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In celebration of our 50th anniversary, I am deeply humbled to share that Disney is granting a total of $3 million to six amazing nonprofit organizations in Central Florida, helping to support important causes and inspire a world of difference for children and families in our community.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/q2-mVMSbalAView the full article

It’s HERE!!! The 50th anniversary has officially kicked off in Disney World! Some things still haven’t returned to Disney World And while there hasn’t been any form of a Welcome Show since the parks reopened after its historic closure — today that changed! Today, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Donald and Daisy Duck, and more characters welcomed guests to the 50th with a special song and dance! The characters were dressed in their 50th Anniversary costumes, with EARidescent patterns and gold accents. ©Disney We’re so excited to see yet another show return to Disney World, especially on the first day of its 50th Anniversary Celebration. And we’re covering EVERYTHING we can with the big celebration, so keep tuning in for more! We’re LIVE from Disney Worl today! Follow along with us HERE! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you excited about the 50th anniversary of Disney World? Let us know in the comments! The post VIDEO: See Mickey and the Gang Kick Off the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Magic Kingdom first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th anniversary is HERE! Cinderella Castle That’s right folks, it’s October 1st, which means it has been 50 years since Disney World opened its first park — Magic Kingdom. There is SO much going on in Magic Kingdom today, like a new fireworks show, a new cavalcade, new character costumes, and more. So, of course, Disney fans want to be in the original park today for the celebration! Even though this party isn’t going to stop for a whole 18-months, let’s check out the CROWDS in Magic Kingdom today! We got to the Magic Kingdom EARLY today, and we weren’t alone! Even with our very early start, there were lots of guests heading into the park alongside us. One of our friends who’s staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort said that buses arrived to transport guests to the park starting at 6AM. We got there EARLY Going inside, the lights were on all down Main Street, U.S.A., since the sun wasn’t quite up yet! The crowds were already starting to fill up the street when we arrived. Morning crowds There was a LONG line forming all the way down Main Street, U.S.A., to get into the virtual line for the Emporium and check out the 50th Anniversary merchandise there. Line to get into the Emporium The virtual line for the Anniversary Collection was already full when we arrived. Virtual Waitlist There were lots of eager guests hoping to see the Welcome Show or waiting to snag a piece of merchandise. Crowds As we walked down Main Street toward the Hub, the crowds only got bigger. LOTS of people here! But those early morning castle views…worth it, right? Waiting to head into the park Behind us, Main Street, U.S.A., filled up fast with guests waiting to enter the park. Wow. Cast Members opened up more of the park, and crowds weren’t nearly as big outside of the Hub (at least for now!). Crowds outside of the Hub But the line to get to the Castle Popcorn Stand was no joke. Apparently, we’re not the only ones who like Disney popcorn for breakfast! The line stretched all the way through the Hub and out into the side walkways. Line to get Castle Popcorn Here’s a look at the crowds waiting to see the 50th Anniversary Welcome Show at the Cinderella Castle. Waiting for the show! It’s safe to say that there’s a ton of people at Magic Kingdom for the 50th Celebrations, so make sure to get here EARLY if you’re coming soon! 50th Anniversary Crowds We will continue to update this throughout the day! So check back for more details on the crowds. We’re LIVE from the 50th Anniversary! Follow along with us HERE! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you visiting Disney World during the 50th anniversary celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: A Look at the Massive 50th Anniversary CROWDS in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

A Rollins College historian, in a guest column, tells how Disney's unique form of local government and the sheer size of its property affected the growth and progress of Orlando and Central Florida. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Disney World is releasing a TON of merchandise for its 50th Anniversary Celebration spanning across several unique collections. Some of these items have already been released on shopDisney, while more have been released this week in the parks and resorts. The Vault Collection If you’ve been eyeing any items from some of Disney’s latest 50th Anniversary collections, including the retro-inspired Vault Collection, NOW is your time to shop online. But hurry — we have a feeling some these items will sell out fast! Accessories & Housewares Right now online you can grab a Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Holographic Gift Card for amounts from $25 to $500… ©shopDisney …a 50th Anniversary Fleece Throw for $39.99… ©shopDisney …50th Anniversary hand-soap dispenser for $19.99… ©Disney …a 50th Anniversary hip pack for $29.99… ©shopDisney …and more! Clothing Looking for some 50th clothes? You’ll be able to grab that too! Online you’ll find a 50th Anniversary Polo shirt for $59.99… ©shopDisney …a retro-inspired 50th Anniversary Shirt for $36.99… This will match most anything! …a Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride Shirt for $36.99… Gone, but not forgotten! …another vintage-looking Mickey Shirt for $36.99… ©shopDisney …and more! Ears & More Online right now you’ll also find 50th Anniversary Loungefly Ears for $39.99… Mickey and Friends! …50th Anniversary water bottles for $14.99… 50th Anniversary Bottle …50th Anniversary MagicBands, this particular design is $39.99… 50th MagicBand …50th Anniversary pins (this one is priced at $17.99)… Pin …and more! ©shopDisney And more 50th Anniversary merchandise is on the way as the EARidescent collection is set to be released online soon. ©shopDisney Be sure to keep an eye on shopDisney as more merchandise items are released or restocked! And if you’re heading to the parks, be on the lookout for these new souvenirs in the gift shops as part of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Click here to take a look at the Vault collection in Disney World! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Which 50th Anniversary merchandise collection is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! The post Hurry! Grab Disney's New 50th Anniversary Items Online Before They Sell Out! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World has rolled out a whopping 150 NEW treats for the 50th Anniversary Celebration! Whether you’re looking for a savory or sweet dish, or you’re looking for a food or drink item, there’s a massive amount of new goodies to try! Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa We’re heading over to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to see what they have to offer! And guess what? We found our very first cupcake of the day! We all knew there had to be some sort of “EARidescent” Cupcake somewhere in Disney World, and we found it at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa. 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake Specifically, we found the 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake, which is a Vanilla Cupcake filled with Lemon Curd topped with Blueberry Mousse and enrobed in an EARidescent Glaze. 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake This cupcake was SUPER cute and shiny. It has two white chocolate Mickey ears and we love a treat with ears. There was a LOT of that blueberry mousse but it had a really nice taste that wasn’t too overpowering. Plus, the blueberry went super well with the lemon curd. 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake As for the cake itself, it was moist and simple. TBH, this cupcake had a cute look and a delightful flavor combo. Plus, it wasn’t overly sweet or rich (which is good because we ate ours very early this morning ). 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake The little Mickey and Minnie is a piece of milk chocolate and there’s a small fondant ribbon as well. This would be a good option for someone who prefers fruit flavors to chocolate! 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake You can find this purple delight at Gasparilla Island Grill RIGHT NOW for $5.99 so head on over! 50th Anniversary Mickey EARidescent Cupcake There’s plenty more where that came from! We’ll be trying all of the new treats across Disney World’s parks and resorts, so be sure to follow along here for more reviews as the 50th Anniversary Celebration begins! Click here to read MORE about the 50th Anniversary treats at Disney World! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you going to visit Disney World during the 50th Anniversary Celebration? Let us know in the comments! The post REVIEW: We Just Ate Our FIRST Cupcake of Disney World's 50th Anniversary! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

We hope you’re feeling all the magic in the air as Walt Disney World Resort begins its 50th anniversary celebration! It’s easy to find inspiration in the realization of one of Walt’s most epic and immense dreams and all of the people who helped make it possible. In the runup to “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” we’ve […]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/djO6dZRXYeYView the full article

It’s that time! Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is TODAY!!! Are you heading to Disney World soon? Disney World has TONS of stuff planned for today (and we mean TONS), so we’ll be in the theme parks and hotels showing you EVERYTHING! From new restaurants, rides, food, experiences, and more, come to Disney World with us LIVE for one of the biggest Disney events in history! All four parks are celebrating the 50th today so there is a LOT to see. Follow along ALL day as we will be updating this post with every detail from the day. Magic Kingdom Entering the Park There was a lot of activity around Magic Kingdom VERY early this morning as we headed to Disney World’s flagship park. We got there EARLY The parking lots seemed pretty quiet, but we could tell that wouldn’t be the case for long. Early Parking Once we were parked, we hopped on the 50th Anniversary monorail, ready to celebrate! 50th Monorail We arrived at Magic Kingdom before the sun was up this morning and snagged the classiest guide map of all time. Yep, there’s a new map for the special occasion! 50th Guide Map Crowds And we were NOT the only ones ready for a big 50th day. Around 7AM, Main Street, U.S.A. was already buzzing with crowds. Want to make sure you’re not missing anything? Follow along with us on Instagram and Twitter. And remember to keep checking back here! We’ll be updating this post all day with EVERYTHING there is to see at Disney World’s anniversary celebration. Oh, and HAPPY 50TH! How to Plan For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you coming to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary celebrations? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS: We're LIVE From the HISTORIC 50th Anniversary in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is here and that means there’s also lots of new 50th Anniversary merch! 50th Merchandise We’ve seen a few collections make their debut in the parks already, with fun items like new Minnie Ears, vintage-inspired designs, and more. But today, we found a new piece of 50th Anniversary merch that’s as beautiful as it is handy! Starting today, you’ll find the NEW 50th Anniversary Refillable Mugs at Disney World! New mugs! The mugs have a ton of important Disney World graphics covering them, like the 4 park icons and the Skyliner… Details …Disney buses, Disney’s BoardWalk, King Triton… So cute! …Disney’s Riviera Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort… We love resort representation! …the Monorail, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge… There are so many things to look at! …and Mickey and Minnie in their Runaway Railway car! Mickey and Minnie going for a drive We picked our mug up this morning at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort (which also has a spot in the design). Cheers to 50 years! The mugs are $19.99 and are eligible for refills at beverage islands at quick service locations at any Disney hotel. Take a closer look at the mug below: We’re covering EVERYTHING you need to see from Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and all the latest Disney news, so stay tuned here for more! Click here to see a first look at Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary fireworks! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about the new 50th Anniversary refillable mugs? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: NEW 50th Anniversary Refillable Hotel Mugs Make Their Debut in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

After 50 years, our readers still remember the peace of the Swan Boats, the magic of "it's a small world" and the surprise of being cast as Disney World's first Mary Poppins. View the full article

Who could have known on Walt Disney World's opening day how much it would change the Central Florida landscape? Fifty years later, we know. View the full article

In a guest column for Disney World's 50th anniversary, the mayor of Orlando remembers his favorite Disney attractions as a youngster and salutes the continued growth of the relationship between the city and the theme park. View the full article

Lake Ivanhoe sits just north of downtown Orlando, providing a place for Orlandoans to exercise, relax or enjoy time on the water. Many local restaurants, bars and shops can also be found nearby. View the full article

Check out our newspaper pages and stories from the day Walt Disney World opened 50 years ago. View the full article

Shades of Green has announced their Savings in October Special for 2021. This Special is currently a room only discount. And is only valid on 7 days in October!!! Dates: The current dates of this special are: 18 – 19 & 24 – 28 October 2021 These dates and options could change, see why Rates Category […] The post Shades of Green Savings in October Special 2021 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney World continues to roll out 50th anniversary fare with preview of “Disney Enchantment,” a nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom View the full article

During Disney World’s 50th anniversary, all four Disney World Park icons, including Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, Tower of Terror, and the Tree of Life, will be transformed nightly to become Beacons of Magic. We were BLOWN AWAY by Spaceship Earth’s new nighttime look, so the stakes were high for the other three park icons! Spaceship Earth’s new nighttime lighting is simply gorgeous! Tonight we FINALLY got to see Cinderella Castle sparkle with pixie dust, and you’re going to want to see this. Once the preview of Disney Enchantment concluded in Magic Kingdom, we saw Cinderella Castle in its brilliant Beacons of Light colors! Cinderella Castle It completely transforms at night! Cinderella Castle It looks beautiful with the Partners statue in front! Cinderella Castle Here’s a close-up look at the 50th Anniversary emblem in the center of the Castle: Cinderella Castle Here’s a look from a little further back on Main Street: Cinderella Castle’s “Beacons Of Light” Here’s what it looks like from the opposite end of Main Street! Gorgeous! We can’t decide what we loved best about Cinderella Castle’s Beacons of Magic look. Keep reading DFB as we cover everything you need to know about Disney World’s 50th anniversary, from food and merchandise to news and more! Here are photos of EPCOT’s new nighttime look! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of Cinderella Castle’s Beacons of Magic? Tell us in the comments! The post [IN PROG CT] PHOTOS: The NEW Cinderella Castle Nighttime Look Is Breathtaking in Disney World :sparkles: first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Is there anything better than new fireworks in Disney World!? Magic Kingdom Yes, it sure was hard to say goodbye to Happily Ever After a few days ago, but we get a WHOLE NEW show with Disney Enchantment debuting in Magic Kingdom. Of course, we made sure to get a good view of the new show for its media DEBUT, and now we’re taking you along with us to watch it! Disney Enchantment is the new Magic Kingdom fireworks debuting in honor of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and we have been SO excited to see it. The show features new fireworks, all-new projections that extend down Main Street, U.S.A., AND a new score! Cinderella Castle Well, buckle up, because we got to see it for the first time! First, guests were able to catch a performance from Christina Aguilera! We’ll be bringing you a TON of coverage of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, so stay tuned to DFB for alllllll that you need to know! Want to learn more about the new song for Enchantment? Click here! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think of Disney Enchantment? Tell us in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Disney Enchantment. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS & VIDEOS! FIRST LOOK at Magic Kingdom’s NEW Disney Enchantment Fireworks! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Tonight is a big night — we’re finally getting a first look at Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom! While we were sad to bid farewell to Happily Ever After, we’re looking forward to seeing what this new nighttime spectacular is all about! Cinderella Castle Prior to the start of the show, there was a special dedication ceremony to kick things off! The re-dedication ceremony was led by Disney CEO Bob Chapek and Executive Chairman Bob Iger. Bob Chapek and Bob Iger! Take a look at some of what they had to say! Then, it was time to start the show! Be sure to follow along as we cover the premiere of Disney Enchantment, along with all of the other new and exciting offerings coming to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary Celebration! Click here for the biggest Disney World news bombs you missed this week! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning on a trip soon to Disney World for its 50th Anniversary Celebration? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Disney Enchantment. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post PHOTOS & VIDEO: Disney World Re-Dedicated Ahead of 50th Anniversary first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

While we were sad to bid farewell to Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom, we have been anxiously awaiting its NEW fireworks show, Disney Enchantment! Cinderella Castle Tonight is the night that we finally get a first look at the nighttime spectacular, which makes its premiere just in time for the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Any Disney World fireworks show is an exciting experience, but a brand-new show is even MORE thrilling! Let’s see what Disney Enchantment is all about! Check out the livestream below! Don’t forget, there are several ways you can enhance your viewing of Disney Enchantment! Three dessert parties are coming to Magic Kingdom, as well as a special dessert party called Celebration at the Top: 50th Flavors and Fireworks at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Be sure to follow along as we cover these parties and much more as Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration officially begins! Click here to check out the new items in Disney World’s 50th Anniversary vintage “Vault” merchandise collection! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe Are you planning a trip to Disney World during its 50th Anniversary Celebration? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Disney Enchantment. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ The post LIVE VIDEO: Watch the Debut of Magic Kingdom’s New Fireworks Show ‘Disney Enchantment’ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

The Electrical Water Pageant is a floating parade on Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake featuring glowing displays that float across the waters. The show can be viewed from Disney’s Contemporary, Bay Lake Tower, Polynesian, Grand Floridian, Wilderness Lodge, and Fort Wilderness resorts! ©Disney For the big 50th Anniversary Celebration, Disney World has added NEW scenes to the show! Take a look at the Electrical Water Pageant’s new scene! It features Cinderella Castle and the 50th Anniversary logo! New 50th Anniversary scene added to the Electrical Water Pageant Here’s a closer look at the Castle float: New 50th Anniversary scene added to the Electrical Water Pageant And here’s a video of the scenes in action! We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news and we’re covering EVERYTHING from Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, so stay tuned for more! Click here to check out Spaceship Earth’s NEW nighttime look! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration See Everything That Has Been Announced For Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Check Out Everything Happening in Disney World on October 1st, 2021 Click Here to See The 50 Best Ways to Celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary What Does Hotel Availability and Pricing Look Like for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Here Are the 5 News Bombs You May Have Missed Related to the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Check Out 10 Things You Need to Bring If You’re Going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary See How Each of Disney World’s Park Icons Will Transform During the 50th Anniversary Celebrations! Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox Click here to Subscribe What do you think about these new scenes? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: NEW 50th Anniversary Scene Added to the Electrical Water Pageant in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Steakhouse 71 is a new restaurant that is set to open tomorrow (October 1st) in the former location of The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, just in time for the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! The restaurant is themed after 1971, the opening year of Walt Disney World. Contemporary Resort Thanks to a special media preview event, we were able to dine at this new restaurant for lunch today and now we’re bringing you a full review with all of our thoughts on what this new spot has to offer! Atmosphere The atmosphere of Steakhouse 71 is quite different from what existed with The Wave. Some might go so far as to say it no longer looks like a ’70s car dealership in here. Steakhouse 71 The space has been totally transformed into a new dining experience at The Contemporary. As you walk under the restaurant’s new sign, you’ll enter a hallway with a multitude of photos depicting the early stages for the Florida project and the stages of construction of the Most Magical Place on Earth. Steakhouse 71 Once you’ve taken a trip down memory lane, you can stop at the check-in desk to speak with a Cast Member there. Check-in Desk Behind the check-in desk, you will find a bar and lounge area, just as you could find at the Wave. Steakhouse 71 Lounge There are a variety of elevated seats in this area. We’ll be checking out the lounge in the future, so be sure to check back for more details on that. Lounge Chairs While you wait for your table to be ready, you can take a seat on one of the nearby couches. Waiting area There was a good number of little sitting areas for guests to relax here. You can hang out here while you wait And while there’s plenty to look at between the patterns on the walls and carpet, and the colorful chairs, you’ll also want to look up! Chandeliers Once your table in the restaurant is ready, you’ll head inside to the main dining area. Steakhouse 71 Dining Room The carpet in the space now features a tan and blue geometric design. Carpet There are traditional tables throughout… Steakhouse 71 Dining Room …as well as some booth seating. We loved that the booth seating on this wall is now open to the lounge, rather than having the dining room entirely enclosed. It adds a nice amount of openness to the space. There are still no windows to the outside, but even just having this wall of “windows” to the lounge was a nice touch. Booths You’ll find tables for groups of 2, groups of 4, and larger groups as well. Tables Near many of the tables, you’ll find abstract artwork inspired by Disney World. Magic Kingdom Artwork The colorful piece above depicts Magic Kingdom with Cinderella Castle, the train, and more. You might even spot a hidden Mickey or two! Train In another part of the restaurant, there was some artwork that was more inspired by the designs and colors of Tomorrowland. Steakhouse 71 We also found art showing the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover with Skyway buckets up above… PeopleMover Art …art of Space Mountain… Space Mountain …and more. Space Mountain Attraction Basically, you’re going to want to take some time to really look at the space around you and look at the artwork carefully. Each piece is beautiful and has a wonderfully nostalgic feeling to it. Throughout the space, you’ll find many square tables, but there are also some round ones. The tables themselves are fairly simple and plain, a mostly clean, white color. The decor on the tables is also minimal, with a gold candle holder in the center. Round Table But, enough about the tables, let’s get onto the food! Menu When we sat down, we were provided with a paper menu. Steakhouse 71 Menu You can start off your meal here by ordering an Appetizer. The appetizer menu includes items like French Onion Soup, Onion Rings, and a fan-favorite from The Wave — Bacon & Eggs. Food Menu Here’s a closer look at that appetizer menu. ©Disney Steakhouse 71 has a number of Entrées to choose from at lunch, including Crab Cake Sliders, a Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger, and more. ©Disney If you have a sweet tooth, there’s also a selection of Desserts to choose from! ©Disney For the kids, there are specialty non-alcoholic drinks, appetizer selections, and entrees (as well as sides to get with the entrees). ©Disney Adults can choose from a selection of Beer… © Disney …as well as Wines from the Disney Family of Wine… ©Disney …or from a traditional Wine list to pair with their lunch if they wish. ©Disney You can also end your lunch with a Specialty Hot Beverage. © Disney You’ll also find some non-alcoholic specialties available, like the EARidescent Sip-a-bration, some specialty cocktails, and more drink selections. Drinks menu Alright, now that we’ve gone through the menu, it’s time to EAT! Eats When it comes to appetizers, we started with the Sea Salt-dusted Potato Brioche. Sea Salt-dusted Potato Brioche This is served with butter and a roasted garlic-tomato spread. And yes, that butter does have “71” written on it. And yes, we hereby demand that all butter feature fun designs on it like this — like seriously, so fun! Steakhouse 71 Butter The bread is a potato brioche and was very fluffy and airy. It tastes very much like the bread you would get at a place like Yachstman Steakhouse or another signature restaurant in Disney World — good, tasty, great to eat before your main meal. The addition of the tomato spread was also nice. Would You Get This Bread? Overall, the bread was fine, but in our opinion it’s the type of bread that should just be complimentary. We love carbs just as much as the next person, but we just don’t feel like this one is particularly worth the $12 cost. Next, we grabbed the French Onion Soup. The soup features a rich beef broth, crouton, and Gratinée Cheese. French Onion Soup This soup was PACKED (and we mean PACKED) with flavor! The crouton in it was very tasty but not overly soggy. While there was plenty of cheese in there, the soup wasn’t overloaded with it. Sometimes an overwhelming amount of cheese can stick together and overpower the entire dish. Soup Anyone? That wasn’t the case here. There was a lovely layer of cheese on top, but it broke apart nicely with just your spoon, giving you the chance to have a bit of it with each bite. And truly, this is the type of soup you can chew on — you know what we mean? It wasn’t a thin french onion soup. IT was VERY flavor dense. Compared to the french onion soup at Be Our Guest, this one is much more flavorful and thicker. YUM In our opinion, this french onion soup is one of the best we’ve had on property recently. You can try it for yourself for $10. Next up, we grabbed the Bacon & Eggs. Again, this is a returning dish from The Wave, and is one that we have LOVED in the past. Bacon & Eggs The dish itself is made with maple-lacquered pork belly, smoked cheese grits, and the “perfect egg.” If you’re wondering what the “perfect egg” is, you’re not alone! We asked back when we first had this dish. The name “perfect egg” has to do with how it is cooked. The “perfect egg” is essentially a sous vide egg that has been cooked in a water bath to 143 degrees and then brought back (in an appropriate way and with the right timing) to 135 degrees. This cooking method generally turns the yolk into a sort-of custard that is absolutely enchanting! Bacon and Eggs We loved the “bacon” in this dish as it was actually pork belly, offering a bit more fattiness and flavor. It was very tasty! The sauce that was served with the pork belly was also delicious and really enhanced the flavor of the dish overall. Bacon & Eggs You can grab this dish for $15. Next, it was time for something FRIED — oh yeah, give us the Steakhouse 71 Onion Rings! Onion Rings These onion rings are hand-breaded and served with a spicy ranch dipping sauce. This dish is actually plant-based and that ranch was actually a vegan version. We really enjoyed these. They were fried well and weren’t overly oily or soggy or anything like that. Onion Rings The dipping sauce they were served with was especially good! It complimented the onion rings well, adding another layer of flavor, and just the right amount of kick. Dipping Sauce This was a solid, tasty plant-based option. You can try these for $9. During our meal, we also grabbed the Fork & Knife Caesar Salad, which features Caesar dressing, croutons, and shaved parmesan. Caesar Salad The Caesar salad was actually very good. The dressing was very creamy but wasn’t overpowering in terms of flavor. The croutons appeared to be a kind of garlic-toast style of crouton which gave the dish an extra burst of flavor as you munched on them (oh and they were delightfully crunchy too). Caesar Salad The Parmesan shavings were of the thicker, larger variety and they added that nice cheesy touch to the dish. Overall, a Caesar salad is one of the safer options in terms of appetizer choices here, but there’s nothing wrong with that! We felt like the dish was tasty and was a decently good portion size. Caesar Salad You can try this item for $10. Now, it’s time to move on to the entrees! We actually got the chance to try 6 of the entrees today. First, we got the Steakhouse 71 Stack Burger. Stack Burger The burger is made with a signature blend of beef, American cheese, lemon aïoli, red onion, and house-made pickles. It’s all served on a brioche bun. Also, while it is not listed on the menu, the burger patty is topped with a piece of pork belly. Stack Burger With your burger, you get the choice of a petite wedge salad, parmesan fries, or pasta salad. We went with the parmesan fries (cause, cheese, hello). Stack Burger The burger was a big hit at our table. It was VERY delicious, cooked well, and had a ton of a wonderful ingredients — cheeeeeeeese! We really enjoyed that the burger had a piece of pork belly on top of the burger. That added another layer of salty and savory flavor to the dish and really made it more than just a traditional burger. The burger is very much a greasy, diner-style burger and we absolutely LOVED that. You could tell that the signature blend used was on the fattier side. That, coupled with the pork belly, made this a big favorite of ours. Burger You can grab the burger for $20. The fries the burger was served with were fun and flavorful — a solid fry with a whole lot of parmesan cheese on top of them. The only issue we had with these is that there were a bit overdone and hard. Think like fries from Chik-Fil-A that have been left in the fryer a little too long. If you’re a well-done fries fan, then these might be fine for you. But, if you’re more of a soggy fry fanatic, be aware that this will be a bit crunchier than you might typically like. Keeping with the beef theme for a minute, we also grabbed the Steak “Frites.” This dish is made with hanger steak and features garlic-parmesan waffle fries, chimichurri, and truffle aïoli. Steak “Frites” This entree was actually very good! We’ve had our fair share of overcooked steak in Disney World (it happens), but this was nicely cooked! It was not overdone and was wonderfully flavorful. Truthfully, the steak we got was actually one of the better ones we’ve had on property. Steak Frites The chimichurri sauce was also fantastic — spiced without being spicy. The meat on its own was fantastic but the sauce really kicked it up a notch and provided a nice oily sauce to dip it in. Steak Frites You can get the steak for $26. Looking for a classic dish made fancy? You might just find that in the Gourmet Grilled Cheese! Gourmet Grilled Cheese This dish is made with toasted brioche, gruyère, smoked gouda, shredded pork belly, caramelized onion jam, and arugula. It’s served with your choice of a petite wedge salad, parmesan fries, or pasta salad. We grabbed pasta salad for this dish. A closer look Most of us thought the grilled cheese was AMAZING! The caramelized onion jam in there gave it a fantastic level of sweetness, balancing out the saltiness and savory nature of the cheese. But, we will say that the caramelized onion jam did make this dish pretty sweet. That sweetness might be too much and somewhat off-putting for those who don’t like that sweet-salty mix, so that’s something to keep in mind! Hello Grilled Cheese! The pasta salad was actually quite nice. It was nice to have something that was lighter and not fried as a side option. The gourmet grilled cheese is priced at $16. Next up, we grabbed the Prime Rib Sandwich, which is made with shaved prime rib, caramelized onions, herb aïoli, provolone cheese, arugula, and horseradish cream. It is also served with your choice of a petite wedge salad, parmesan fries, or pasta salad. Prime Rib Sandwich This sandwich was very good. The chefs shared that the au jus sauce actually takes 4 DAYS to make. That’s quite the undertaking! The prime rib is cooked with the au jus sauce, so it has a lot of great flavors built right into it. The bread was pretty crusty and crunchy, but a little bit too much so for our taste. Overall, it was just a lot of bread in our opinion and since the dish is not served with a side of that au jus to dip it into, that made things a little dry. Prime Rib Sandwich In all fairness though, we did let this dish sit for a fairly significant amount of time, so that could have contributed to just how crunchy and bread-y it felt. But, we can’t deny that having some au jus to dip the sandwich into would be a welcome addition. The Prime Rib Sandwich is priced at $19. Next, it was time for some crab! We got the chance to try the Crab Cake Sliders, which are priced at $19. This dish is made with lump crab cakes, Old Bay rémoulade, tomato, and pickled slaw, and it is served on a brioche bun. These sliders are served with your pick of a petite wedge salad, parmesan fries, or pasta salad. Crab Cake Sliders You essentially need to smash the crab cakes yourself in order to even fit them in your mouth (unless you can take a VERY large bite), so that was interesting. Crab Cake Sliders (See How We Smashed the Front One?) The crab flavor definitely came through in this dish. Crab Cake Sliders If you aren’t a big fan of crab, you’ll probably want to steer clear of this one because (again) you could really taste that crab flavor. There was a good amount of actual crab in the dish (making it a decent value for the price) and the aioli it was served with complimented the dish nicely. Overall, this one’s for the crab lovers! Crab Cake Sliders We grabbed a petite wedge salad with this dish. It was very good! It was a very classic wedge salad with blue cheese and egg, but it was nice to have something that was light and crisp and slightly different than a plain side salad. Lastly in terms of entrees, we grabbed the Vegetable “Wellington.” This plant-based dish is a sort-of take on Beef Wellington. It’s made with mushroom duxelles and fire-roasted artichokes wrapped in puff pastry. It’s served with a romesco sauce and Brussels Sprouts. Vegetable Wellington Seriously, this Wellington was a surprise HIT! The Wellington was delicious it blew all of us (well, most of us) away! Some at our table didn’t enjoy it because it does have a lot of mushrooms. If you’re not a mushroom fan, then this will NOT be a good choice for you. But, if you do like mushrooms and artichokes, you might really enjoy this. It’s a great plant-based option for those who eat plant-based as well. The dish was packed with flavor. Essentially, it tasted like a spinach and artichoke dip (with mushrooms) that had been wrapped in bread. Inside the Vegetable Wellington The romesco sauce it was served with had a little bit of a kick, but nothing overpowering. One of our reporters shared that they’d TOTALLY order the dish again! Vegetable Wellington The Vegetable Wellington was priced at $26. Of course, we had to save room for dessert! During our trip, we got to try ALL 4 desserts offered at lunch. We’ll start with the Apple Tart Tatin, which is made with Caramelized Granny Smith Apples, Puff Pastry, and Blackberry Gelato. Apple Tart This item is plant-based and very tasty! If you’re a fan of baked apple desserts, this is probably a good choice for you. The pastry on the bottom was a bit too crispy for our liking, but the top portion which contained the apples and crunchy topping was very tasty. Apple Tart Overall, it’s a solid plant-based dessert. The Apple Tart Tatin is $8. Next, we’ll tackle Steakhouse 71’s signature dessert in a way — the Steakhouse 71 Chocolate Cake. The cake features layers of whiskey-infused chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and raspberries. The Chocolate Cake This cake is undoubtedly beautiful, especially with that bit of gold leaf on top. The Cake But, in terms of its taste — it basically tasted like a regular chocolate cake. Chocolate Cake Considering that this is sort-of the “signature” dessert of this spot, it was a little bit of a disappointment. The cake wasn’t bad by any means, just not anything spectacular. The cake is priced at $11. Next, it was time for Crème Brûlée! This sweet treat features vanilla and chocolate-layered crème brûlée, fresh berries, and chantilly cream. We liked that the vanilla and chocolate were layered and that the chocolate was on the bottom. Creme Brulee With some other chocolate crème brûlée dishes, we’ve gotten a sort-of burnt chocolate taste which is not the best. Since the chocolate layer was underneath, we didn’t get any of that burnt chocolate taste. Creme Brulee Instead, it was just a solid, tasty treat! This dessert is $10. Finally, we had the Ambrosia. This dish is made with a Coconut Chiffon Cake, Mandarin Curd, and Compressed Pineapple. Ambrosia Essentially, it was a sponge cake on the bottom with a sort-of panna cotta texture on top, topped with those pieces of curd and meringue on top. Personally, we feel like this wouldn’t scratch our desert itch. It’s not boring by any means. Ambrosia It is flavorful and is light. If you’re looking for a sweet treat to end your meal that is very light, and you like the texture of the panna cotta, cake, and curd all together, then you might enjoy this. Ambrosia You can grab the Ambrosia for $8. Drinks When it comes to drinks, we got to try a few. First, we had the Vodka Gimlet. This drink is made with Tito’s Vodka, Green Chartreuse, Seedlip Garden, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade. Vodka Gilmet We loved this drink! The flavor was really great as it features a non-alcoholic vodka mixed in as a flavor agent. That extra touch of the non-alcoholic vodka made this drink really tasty and gave it a certain herbaciousness! You can grab it for $13. Next, we grabbed the Tequila Sunrise for Two. The drink is made with Herradura Reposado Tequila, POG Juice, Rosemary Simple Syrup, and House-made Grenadine. If you like sweet cruise-style drinks — you know, the ones you just picture yourself holding while in your bathing suit, sitting in the hot tub of a cruise ship as the ocean passes by — then we think you’ll love this drink! Tequila Sunrise for Two You could taste the alcohol, but it was essentially a sweet, citrus-heavy tequila drink and it was delicious (at least to some in our group). Others in our group felt like the drink was too sweet, so if you don’t really go for the sweet drinks, you might want to choose something else. The ice in the drink does melt pretty quickly though, making it feel a bit watered down, so that’s just something to keep in mind. You can try the Tequila Sunrise for $26. Tequila Sunrise Next, we got the Fig Manhattan. This drink is made of Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch, Cointreau Noir, Fig Simple Syrup, and Orange Bitters. Fig Manhattan It had a slight sweetness from the fig, which helped to balance the scotch. But, it didn’t taste overwhelmingly of fig, so don’t necessarily let that ingredient concern you. You can try this drink for $16. Finally, we grabbed the Raspberry Gin Sour, which is made of Tanqueray No Ten Gin, Lemon Juice, and Raspberry Sage Syrup. This drink was VERY alcoholic. It was gin-heavy, not sour-heavy. So, if you like strong drinks that aren’t too sweet, this might be a good choice for you. Raspberry Gin Sour The Raspberry Gin Sour is priced at $14. And that’s a full look at our lunch meal at Steakhouse 71! Nosh or Not? Take a midday break and stop by Steakhouse 71 for lunch if… You want some really flavorful dishes — We had quite a few dishes at Steakhouse 71 that were packed with flavor, especially the French Onion Soup, Steak Frites, and Stack Burger. If you’re looking for some tasty versions of these dishes, Steakhouse 71 is a good choice. You’re looking for a quieter lunch away from the parks — Steakhouse 71 has the best of both worlds as it is away from the parks (and so naturally a bit quieter) while, in reality, only being a few steps away from Magic Kingdom. If you’re in the Most Magical Place on Earth and looking to eat somewhere near Magic Kingdom that is away from the park crowds, this could be a good pick. You’re looking for something different than the “standard” theme park food — If you’ve grown tired of your chicken tenders and fries, and you want something more substantial, more filling, and slightly more unique, this could be a good choice. The food options here aren’t particularly unique, but they are different than the typical items you’d find at a quick service spot. Grab lunch somewhere else if… You’re dining on a budget — While lunch at Steakhouse 71 isn’t as expensive as other options on property, it also isn’t cheap. Paying $19 for Crab Cake Sliders or $26 for a Vegetable Wellington at lunch is a bit pricey compared to some cheaper options you can get. You’re looking for something quick — This is a table-service option, and while it isn’t particularly slow in terms of service, it also isn’t a grab-and-go type of situation. So, if you’re in a hurry, grabbing lunch here might not be a good choice. You want super unique food — While we really enjoyed many of the options we had here, and some of the choices are very flavorful and delicious, many of them are fairly standard dishes with a small twist. If you want something truly unique (we’re talking bread service, spiced chicken, or other treats you can’t really find elsewhere, then you might want to venture to a spot on World Showcase or another restaurant. Overall Overall, we really enjoyed a number of the dishes from Steakhouse 71. The French Onion Soup was fantastic and very flavorful; the Burger was SO good; and the Vegetable Wellington was a surprise hit for many of us. Some of the other dishes were good, but not super special. All in all, we like the new environment at Steakhouse 71 and think some of the dishes are really flavorful! We’ll be curious to see what dinner tastes like here and just what some of the unique lounge dishes are like. Be sure to check back with us for more details! 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We learned today that actress Scarlett Johansson and Disney have reached a settlement regarding the lawsuit over Black Widow. ©Disney/Marvel In the announcement made by The Hollywood Reporter, we learned a very interesting detail regarding the future of Johansson’s working relationship with the Walt Disney Company! In a statement made by Disney Studios chairman Alan Bergman, it was noted that “We appreciate [Johansson’s] contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and look forward to working together on a number of upcoming projects, including Disney’s Tower of Terror.” Tower of Terror The film version of ‘Tower of Terror’ has been in development for the past several months, with Scarlett Johansson reportedly slated to produce star in the film. But due to the lawsuit over Black Widow, the future of her involvement in that project was called into question. Black Widow We’ll keep our eyes peeled for more developments as the ‘Tower of Terror’ film heads into production! Stay tuned for more of the latest news and updates from all across the Walt Disney Company! Click here to read about how the Scarlett Johansson lawsuit would change how Disney enters talent agreements moving forward. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Which Disney World attraction would you want to see a film adaptation of? Let us know in the comments! The post Scarlett Johansson Will Still Be a Part of Disney’s ‘Tower of Terror’ Movie! first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

Earlier this past summer, actress Scarlett Johansson sued the Walt Disney Company for breach of contract. According to Johansson, Disney stifled box office potential by releasing Black Widow exclusively on Disney+, cutting into her potential bonus earnings, which was a reflection of box office performance. Black Widow ©Marvel The lawsuit was followed by a back-and-forth between the two parties, eventually resulting in Disney seeking private arbitration for the case. The Hollywood Reporter has just announced that Scarlett Johansson and Disney have reached a settlement in the case. At this time, the exact details of the settlement were not disclosed. ©Disney/Marvel Johansson released a statement saying that “I am happy to have resolved our differences with Disney…I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve done together over the years and have greatly enjoyed my creative relationship with the team. I look forward to continuing our collaboration in years to come.” ©Disney/Marvel Disney also released a statement, with Disney Studios chairman Alan Bergman saying “I’m very pleased that we have been able to come to a mutual agreement with Scarlett Johansson regarding Black Widow.” Black Widow We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any more developments regarding the settlement. Be sure to follow along for all of the latest Disney news and updates! Click here to learn about an exclusive merchandise collection arriving next week for the next Disney+ release, Muppets Haunted Mansion Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you seen Black Widow on Disney+? Let us know in the comments! The post Scarlett Johansson and Disney Reach Settlement Over ‘Black Widow’ first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article

DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. Muppets Haunted Mansion arrives on Disney+ next Friday, October 8th! ©Disney If you aren’t a D23 Member already, this may entice you to join: there’s an entire collection of Muppets Haunted Mansion merchandise arriving online soon — but you have to be a D23 Member to purchase the items! These exclusive items will arrive on shopDisney on October 4th and October 11th. Items in the collection include an exclusive spirit jersey… © D23 …a button-down short sleeve Wallpaper Shirt… © D23 …a baseball hat… © D23 …and of course, plenty of collectable pins! © D23 This is only a small sampling of the items that will be included in this exclusive collection! In order to purchase these items online, you’ll need to log into the account associated with your D23 Membership on shopDisney.com beginning October 4th and October 11th at 7AM PT to purchase. Good luck, shoppers! Click here to get a sneak peek at Muppets Haunted Mansion! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Order Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you planning on watching Muppets Haunted Mansion when it arrives on Disney+ on October 8th? Let us know in the comments! The post Muppets Haunted Mansion Merchandise Is a THING -- But There's a Catch first appeared on the disney food blog. View the full article