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Pretzel Updates in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!

It’s no secret we love our pretzels here at Disney Food Blog. Is it the bready dough, the salt, or the plastic cheese we love most? We’ll never tell (yes we will. plastic cheese.).

But, our latest trip to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom had us in pretzel overdrive with not one, not two, not three, but four (yes four!) pretzel updates! We’ll start with the cutest update which is this new set of couples t-shirts.

For the Sweet and Salty Couple

There’s always a sweet one and a salty one in any relationship right? Which shirt will you be wearing on your next visit to the parks?

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First Look and Sneak Peek at Disneyland’s New Tropical Hideaway

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We have been anxiously awaiting news of the opening of the new location, The Tropical Hideaway, in Disneyland that is replacing Aladdin’s Oasis. Today Disney gave a sneak peak at the new location and it looks like it will be a great spot for eats — especially Dole Whips!

Tropical Hideaway ©Disney

The Tropical Hideaway will be made up of “market stalls” with open-air seating and fun torch lights. It’s also opening soon (it was previously announced opening in late-2018).

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Wine Bar George in Disney Springs Nominated as One of the Best New Restaurants in the USA!

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Wine Bar George opened its doors in Disney Springs in May 2018. And the restaurant has now been nominated by USA TODAY as one of the “10Best” new restaurants in the country!

Wine Bar George

The following is taken from USA TODAY’s 10best.com: “We asked a panel of food and travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite new restaurants to open in the past year, ranging from chef-driven fast casual concepts to high end dining with a focus on hyper-local and sustainable ingredients. Vote for your favorite once per day until voting ends on Monday, January 7 at noon ET. The 10 winning restaurants will be announced on Friday, January 18.” [Read more…]

Personal Shopper Service Currently Testing at Select Disney World Park Merchandise Locations

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With the holiday season upon us, many of us are thinking of what might be “that perfect gift” for a loved one. And the next time you visit a Disney World park, you might have access to a Personal Shopper to help you figure that out!

Mickey’s of Hollywood

Today at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we spotted this sign for Complimentary Personal Shopping services. [Read more…]

2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts Details! Food Studio Booth MENUS, Workshop Reservations, and MORE!

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The 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts will take place January 18 – February 25, 2019! For the third year in a row, the Festival will celebrate three artistic disciplines: Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts.

Festival of the Arts

There is LOTS of new info to share in regards to all three disciplines! But of course, we’re starting with our personal favorite 😉 … the Culinary Arts!

Culinary Arts Food Studios

The primary way the Festival of the Arts recognizes the Culinary Arts is through Food Studios located around Epcot’s World Showcase! Much like the Marketplace Booths for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, these Food Booths bring enhanced food offerings to Festival guests with a focus on artistic presentation of the dishes. [Read more…]

DFB Video: 30 Hidden Gems in Epcot’s World Showcase

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Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing 30 Hidden Gems in Epcot’s World Showcase!

World Showcase Wine Glass

Epcot’s World Showcase is PACKED with fun experiences including unique foods to try, rare Disney characters to meet, and much more! But while you’re trying to grab a seat on the Frozen Ever After attraction in Norway or waiting in the evening for IllumiNations to begin, it’s easy to miss a lot of these experiences because so many of them are… well, hidden. Find out about 30 of our favorite gems in Epcot’s World Showcase, and let us know if any of them are new to you! [Read more…]

New Concept Art Revealed for Marvel Lands and Experiences at Disney Parks Around the World

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Disney is revealing new ways we can join our favorite Super Heroes at Disney Parks around the globe, along with new concept art for upcoming Marvel attractions and experiences!

Marvel Land Concept Art for Disneyland Paris ©Disney

Scot Drake, Creative Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering’s Global Marvel Portfolio, shares how partners across Studios and Entertainment “are expanding this epic story universe in a way that, for the first time ever, will allow you to take on an active role alongside these Super Heroes.”

The interconnected stories are, in some cases, already weaving together. [Read more…]

Holiday Elephant Tiki Mug Returns to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto in Disney World’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Don’t forget… ’tis the season for collectors to visit Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto where this year’s version of the Holiday Elephant Tiki Mug is currently available!

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This is the second edition of the Holiday Elephant Tiki Mug, and the photo comes from @WDWToday on Twitter (You can see last year’s version of the Holiday Elephant here.) [Read more…]

Stay Warm With New Cheerful Drinks in Disney Springs!

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If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the near future, be sure to include a coat on your packing list. The cooler temperatures have indeed arrived to Central Florida, and with some days topping out in the 60s (and even dipping into the 40s some nights), you may also be tempted to warm up here and there with a toasty beverage. And Disney Springs has some new ways you can do that!

For instance, you can now grab Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George.

Mulled Wine at Wine Bar George @DisneySprings Twitter

And through December 31st (while supplies last) you can enjoy a complimentary mulled wine with the purchase of a $30 Corkcicle.

Vivoli il Gelato is even warming up scoops of their cold treat with the new Hot Chocolate Affogato! [Read more…]

Disney Shares Ground View of Millennium Falcon in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Last week we shared a birds-eye view of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, where construction of the Millennium Falcon appears to have reached completion. And now, we have a from-the-ground perspective to share thanks to @DisneyParks on Twitter!