Okay, let’s face it — not all Disney World pizza is great. In fact, a lot of it is just…well, it’s enough to scratch the itch, we suppose.

Terra Treats

There are standout pizzas, though, including the pizza at Via Napoli at EPCOT, but pizza like that tends to be the exception to the rule — AND requires an advance dining reservation. However, we just found a quick-service pizza in Disney World that totally surprised us — in a good way. 

We discovered this new pizza at Terra Treats in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, one of the many food kiosks there. It’s the Buffalo Chicken Pizza for $7.29. It’s a thick-crust pizza with chunks of chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese. We were impressed with the amount of chicken on this thing!

Look at all that chicken

The crust was soft and fluffy. We also loved the buffalo flavor, which really came through. Note that you do need to like the flavor of buffalo sauce to appreciate this. The gooey melted cheese just made this the perfect slice.

The buffalo flavor is YUM

Now is this the BEST pizza we’ve had in Disney World? Well, no, but it is ONE of the best we’ve had at a quick-service location. It’s a great option if you’re looking for something a little different, but not TOO different. It’s also another reason why we’ll argue that Animal Kingdom has some of the best food in all of Disney World!

All that gooey melted cheese

If you’re looking for more good pizza in Disney World, we’ve put together a list of our favorite pizza here.

With DOZENS of places to eat at Disney World, we know it can be tough to plan your meals. That’s why we wrote the DFB Guide to Dining at Walt Disney World.

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It’s no secret that Disney World vacations can be exhausting, and if you’re looking for coffee on your trip, you have quite a few different options!

Horchata Cold Brew

Coffee and Disney go together like Mickey and Minnie, and over in EPCOT, you’ll find plenty of choices no matter what kind of coffee you’re after. Of course, there’s the obvious Connections Cafe (the EPCOT Starbucks location), but those lines can be long, and you might be looking for something a little different. So, let’s see what our options might be for coffee in EPCOT!

If your perfect Disney day isn’t complete without walking around with coffee in hand, you’ve probably found yourself wondering just where you can get it in each of the parks.

Like we mentioned, Connections Cafe (Starbucks) is probably the most popular choice for coffee at EPCOT, which also means it’s often packed with crowds and lines of people looking for a cup of joe! Chances are you’ll be waiting in some sort of line if you want to get coffee here, and if you don’t want to deal with all that, you have plenty of other options.

Joffrey’s Coffee

Joffrey’s serves coffee and tea throughout all 4 parks, in Disney Springs, and even at a few resorts! But at EPCOT, you’ll find quite a few Joffrey’s kiosks! Chances are you’re never too far from a location, with spots near Cosmic Rewind, The American Adventure, the entrance to the World Showcase, between the UK and Canada Pavilions, and by the EPCOT Monorail.

We love Joffrey’s

There, you’ll find specialty and seasonal sips –– plus a selection of HUGE donuts and other pastries! You might spot the occasional line at a Joffrey’s location in EPCOT as well, but chances are it won’t be as long as Connections Cafe. Plus, since there are multiple Joffrey’s locations, you’ll have more opportunities to grab that cup you so desperately need.

Hot Coffee

Over in the France Pavilion, you’ll find plenty of places to get a fresh cup of coffee, like Chefs de France, Les Halles, La Creperie de Paris, and Monsieur Paul. These dining locations serve Kahwa Coffee — roasted just a short drive away in Tampa, Florida. Of course, not all of these options are going to be quick, so keep that in mind.

Nothing like a cup of Disney coffee

If it’s Italian coffee you’re after, look no further than the Italy Pavilion of course! Lavazza is an Italian brand of coffee and espresso, and you’ll find it served at Via Napoli, Tutto Gusto, and Tutto Italia.

Cold Brew

Craving a refreshing cup of cold brew? Trust us — Disney World gets HOT in the summer (and the fall, winter, and spring…) and you might not want a warm cup of coffee, opting for something chilly instead.

Castaway Cold Brew

We don’t blame you — you’ll find cold brew on the menu at Connections Cafe, Joffrey’s, and we’ve occasionally seen it pop up at quick service locations here and there.

The BEST Cold Brew Drinks at Disney World

Specialty Coffee

Head on over to Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion to get some Viking Coffee! This specialty drink is a decadent, alcoholic twist on the caffeinated classic, made with Bailey’s Irish Cream Liqueur and Kamora Coffee Liqueur. Feeling adventurous? You can also get it frozen served with chocolate-coffee sauce and coffee crunch.

Viking Coffee

But if you ask us, the real gem is hiding at Gelateria Toscana — the Affogato Espresso Gelato. It’s made with fresh Lavazza espresso poured over vanilla gelato and amaretto cookies and it is absolutely worth trying if you’re a coffee fan and ice cream fan!

Check Out Our Ultimate Guide to Coffee in Magic Kingdom

Not only are we experts when it comes to all things Disney, but we’re also experts at finding things that fuel that childhood nostalgia!

Happy Meal

One of the most nostalgic things we can think of is sitting in the back seat of the car and getting a McDonald’s Happy Meal. McDonald’s just announced their newest Happy Meal toy lineup, and although we wouldn’t consider these to be… toys… they still make for a great box of nostalgia!

McDonald’s has partnered with HarperCollins for its newest round of Happy Meal toys! If you’re unfamiliar with HarperCollins, they might be the publisher behind some of your favorite childhood books, like If You Give A Mouse A Cookie and Pete the Cat!

©McDonald’s

In every Happy Meal, you can get one of those two books as children’s reader booklets — great to enjoy alongside a cheeseburger and apple slices.

©McDonald’s

Plus, if you visit the McDonald’s Happy Meal website, you can download HarperCollins activity pages that are inspired by the McDonald’s characters!

©McDonald’s

This truly is the collaboration we didn’t know we needed… These are adorable! Maybe we’ll head to McDonald’s for our lunch break…

Fun Happy Meal

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Disney Cruise Line is celebrating 25 years at sea this summer!

Time to set sail!

For the occasion, you’ll find limited-time entertainment, shimmering decorations, and characters decked out in their best sparkly outfits. As part of the countdown to this anniversary, Disney has shared details of a NEW tier of Castaway Club — a loyalty program for Disney Cruise Line guests.

In order to thank their most loyal cruisers, Disney is launching a “Pearl” tier on May 1st, inspired by the time it takes a pearl to be formed in nature. Guests who have sailed on 25 or more Disney Cruise Line vacations will soon be a part of this top-tier membership and have access to more rewards and perks than previously offered.

Unlimited Digital Downloads

Disney cruises have professional photographers all around the ship, ready to capture the memories of your vacation.

©Disney

Starting May 1st, Pearl Castaway Club members will have access to unlimited complimentary digital downloads, so you’ll be able to remember your cruise in style for years to come.

Early Access to Cruise Reservations

Disney has so many cruise ships to offer, with tons of different itineraries. With this new tier, members will have access to booking their vacation before the general public.

Disney Wish

Pearl Castaway Club members will have a new booking window that opens four days earlier than regular guests.

Early Access to Cruise Customizations

Access to cruise bookings ahead of time isn’t the only early-access perk Pearl members will get. Disney cruises have all kinds of customizations — character dining experiences, adult-only beverage tasting seminars, Port Aventures, and Senses Spa & Salon appointments are all activities that you’ll be able to schedule early.

Worlds of Marvel — Ant-Man

As a Pearl member, the booking window for scheduling activities opens 123 days before the date of their next cruise beginning late this summer.

Stateroom Surprises

All Castaway Club members will have access to welcome gifts awaiting them in their staterooms this summer — but Pearl members will be getting an extra special surprise.

©Disney

This summer, they will receive a pair of pearlescent tumblers that feature the Disney Cruise Line logo on one side, and “Castaway Club” on the other.

Complimentary Dinner at Palo

Pearl members will also be getting a new dining perk starting this summer.

Palo

Those in this new tier will be able to book a complimentary dining experience at Palo, an Italian-inspired, adult-only restaurant loved by many Castaway Club members.

If you’re interested in these perks, good news! While these are specifically for guests who have been on 25 cruises, anyone who has been on a Disney Cruise is part of the Castaway Club — so you can get started earning benefits today. We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more!

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We’re getting ready for the weekend, and if you are too, that might mean shopping!

Lots of 100th Anniversary merch!

And what better way to celebrate the weekend than with some classic Disney merch? Thankfully, a new line of classic Mickey merch was just released online — so you’ll have something to do with that money burning a hole in your pocket.

Over on Cakeworthy, there’s a new collection of apparel that is PERFECT for classic Disney lovers. Starting off with the main man himself, Mickey Mouse is the star of this adorable bucket hat.

I need this!

This classic hat features the Mickey Mouse Club TV show logo embroidered on the front, and you can get one for yourself for $24.99.

Get this Mickey Mouse Club Bucket Hat Here!

If you love this Mickey Mouse Club theme and need a shirt to match, how about this Mickey Mouse Club Crop T-Shirt?

Need these to pair with some classic Mickey ears

This shirt is 100% cotton and features vintage imagery from the Mickey Mouse Club, with “Mouseketeers” written in red. You can get this one for $29.95.

Get this Crop T-Shirt Here!

We also found this Steamboat Willie Flannel and it looks so cozy!

Loving the vintage vibes

Paying tribute to this vintage cartoon, this flannel has embroidered details on the front pocket, and the iconic Steamboat Willie poster screen printed on the back. You can get this flannel for $54.95.

Get this Vintage Steamboat Willie Flannel here!

We are loving this vintage-inspired merch we’ve been seeing lately. If you haven’t seen, Disney released a whole collection of Oswald items for the 100th anniversary and you have to check it out!

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Collection

We’ll keep an eye out for any new exciting merch updates, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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Three new pins celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company have arrived at Walt Disney World, including two FiGPiNs and a Disney100 Eras Minnie Mouse pin. We found all three pins at Frontier Trading Post in the Magic Kingdom.

Disney100 Eras Minnie Mouse Limited Edition Annual Passholder Pin – $19.99

This Disney100 Eras pin featuring Minnie Mouse from 1928 is an Annual Passholder exclusive, though the pin itself does not say

This pin marks Minnie’s first appearance in 1928’s “Steamboat Willie” alongside Mickey. It has a limited edition size of 3,000.

See more from the Eras collection here.

Disney100 Mickey Mouse Limited Release FiGPiN – $24.99

Part of the Disney100 collection, this Mickey Mouse pin is a limited release in partnership with FiGPiN.

Mickey is in his platinum celebration outfit with purple shorts and a matching bowtie. His tailcoat and shoes are shimmering silver.

The FiGPiNs come on a stand in a plastic display case.

Disney100 Minnie Mouse Limited Release FiGPiN – $24.99

Likewise, Minnie is also in her special anniversary outfit. She has glittery silver shoes, with a matching dress and bow. A purple ribbon is tied around her waist.

At this time, none of the three pins are available on shopDisney.

Right now, Walt Disney World is still in the midst of its 50th anniversary celebrations, so there aren’t many offerings for the 100 Years of Wonder. There is, however, plenty of merchandise. See more below:

• Full List (With Prices) of the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Merchandise Collection
• Disney 100 Medallion Book, nuiMOs Accessories, Ornament, and Minnie Plush
• 100th Anniversary Plush, Pins, Ornaments, and More
• Disney 100th Anniversary Charm & Bracelet Set by Pandora
• Dooney & Bourke Disney 100th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Collection

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