It’s been an exciting week as we have a front row seat to all that’s happening with the D23 Expo taking place in Anaheim this week!

Some of the biggest news to come out of California for Disney fans is the confirmation that a Jungle Cruise-themed restaurant is indeed coming to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! We first told you about this rumor quite a while back, and we can’t WAIT to see the details unfold on this exciting project!

Plus — feast your eyes on the Star Wars Restaurant news as well!

There’s been a lot more happening though around the Disney Universe. Read on to catch up on the latest!

Disney Food News

• It’s official and the rumors have been confirmed!: A Jungle Cruise Restaurant — Skipper Canteen — will be opening soon in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
• Aaaaaaaand — Star Wars Restaurants will be coming to both coasts with the new Star Wars-themed land expansions!
• The House of Blues in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District has announced that it will be relocating to another spot in Anaheim.
• We are answering DFB Reader Questions, and telling you where you can score free refills in the Parks.
• Orlando’s Magical Dining Month is back for the tenth year in a row, and begins August 24.
• We’re taking a closer look at the progress over at Disney Springs, with a focus on Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.
• We also have a first look at the menu items coming to Jake Lindsey’s.
• Raglan Road will host their Great Irish Hooley for the fourth year this Labor Day Weekend.

Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events,
and more!

We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go.

DFB Reader Finds

If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or about Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!

@jenniferlascuol shared this fab shot of The Claw, a drink that you can get in Toy Story Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’ll have a review for you this week!

@MikeDoddTN offers this mouthwatering collage of Cafe Orleans specialties from Disneyland! This is my FAVORITE MEAL at Disneyland, you guys!

Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us!

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On to the Round-Up!

Mickey Fix has a great back-to-school gift guide, perfect for the student in your life. I love this Tinker Bell Lunch Tote!

WDW For Grownups takes a closer look at Create Your Own Confectionery Treats at Goofy’s Candy Company.

Diszine shares that Disney and Mylan have announced a Food Allergy Awareness and Resources Partnership.

Main Street Gazette provides the list of things Management Is Not Responsible for at Trader Sam’s — on both coasts. 😀

Disney Parks Blog shares with us a Disney Day in the Life of Tiny Hamster — which, of course, includes tiny treats!