food IS a theme park
We can’t deny it. One of the best parts about the Disney parks is the endless supply of FOOD. We ARE Disney Food Blog, after all.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
A fan-favorite treat in Disneyland has mysteriously disappeared. Shout out to reader Kyle N. who brought this absolute travesty to our attention. Fudge has gone MISSING in Disneyland!
Of all the destinations in Disney World, Disney Springs is by far the best place for bargains!
Disney Springs
Aside from the simple fact that Disney Springs doesn’t require an admission ticket (or even charge for parking!), there are TONS of affordable things to buy here (by Disney standards at least), including LOTS of budget-friendly snacks!Â
Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth all year long, but ESPECIALLY during the holidays! With amazing decorations and festive vibes aplenty, the parks are LIT with merriment and fun!Â
Christmas has arrived in Disney World!
But the holiday magic isn’t JUST confined to the parks. Even without a park ticket, there are plenty of ways you can celebrate the season in Disney World!Â
We have a LOT of ground to cover in this week’s What’s New in Magic Kingdom! We caught up with construction updates, found a delicious new sundae (and more cold treats), and noticed SO. MUCH. MERCH!
Main Street, U.S.A.
We were greeted with rainy weather during our visit, but the gloomy skies didn’t stop us from exploring and enjoying the Most Magical Place On Earth. Let’s get started!
We have something extra special for you today — a little peek into my Alaskan Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder!
The Disney Wonder in Port at Skagway
My family and I booked a multigenerational family trip to Alaska on the Disney Wonder last summer (one of my dad’s bucket list items). And I couldn’t resist the chance to share some of what I found.
A Disney Cruise is an amazing experience. The service, ports, and accommodations are simply unparalleled IMO. PLUS — there’s a hefty dose of Disney magic, which always makes an adventure just a little brighter.
If you haven’t had the chance to go, then I hope you do sometime soon! Find out more about them by ordering the free Disney Cruise Line video. I get one whenever they have them available.
But there’s more to cruising than just bein’ on the boat. And when we were in port in Skagway, Alaska, I took a few hours to tour the tiny city in search of goodies! And I found PLENTY!
Yummy treats in Skagway!
I hope you’re hungry. If you’re not, you probably will be very soon! [Read more…]
We’ve got some classic Disney snacks to share with you from the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery!
Walking down Main Street, you can smell the sugary goodness coming from the Confectionery before you can see its turn-of-the-century facade. And it’s always worth a trip inside to check it out! They have the cutest Disney treats, including chocolate covered cookies, candy covered apples, and gourmet candies in the shapes of our favorite Disney characters.
Even if I don’t want to eat sweets (*cough*NEVERHAPPENS*cough*), I like to stop in to watch the cast members roll the Rice Krispies and dip apples into that sweet chocolate!
And today we’ve got some favorite Confectionery treats to share with you!!!
Sweets display at Main Street Confectionery
We’ll start with the Mickey-shaped treats, because I think they’re the most magical. 🙂
Many of us absolutely adore Disney fudge. But something that many fudge devotees do not know is that Disney World and Disneyland have some new fudge on the block! Yep — from what I’ve heard, they seem to have a new fudge provider altogether.
These days, little if any of the fudge sold at Disney locations is made in-house any longer; and the fudge slabs sold in the candy shops has gone from the old familiar square shape to a smaller, rectangular shape.
New Fudge Shape at Disney Candy Counters
new snacks come and go, and some even wheedle their way into our hearts (insert almost anything from Karamell-Küche here.) But Disney fudge has been something that many guests look forward to on each and every trip.
I knew I owed it to all of us to take a few bites and figure out if it’s still worth shelling out the cash or the DDP snack credits for one of our favorite rich, creamy Disney snacks!
Peanut Butter and Turtle Fudge, Side by Side
For this experiment, I went with a combo of a classic and a “new-to-me” flavor. I give you Peanut Butter Fudge and Turtle Fudge.
Buying the Turtle Fudge as part of this endeavor was pretty much a no-brainer. Look at it! Covered in ooey-gooey caramel swirled with chocolate, it’s probably one of the more attractive [Read more…]
We’ve waited for months (sometimes it seems like years!) for the debut of the first sections of the New Fantasyland in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and now we can finally say…
Sections of Storybook Circus have been open for a while — we even scoped it out a bit here!
But today we’re taking a more in-depth tour of Storybook Circus in the New Fantasyland — with a special emphasis on all the fantastic new FOOD, including the house-made caramel corn! But more about that later…
Welcome Area Outside
Occupying the area that was once Mickey’s Toontown Fair, Storybook Circus is themed as an old-fashioned circus straight out of the picture books that I loved as a kid.
Here, you’ll see plenty of touches that recall beloved scenes and a fun retro vibe from the classic film Dumbo, with lots of other Disney characters thrown in for good measure!
Big Top Souvenirs takes center stage in Storybook Circus. Inside the huge tent structure, you’ll also find Big Top Treats right in the middle, complete with a show kitchen.
Big Top Souvenirs and Big Top Treats -- Outside View
The sign outside hints at the treats inside, with teasers for cotton candy and caramel apples.
Treats Sign Outside
And cast members embrace the fun atmosphere! This guy with his puppets was hilarious! I totally wanted to tweak his clown nose. 🙂
A Big Welcome from a Friendly Clown!
Thoughtful touches surround [Read more…]
Disney World and Disneyland candy shops specialize in house-made sweet confections, and fudge is one that can be found on both coasts!
And while we don’t talk about it ALL the time here on the DFB, we are constantly scanning the fudge counters for new flavors and interesting options. We’ve even got a fun Disney Fudge Primer for you!
A unique fudge we found on a recent trip is a swirly-twirly version called Dulce de Leche! Isn’t it gorgeous? I had to try it.
Fudge
The predominant flavors of vanilla and caramel really shine through. And bonus: there is definitely enough to share! You can even purchase it with a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan!
It’s the perfect vacation treat, but is also travels really well. Presto — an edible [Read more…]
As always, we want to make sure all of us are getting the best value with our Disney Dining Plan snack credits!
For those who are unfamiliar with the Disney Dining Plan, it’s a way for guests to pre-pay for their dining when visiting Disney World. “Snack credits” are used by guest to purchase items like popcorn, candy, ice cream, and other low-cost treats.
I’ll list my top six choices, then you tell me your experiences. Let’s work together on finding the best snack credit deals!
Note that snack credits are usually accepted for items that are a single serving, and cost $4.50 or less (though some cost as much as $4.99 out of pocket).
A Disney Food Blog staff and reader favorite — bakeries! Not only can you use your snack credit for some incredible treats, but you can also get a pastry for your morning meal. Hey, it’s vacation!
Don’t forget to check out our Disney World Bakery Throw Down to see some of the very best spots to spend those credits.
Disney World Cinnamon Roll at Main Street Bakery
Consider some of these options at bakeries around Disney World: cinnamon rolls, butterfinger cupcakes, caramel cupcakes, white chocolate elephant cupcake, crepes, school bread…and so much more!
These are all great deals for one single snack credit.
Recently, I’ve been overwhelmed with what kinds of sundaes you can get for a snack credit in Disney World! Easily costing $4.50 or more out of pocket, these sundaes are awesome deals!
Stop by Storybook Treats in the Magic Kingdom to snag a Cookie Fudge Sundae that you can easily split between two! Other options at Storybook Treats include a Brownie Sundae and a yummy Strawberry Shortcake Sundae!
Hot Fudge and Caramel Cookie Sundae at Storybook Treats
Another ice creamy treat that’s not-to-be-missed is the homemade ice cream cookie sandwich. You can get these at all four parks, and while the snack credit payment option [Read more…]
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