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How To Ride Flight of Passage 100 Times With No Wait…Our Animal Kingdom After Hours Experience

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Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom… AFTER HOURS!

Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life at night

Disney After Hours is an extra ticket event offered currently at three Disney World Parks: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.

For three hours after park close on select nights, Disney offers limited guest access to the park (meaning little-to-no-wait for popular attractions). The event’s cost also includes snacks like ice cream novelties, popcorn, and select beverages to keep you fueled in the nighttime hours. [Read more…]

Wanna See Our 25 FAVORITE Disney Cupcakes this Year?

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We love us some cupcakes here at the Disney Food Blog (check out our Disney Cupcake Challenge!), and no year in review could possibly be complete without an ode to some of our favorites!

So for your delicious viewing pleasure: DFB’s Favorite Cupcakes of 2018!

Oh, yes. The year in cupcakes kicked off in high gear with the grandest cupcake of them all: the Rose Gold Cupcake! We found this beauty way back in January at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot’s Future World, and then rose gold treats suddenly began appearing everywhere!

Rose Gold Ears Cupcake in Epcot

We didn’t hate the rose gold trend. We were in for the ears, the spirit jerseys, and — especially — the cupcakes! This one from Main Street Bakery was a big hit due to all. that. frosting!

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Taste Your Way Around Disney World’s Animal Kingdom with the NEW Tasting Sampler (with Rivers of Light Seating!)

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A brand new (and limited time) way to enjoy cuisine around Disney World’s Animal Kingdom will debut at the park on December 22, 2018 with the Animal Kingdom Tasting Sampler!

Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life

For the price of $30, guests will receive a $35 digital value card to redeem for select food and beverage items around the park (yep! A $5 bonus!). Then, at the end of the day, participating guests enjoy preferred seating for the second showing of Rivers of Light! [Read more…]

Mickey Mouse Happy Birthday Gateau at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s The Mara

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We’re celebrating 90 years with Mickey Mouse

at the parks of Walt Disney World this weekend, and what that means is lots, and lots, and lots of cake! Animal Kingdom Lodge’s quick service spot The Mara (home of our beloved Peanut Butter Brownie) is joining the party is a Happy Birthday Mickey Gateau that is way more than just a cake.

Happy Birthday Mickey Gateau

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ALL the LIMITED TIME TREATS Coming to Disney World and Disneyland for MICKEY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY Celebration!!

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“Who’s the leader of the Club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!“

Mickey in the Magic Kingdom!

It’s almost time to celebrate the 90th Birthday of everyone’s best pal, MICKEY MOUSE! And what better way to celebrate any birthday than with a cake? Or a push pop? Or a pretzel? How about a specialty cheeseburger or salad? You’ll find ALL those things — and MORE! — in Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort this coming weekend ONLY to celebrate Mickey’s Birthday!

In Walt Disney World, the snacks you see below will be available at their designated locations from November 16th – 18th. In Disneyland Resort, you’ll find the snacks on November 17th and 18th only (unless otherwise noted below).

Mickey Mouse!

So get ready to pick out which snack you’d like to celebrate Mickey with from the lists below! [Read more…]

NEWS and Review: Thanksgiving Cupcake at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom!

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Just when we thought Disney’s Animal Kingdom might be going straight from Halloween to Christmas, they surprised us with a new cupcake perfect for the time in between the spooky season and the holiday season.

Thanksgiving Cupcake

Introducing the new Thanksgiving Cupcake! What flavor is it, where can you get one, and can you use a snack credit? Let’s find out!

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Magic Kingdom’s Purple Wall Has a New Neighbor: The #ShareYourEars Wall!

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Next time you visit the Purple Wall at Walt Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom, be sure to say hello to its new neighbor: the #ShareYourEars Wall!

Share Your Ears Wall at Magic Kingdom

As part of Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday celebration, you can snap a fun picture in front of this adorable new Tomorrowland wall and support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Read on to find out how!

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Meet The Adorable New Mickey Snowman Ornament Drink Holder That Keeps Selling Out at Animal Kingdom!

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Since it’s after 11:59 PM on October 31, the holiday season has officially arrived at Walt Disney World! This adorable Mickey Snowman Ornament Drink Holder was one of the first festive items to make an appearance at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Mickey Snowman Ornament Drink Holder at Animal Kingdom

You’ve probably seen this cute little guy all over Instagram, and it’s no surprise that he keeps selling out.

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What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: 10-25-18

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There’s always something new happening at Walt Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom!  Even though we were last in the park less than a week ago, there was still plenty of newness for us to discover.

Magic Kingdom Entrance

Come along and take a look at everything new we encountered this week!

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Review: Drinks and Bites at Animal Kingdom’s Restaurantosaurus Lounge!

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Back in July, we told you about Animal Kingdom’s newest place to chill out: Restaurantosaurus Lounge. At the time, it was described as undergoing a three month trial period and had limited hours from 5PM to closing. But we loved the concept, particularly as indoor air conditioned places to rest our adventuring feet are always welcome in Walt Disney World’s largest park.

Restaurantosaurus Lounge

That said, as much as we love the concept, sticking a “lounge” in a corner of a counter service restaurant does not make for a relaxing retreat. We’ll give you our full thoughts at the end of this article, but first — some details… .

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