Calling all Potterheads! A visit to Universal Studios not in the cards right now? Never mind, because you can still get your Butterbeer fix: at Dairy Queen.
Tiktok User @thedairyqueenking has been wowing fans for quite some time with DQ creations but the newest magical creation takes the cake. Pay attention, because this concoction is not on the official menu!
To treat your Butterbeer craving, start by ordering a Blizzard with vanilla syrup, butterscotch syrup, Butterfinger pieces and whipped cream. That’s it!
Be forewarned that not all DQ locations carry butterscotch, so you might want to check before getting too excited, or just order it with caramel instead.
LEGOLAND New York has been busy the last year. After finally opening, the amusement park has just finished its MINILAND exhibit with one last must-see build.
What New York landscape is complete without a yellow taxi cab? The Master Builders agree, and that’s why they’ve just wheeled in the a 95,000+ piece taxi that is fit for the ages.
The huge project took over 370 hours of building between four master builders. In addition, it took a designer 117 hours alone to develop and bring this one of a kind taxi to life!
The taxi will join other iconic landmarks in the MINILAND section of the park, including Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, Central Park, Empire State Building and more. It’s actually life-sized and you can sit inside for the perfect photo opp.
You may have heard the rumors: Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are no longer offering Fast Passes and we’re here to tell you: it’s true. But while the free service won’t be offered anymore, Disney is not leaving us hanging!
Coming this fall you’ll be able to access the new Disney Genie service! The digital service not only helps you create a fun-filled itinerary but it’s also complimentary (please, and thank you). Keep scrolling to find out all the details!
Disney’s video covered a ton of important details so let’s break it down. First, Disney Genie fits right into the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps so you don’t need yet another app on your already cluttered phone. You’ll be able to indicate your must-ride attractions, fave food and interests that include your can’t miss character experiences.
Once you load in your deets, Disney Genie will help guide your day by suggesting ideal times to head to attractions, when to get on restaurant waiting lists and wait times. It will also adjust throughout the day as crowds ebb and flow. No more walking across the entire park to find out the princesses have gone on a lunch break!
photo: Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort
If you are still craving that front-of-the-line experience, guests will have the option to use the Disney Genie+ service and make up to two individual attraction selections to skip the line. Both of these are paid options.
Disney Genie+ service will be priced at $15 per ticket per day at Walt Disney World Resort and $20 per ticket per day at Disneyland Resort. This service gives you the chance to pick the next available time to arrive at certain attractions and experiences by using the Lightning Lane entrance. Like the old Max Pass, guests can only make one selection at a time, throughout the day. Additionally, you’ll also be able to access Disney parks-themed audio experiences and photo features like augmented reality lenses (Walt Disney World only) and unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads from your day at Disneyland Resort.
For attractions not included in Disney Genie+ service, park goers will be able to schedule a time to arrive at up to two super popular = attractions each day using the Lightning Lane entrance. Depending on the park, attraction and day, the price will fluctuate for this service.
Have a sugar craving but can’t decide between a cinnamon roll or a cookie? Thanks to Cinnabon, you don’t have to.
Back by popular demand, Cookie BonBites are back, bringing bite-sized cinnamon rolls stuffed into a chocolate chip cookie straight to your palate. You can start celebrating the end of summer, start of fall and back to school now by grabbing a batch of the BonBites, which are available now for a limited time.
photo: Courtesy of Cinnabon
Cookie BonBites first hit the scene in 2019 where they sold out fast. This time, Cinnabon is making sure everyone gets a taste by keeping them on the market from now through early November.
You can find Cookie BonBites at mall bakeries, Pilot Flying J Travel Center locations and on all food delivery platforms nationwide. They retail for $3.29 each or $14.99 for a pack of eight.
Busy school night? Pizza. Tired and don’t want to cook? Pizza. Have a major craving? PIZZA.
Because of American’s all-out love affair with the savory pie, Expensivity.com decided to find out the average price of cheese/plain and pepperoni pizza across the the United States to give hungry folks all the info they need to satisfy their cravings. Researchers not only discovered the cheapest pizza around, but they also found the average price by city and the density of pizzerias per person!
photo: Expensivity.com
Some of the key findings were that the cheapest cheese pizza can be found in North Dakota and will only set you back $6.64. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a cheese pizza in Alaska means you’ll be forking over $9.21 per pie.
If you want to head to the city with the cheapest pizza, make a trip to Virginia Beach, or check out Rhode Island, the state with the most pizzerias per person!
If you fancy pepperoni, Expensivity also found that Utah has the cheapest at $6.49, while Oklahoma is going to wreck your budget at $15.56 for one pizza! Want to scarf down more deets on the U.S. Pizza Index? Head to Expensivity.com.
When it comes to the best places to eat in Seattle, you can never go wrong with sushi. Because even the pickiest kids can’t help but love the bite-sized rolls, conveyer belts and small plates that make sushi an irresistible culinary adventure. Here’s where to take the fam the next time a fresh fish craving hits.
Kura Sushi
Kura Sushi
If prizes are your thing... ...Kura Sushi's ingenious incentive system makes dinner time easy for families. The most entertaining dinner you've had in a long time, it doesn't get better than earning prizes while you eat. Your kids will love grabbing plates from the revolving sushi bar and finishing them off in no time flat. With each set of five plates devoured, a short anime film plays at the table. And when 15 are down, you get a prize. Parents will love that plates are just $2.95 each and that these savory, authentic dishes are made with healthy, high-quality ingredients.
266 116th Ave. Bellevue, WA 360-822-9333 Online: kurasushi.com
Shiro's Sushi
courtesy Shiro's Sushi
If you want an unusual take... ...Shiro's Sushi's new sushi burgers should be on your list. An easy sell for kids, these faux burgers are held together by two rice "buns" and feature traditional flavor combos like smoked salmon and smelt in The Classic and tempura shrimp and avocado in another. With four "burgers" to choose from, you can't go wrong. They even have a vegan option for those craving plant-based dinner.
2401 2nd Ave. Seattle, WA 206-443-9844 Online: shiros.com
If you miss Blue C Sushi… … put a trip to Tengu Sushi on your list. Like Blue C, they serve sushi on a conveyer belt that runs around the sushi bar. Plates are priced based on color, making it easy for your kids and you can grab fresh rolls for as little as $1.50 a plate. You’ll also find tender teriyaki dishes, bento boxes, tempura and Gyoza if you want to branch out.
311 N.E. Thornton Pl. Seattle, WA 206-525-9999 Online: tengusushi.com
If you want an outdoor patio... … I Love Sushi is the place for your crew. They’ve got a great patio with a view and clear partitions, so you can feel safe while you eat. The patio is first come, first serve, and off hours are your best bet for getting a seat, especially when wiggle worms are involved. Shared plates are how they roll here, and we agree they make a great option for family style dining. Parents will also dig the variety of veggie rolls available. Always an easy and healthy option for kids!
If you want something a little different… … Japonessa Sushi Cocina is the place you’ll find it. A long-time local fave, this spot mixes traditional Japanese sushi with a Latin flair. Expect to find saucy rolls like the Mexican Ninja and Scorpio Sting alongside the usual suspects. You’ll find lots of habanero, jalapeno and spicy chili aioli that add extra zing to these rolls, so watch out when you order for the kids.
1400 1st Ave. Seattle, WA 206-971-7979
Lincoln Square 500 Bellevue Way N.E., Ste. 130 Bellevue, WA 425-454-1585
If you want to save some dough… …Sushi Me is a great place to eat on the cheap. This Eastside eatery makes going out to dinner easy. Not only will your kids flip for the conveyer belt sushi that lets them snag dinner as it rolls by, but you’ll love the prices. Maki rolls stay under $5, while the specialty rolls cap at $6. Add in delish ramen and you’ve got yourself a spot you can hit any time with the kids in tow.
If sustainable seafood is your thing… …then look no further than Mashiko. You’ll find this restaurant, that’s as committed to reducing their carbon footprint as they are to serving creative, fresh sushi options, in the heart of West Seattle at the Junction. We love the wit they bring to their menu—who can resist ordering a Hoard the Hand Sanitizer or Social Distancing roll?—and the variety you’ll find here too.
If you want to dine with friends… …head to Fuji Sushi in the heart of the International District. They’ve got lots of space and an extensive menu so everyone in your group can find something they love. Detour from sushi and try a bento box if you dare. Otherwise, you can count on familiar specialty rolls, standard rolls and a whole lot of apps that cater to your pickier eaters.
If date night is what you’re craving… …make a reservation at Sushi Kashiba at the Pike Street Market. This upscale sushi restaurant is a hot spot for sushi fanatics who come from far and wide to enjoy the creative cuisine of three-time James Beard Award winner, Chef Kashiba. You can dine in the courtyard on a late summer evening or find an intimate table inside. Choose from hot or cold a-la carte items or choose a signature set dinner that’s perfect for two.
86 Pine St., Ste. 1 Seattle, WA 206-441-8844 Online: sushikashiba.com
If you missed out last year, the s’mores cookie kit is back! ALDI is once again selling a kit to make a s’more large enough to feed a crowd. Hurry and grab one because it will only be available for a limited time.
The kit includes a graham cracker cookie mix, semi-sweet chocolate chunks, mini marshmallows and a foil pan. This 9 inch cookie is the ultimate s’mores treat! This yummy treat retails for $4.99.
If you are still craving s’mores but are not near the campfire ALDI is also selling Benton’s S’mores Sandwich Cremes. These cookies feature a marshmallow flavored creme sandwiched between a graham cookie and a chocolate cookie. It’s $1.99 for a 15 ounce package.
Both products are available starting today, June 23. Grab them and have s’more fun this weekend!
If your regular Taco Bell run isn’t satisfying your craving, Ravensburger’s new game just might!
The Taco Bell Party Pack Card Game is a must for taco fiends. It comes in a party-pack style box with carrying handle that perfectly pairs with your late night Bell run and is super easy to learn. So what’s the goal?
photo: Courtesy of Ravensburger
In the fun new game, players make Taco Bell runs to pickup crunchy tacos, bean burritos, Freezes and other menu items to feed Supreme Superfans, Happier Hour Heroes, Drive Thru Divas and more. If you satisfy everyone’s cravings, you can score crave chips that earn you extra points.
Grab the Taco Bell Party Pack Card Game at Target now for $16.99 and at other retailers nationwide, including Amazon, on Aug. 1. Is anyone else suddenly craving tacos?
Why celebrate National Donut Day with a boring ole glaze or powdered treat, when you can sink your teeth into something with sustenance? That’s where the DiGiornut comes in.
The pizza and donut combo is everything you want in a mashup: mozzarella cheese stuffed and topped with DiGiorno sauce, cheese and toppings. Now you don’t have to pick savory or sweet to satisfy that craving!
photo: Courtesy of DiGiorno
Kimberly Holowiak, DiGiorno Brand Manager at Nestlé, “At DiGiorno we like to push the boundaries of what’s possible for pizza, and the DiGiornut is something we’ve been dreaming about for a while. At the same time, we’ve seen out of the box thinking from our fans on social media – connecting pizza with donuts. So we thought, why not have some fun and make this mashup a reality to celebrate National Donut Day.”
If your tastebuds are firing on all cylinders, then you’ll want to keep reading. The only way to get the DiGiornut will be through a Twitter sweepstakes on National Donut Day which is this Fri., Jun. 4. To enter, just reply to @DiGiorno’s tweet with #sweepstakes for a chance to score a half-dozen box!
Warm weather is on the horizon, but why should your taste buds miss out on all the summer fun? Say hello to a sweet and spicy treat that will have you craving a summer vaycay.
Pringles Wavy Pineapple Habañero brings together sweet pineapple and smoky peppers for the ultimate summer snack!
photo: Courtesy of Pringles
Gareth Maguire, senior director of marketing for Pringles, “We love epic flavor combinations at Pringles, and these new tropical-inspired crisps are no exception. The sweet and spicy flavor will have snackers in vacation mode all summer long, making backyard grills and local beach trips feel like a getaway.”
Pringles Wavy Pineapple Habanero are available only at Walgreens and Duane Reade stores for a limited time for $1.59 per can.
To kick summer off with even more style Pringles is giving fans the chance to win a vacation to Hawaii or Mexico when they purchase a can of the new flavor. To enter, take a photo of your receipt and upload it to KFR.com/holaloha by Oct. 14.
