Yet another festival is getting ready to begin its second stage at Disneyland Resort!

Pixar Fest

We’ve already been enjoying some of the entertainment and new snacks that have come with the start of Pixar Fest in the resort, but the festival booths are getting ready to open in Disney California Adventure, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Festivals in Disney California Adventure always gets us pumped, and now we get a look at some of the menus we’ll be able to try in a few short days! First up is The Elemental Table, which has eats and drinks all inspired by Pixar’s recent film Elemental.

The Elemental Table

You’ll also be able to stop by The Spark, inspired by Pixar’s hit film Soul!

The Spark

Here you’ll find 2 different dining options, and 3 drinks to choose from.

The Spark Menu

We’re also seeing menus up at Portorosso Pasta, inspired by, you guessed it, Luca!

Portorosso Pasta Booth

Here you’ll find 1 pasta dish and 3 different drinks.

Portorosso Pasta Menu

For fans of Ratatouille, you’ll love stopping by Gusteau’s To-Go!

Gusteau’s To-Go Booth

There are 2 food options here, as well as 2 different drinks!

Gusteau’s To-Go Menu

These booths will open on May 10th, and you know we’ll be first in line to give them all a try! Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disneyland and Pixar Fest news!

Learn ALL about Pixar Fest right here!

Which booth are you most excited to try? Tell us in the comments!

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We’ve watched a lot of TV. We’ve seen good shows, bad shows, and straight-up weird shows (looking at you, SpongeBob SquarePants). But there’s one show that managed to get everyone’s attention. It’s a simple show with sweet characters, short episodes, and a charming story. Yup, we’re talking about Bluey.

©Bluey

Bluey is actually an Australian show, though it is so popular that the show eventually made it onto Disney+, introducing a HUGE new audience to Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chili. Well, Disney+ fans, we’ve got some exciting news — NEW Bluey episodes are coming soon! 

It’s true! The creators of Bluey announced that 20 (!!!) brand new “Bluey Minisodes” are on the way! First, they will air this June on the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) in Australia, and then later this summer, you can find them on Disney+.

©Bluey

We’ve seen Bluey minisodes before, and most are about three minutes long. According to the creators of the show, there will be NEW characters, including Unicorse, Nana, and Bob Heeler. We can’t wait to meet them! (Side note: Is anyone else hoping for a new Granny episode? Those are the BEST!)

©Bluey

We even heard that Dad might be getting a “tattoo,” so stay tuned to see what happens!

In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

NEWS: Disney+, Max, Hulu Announce Partnership With NEW Streaming Bundle

Which episode of Bluey is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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We know that atmosphere, service, and overall experience are a huge aspect of enjoying your meal. And while this bar may be one of the most stressful in Disney World, we still think it is worth checking out.

Galaxy’s Edge

We are headed to a galaxy far, far away for this bar. It is a very popular spot, and today we are sharing some tips to take some of the stress away from visiting Oga’s Cantina.

Oga’s Cantina is located in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is a heavily themed lounge that mainly serves up various drinks, both with and without alcohol, as well as a few options for small bites. Before we get too far, we want you to understand that Oga’s Cantina is not a place to plan to have a full meal. Make other plans for a full meal in addition to checking out Oga’s Cantina or you will likely be very hungry. Oga’s Cantina can be a bit stressful for a first-time visitor, there are lots of weirdly named options, lots is happening, and you are trying to do it all in a short amount of time.

We are here to de-stress your Oga Catina’s trip.

However, while visiting Oga’s Cantina can be a bit stressful, we are here to help you feel less stressed and enjoy your limited time inside to the absolute maximum! Alright, for starters, we highly recommend getting a reservation for Oga’s Cantina. However, if you aren’t able to get one, you can still stop by and check out the walk-up waitlist while you are there. Sometimes it is completely filled up, but it never hurts to ask! You can keep checking throughout the day as well, as sometimes spots become available.

You can always check the walkup waitlist!

Next, Oga’s Cantina does have a 45 minute only rule. You should expect to spend no more than 45 minutes inside and know that they are pretty strict on this policy. It is an incredibly busy location, and they want to allow as many people as possible to experience it. One of our biggest tips to maximize your time is to know what you want to order ahead of time. This will give you more time to enjoy your selections and enjoy the atmosphere inside. As well, knowing what you want will help to make the experience a bit less stressful.

Oga’s Cantina

We also want to set some expectations on what else to expect inside. Be prepared to stand throughout your time. You might possibly be able to sit, but don’t count on it, and if you do sit you will likely be sitting with strangers. If you are hoping for less stranger contact, we recommend requesting the bar, but there are no guarantees they will be able to accommodate this request. You can also expect it to be fairly loud once you are inside with low lighting. Also, there is NO bathroom inside of Oga’s Cantina, so we recommend taking a pit stop before heading inside.

Fuzzy Tauntaun

Now, let’s move on to what you are ordering once inside. We have a few recommendations, but we also suggest you check out the menu ahead of time to decide what sounds good to you. A warning that the drinks here are as strong as the force, so make sure you have some food beforehand. The drinks here are all pre-mixed, so you won’t be able to get a custom drink made. If you like Bloody Mary’s — try the Bloody Rancor. Maybe you are a margarita fan — check out the Outer Rim. If you want something weird and unique — get the Fuzzy Tauntaun. If you are looking for a drink that doesn’t taste like alcohol — try the Bespin Fizz. We don’t suggest getting the Blue Milk here (on the menu as Blue Bantha). You can grab the same Blue Milk at The Milk Stand for less, and the cookie that it comes with is very mediocre. There is a maximum of two drinks per guest. 

Time to Grab a Drink!

The bartenders at Oga’s Cantina are very much in character, so this is your warning. The whole environment is heavily themed, and the bartenders play their part very well. Some people may not be a huge fan of how immersive the environment is, but this is definitely part of what makes Oga’s Cantina so special. You will get a chance to see lots of awesome things and enjoy some good drinks during your time at Oga’s Cantina. If you come in with the right expectations, Oga’s Cantina is truly a unique, memorable experience. 

DJ R-3X inside of Oga’s Cantina

While you may not find an animatronic Cantina band in here, there is so much to discover and try! Plan ahead by making a reservation and checking out the menu ahead of time. Know what you want to get and be prepared to stand. Be aware that their 45-minute rule is strictly enforced, and they really do want you in and out. You won’t be able to get a full meal here, but you can try some unique snacks and drinks. Most of all, be ready for a truly unique experience as you are immersed into one of the most infamous watering holes in the galaxy. While there may be stressful aspects to Oga’s Cantina, there is also so much to enjoy and experience. 

While you are here, you can also check out our ranking of EVERY restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney food news!

Check out more about Oga’s Cantina in one of our reviews!

Have you been to Oga’s Cantina? Let us know about your experience in the comments!

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Hi, I’m Lydia. I eat a LOT of Disney World food. Like, more Disney food in a couple months than most people will eat in a lifetime. Why? Because I’m a DFB reporter!

Cinderella Castle

It’s part of my job to try new Disney World snacks and do full-scale reviews of Disney World restaurants. But besides all of that, I’m also in the parks several days a week, and a girl’s gotta eat lunch! To add variety and to expand my Disney food palette, I set a challenge for myself — to eat at every quick service restaurant in Disney World.

When I made my list, I included all quick service restaurants and snack stands in the parks (I’ll make my way to all the resort spots later on!). I started my challenge several months ago, and now, I’ve completed both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, with only a few spots in Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom to go. Along the way, I’ve learned quite a few lessons about quick service food in the Disney parks.

Chipotle Barbecue Loaded Fries

Today, I’m sharing my thoughts about the eats in Magic Kingdom, and you might be surprised by my opinions!

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe Is Often a Nightmare

Okay, we’re probably kicking this list off with one that you already know. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe is the busiest quick service restaurant in Magic Kingdom, maybe even all of Disney World. And because of that, it can be a NIGHTMARE.

Cosmic Ray’s food

First of all, on my few occasions eating there over the past year, I’ve typically been underwhelmed by the quality of the food. I’ve eaten unseasoned fries, overcooked burgers, and salads with a terrible lettuce-to-toppings ratio. But on top of that, it’s nearly impossible to find a seat during lunch hours! You’d think that with the dozens of tables all around the restaurant, it would be less of a challenge, but I’ve been forced to sit outside in the 90-degree weather many times.

Click Here to Read Our Review of Cosmic Ray’s!

Pinocchio Village Haus Is Not Bad, and I Will Die on That Hill

Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland gets a really bad rap, but I typically really enjoy the things I eat there! I much prefer their flatbread-style pizzas to the puffy pizzas you get at spots like PizzeRizzo and Pizzafari. They’re pretty generous with the toppings, and the sauce on the pizza isn’t quite as overly sweet.

A yummy combination of chicken, mozzarella, ranch and buffalo sauce!

Also, during the time I’ve been doing this challenge, Pinocchio Village Haus has introduced a Buffalo Chicken Flatbread that several of us on the DFB team absolutely LOVE. It’s one of my favorite entrees in the park! Top that off with the stellar views from the balcony seating upstairs, and I think this restaurant is woefully underrated.

Click Here for the Review of the Flatbread!

Tortuga Tavern Has Turned Itself AROUND

Speaking of underrated restaurants, have y’all been to Tortuga Tavern recently? This spot used to be the most hated restaurant in Magic Kingdom, but since they made some menu changes a while back, it has become a hidden gem. Plus, it’s pirate-themed!

Yes, yes, and YES

The Orange Chicken Tenders and Peanut Butter, Banana, and Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread Sandwich are my two favorites, and though their house-made chips aren’t always cooked quite right, I’ve sometimes been able to substitute them for a bag of Lay’s. Tortuga Tavern is also home to Magic Kingdom’s best-hidden bathrooms for when you need a quiet spot to do your business!

Click Here for My Full Tortuga Tavern Review!

Seating Is a Big Problem in Magic Kingdom

Several Magic Kingdom quick service spots have good eats, but not nearly enough seating available, and it makes it a challenge for me to recommend them for more than just a snack. Casey’s Corner is perhaps the most famous spot with this problem — since it’s right on the corner of Main Street, U.S.A., its tables are nearly always full.

Friar’s Nook seating

Other places that have this issue are Cheshire Cafe, Gaston’s Tavern, and The Friar’s Nook. For these Fantasyland spots, one of my favorite hacks is to carry my food back to Storybook Circus. Several tables near Pete’s Silly Sideshow are often unoccupied, and some of them are in the shade!

Magic Kingdom Is the Breakfast KING

Throughout my park visits, I’ve also had breakfast on-the-go dozens of times. And of all four parks, Magic Kingdom is the undisputed champion of quick service breakfast. It seems to have the most options, and many of them are absolute knockouts.

Is this the best cinnamon roll in Disney World?

I love the options at The Lunching Pad in the morning, and the sausage, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich you can get at snack carts in the hub area is pretty good. A Cheshire Cat Tail or a Gaston’s Tavern cinnamon roll are great choices as well, and of course, I have to mention the delicious waffles at Sleepy Hollow. 

Cheshire Cat Tail

So there you go — those are some of my most important observations from eating at ALL of Magic Kingdom’s quick service restaurants! Now it’s just time to finish the list!

Click Here for Our Disney World Restaurants Guide!

What lessons have you learned about Magic Kingdom restaurants? Tell us in the comments!

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We have been seeing some unusual trends in Disney World parks crowds, and we noticed more strangeness going on today in Animal Kingdom.

Animal Kingdom

A few weeks ago, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios were sold out. It is rare to see Animal Kingdom sold out while reservations still remain for EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. Usually, Animal Kingdom is one of the last to sell out. But here we are again — seeing a similar trend at Animal Kingdom today!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is sold out today for ticket and hotel guests. However, Annual Passholders can still get in today as it is a good-to-go day. Animal Kingdom is the only park sold out today and it is looking crowded already! Individual Lightning Lanes are sold out for Avatar Flight of Passage and the stand-by wait is close to 2 hours. Kilimanjaro Safaris is similarly crowded with a wait time of 95 minutes. Yikes!

Pandora in Animal Kingdom

As of January 9th, 2024, Disney World doesn’t require theme park reservations for guests with regular, date-based tickets. However, some ticket types will still need park reservations, including student group tickets, Disney Military Salute tickets, Florida Resident Disney Thrills tickets, sport and convention tickets, and Annual Passholders. However, today is a good-to-go day for Annual Passholders so Animal Kingdom is still available if you are an Annual Passholder.

Dinoland in Animal Kingdom

Usually, Animal Kingdom is one of the last parks to sell out, so we are definitely surprised to see it being the ONLY park sold out today. Even with Animal Kingdom being sold out, the price for Genie+ today is still the lowest of any park. Animal Kingdom costs $17 per guest, while EPCOT costs $19, Hollywood Studios costs $24, and Magic Kingdom costs $27. You can get a Multiple Parks Genie+ for $27 today. We are always watching park availability and keeping you updated with changes.

Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news!

Check out the BEST snacks in Animal Kingdom!

What is your favorite ride in Animal Kingdom? Let us know in the comments!

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A Monorail on the Disney Resort Line, transporting guests between Maihama Station and Tokyo Disney Resort, has debuted a new Fantasy Springs wrap.

Fantasy Springs Monorail

The exterior of the Fantasy Springs Monorail features a blue gradient. The new port’s logo, with golden lettering and pink flowers, is on the front car.

There are white four-pointed stars around the logo. The small golden silhouette of Tinker Bell flies across the top of this car. Tink will have her own ride at Fantasy Springs.

The rest of the cars also feature gold silhouettes of characters. Peter Pan flies along the stream of pixie dust behind Tinker Bell.

On the next car, the pixie dust stands in for ice as Elsa is pictured with her arm outstretched to perform magic.

“Grand Opening — June 6, 2024” is on the back car. The Tokyo DisneySea logo is in the corner.

Inside, the Fantasy Springs Monorail’s walls are decorated with images of flowers, leaves, water, and other natural elements. This artwork is also featured on Fantasy Springs merchandise and in Fantasy Springs Gifts.

Fantasy Springs decals are on the Mickey-shaped windows.

Near the Monorail’s doors are larger works of art with short stories, resembling storybook pages. Anna and Elsa are pictured ice-skating under this paragraph:

Anna and Elsa

Two royal sisters of Arendelle set off on adventures and discover the meaning of true love in friendship, romance, and sisterhood.

One of the three lands of Fantasy Springs is Frozen Kingdom. It will include the Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey ride and Royal Banquet of Arendelle restaurant.

Sorcerer Mickey doesn’t have a land dedicated to his story but he’s featured in Fantasy Springs artwork. Above a picture of him commanding the water is this paragraph:

Mickey

Apprentice Mickey wreacks havoc as he makes a magical attempt to escape his chores.

Pocahontas is another featured character who doesn’t have her own land. She’s pictured in a canoe with Meeko.

Pocahontas

Pocahontas’ courage shows us how to respect both Mother Earth and humanity.

Peter Pan will appear in his own ride at Fantasy Springs: Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure.

Peter Pan

Leader of the rambunctious Lost Kids, Peter Pan embarks on adventures in faraway Never Land. Whether swashbuckling or galavanting, he never wants to grow up.

The small “FS” Fantasy Springs logo is on the sides of the Monorail’s benches.

During the ongoing “Dreaming of Fantasy Springs” event, guests can get a souvenir Fantasy Springs ticket.

Check out photos of Fantasy Springs before it opens in June.

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