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EPCOT holds a very special place in my heart. As a boy, it inspired me to dream of a better future – a place where anything is possible. And now I’m honored to lead the team of Disney Imagineers dreaming up the new future for this park we all love. As part of the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration, today I joined Melissa Valiquette, vice president of EPCOT, to talk about the park’s historic transformation happening right now. You can watch the entire session by clicking on the video below, but to whet your appetite, I thought it’d be fun to share a few highlights from our discussion. It’s been a while since we last talked with you about the new neighborhoods that will unify EPCOT, so we gave a refresher on World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature and World Showcase. To that end, we talked a bit about the park’s reimagined entrance, and how it sets the tone for the entire transformation with its gorgeous new color palette and an open, inviting layout. Earlier this year we installed gleaming new pylons as part of the work we’re doing on the new fountain at the base of Spaceship Earth, which I’m excited to share will be completed by the end of this year. The fountain will have a new lighting package that will be joined by new lighting for the iconic geosphere of Spaceship Earth, as well. When we’re done, it will feel like a completely new way to begin your journey into the park. Our work continues on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the awesome and out-of-this-world new coaster experience coming to what will soon be known as World Discovery. We’ve just recently put a few of the attraction’s vehicles on the track for initial “push/pull” testing, which you can see happening in the photo above. When it’s ready, this is going to be a great adventure for families to take together. We have a new nighttime spectacular planned for World Showcase Lagoon – “Harmonious” will be one of the largest shows ever created for a Disney park. But as you can see in this new artist concept rendering, it will provide a new energy to the park during the daytime, too, with fountains out on the lagoon. We also heard from Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald and, from Pixar Animation, Roger Gould and Harley Jessup, who gave us a deep dive into the creation of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the fantastic new family-friendly attraction set to open next year as part of a newly expanded France pavilion. They provided a look at the attraction’s incredible marquee we recently installed, and discussed how it plays into the whimsical architecture of this newly expanded area of the pavilion. This session is a fascinating window into our collaborative work with Pixar I know you’ll enjoy. This is just a snapshot from our in-depth discussion of all the goings-on at EPCOT right now. Go see the full presentation for yourself below, and then be sure to follow me @thezachriddley for more on the historic transformation of EPCOT as it unfolds! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/1etJ9XUuUj4View the full article

Live entertainment is a huge part of the Walt Disney World experience! JAMMitors We’ve definitely missed some of our favorite stage shows the past few months (Come back to us, Festival of the Lion King!), but we’re thankful for the entertainment that we do have in the parks right now! Mariachi Cobre and the JAMMitors have been performing during the Food & Wine Festival, we’re getting lots of great entertainment options for the Festival of the Holidays, and For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration reopened just last month. To prepare for the plethora of holiday entertainment coming to EPCOT, the JAMMitors have moved to a new location in the park, and we spotted them performing there today! We already knew that the JAMMitors would be moving to the Mill Stage in the Canada pavilion for the Festival of the Holidays, we just didn’t expect the change to take place so soon! We noticed a few days ago that the stage had been decorated for Christmastime, as well as set up for a performance. Mill Stage Then today, when we were strolling through the World Showcase, we overheard the sound of three chefs banging on pots and pans, drummer-style! JAMMitors We caught a video of their performance today, which was super fun and upbeat — as always! Since these guys moved locations early, we’ll be on the lookout for more entertainment to show up in the park! The Festival of the Holidays starts next week, so who knows what we’ll see! Click Here to Read About the Live Entertainment Coming to EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will you be visiting EPCOT for the Festival of the Holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post Photos! The JAMMitors Have Moved Locations in EPCOT! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: You’ve Gotta Try the Peppermint Sundae and Shake at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays! The 2020 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Booth MENUS Are HERE! NEWS: EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! View the full article

Last year, we bid farewell to one of the MOST beloved nighttime shows at Walt Disney World — EPCOT’s IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth However, we learned that this long-running show would be replaced with a BRAND NEW nighttime spectacular: Harmonious. Though this show was originally slated to open in spring of 2020, it has been delayed a bit, though work carries on. And tonight, during EPCOT’s The Magic of Possibility presentation from D23 Fantastic Worlds, we learned MORE details about this new show. Harmonious The show will take place on five floating platforms, which are positioned like a compass in World Showcase Lagoon — and we’ve seen these platforms already being worked on in the park. Harmonious construction These platforms will house the primary equipment for the show and support a six-story tall structure as well as four 25-foot tall LED screens and 54-foot long moving arms. Zach Riddley, Imagineering Portfolio Executive for Walt Disney World Resort, also noted that this show is going to include lasers, fountains, lights, and more! Harmonious concept art And while this show will really shine during the night, there will be FOUNTAINS in World Showcase Lagoon during the day, adding more stunning atmosphere to EPCOT’s World Showcase! World Showcase Fountains ©Disney Honestly, we were excited for Harmonious before, but learning more about the scale and scope of this show has us even MORE pumped! And when we learn more about this show (including an opening date, construction, and ANYTHING else), we’ll be the first to let you know! CONFIRMED! EPCOT’s La Crêperie de Paris Will Open in 2021! 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! Preorder 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 excited for Harmonious at EPCOT? Let us know in the comments! The post EPCOT's New Nighttime Show Harmonious Is Going to Have Some SERIOUS Tech Behind It! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Epcot’s NEW Nighttime Spectacular is HarmonioUS! The NEW Epcot Forever Nighttime Spectacular Makes its Debut in Disney World! CONFIRMED! Santa Hat Cotton Candy Is The MUST-GET Holiday Snack at Disney World! View the full article

Between La Chefs de France and Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie, we already LOVE eating at EPCOT’s France Pavilion! Chefs de France Entrance And we’ve been following the construction in the France Pavilion VERY closely, especially looking for news about La Crêperie de Paris, the new table and quick service crepe restaurant coming to EPCOT! Earlier this week, it was revealed that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be opening in 2021 and now we know that La Crêperie de Paris will be following suit! La Creperie de Paris The news was revealed during tonight’s D23 event, EPCOT — The Magic of Possibility during a discussion on the future of EPCOT as a whole. France construction We’ve got lots of exciting news coming in from this segment so stay tuned to DFB for all the new updates! We’re SO excited about this restaurant at EPCOT, and we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we get an official opening date. Click here for EVERYTHING you need to know about La Crêperie de Paris! 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! Preorder 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 excited to try La Crêperie de Paris? Let us know in the comments! The post CONFIRMED! EPCOT's La Crêperie de Paris Will Open in 2021! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Epcot’s France Pavilion is Taste-Testing for The New CREPERIE! Find Out What They’re Adding To the Menu!! The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? View the full article

The third quarter of 2020, July to September, may have seen the reopening of Walt Disney World’s theme parks after a multi-month closure due to the global health crisis, but tourism is still only returning to Florida slowly. Cinderella Castle The Orlando Sentinel reported that Visit Florida, the Sunshine State’s official tourism marketing corporation, recorded a 32% drop in visitors for Q3 from 2019 to 2020. According to the release, there were an estimated 22.112 million travelers from July 1st to September 30th. In 2019, Florida had 32.412 million visitors. Orlando Sign Though the 32% drop may seem dramatic, it’s a marked improvement from the second quarter’s numbers. From 2019 to 2020, there was a 60.5% drop in tourism experienced from April through June. Florida Sunset Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially reopened the state in September, allowing for bars, restaurants, and even theme parks to operate at full capacity. Walt Disney World, however, has not reopened to 100%, even though they HAVE increased capacity at the parks. And when there is MORE news about Florida reopening, capacity at the parks, or how tourism trends will affect your Disney World vacation, we’ll be sure to fill you in! Disney World’s Most Crowded Locations Assessed For Compliance With CDC Guidelines Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! The post NEWS: Florida Tourism Is Improving...Slowly first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: News! Disney World Purchases MORE Land! Furloughed Disney World Workers Could Be Automatically Added to Unemployment System News! Plan to Reopen Florida Expected to Be Shared By Governor DeSantis Tomorrow! View the full article

Nothing says “it’s the holidays in Walt Disney World” like a GIGANTIC Christmas tree! Magic Kingdom Christmas tree Disney LOVES to put big trees up all over the place! We’ve seen them at all four parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom), as well as several resorts (Grand FloridianandWilderness Lodge both have huge ones). Now, a very ICONIC giant Christmas tree has returned to Walt Disney World — the Contemporary Resort tree! This holiday classic is HUGE and easy to spot! It stands proudly in front of the main building at the Contemporary Resort. Contemporary Christmas tree With a gigantic star on top and ornaments the size of your head, this thing’s pretty hard to miss! It’s a great view for those staying at the resort, or those riding by on the Monorail on their way to check out the holiday festivities at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. At night, this tree lights up to one of the most colorful of all Disney’s trees! We love it! Contemporary Christmas tree Next time you’re in the area, make sure to check it out! In the meantime, keep checking DFB for the latest updates on all the holiday happenings at Walt Disney World. We’ve got all the news on characters, food, decorations, entertainment, and more! Click Here to Find Out Where to See Santa in Disney Springs! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Have you seen this iconic tree in person before? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS! The HUGE Christmas Tree is Up at Disney's Contemporary Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: PHOTOS! Holiday Decorations Have Arrived at Two More Disney World Resorts! What’s New in Coronado Springs: A Reopening Restaurant and HOLIDAY DECORATIONS! PHOTOS: Holiday Decorations Are Up at THREE More Disney World Resorts! View the full article

Although most of Disneyland remains closed, Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure opened today with limited shopping and dining. California Adventure We took the opportunity to nom on our first Disneyland corndog in MONTHS, as well as take a peek at how construction is going on Avengers Campus! Originally, Avengers Campus was supposed to open this summer, but Disneyland’s closure delayed the project. However, a lot of progress has since been made on this new themed area of California Adventure. And today, we got a peek at some of that progress. Many of the buildings for the area are already in place. You can also see where everything is in relation to Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout. Avengers Campus Note the Stark Industries logo on that one building! Avengers Campus But more importantly, we spy the red building that will house WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure! From what we’ve heard so far, this ride is going to be EPIC. Avengers Campus We didn’t get enough of a view to see the Quinjet that was recently added to the area. But as you can see, construction on Avengers Campus is coming right along. With Disneyland potentially not opening until next year, Avengers Campus might be ready to open by the time Disneyland Resort reopens. In the meantime, though, the official Avengers Campus website still just says “Coming Soon.” We can’t wait to see Avengers Campus when it does open, though, and you can bet we’ll be there to tell you all about it! Carthay Circle Lounge Gets BIG Changes at Disneyland Resort! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you excited about Avengers Campus? Let us know in the comments! The post PHOTOS: Construction is Moving Along at Avengers Campus in Disneyland! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: We’re Giving You a FIRST LOOK at Disneyland’s Lunar New Year Entertainment for 2020! Could This Mean Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Is One Step Closer to Opening?! Two Major NEW Park Additions Show We’re Even Closer to Disneyland Reopening View the full article

We’ve got three words for you Christmas. Coconut. Macaroon. Oh yeah. BoardWalk Bakery As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve been eating our way through all of the holiday treats of Disney World and we’re not done yet! Join us as we welcome back a returning favorite with an ode to it’s sweet and chewy coconutty deliciousness. We’re chowing down on the Holiday Macaroon at Disney’s BoardWalk Bakery and you’re going to want to buckle up for it. This treat is HUGE. Holiday Macaroon The Holiday Macaroon is a VERY large coconut macaroon (not to be confused with a macaron — the French almond cookies you can find nearby in EPCOT) with the bottom dipped in green and red white chocolate. Holiday Macaroon We’ve found this guy previously at the BoardWalk Bakery and with last year’s treats being sold at the BoardWalk dipped in dark chocolate on the bottom, but the festive colored white chocolate is really fun. This treat is a slamdunk for coconut fans. It’s not too sweet and very fresh with amazing coconut-y flavors. Holiday Macaroon You can find the Holiday Macaroon at BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort and Villas for $5.99. Let us know what you think when you give it a try! Looking for more holiday treats? Click here! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Will you be trying the Holiday Macaroon? Tell us in the comments! The post The Macaroon Almost as BIG as Your Face Got a Holiday Makeover in Disney World! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review! There’s a New Limited Time Macaron Sandwich in Disney World! The Four Things in Disney World You’ve Never Done…But You NEED To Try! REVIEW! We Found the MOST Patriotic Treat in Disney World for the Fourth of July! View the full article

There’s been a LOT of great content arriving on Disney’s streaming service, Disney+ recently! The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and the Child in THE MANDALORIAN, season two. © 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. With season 2 of The Mandalorian, the new Animal Kingdom show, and a new football movie coming soon, there’s something on Disney+ for everyone! Now, we’ve also got a new trailer for Disney’s upcoming Christmas comedy, Godmothered! Godmothered debuts exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, December 4th, 2020. The movie follows a young fairy godmother-in-training as she attempts to save her profession before it becomes extinct. Starring Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell, the movie is sure to be an excellent story of friendship and Christmas spirit! ©Disney Today, Disney released a new trailer for the movie, which has us even more excited to watch! Check out the video that Disney shared on their Twitter account below. We can’t wait to cozy up with some hot cocoa on our couches and watch this one! Disney knows how to make really heartwarming movies, and we’re willing to bet that this one will be so sweet! Keep following DFB for the latest in Disney+ news, as well as all the updates from the Disney parks. Watch the Trailer for the NEW Mickey Mouse Show Coming to Disney+ Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be tuning in to watch this movie? Let us know in the comments! The post We Have a New Trailer for the Christmas Comedy 'Godmothered', Coming to Disney+! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Create Your Own Home Movie Theater With This Disney DIY Onward Screening! Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? Disney Reveals a Sneak Peek of the New Phineas and Ferb Movie Coming to Disney Plus! View the full article

This year has been a challenging one for everyone due to the global health crisis. Disney was particularly hit hard when its theme parks all over the world were forced to close, with some being forced to close a second time after reopening. Cinderella Castle Things have certainly not returned to “normal” and the world awaits the arrival of a vaccine to slow or even stop the spread of the pandemic. With companies looking optimistic concerning a vaccine being available soon, Orlando may be one of the areas to see the release of the vaccines first. When Pfizer announced over 90% effectiveness for its COVID-19 vaccine during clinical trials, Disney stock surged. USA Today reports that a second vaccine by Moderna has also proved 94.5% effective in its trials. And states, including Florida, are already making plans on where the first vaccines will go. WESH Reporter Matt Lupoli confirmed that four Florida hospitals will be the first to get the vaccine, including Advent Health in Orlando. An effective vaccine is, obviously, a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19. The situation continues to change, though, so we’ll keep an eye out for news as it relates to Disney. In the meantime, Disneyland remains mostly closed, and we’ll continue to monitor California’s response to the recent vaccine news, as well. How Will Disneyland’s Reopening Guidelines Further Affect Southern California’s Economy? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Do you think a vaccine will be available in the time suggested? Let us know below. The post Orlando Hospital To Be Among First 4 In Florida To Get COVID-19 Vaccine first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Analysts Make More Long-Term Predictions For The Future Of Disney Theme Parks SeaWorld Orlando Tested Their Mako Coaster With Masked Riders Today! According to Analysts, Disney Parks Will Most Likely Need a Vaccine to Exist to Return to Regular Operations View the full article

Disneyland celebrated Mickey’s 92nd birthday in a special way! Buena Vista Street Yesterday, Disney announced that TWO Disneyland statues have been refurbished and are looking better than ever — and now we’ve seen one of them in person! The statues are the iconic Partners Statue in a still-closed Disneyland Park and the Storytellers Statue in a JUST-reopened (kind of!) Disney California Adventure. Take a look at it in all its restored glory! Storytellers Statue Walt and Mickey look brand-new! Storytellers Statue We got to take a close look at this statue during the opening of Buena Vista Street as an extension of Downtown Disney today. The statue was precisely cleaned, polished, and waxed over a number of days to reveal a shiny, good-as-new finish on the bronze. Storytellers Statue We love that this iconic piece of art is looking a little bit fresher. After all, it’s a serious piece of Disney history commemorating Walt Disney’s journey with a quote from the man himself, “We are just getting started.” Storytellers Statue You can follow along with us in Buena Vista Street today as we report LIVE and stay tuned for more updates from Disneyland Resort! Click here to learn more about this refurbishment! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of the updates to the Storytellers Statue? Tell us in the comments! The post PICS! Check Out the Refurbished Storytellers Statue in Disney California Adventure! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: What’s New in Downtown Disney: Buena Vista Street Reopening Updates, Holiday Ears, and CROWDS! PICS! Christmas Decorations Have Arrived in Downtown Disney! BREAKING NEWS! Disneyland Resort JUST Announced Their Proposed Reopening Dates View the full article

Have you ever wanted to explore the planet of Batuu beyond what you’ve seen at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Well now, you can! ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s award-winning immersive entertainment studio, has just released their latest virtual reality adventure, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. The new experience, created in collaboration with Oculus Studios, is available now on the Oculus Quest platform. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge takes place on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu, as depicted in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the immersive epic lands at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Players take on the role of a droid repair technician operating near Batuu, but when a group of Guavian Death Gang pirates attack they’ll be forced to jettison the ship’s mysterious cargo and head for the escape pods. After crashing on the planet, players will discover never-before-revealed areas of Batuu, and discover that anyone in the galaxy can become a hero. During their adventure, players will meet unforgettable new characters like Seezelslak (Bobby Moynihan), a boisterous Azumel bartender and nefarious Guavian Death Gang cell leader Tara Rashin (Debra Wilson). They will also adventure alongside classic characters like R2-D2, C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and the owner of Black Spire Outpost’s Droid Depot, Mubo (Matthew Wood). “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is a dream project for all of us at ILMxLAB,” said director Jose Perez III. “Building off the groundbreaking work for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, our team worked tirelessly to expand the story of Black Spire Outpost. We are excited for fans to have the opportunity to battle evil space pirates, explore Batuu, engage with iconic characters, or just hang out in Seezelslak’s cantina and play a relaxing game of Repulsor Darts.” Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge also features Temple of Darkness, an anthological VR story set hundreds of years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Thanks to Seezelslak’s storytelling skills, players will step into the role of Jedi Padawan Ady Sun’Zee (Ellie Araiza) and work alongside Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz) to confront the darkness that now lurks within a Jedi Temple — and within herself. To get the latest details about Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, follow ILMxLAB on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, or head to their website. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/7Xqr5s4dqP8View the full article

After more than eight months, we’re once again strolling down Buena Vista Street as part of the latest expansion to Downtown Disney! While Disney California Adventure technically remains closed at this time, the shopping and dining district at Disneyland Resort now includes several shops and restaurants from inside the park boundaries! Award Wieners One of the biggest surprises ahead of the reopening was that Award Wieners, which typically serves their own assortment of hot dogs and our beloved Filmstrip Fries, would be serving the menu from Corn Dog Castle, which remains closed at this time. You know what that means, right? It means we’re sinking our teeth into an ACTUAL Disneyland Corndog for the first time in FOREVER! We’re trying everything (yes, EVERYTHING) from Award Wiener’s new menu, so let’s jump right in! Ordering Dining at Award Wieners is a bit different in this initial reopening phase. The only way to order food at this time is to use Mobile Order on the Disneyland App. Mobile Order The app is even making it extra clear to guests that you can’t try to get into Disney California Adventure by Mobile Ordering at those locations — you need to be inside already to get your food. Food First, let’s talk about our long-awaited reunion with our own true love, the classic Original Corn Dog! Dipped in slightly sweet corn batter and deep-fried, this is everything you’d want from a Disney corn dog. Corn Dog Incredibly classic, and still very good! You can order this one for $9.79. (Oh, how we missed you!!) Corn Dog For more variety, Award Wieners is also serving up the Hot-Link Corn Dog! Like its classic friend, the hot-link corn dog is dipped in corn batter and deep-fried, except this one’s got a spicy kick. Hot-Link Dog It was more flavorful than the OG, but may not be for you if you’re sensitive to a little heat (it’s not THAT spicy but it’s got a little kick to it!). You can snag this one at Award Wieners for $9.99. Hot-Link Dog And last but CERTAINLY not least, there’s the Cheddar Cheese Stick! Cheddar Cheese stick This one’s a bit smaller than its deep-fried friends, but it’s so much more than it seems. Hiding under that same corn batter as the dogs is a LOT of cheese…like A LOT. We’ve loved these in the past and it didn’t disappoint this time! It’s basically like the flavors of a gooey grilled cheese…on a stick. Be warned, it’s pretty greasy, more so than the other two options. If you’d like to try it, it’s $8.99, which isn’t as great of a deal as the bigger dogs, considering how small it is. It’s still a solid snack though. Cheddar Cheese Stick We also got to try the Apple Pie Funnel Cake Fries again for $8.99! This is the only carryover actually from Award Weiners at this time. If you’re not familiar, Award Weiners kinda has a thing for funnel cake fries. They’ve released MANY varieties over the past few years! We first tried these back in January when the park was ACTUALLY open and enjoyed them then, though they were plated MUCH prettier on an actual plate instead of a paper to-go box. Don’t let looks deceive you though, these are still delish. Apple Pie Funnel Cake Fries They’re coated with cinnamon sugar, topped with apple pie filling, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and streusel. We loved this dessert! They were really sweet, but they tasted just like a very cinnamon-y apple pie! If you have a sweet tooth, then you should definitely try these funnel cake fries. Funnel Cake Fries Also, if you order a beverage at Award Wieners, you can add a Green or a Red Mickey Jingle Bell Glow Cube! They are available for $4.99 each. Holiday Mickey Glow Cube With two giant dogs, cheese, and funnel cake fries, we’re calling it a day on Award Weiners. We’re SO happy to see these classic California Adventure goodies from Corn Dog Castle available again, even in a new home. All in all, we really enjoyed our first trip back here, and we’re excited to try the rest of the options available here on Buena Vista Street! Click here to read about MORE of the iconic Disneyland eats returning today for Buena Vista Street’s grand reopening! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you planning on visiting Buena Vista Street soon? Let us know in the comments! The post Review: We Had Our First Disneyland Corndog (and Cheese On a Stick!) in MONTHS Today! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: The 16 Things We’re Eating FIRST When Disneyland Reopens Iconic Disneyland FOOD Will Be Part of Buena Vista Street’s Reopening — Here’s What You Can Look Forward To! Disneyland Food Review: All the Cheese at Disney California Adventure’s Award Wieners For “Get Your Ears On!” View the full article

It’s HOLIDAY TIME… and we’re also on ISLAND TIME at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! Caribbean Beach Christmas Decorations We gave you a glimpse at the fun and festive decorations at this colorful Resort a few days ago, and now we’re back with a closer look at the bright and vibrant touches setting the yuletide scene. And we’re kicking off our photo tour at Old Port Royale! Here, you’re greeted with greenery hanging above you at the entrance. Caribbean Beach Resort decorations But it’s jewel-toned ornaments and ribbons along with flowers and even fruits — as opposed to reds and greens — that create the truly unique holiday setting here! Caribbean Beach Resort decorations Caribbean Beach Resort decorations Stepping inside the Resort’s “port of entry,” the tropical festive flair goes on and on! Caribbean Beach Resort decorations The bright colors really pop against the neutral tones of the main building. Caribbean Beach Resort decorations But what’s a Resort holiday tour without a look at the Christmas Tree? Caribbean Beach Resort Christmas Tree It’s really fun to see how this centerpiece is placed in front of windows that reveal the bright hues of the buildings beyond, bringing together the holiday decorations and the rest of the Resort! Caribbean Beach Resort Christmas Tree As we mentioned on our last trip, the decking of the halls extends to the Calypso Trading Post — the Resort’s merchandise location. This spot opts to play up the orange in the color scheme. Decorations at Caribbean Beach’s Calypso Trading Post And that’s the seasonal scoop at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! BTW, we’ve also stopped by Disney’s BoardWalk Inn today, as well as Disney’s Riviera Resort to check out their holiday decorations. See even MORE Resort decorations at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn here and Disney’s Riviera Resort here! And Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort still isn’t even our last Disney World Resort hotel stop today… so we hope you’ll stay tuned for MORE merry Disney Resort FUN!! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: It's a Colorful Caribbean Christmas at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Review: Banana Cabana Pool Bar at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Construction Update: August 2018 Here’s How Disney World’s NEW Transportation Changes Will Affect Your Disney World Trip View the full article

MagicBands can be incredibly useful. You can link your ticket to them and simply use it to scan into the theme parks. You can also use them to pay for items in the parks or even get into your hotel room. But, did you know you can make your MagicBand control your iPhone? Germany MagicBand It’s true! We’re sharing a step-by-step guide with you today so you can add a little magic to your iPhone experience. You’re wearing your MagicBand at home to feel like you’re in Disney World anyway, why not make it functional too? Okay, so maybe you’re not wearing your MagicBand at home (although we totally get it if you are). But, you could also use this cool tech trick in the parks for some added convenience. We spotted this AWESOME tip over at Attractions Magazine, and just had to try it out for ourselves. Basically, what this does is allows you to tap your MagicBand to your iPhone and specify some kind of response that will happen as a result — for example, you could have your phone play a Disney song or open a Disney website every time you tap you iPhone to it. Resistance MagicBand Attractions Magazine points out that this only works, however, if you have an iPhone 6 or newer, and your phone is running IOS 14.1 or newer software. Okay, once you’ve got that squared away, you can get to work! Jungle Cruise MagicBand 1. Download Apple’s Shortcuts App First, you’ll want to open up your iPhone and download Apple’s free Shortcuts App. Attractions Magazine notes that this app is safe to use and does not require you to jailbreak your phone or anything like that, so that should not be a concern at all. ©Apple 2. Personal Automation Once you’ve downloaded the app, you’ll want to open it, and you’ll see a screen that looks like this. Screenshot from Shortcuts App On the bottom you’ll see three selections — My Shortcuts, Automation, and Gallery. Go ahead and tap “Automation.” That’ll take you to a screen that looks like this. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Then, hit the blue “Create Personal Automation” option. 3. Select NFC That will take you to another screen where you’ll want to scroll down until you see something titled “NFC.” It’s just below Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Screenshot from Shortcuts App That will take you to this screen. What you want to do is tap the Scan option. Screenshot from Shortcuts App 4. Scan Your MagicBand This screen will then appear telling you to hold your device near the NFC tag. At this point, you’ll need to grab out one of your (many) MagicBands. Gently place the center puck with the Mickey on it on the top of your phone, like where the selfie camera is. Screenshot from Shortcuts App If you’re successful at scanning your band, you’ll see this screen pop up asking you to name your tag. You can name it MagicBand or anything else you’d like. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Then, you should see this screen with the name of your “tag” next to NFC Tag. Now, here’s where things get FUN! Hit the next option… Screenshot from Shortcuts App …and you’ll see this screen telling you to add an action. Screenshot from Shortcuts App 5. Add an Action Go ahead and tap “add action” and you’ll find yourself on this screen with a LOT of options! You can specify that every time you tap your MagicBand to your iPhone (in that same upper spot near the selfie camera) your phone will play a song, call a friend, open an app, open a website, or tons of other things! Screenshot from Shortcuts App Let’s test out making your iPhone play a Disney song with just a tap of your MagicBand. First, you’ll want to select “Media” from the list on the top. That will take you to another page and you’ll want to scroll down to where it says “Play Music” to have it play a song that’s on your iPhone. Screenshot from Shortcuts App You’ll then get this screen. To specify what song you want it to play, tap the light blue word “Music”… Screenshot from Shortcuts App …then select “Library”… Screenshot from Shortcuts App …then you can go through your library and pick whatever song you want. We chose “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Disney Mania 4 — a true classic. Screenshot from iPhone Then, you’ll get to a screen where it will confirm the song and you can edit some other details about how the song will play. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Hit next and the system will confirm that when your MagicBand is detected, the song will play. You can either force the App to ask you each time before playing the song, or you can toggle that green button to the “off” position so the music will play automatically. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Hit “done” on the top right and you’re ready to go! 6. Test it Out! The last step is to test it out! Place your MagicBand near the top detector and, if you chose to have the App ask you for permission before taking the action, you’ll see this screen. Screenshot from Shortcuts App You’ll hit the banner at the top, and it will ask you for your permission to play the song. Allow it to run and…boom! Your music should start playing!! Screenshot from Shortcuts App While randomly playing your favorite Disney songs may seem cute but not the most convenient thing, you can also use this function for much more! For example, instead of adding a song function, you can specify that you want the App to open a webpage each time you tap your MagicBand, like www.MyDisneyExperience.com. To do this you’ll follow the same steps as above, except that instead of selecting “Media” as your action, you’ll select “Web.” Then, you’ll scroll to where it says “Show Web Page” and you’ll enter the webpage you want your phone to open. You can again specify if you want it to ask you for permission or not. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Then, you’ll see something like this. Screenshot from Shortcuts App Scan your MagicBand, approve the action (if you set it up that way)… Screenshot from Shortcuts App …and away you go! You can log in to My Disney Experience and check park hours or take other actions through the website, including making dining reservations. Screenshot from Shortcuts App You can also program it to open Disney+ or a multitude of other things! What cool function will you be adding to your phone with this fun feature? Let us know in the comments below! Click here to check out this NEW Toy Story MagicBand we found in Disney World! 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! Preorder 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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Limited edition merchandise is typically in very high demand in Disney parks. Jungle Cruise Minnie ears The demand is SO high, in fact, that at first after reopening, Disney World halted in-person limited-edition releases to help promote social distancing. Limited edition releases have since returned somewhat, but due to Disney’s generous 10 of each item per person policy, many guests aren’t able to get ahold of these releases. Seems like FINALLY, that may have changed a bit! Today, we were super surprised to spot the release of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Jungle Cruise in Disney World, but there was an even more surprising change we noticed with the release. Jungle Cruise Collection The collection was limited to just three of each item per person! Wow! In the past, the limit has been much higher — a whopping ten items per person. Haunted Mansion Minnie Loungefly We first noticed the three-item cap with the Passholder release of the recent Haunted Mansion line from the same series, and we were VERY curious to see if that would stick around. It seems like it has! This limit seems more reasonable than the massive ten items per person and may mean the collections sell out a little bit slower when they release in person. Jungle Cruise MagicBand A Cast Member we spoke with in Guest Relations told us that this change will be in place for releases for the “foreseeable future.” We’ll certainly be keeping an eye on it during future releases. As always, stay tuned to DFB for all the latest updates! Click here to see more about the release today! 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! Preorder 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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. What do you think of this change? Tell us in the comments! The post Did You Notice Disney World is More Strictly LIMITING Purchases of Limited Edition Merchandise? first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Explore the Backside of Water With This NEW Jungle Cruise Backpack We Spotted in Disney World! These New Disney Baseball Hats Are Inspired By Two Classic Attractions! FIRST LOOK at Disney’s Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Series! View the full article

There are currently several Walt Disney World attractions under refurbishment! Rivers of America The Walt Disney World Railroad has been down for a good while now due to construction with the TRON coaster, we recently saw the Rivers of America get drained for a refurbishment on the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, and don’t even get us started on the PeopleMover! The slow-moving ride through Tomorrowland never reopened with Magic Kingdom, and we keep seeing the refurbishment end date getting pushed back. Now, we may soon be adding another ride to the list — Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This attraction is a whitewater rapids-style adventure through Asia. Guests who don’t like getting wet usually avoid this ride, as you’re likely to get uncomfortably soaked! Because many people don’t like being wet in the wintertime (it really DOES get chilly in Florida…occasionally!), Disney typically puts their water rides under refurbishment during this time of the year. Kali River Rapids When we checked the operating hours for Kali River Rapids in January, we noticed that no hours were available starting on January 3rd, 2021. There are no scheduled times for any of the rest of the days through the end of the calendar, which extends to January 27th, 2021. The hours listed on Disney’s website have recently been a big help in determining reopening schedules, so we suspect they’ll be correct regarding closures as well. Kali River Rapids While Disney hasn’t announced this attraction is closing up for a refurb, past years seem to indicate that could be likely what is happening in January. We’ll keep an eye out for any refurbishment news on this attraction, as well as any other ride updates. In the meantime, make sure to stay tuned to DFB for all your news on Disney’s reopening, the holidays, and general theme park fun! Read Here: Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island Refurb Extended! 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! Preorder 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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. Will you be sad to see this attraction closed for a few months, or are you not a fan? Let us know in the comments! The post NEWS! Kali River Rapids in Disney World Possibly Temporarily Closing Soon! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: NEWS! Refurbishment Closures in Disney World Next Week! Here’s EVERYTHING Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! Here’s Everything Set to be Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World and Disneyland This Week! View the full article

Universal Orlando’s holiday celebration is underway with grounded Macy's balloons and floats, festive treats and so many cleverly themed decorations. Some features are familiar and some have been tweaked due to the pandemic. But even with the safety adjustments, a visit is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit. View the full article

Our tour of the Disney World Resort hotel holiday decorations continues! Our next destination? Why, it’s Disney’s Riviera Resort! “Welcome Home” to Disney’s Riviera Resort! This Disney Vacation Club Resort, which is decked out and sparkling with silver and gold, is just waiting to say, “Welcome Home” for the HOLIDAYS in Walt Disney World! The staircase that leads to the lobby sets the tone of glistening ornaments and white lights adding glimmer to the greenery. Disney’s Riviera Resort Baubles continue the color scheme, which also includes hints of pale, wintery blue. Disney’s Riviera Resort decorations The shining focal point for holiday decorations in the lobby is, of course, the Christmas Tree! You’ll find it set out to the right (coming up from the stairs), just in front of La Boutique which resides next to Le Petit Café — one of our favorite treat spots. Disney’s Riviera Resort Let’s take a closer look at that truly unique tree topper, which provides an interesting contrast to the geometric designs in the same area. Tree Topper Disney’s Riviera Resort You’ll find that same pattern echoed in more ornamentation on the branches. Disney’s Riviera Resort decorations Large wreaths are spotted throughout the lobby and extend to La Boutique (the merchandise shop) and beyond. Disney’s Riviera Resort wreaths Disney’s Riviera Resort wreaths And while the general décor vibe is stately and elegant, you’ll also find touches of whimsy as you take in the details. Reindeer in the Wreath Keep your eyes peeled as you stroll the Resort, since holiday decorations can pop up in unexpected places, like this Christmas tree just downstairs from the lobby with something of a winter wonderland feel! Disney’s Riviera Resort decorations Disney’s Riviera Resort decorations And for now, we’re stepping back outside of Disney’s Riviera Resort. Disney’s Rivieria Resort But if you just can’t get enough of the GORGEOUS decorations around Disney World Resort hotels, don’t you worry… we’ve got PLENTY MORE where this came from! See the yuletide decorations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge here, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort here, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort here! Happy Holidays from Disney’s Riviera Resort! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios What is YOUR favorite Disney World Resort hotel? Please let us know with a comment! The post PHOTOS: See the Glistening Holiday Decorations at Disney's Riviera Resort first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Get a Closer Look into the Inspiration Behind Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort! REVIEW! Le Petit Cafe EVENING MENU at Disney’s Riviera Resort Has Us Living La Belle Vie! Could Walt Disney World Provide the Perfect Place for the NBA to Finish Its Season Right Now? View the full article

We’ve been keeping a close eye on all of the construction going on at the France pavilion in the area that will soon become Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which is set to open in 2021! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign It looks like the France pavilion is getting excited too. As we walked around today, we noticed that some adorable Ratatouille merchandise we saw last year is available again, including a super cute Chef Jacket! We had seen a LOT of this collection last year during the 2019 International Food & Wine Festival, but it was great to see it back in the France pavilion in the gift shop next to Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie. Let’s take a look at what we spotted! First, we found the ever adorable Chef Jacket and Chef Remy Coffee Mug. Chef Jacket The Chef Jacket features Remy on the front with the word “Chef.” Chef Jacket On the back you can see the logo for Chef Gustaeu’s restaurant as well as some delicious looking treats and Chef Remy hard at work! Chef Jacket Back We also spotted this fun Ratatouille Hoodie, which was available for $49.99. It’s covered in all kinds of words and designs including the Eiffel Tower, lots of snacks, French words, and, of course, Remy and his friends! Ratatouille Hoodie The design continues all throughout the back of the hoodie as well. Remy Hoodie This adorable keychain was also available. It features Gusteau on one side… Keychain …and Remy on the other. Keychain You can grab this keychain right now for $9.99. We also saw that some Ratatouille shirts and a tank top that we saw as part of the 2019 Food & Wine Festival were also available. So, it seems everyone is ready to see Remy have an even bigger presence in EPCOT. We can’t wait until Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the whole new area surrounding the attraction open next year. We’ll definitely continue to keep you updated as we see or hear more about the Ratatouille area! Disney’s holiday special will be giving a sneak peek at the new Ratatouille attraction! Check out the details here so you don’t miss it! 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! Preorder 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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. What do you think about this cute merchandise? Let us know if it’s something you’d like to buy! The post PHOTOS: Some Adorable Ratatouille Merchandise Is Available AGAIN in EPCOT's France Pavilion! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: Photos! Construction Near the Ratatouille Ride in Disney World Pushes Forward This SUPER Bright Hoodie We Spotted at Disney World Will Make You Want to Mousercise! Oh Là Là! A NEW Special Edition Macaron Set Has Appeared in EPCOT! View the full article

Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Holiday Gertie at Hollywood Studios So what’s new since the last time we were here? Let’s check out the updates! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Droid Depot We spotted a BRAND NEW droid at Droid Depot: CB-23 from Star Wars Resistance. She is remote-controlled and comes with her own personality chip. CB-23 Droid And you can grab her now for $119.99. See more photos of CB-23 We also spotted some mini droid figures. A Cast Member told us these came in a few weeks ago. There’s CB-23 again! CB-23 Mini Droid There’s also 4-LOM, a droid from the Star Wars video games and comics. 4-LOM Mini Droid Figure The Mini droid figures are limited edition and are $12.99. A Cast Member also told us there were no discounts for these particular items. Here’s how to get a makeover for your Disney World Droid! Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities We popped into Dok Ondar’s to see what was new and we found a BIG sale on Lightsaber Blades! A sign posted on the counter alerted us that you could buy all three sizes of lightsaber blades for $30 each (they’re normally $44.99 or $49.99). Sale on Lightsaber Blades The three blade sizes you can choose from are 26, 31, and 36 inches. We’re not sure how long this sale will last, so now might be a good time to stock up! Learn more about the Lightsaber blade sale here! Toydarian We spotted a new Boba Fett Life Day Plush at Toydarian in the Marketplace. We also saw him at the Star Wars shopping event in Downtown Disney! Boba Fett Life Day Plush This Boba Fett Plush is $22.99. See more Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Plushes Now Available Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Shop We saw a new-tu-us Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Shirt! The shirt has long sleeves with the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster logo on it. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Shirt The back features a larger tattoo art-like version of the logo. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Shirt This shirt is $39.99. See more Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster merch we found recently The Dark Room There’s a new pin in the All Star Cheer collection! It’s Kim Possible! Kim Possible All Star Cheer Pin This Limited Edition pin is $17.99. Learn about cheerleading season at Disney World Carthay Circle Shop Although we previously saw the Inside Out Wishables at Magic Kingdom (and online), we spotted them at Hollywood Studios, too, at the Carthay Circle shop! Inside Out Wishables You can buy the Bing Bong plush or try your luck with one of the mystery plush packs to try and score Joy, Anger, Fear, or Sadness! All plushes are $9.99. See more photos of the Inside Out Wishables! Tower Hotel Gifts We spotted some new art at the Tower of Terror Shop. These hand-painted cells are super cool! Check out Mickey as Indiana Jones! Mickey Mouse as Indiana Jones And Minnie as Mary Poppins! Minnie Mouse as Mary Poppins We’re really digging this Mickey Mouse with Genie art, too! Mickey Mouse and Genie The Sorcerer Mickey art is GORGEOUS. Sorcerer Mickey And there’s Oswald art, too! Oswald Art Each hand-painted cell is $95 unframed. It’s $90 extra to add a black frame, $120 extra to add a black frame and get a special pin, and $160 extra to add a gold frame with plaque. Bring the Disney magic into your home with this work of art! Hollywood Studios Attractions Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway has added plexiglass dividers between rows to increase capacity on the ride! Plexiglass Barriers We noticed that this cut down wait times quite a bit for this popular attraction! Learn more about these plexiglass dividers Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run The line for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run was LONG — it stretched all the way to Toy Story Land! Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Line We’ve seen long lines here before, but still…wow! Hollywood Studios Other Municiberg During our visit, Municiberg was closed. It’s usually only open when the space is needed for additional queuing. Municiberg We miss the fun music there, though, when it’s closed. That’s it for our walk around Hollywood Studios. We’ll be back soon, so stay tuned! We Got Called to Ride Rise of the Resistance BEFORE Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opened! 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! Preorder 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 been to Hollywood Studios recently? Let us know in the comments! The post What's New at Disney's Hollywood Studios: Increased Ride Capacity on Runaway Railway and a New Droid! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. The Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collections have been incredibly popular this year! Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Haunted Mansion Ears Featuring fan-favorite Disney attractions like Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan’s Flight, and “it’s a small world,” some of these collections have sold out incredibly quickly! This month’s collection features the beloved and hilarious Disney classic, the Jungle Cruise. While the option became available a few days ago to sign up for MerchPass on shopDisney, we’ve now spotted the collection in Walt Disney World! We found the Jungle Cruise collection at Sir Mickey’s in Magic Kingdom today and it was quite popular! They set up an entire table for the Minnie Mouse plushes and Loungefly backpacks. Jungle Cruise collection at Sir Mickey’s The Loungefly backpack is primarily red and white striped to match the iconic pattern of the Jungle Cruise boat awnings! Jungle Cruise Loungefly The rest of the bag has animal print and jungle-themed accents. This bag will cost you $80, and will be the perfect place to store your belongings for your two-week (or 10 minute) journey into the unknown! Jungle Cruise Loungefly The Minnie Mouse plush in this collection is super cute! She’s dressed sort of like a Jungle Cruise Skipper, but with more bold color and pattern choices in her outfit. Minnie Mouse plush For $29.99, you too can admire how adorable her safari-style hat is! Minnie Mouse plush Also part of the collection was this set of 3 pins. It’s got a pin with the Jungle Cruise logo, a pin to match the plush, and a pin to match the Minnie ears. You can get the whole set for $19.99. Jungle Cruise pin set Featuring Minnie’s iconic bow (with a jungle-y twist) on a red and white striped background, this mug would be great for drinking your morning coffee on those rope-drop days! Snag it at Sir Mickey’s for $19.99. Jungle Cruise mug Another item in the collection was this MagicBand! The front features the classic red and white striped pattern… Jungle Cruise MagicBand …while the side shows off a sassy Minnie Mouse in her jungle outfit! Jungle Cruise MagicBand The other side showcases an animal print with a picture of an elephant. You can buy this MagicBand for $34.99! Jungle Cruise MagicBand The last item in the collection, and our personal favorite, was this pair of Jungle Cruise Minnie ears! Jungle Cruise Minnie ears I mean, you know we HAD to buy them! They just have so much “exotic charm”! Jungle Cruise Minnie ears They’re available for $34.99. With these bad boys, you can match the punniest attraction in Disney World! Jungle Cruise Minnie ears Check out our video of the Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection below! If you’re interested in this new collection and you didn’t get access to shopDisney’s MerchPass, then hurry on over to Magic Kingdom before they sell out! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest in Disney merchandise, and all the updated Disney Parks news! Take a Look at December’s Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection! 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! Preorder 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! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! 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 item in this collection is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! The post SURPRISE! The Jungle Cruise Main Attraction Collection Has Arrived in Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts: FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Valentine’s Day Treats, Lunar New Year Plushes, and SPACE Everything! These New Disney Baseball Hats Are Inspired By Two Classic Attractions! View the full article

It’s been a busy week for the Walt Disney World Resorts, as many of them are getting decked out for the holidays! Wilderness Lodge Christmas Tree We’ve seen decorations pop up at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, to name just a few! Even though there aren’t any humongous gingerbread displays this year, Disney has still been very detailed and very over-the-top with their Christmas decor. (I mean, would ya look at the size of that Christmas tree?!) Now, yet another resort has received a festive makeover — Disney’s BoardWalk Inn! Walking up to the entrance of the hotel, we noticed these new garlands and wreaths! They were still lit up during the daytime. BoardWalk Inn decorations The lobby looked gorgeous with this Christmas tree as the focal point! The tree may not be multiple stories tall like at a few other resorts but it’s still quite beautiful! There’s garland strung everywhere, which really stands out against the pale color scheme of the resort. BoardWalk Inn decorations The fireplace sitting area was decorated as well! (Peep those creepy nanny chairs!) BoardWalk Inn decorations We definitely wanted to get a closer look at that tree. It’s got quite the hodgepodge of ornaments and decorations! BoardWalk Inn decorations This carousel horse ornament really makes us miss the beautiful gingerbread carousel that’s usually over at the Beach Club Resort. BoardWalk Inn decorations And we just really loved this flamingo carousel figure next to a popcorn ball. So random and wonderful! Not surprisingly, red and white stripes seen in other elements of the resort are all over the tree as well! BoardWalk Inn decorations The gift shop windows to Dundy’s Sundries, which is still closed, got a makeover as well. It has holiday displays and its own cute little Christmas tree! BoardWalk Inn decorations We really love the way they decorated the check-in area. It puts you in the Christmas spirit right as you arrive! BoardWalk Inn decorations There was a second Christmas tree outside in the large grassy area between the resort and the BoardWalk. This would be the perfect spot for some family holiday vacation photos! BoardWalk Inn decorations This one was much larger, and more classically decorated than its indoor counterpart. BoardWalk Inn decorations We loved all the red and green ornaments on this one. This little train was just too cute! BoardWalk Inn decorations And this rocking horse just really fits with the classic theme of the resort! BoardWalk Inn decorations We could just take pictures of this resort all day — the decorations here are so stunning! BoardWalk Inn decorations Isn’t Disney World just lovely at Christmastime? Everything just seems to look a little more magical this time of year! Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on all the holiday decorations, celebrations, and eats at Walt Disney World! Check Out the Christmas Decorations in EPCOT! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2020 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What's New!! chapter for the 2020 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we'll tell you where to eat! ;-D Click HERE to Order your 2020 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don't love it, you get your money back! MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! ALL the Holiday Treats in Disney World This Year (With Reviews!) Disney World’s 2020 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Has Been Canceled Photos! The Holiday Season Has Begun in Disney World! Disney World’s 2020 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT Has Been Canceled EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Is Returning to Disney World This November! Disney World Will Have NO Gingerbread Displays in Hotels This Holiday Season! Check Out Cinderella Castle's NEW Holiday Projections For the Holidays! Here’s ALL of the Christmas Entertainment Coming to Disney World This Year! Photos! Check Out This Year's Christmas Tree Stroll in Disney Springs! We Reviewed the New Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Have you ever stayed at a Disney resort during the holidays? Tell us in the comments! The post Christmas Has Arrived at Disney's BoardWalk Inn! first appeared on the disney food blog. 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Earlier today the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) honored two of Disney’s newest attractions with Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement – Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Walt Disney World Resort. The Thea Awards are regarded by many as one of the top awards given in the themed entertainment industry. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which opened in December at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and in January at Disneyland Park, takes immersive experiences to an entirely new level. The attraction uses multiple ride systems, the latest Audio-Animatronics technology and stunning visual effects to transport guests off the planet Batuu and onto a First Order Star Destroyer, where guests attempt a harrowing escape from the evil Kylo Ren. TEA calls the attraction “the most technologically advanced theme park attraction in existence today… The entire attraction, from front to back, is one massive magic trick that leaves riders gobsmacked and represents the absolute pinnacle of how our industry can entertain an audience at a theme park.” Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March, immerses guests right into the middle of a Mickey and Minnie cartoon short and all the zaniness that ensues. Said TEA, “With a combination of physical sets, Audio-Animatronics figures, animated media and projection-mapping techniques, all syncing in time with trackless vehicles and a catchy original song and musical score, it turns a two-dimensional cartoon world into an immersive, eye-popping experience. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway raises the bar for all dark rides to come.” Additionally, Bob Weis received the Buzz Price Thea Award, Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements. As president of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob leads talented Imagineers around the world to advance the quality of immersive experiences across theme park resorts and cruise ships, with a focus on quality, storytelling and collaboration with diverse talents to achieve extraordinary results in experiences and live entertainment. Bob started his career at Walt Disney Imagineering working on Disney’s first international theme park, Tokyo Disneyland Park. He later had senior creative roles in designing Disney-MGM Studios (now called Disney’s Hollywood Studios); Tokyo’s second Disney theme park, Tokyo DisneySea; and the multiyear transformation of Disney California Adventure including Buena Vista Street and Cars Land. He was also the top creative executive for Shanghai Disney Resort before becoming president of Walt Disney Imagineering in 2016. Bob has been a champion of diverse talent and perspectives coming together to create experiences that guests from all over the world can enjoy, starting with his work at Tokyo Disneyland. At Shanghai Disney Resort he was a major proponent of blending Chinese culture and Disney storytelling, both through guest offerings and through close collaboration with Chinese Imagineers. In addition to his Disney work, Bob has developed projects for several notable museums, has been an advisor to the Smithsonian, and has served on the board of trustees of the National Museum of the American Indian. He is also a member of the advisory committee of the Walt Disney Family Museum. Bob founded the Ryman Foundation Hani El-Masri Student Artist Award, which recognizes immigrant students who represent the diverse talents in our community. Bob supports Cal Poly Pomona’s School of Environmental Design, and was one of the founders of the school’s Bobby Brooks Studio, which, for 10 years, has built for students a culture of collaboration and narrative design methodologies in memory of a late Imagineer and alumnus. “Congratulations to Bob Weis and to the entire team at Walt Disney Imagineering for these incredible achievements,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “Over the past several years, Imagineers have taken creativity and storytelling to an entirely new level, and I’m proud to see that the experiences they have created are being celebrated by our Guests around the world and our peers throughout the industry. I look forward to sharing even more great stories with our guests as we continue to complete new experiences at our sites around the world.” Congratulations to Bob and all of those who helped create Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DisneyParks/~4/eEmsiTWdBF4View the full article

Two Walt Disney World rides and a Universal Studios show are winners of Themed Entertainment Association’s Thea Awards. View the full article