug AND we tasted the drinks that come with it!

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HURRY! A NEW Trader Sam’s Tiki Mug Is Being Released Today in Disney World

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One of the BEST places to hang out in Disney World is Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto

They have super fun tiki drinks, awesome Cast Members, and a room that comes alive when you get your order. Trader Sam’s is famous for its tiki mugs, which many fans collect, and there is a NEW mug being released today at the tiki bar!

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What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Carnation Cafe Reopens, a Halloween Cavalcade, and a BIG Ride Update!

By Robin Burks 1 Comment

Hello from the West Coast!

Welcome to Disneyland!

We’re at Disneyland Resort, eating a bunch of fun snacks, checking out spooky souvenirs, and revisiting Carnation Cafe now that it’s reopened! We’ve also been checking to see what’s new since the last time we were there, so let’s get on with the updates!

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EVERY Late-Night Dining Option in Disney World

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Let’s face it — when it comes to Disney World, you’re pretty much living on Disney World time.

How late is Trader Sam’s open?

That means you’re subject to Disney World’s schedule, meaning that you probably aren’t going to make any 2AM snack runs to 7-Eleven like you might do at home when you can’t sleep and you want some food. But there are SOME late-night dining options available at Disney World, maybe even more than you think.

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