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We thought we’d be waiting quite a while before we’d be sitting on the back of a TRON lightcycle! Tron Lightcycle ©Disney While Disney’s shared TRON’s new ride vehicles with us before (along with TRON’s Cast Members costumes) we thought we wouldn’t have the chance to saddle up before 2021, when TRON: Lightcyle Run is slated to open! But we found out today that wasn’t the case! A pair of TRON lightcycles has appeared in the Magic Kingdom today and folks are EXCITED! ©Disney See how TRON: Lightcycle Run’s construction is progressing here! Hop right on one of the two lightcycles in Tomorrowland and pose with a buddy in what is already proving to be a very popular photo opp! ©Disney TRON: Lightcycle Run is modeled after Shanghai Disneyland Park’s TRON: Lightcycle Power Run. The thrilling semi-enclosed rollercoaster is going to be a major draw to Disney World when it opens in 2021 — just in time for its 50th-anniversary celebration! ©Disney See the ultimate guide of upcoming Disney attractions here! You’ll find the TRON lightcycles over by Space Mountain currently! You may have to wait in line for your turn, but it’ll be a cool experience and a great memory to have! Are you excited about riding TRON: Lightcycle Run? Tell us if you’ll be stopping by the TRON photo opp in the comments below! Related posts: TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Progresses in Magic Kingdom With New Exterior Track Installation! Like an Icy Blast Elsa Lights Up Cinderella Castle for the Christmas Season in Disney World! Review! Orange You Glad the NEW Tis the Season Drink Has Arrived in Magic Kingdom? View the full article

If you find yourself on the west coast over at Disneyland and looking to get your Burger and Shake fix, we’ve got just the spot for you. Disneyland Resort The NYC import, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, is quite literally SHAKING up the game with crazy and inventive (not to mention instaworthy) creations. Located in Downtown Disney, this fast-casual joint is continually keeping us on our toes with the release of limited-time options, like the recent Thanksgiving Turkey Burger and Pumpkin Pie Shake. Pumpkin Pie Shake And we’ve got a TON of new menu items to share with you today! Let’s kick things off with the new Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders that have found their home on the starters portion of the menu. Menu Priced at $13.00, several interesting dipping options are also included. When I dip, you dip, we dip into House Buttermilk-Dill, Korean BBQ and Lime-Honey Mustard. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders These babies were absolutely delicious and the sauces were the perfect addition. The Korean BBQ was a favorite at the table and offered the right amount of kick. Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders Speaking of kicks, The Vegan Nashville Hot Sandwich has also made its debut on the menu. The Vegan Nashville Hot This thing was legit SPICY, not just Disney spicy. Our mouths were actually burning from it. You’ve been warned. The Vegan Nashville Hot Priced at $17.00, this is a great vegan option for those that love ALL things spicy. The Vegan Nashville Hot We’re also happy to report that The Old Fashioned Burger is now a permanent menu item. The Old Fashioned This burger features a Prime Burger, Crimini Mushrooms, Swiss Cheese, Caramelized Onion, and Horseradish Sauce, and is served on a Martin’s® Potato Roll with Lettuce, Tomato, a Pickle, and French Fries. It is priced at $18.oo. The Old Fashioned We LOVED this burger. The horseradish sauce that comes along with it is absolutely addicting. The Old Fashioned All the toppings worked in harmony with the perfect execution of the burger patty. The Old Fashioned And for the grand finale, a new shake! Introducing the Holiday CrazyShake. Holiday CrazyShake This bad boy is a peppermint shake with a chocolate and crushed peppermint frosted rim that is then topped with a slice of Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake. HELLO! Holiday CrazyShake The base was oh so creamy vanilla with yummy minty chocolate bites. The icing on the cake was the absolutely DIVINE cheesecake. This shake is available for dine-in only with limited quantities available each day. You’re going to want to act fast as this is ONLY available until December 31, 2019. Holiday CrazyShake Also of note: This dining location is also on the Disney paper straw train…BUT these held up an entire meal with THREE refills of water. We’re impressed! Paper Straw Pick up these latest creations inside their fast-casual restaurant or from their outdoor walk-up shake window. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Have you dined at Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort? Let us know below! Related posts: PREVIEW! Disneyland Salt and Straw Ice Cream Location Opening SOON! Sprinkles Cupcakes Commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Donating Proceeds From Specialty Cupcakes Review: Thanksgiving Flavors at Disneyland’s Salt & Straw (Yup, There’s TURKEY ICE CREAM!) View the full article

Aw, Disney — when it comes to ADORABLE holiday treats, you never let us down! The Ganachery While we’ve spotted some super cute treats this holiday season (Olaf Hot Chocolate Cake, Reindeer Donut, and Chocolate Pinecone, we’re lookin’ at you!), we might just have found the most stinkin’ cute offering YET at The Ganachery in Disney Springs! The Reindeer Pluto Piñata is slaying sleighing our hearts! Seriously, heart eyes all around — just look at this adorable goodie! Reindeer Pluto Piñata This show-stopping treat is a white chocolate sphere filled with “reindeer chow,” (think puppy chow or muddy buddies with chocolate covered pretzels) all displayed in a clear dome! Sounds yummy, and looks beautiful! Reindeer Pluto Piñata We’ve seen these chocolate piñatas from The Ganachery in the past, but we might just have to declare this as the most lovable one yet! Pluto comes with Rudolph’s signature red nose and some Christmas light-strewn antlers, all housed in a beautiful dome. Reindeer Pluto Piñata We’d say it’s too cute to eat, buuuut…it also looks kinda delicious! So dash on over to The Ganachery in Disney Springs to pick up the limited-edition Reindeer Pluto Piñata, available for $28! Check out another Rudolph-inspired treat that just sleighed into Disney World! Will you be picking up the new Reindeer Pluto Piñata over at Disney Springs? Let us know your thoughts on the newest drop in the comments below! Related posts: The Year in Review: Top Disney Food News Stories of 2015! What’s New in Disney World’s Disney Springs: March 29, 2018 Millennial Pink Chocolate Treats Debut at Disney World’s Ganachery View the full article

Can you believe Disney+ is barely a month old?! Only a little over four weeks in and the service has already feels like a mainstay in our streaming schedules! Disney+ Streaming Service ©Disney If you’re all caught up on the latest episodes of The Imagineering Story, or watched every one of Baby Yoda’s adventures in The Mandalorian more than once, then you’re gonna LOVE all of the new programming Disney just announced will be coming to the service from December 18th – January 14th, 2020! Nothing says happy ho-ho-holidays quite like sitting back and binge-watching your fave shows with family and friends! And, between us and Disney+’s other 10+ million subscribers, we don’t think we’re alone in the new holiday tradition. Let’s take a look at some of the new content that will be coming to our screens in the coming weeks, shall we? Holiday Content Arendelle Yule Log ©Disney A special reminder that you can enjoy plenty of holiday content that’s currently streaming on Disney+, including the new Arendelle Castle Yule Log, which is exactly as it sounds — the classic Yule Log in a beautiful Arendelle setting! Holiday Content Available Now: Noelle Home Alone Home Alone 2: Lost in New York The Santa Clause Santa Clause 2 Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause The Search for Santa Paws Muppets Christmas Carol Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups I’ll Be Home for Christmas Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas One Magic Christmas Babes in Toyland The Ultimate Christmas Present ‘Twas the Night The Christmas Star Full-Court Miracle Miracle on 34th Street 12 Dates of Christmas The Nightmare Before Christmas Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas A Christmas Carol Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year Pluto’s Christmas Tree Ice Age A Mammoth Christmas Wednesday, December 18th HOORAY, a new The Mandalorian will be hitting our screens two days early this week! While the show typically drops new episodes every Friday, we can thank this week’s premiere of The Rise of Skywalker for giving us this early holiday present. In fact, you can expect to get a sneak peek at The Rise of Skywalker along with this new episode’s premiere — can’t wait!! The Mandalorian ©Disney New Original Content: The Mandalorian – “Chapter 7” Friday, December 20th We might have already gotten in our Mandalorian-fix for the week, but there’s still plenty of new original content to enjoy! We’ll be getting new episode drops from some of our other faves on December 20th for their usual Friday debut. High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ©Disney New Original Content: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series – “Thanksgiving” Encore! – “Godspell” Marvel’s Hero Project – “Dazzling Lorelei” The World According to Jeff Goldblum – “Bikes” Pick of the Litter – “Meet the Dogs”, Series Premiere One Day at Disney – “Bob Iger: CEO” Pick of the Litter – “Training Begins” Forky Asks a Question – “What is a Leader?” New Original Film: Togo New Library Titles George of the Jungle Thursday, December 26th New Library Titles Star Wars: The Last Jedi Friday, December 27th Say it ain’t so! Today’s the day we’ve been simultaneously dreading and looking forward to – the season finale of The Mandalorian. Will we find out more about “The Child”? Will Mando take off his mask? So much we can’t wait to see! A picture of Baby Yoda, just because… New Original Content: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series – “The Tech Rehearsal” Encore! – “Fiddler on the Roof” Marvel’s Hero Project – “Battlin’ Braden” The World According to Jeff Goldblum – “RVs” One Day at Disney – “Bob Iger: CEO” Pick of the Litter – “Off to College” Forky Asks a Question – “What is a Pet?” Tuesday, December 31st New Library Titles: Marvel’s Spider-Man (Season 2) Wednesday, January 1st New Library Titles: America’s National Parks (Season 1) Austin & Ally (Season 1-4) Billy Dilley’s Super-Duper Subterranean Summer (Season 1) Bugged (Short) Continent 7: Antarctica (Season 1) Cool Runnings Dog: Impossible (Season 1) Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER (Season 8) Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet (Season 7) Dr. T, Lone Star Vet (Season 1) Drain Alcatraz Drain The Bermuda Triangle Drain The Great Lakes Drain The Ocean: WWII Drain The Oceans (Season 2) Drain The Sunken Pirate City Drain The Titanic El Materdor (Short) First Class Chefs: Family Style (Season 1) Hacksaw Holes Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors – Battle Of The Bands Marvel Super Hero Adventures (Shorts) (Season 2-3) Marvel: 75 Years, From Pop To Pulp! Moon Mater (Short) Muppet Babies Show And Tell (Shorts) (Season 2-3) One Strange Rock (Season 1) Out There With Jack Randall (Season 1) Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (Season 1-2) Red Tails Rescue Squad Mater (Short) Soy Luna (Season 1) Spinning (Short) Super Rhino (Short) The Golden Touch (Short) The Lodge (Season 1-2) The Proud Family (Season 1-2) The Super Hero Squad Show (Season 1-2) Time Travel Mater (Short) Tokyo Mater (Short) Unidentified Flying Mater (Short) Vaprinia Ghouls Girls Rock! (Shorts) (Season 1) Wild Russia (Season 1) Year Million (Season 1) Thursday, January 2nd New Library Titles: Life Below Zero (Season 13) Friday, January 3rd Annnnnd we’re back, baby! After no new original content the previous Friday, on January 3rd, Disney+ will be returning to its regularly scheduled programming, dropping new episodes for some of their original series! Marvel’s Hero Project ©Disney New Original Content High School Musical: The Musical: The Series – “Opening Night” Encore! – “Pippin” Marvel’s Hero Project – “Radiant Jayera” The World According to Jeff Goldblum – “Coffee” One Day at Disney – “Bob Iger: CEO” Pick of the Litter – “Training Begins” Forky Asks a Question – “What is Cheese?” Wednesday, January 8th New Library Titles: Aladdin Friday, January 10th Lots of season finales coming our way on January 10th! Along with a few new library titles, we’ll also be getting the season finales of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, along with Forky Asks a Question! High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ©Disney New Library Titles Destino (Short) Marvel’s Runaways (Season 3) New Original Content High School Musical: The Musical: The Series – “Act Two”, Season Finale Encore! – “High School Musical” Marvel’s Hero Project – “Spectacular Sydney” The World According to Jeff Goldblum – “Cosmetics” One Day at Disney – “Modern Family: Cast & Crew“ Pick of the Litter – “Next Level Training” Forky Asks a Question – “What is Reading?”, Season Finale SparkShorts – “Loop” There you have it, folks! All the Disney+ content you can look forward to in the coming weeks. What are you most excited to see? What movie or episode are you most looking forward to coming to Disney+? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: ALL the New Content Coming to Disney+ Through December 15th! Disney+ Launches Today — And It’s Off To a BUMPY Start! EVERYTHING You Need To Know From The Walt Disney Studios Panel at The D23 Expo! View the full article

A pair of Lightcycles just raced their way into Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park, giving guests the opportunity to preview the energy and excitement of the TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction’s high-tech universe long before it opens to guests in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World in 2021. TRON Lightcycle / Run is a coaster-style attraction that will allow riders to board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles for a thrilling race through the digital frontier. A similar attraction is a guest-favorite at Shanghai Disneyland since the park’s opening day. Located in an all-new area near Space Mountain, guests can now hop onto the Lightcycles, grab the handles and prepare to face an unknown digital frontier. View the full article

Amidst all of the holiday shopping, decorations, and entertainment, Disney Springs is a hub for delicious food and incredible award-winning restaurants. If you’re looking for a bite to eat, this is the place! This edition of Foodie News features an array of holiday offerings as well as an announcement regarding Wine Bar George. The World of Fine Wine recently announced the World’s Best Wine Lists for 2019, where over 1,000 of wine lists from across the globe are assessed base on a range of criteria including breadth, depth, interest, quality, value, clarity and accuracy. The awards are as renowned as the Michelin Stars of the wine industry and include a number of best-in-class category winners. We are honored and thrilled to announce that Wine Bar George was awarded Best Micro Wine List in the World 2019 and Best By-the-Glass Wine List With Coravin in North America 2019. The restaurant was also honored by The World of Fine Wine for having a three-star wine list (the highest star designation). We’d like to congratulate George Miliotes and his incredible team for receiving these prestigious awards! Wine Bar George is the only wine bar in Florida led by a Master Sommelier and features over 140 wines all available by the glass, bottle, and ounce along with a full menu of small plates, cheese and charcuterie, family-style plates, and sweets. In addition, if you’re looking for a great Christmas day dinner, Wine Bar George will be serving Santa Carota Short Ribs, Red Wine Brasied Half Chicken, and Chocolate Ginger Cake with house-made peppermint ice cream alongside select items from the regular menu starting at 11am on Dec. 25, 2019. For more information and to make reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or check out the My Disney Experience mobile app. Speaking of the holiday season, Disney Springs is completely decked out with holiday decorations, fun entertainment, and of course, tons of yummy seasonal snacks! You’ll find special treats at Amorette’s Patisserie, The Ganachery, the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail, and Aristocrepes to name just a few. At Amorette’s Patisserie, you can grab a Holiday Petit Cake with Morello cherry, Chantilly, chocolate chiffon cake, and dark chocolate mousse. Or if you’re looking for a bigger cake for a celebration, you can order a Mickey Santa Dome Cake with flavors of chocolate chiffon, ice cream mousse, dark and white chocolate crispy pearls, and Chantilly cream. Other treats available for sale include a Yule Log Dessert (with red velvet cake and spiced cream cheese icing), an Ornament Macaron (made with milk chocolate peppermint ganache), and an Ornament Pastry (featuring bourbon hot chocolate mousse with marshmallow and chocolate chiffon cake). If you’re looking to get your chocolate fix, then stop by The Ganachery an array of house-made goodies including a Chocolate Christmas Cottage (filled with peppermint bark), a Santa Mickey Piñata (filled with crispy pearls and house-made marshmallows), a Reindeer Pluto Piñata (filled Reindeer Chow), peppermint bark, and cholate-enrobed stollen bread. You can also try the Eggnog or Peppermint Ganache Square alongside the many other year-round flavors the chocolate shop has to offer. Other treats throughout the shopping, dining, and entertainment district include: Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet Food Truck – Peppermint Cookie Dough and Holiday Funnel Cake topped with Peppermint Cookie Dough The Daily Poutine – Turkey Holiday Poutine – White and Dark Turkey Meat, Stuffing, Gravy, and Cranberry Relish B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. – Turkey Sliders featuring Turkey Sausage Patties with Munster Cheese, Gravy, Cranberry Relish, and Arugula AristoCrepes – Holiday Bubble Waffle with Peppermint Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce, and Candy Cane Pieces and a Cherries Jubilee Crepe with Cherry Filling, Romanoff Chantilly Cream, and a Black Cherry Liquor Sauce Christmas Tree Trail – Mrs. Claus’ Churro Bites with Peppermint Chocolate Sauce, Thank Garland Frozen Hot Chocolate, Frozen Eggnog, and Holiday Cocktails View the full article

It’s always a flurry of excitement when our Disneyland Paris designers work on a new collection, and the new “Frozen” merchandise line is certainly one worth melting for! Here at the resort, our team lends their expertise to design many exclusive souvenir and lifestyle items each year so that guests can bring the magic home with them. Disneyland Paris has even created its own brand – the Disneyland Paris Collection – with fashion and lifestyle items featuring iconic characters from the world of Disney. This autumn, that collection is inspired by (you guessed it!) the beloved Snow Queen, Elsa. At Disneyland Paris, guests will find a series of exclusive designs on cloaks, gloves, jumpers, T-shirts, crop-tops, and skirts. There is also a series of accessories so that fans can extend the adventure of the films with a whole range of stylish items. You can find this original collection at the Disney Fashion store in Disney Village or online at shopDisney.co.uk. Take a look below for a peek behind the magic with one of the collection’s designers, Marylene. View the full article

The countdown is on for last minute shopping with Christmas only 8 days away. This is usually the point where I start getting a little desperate and wonder if I’m ever going to find the perfect gift for the hard-to-shop-for folks on my list. Don’t you worry, I’ve pulled together a curated list of a few of the hottest finds at Disney Springs right now that just might be the perfect gift you’re looking for or inspire you to create a customized gift of your own. If you spot something you’d like for yourself, don’t forget to pass along the hint to someone else! For Her: Head into the new year with the new Japan Collection from UNOde50 celebrating well-being, happiness and prosperity. Add some shimmer and sparkle under the tree with the newest Disney x kate spade new york collection at Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories. Sequins, sparkle and Disney, could you ask for anything more? Shop for new sequin Disney apparel and unique gifts at Tren-D. For Him: From the Disney Skyliner to Space Mountain, you’ll find the perfect shirt for their next park adventure at DisneyStyle. Discover the men’s CRISLU Jewelry collection featuring Disney necklaces, cuff links, and rings at Twenty Eight and Main at Marketplace Co-Op. Linen shirts, shorts, sweaters and more, treat someone special to shades as vibrant as his personality from finds at Tommy Bahama. Stocking Stuffers: Feed their Frozen fever with the newest Disney Parks Wishables Collection inspired by Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Sven, and Pabbie from Once Upon a Toy. Celebrate the new year with some new bling for your Pandora bracelet with the new Disney Parks exclusive 2020 charm from World of Disney. (Also available at Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom Park and select locations at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland.) For the Disney Fan: Give the ultimate Disney fan on your list the Mickey Mouse gift set from Sunglass Icon featuring a pair of co-branded Mickey Mouse Wayfarer Ray-Bans, a care kit which includes a Mickey-inspired cleaning cloth, a sunglasses pouch and a limited-edition Mickey pin. Shopping for the ultimate Disney collector? The Montblanc Walt Disney Fountain Pen from Luxury of Time by Diamonds International makes for a classy and perfect surprise under the tree. For the Foodie: Have them unwrap a smashing good gift with the adorable Reindeer Pluto Piñata from The Ganachery featuring additional chocolate surprises inside. (Available while supplies last.) Whether you’re looking for Deep South Hot Sauce, t-shirts, hats, gift cards, koozies or cookbooks, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ makes the perfect destination for any foodie. “Buzz” on by Savannah Bee Company and build your own customized holiday gift basket featuring honey and skin care products. For the Kids Your kiddo is sure to look stylish with classic Disney styles from Melissa Shoes. Have them show of their imagination and creativity with a new LEGO set from The LEGO Store featuring their favorite Disney characters including Star Wars and Marvel. Fun Together Give the gift of acrobatic wonder and imagination with tickets to “Drawn to Life,” the new Cirque du Soleil show coming to Disney Springs in 2020 or give them an immersive experience where basketball dreams are just a layup away with tickets to NBA Experience. For the Very Merry For those that love the holidays even after they’re over, there’s so many cute finds inside the World of Disney including the light-up snowman tumbler, the Santa Mickey Mouse Loungefly backpack, 12 days of Disney socks, and the classic jingle bell necklace. Don’t forget a 2019 personalized Disney ornament for the tree from Disney’s Days of Christmas. These are just a few of my favorite gift ideas but rest assured, that’s not everything you can find at Disney Springs! Check out the Disney Springs Digital Gift Guide for more ideas and don’t forget to treat yourself to a peppermint cannoli from Vivoli il Geltao or a chocolate peppermint milkshake from D-Luxe Burger while you’re shopping. Happy Holidays! View the full article

Tables in Wonderland is a Walt Disney World dining program available to Florida Residents, Annual Passholders, and members of the Disney Vacation Club. Tables in Wonderland In addition to 20% off food and beverages are over 100 dining location, the programs hosts special members-exclusive dining events from time to time. To kick off the new year, Tables in Wonderland will be hosting the Contemporary Resort’s Chef Table Experience on January 25, 2020. The evening will feature Wagner Family wines. Contemporary Resort Guests will join the Contemporary Catering Chefs BEHIND THE SCENES at the Exclusive Chef’s Table backstage. Start with a fun reception and move into the champagne toast before you go through the SECRET entrance to the Chef’s Table! Six courses will be presented and accompanied by a wine selection. Bring your questions for the chefs! Check out this menu! ©Disney They had us at Pan Seared Scallops! The menu sounds both inventive AND delicious. This special event is exclusive to Tables In Wonderland members only and is priced at $259 per guest, gratuity included, 18 and over only. Reservations can be made by calling (407) WDW-4268. Have you attended a Tables in Wonderland dining event? Let us know! Related posts: Two Exclusive Tables in Wonderland Experiences Extended! Review: Dinner at Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Jiko The 31 Things To Eat In Disney World If You’re Obsessed With CHEESE!! View the full article

We’re not afraid to admit we have a bit of a Wishables problem… how can we summon the willpower to refuse something when it’s THIS stinkin’ cute?! Aulani Wishables © Disney And while we were introduced to these exclusive Aulani Wishables last month featuring Mickey, Minnie, Chip, and Dale in their Hawaiian-style outfits, we just spotted some new — and super unique — food-themed Aulani Wishables! Thanks to our DFB pal @disneyhawaiimoms for tagging us in these photos on instagram! The packaging of these new Aulani Wishables looks super-PROMISING! We get a little thrill each time we open up one of these blind bags and discover which Wishable we got! Aulani Wishables c/o @disneyhawaiimoms We wouldn’t be mad if we got either of these cool dudes! That’s right! You can now enjoy two of your favorite Aulani Resort snacks — in Wishables form! There’s the adorably sweet Shaved Ice Wishable accompanied by her buddy, the Mickey Musubi Wishable! Aulani Wishables c/o @disneyhawaiimoms We’ve often found the Shaved Ice at Aulani almost too cute to eat with its Mickey ears and rainbow of colors! And now we can keep it forever! Plus, the Shaved Ice Wishable is guaranteed not to melt! Aulani Wishables c/o @disneyhawaiimoms And while you might not be familiar with the Mickey Musubi you can find at Aulani, we’ll fill you in on the delicious deets! It’s a fried, hand-held SPAM snack that Hawaiians often eat as a light meal or a snack! It’s served up with steamed rice and nori like a tasty little spiced ham sushi! YUMMY! And he’s WINKING AT US! Aulani Wishables c/o @disneyhawaiimoms Thanks for sharing these two new cuties with us, @disneyhawaiimoms! We’ll be hula-ing our way over to Hawaii just as soon as we find our grass skirts to snag these guys up! If you can’t make it off the mainland, be sure to check out some of the other Wishables sets like these new Frozen Ever After Wishables and Holiday Wishables! Are you a Wishables collector? Tell us which sets are your favorites in the comments below! Related posts: IT’S BACK!!! Pumpkin Spice Dole Whip HAS RESURFACED! Adorable NEW Wishables Available Now at Disney’s Aulani Resort! Friday the 13th is Your Lucky Day! Save 50% off EVERYTHING in the DFB Store for a Limited Time! View the full article

Exciting changes are in the works over the pond at Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris Resort The resort is facing its biggest expansion to date including the addition of a Marvel-Themed land, Avengers Campus, AND a new Frozen land. Get ready to start your engines NOW because the classic attraction, Autopia, in Disocoveryland has re-opened after a lengthy refurbishment. The major upgrade includes a new paint job and 1,500 new energy-efficient LED lights. ©Disney According to Disney Parks Blog, The vehicles have been beautifully repainted with unique color schemes on each car and the track has been re-done. Even the coils reaching toward the sky can be seen in a new metallic color. In fact, keep an eye on the rooftop and you might just catch a light show which tells the story of Discoveryland. Learn more about these upgrades directly from the attraction’s lead artistic director, Tracy Eck, HERE. Have you visited Disneyland Paris? Let us know below! Related posts: NEW Avengers Campus and “Frozen” Area Details Announced for Disneyland Paris NEWS! Dates for runDisney Events in 2020 and 2021 Are HERE! We Have NEWS On The Frozen Celebration at Disneyland Paris! View the full article

It’s been a wild ride since the Avatar film came into our lives 10 years ago! Can you believe how time flies?! Pandora So wild, in fact, Disney’s wildest theme park is celebrating the tencennial of the film that served as inspiration for one of its most popular lands, Pandora! Find out what they’re doing for Avatar here! Along with some 10th-anniversary Avatar merchandise Disney’s previously released (you can find this stuff at shops such as Windtraders and Island Mercantile), you’ll be about to feast like the Na’vi on the new 10th Anniversary Avatar Cupcake! ©Disney The new 10th Anniversary Avatar Cupcake is made with vanilla cake, stuffed with a blueberry cheesecake filling and blueberry buttercream! Mmm!!! Plus it comes topped with a white chocolate “Avatar Ten Year Anniversary” piece, so you know this little cupcake is seriously legit! ©Disney You’ll only be able to get the cupcake from December 17th through December 19th at Pongu Pongu! We can’t think of a more delicious way to join in the fun of celebrating James Cameron’s epic film, can you? We just hope we still have a little room left over to grab a White Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse at Satu’li Canteen (read our review here!) And if you can’t make it to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the next few days, don’t forget you can stream Avatar on Disney +! Just make sure you have 2 hours and 42 minutes to spare during this busy time of year! How will you be celebrating Avatar’s Ten Year Anniversary? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: Pandora’s Mo’ara Margarita Got a Makeover — Check Out Its New Flavor (And Color) Here! Listen UP! This is the ONE Treat You NEED This Holiday Season At Disney’s Animal Kingdom! REVIEW!!! We’re ROARING About This Wild NEW Halloween Cupcake at Disney World! View the full article

So long, 2019! You’ve been great to us, but it’s almost time to kick off 2020! ©Disney 2020 Merchandise Collection To help you get prepped, we’ve been telling ya about all the places we’ve spotted the new 2020 merch in Disney World. Now we have the 411 on where to find this exclusive Disney gear no matter which Disney park you’re in — along with a few pieces you can now nab online! We’re getting all our 2020 attire ready early for when we hit the Disney parks next year! And if you’re looking for the best places to find Disney’s 2020 stuff, here’s the list of stores you’ll want to swing by! Disneyland Resort Emporium (Disneyland Park) Elias & Co. (Disney California Adventure Park) World of Disney (Downtown Disney District) Disney’s Fantasia Shop (Disneyland Hotel) 2020 Alex and Ani Bracelet Click here to buy the 2020 Disney Parks Alex and Ani Bracelet online! Walt Disney World Resort Emporium (Magic Kingdom Park) Mickey’s of Hollywood (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) Island Mercantile (Disney’s Animal Kingdom) Mouse Gear (Epcot) World of Disney (Disney Springs) Bayview Gifts (Disney’s Contemporary Resort) 2020 Walt Disney World Tumbler See more the Walt Disney World exclusive 2020 merchandise here! Disneyland Paris Emporium (Disneyland Park) Walt Disney Studios Store (Walt Disney Studios Park) World of Disney (Disney Village) ©Disney Disneyland Paris Ornament Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Emporium (Main Street, U.S.A. at Hong Kong Disneyland Park) Pooh Corner (Fantasyland at Hong Kong Disneyland Park) Merlin’s Treasures (Fantasyland at Hong Kong Disneyland Park) Kingdom Gifts (Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel) The Trading Post (Disney Explorers Lodge) ©Disney 2020 Merchandise Collection Shanghai Disney Resort Avenue M Arcade (Mickey Avenue at Shanghai Disneyland) World of Disney (Disneytown) A selection of 2020 products are already available on shopDisney.com (like the 2020 Pandora Charm!) and are coming soon to shopDisney.fr and shopDisney.co.uk! 2020 Pandora Charm Purchase the 2020 Pandora Charm here! While we were browsing, we spotted this adorable 2020 Mickey Plush currently available online. We haven’t seen him make his way to the parks yet, but we’ll keep you posted when he shows up! ©Disney 2020 Mickey Plush Click here to buy the 2020 Mickey Plush! Although so much has happened at the Disney parks this year, we have so much to look forward to in 2020! Read our ultimate list of upcoming Disney attractions here to see what we mean! Which coming-soon Disney attraction are you most excited about? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: Who Owns The Disney Theme Parks? The Answer Might Surprise You… Here’s How Much it Would Cost For You To Go to EVERY Disney Theme Park in the World! NEW Dooney and Bourke Holiday Collection Is “Sleighing” the Game at the Disney Parks! View the full article

We’ve got our sights set on Springtime! Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival UPDATES And a good thing too, because we just got some brand new details about the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Flower and Garden will run in Epcot from March 1 to June 4 and is the perfect way to celebrate springtime in Disney World. Let’s take a look at all the LATEST, including new and returning topiaries, exhibits, and outdoor kitchens! Topiaries Every year, a favorite part of the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival comes in the form of beautifully crafted topiaries in celebration of some of our favorite Disney characters and other gorgeous imagery inspired by the park. New last year were some super cute Toy Story 4 topiaries depicting Bo Peep, her sheep, and Woody. We’re delighted that we’ll get to spot this one again in Future World East. Toy Story 4 Bo Peep Topiary for 2019 There’s a brand NEW topiary this year too! Get ready for a flowery Remy hanging out in the France Pavilion! What a perfect way to celebrate the upcoming opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in Summer 2020. Ratatouille Ride Vehicle And of course, we’ll see some returning favorites like the Fantasia topiary with Sorceror Mickey and Brooms, the pretty Lady and the Tramp topiary in the Italy Pavilion, and many more! Lady and the Tramp Topiary Garden Tours and Events But it’s not just topiaries that set the scene. Epcot also schedules garden tours and events! There are a bunch of returning favorites like the English Tea Garden in the United Kingdom Pavilion or that crazy-cool Bonsai Collection in the Japan Pavilion. (Seriously, get over and see that one if you can.) English Tea Garden Bonus: There are some new artists coming to the Garden Rocks Concert Series, a SUPER popular series that runs for the length of the festival. Garden Rocks! Want to see the FULL LINEUP for Garden Rocks in 2020? Click here! Outdoor Kitchens You KNOW this is our favorite part of the whole festival, but we don’t know too much YET about the Outdoor Kitchens coming in 2020. Last year there were 17 booths (WOWZA) and we found some tasty eats at all of them! We know that an Outdoor Kitchen at the Health Full Trail by AdventHealth will be returning. Last year it was called Flavor Full! 2019 Booth And with the return of The Honey Bee-stro Garden, we can expect to see The Honey Bee-stro Kitchen again this year, too! Honey Bee-Stro Food Booth Otherwise, we’re waiting patiently for more news of the Flower and Garden eats, events, and topiaries (but mostly EATS!). We’ll keep you updated as we spot more details! Click here to check out everything we know so far about the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! Do you have a favorite part of Epcot Flower and Garden? Anything you’re hoping to see this year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Lineup For Garden Rocks Concert Series at 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! What’s New in Epcot — Construction Updates, Food News, and MORE! What’s New in Epcot — Dia de los Muertos Ears, Lots of Construction Updates, and Rainbow Popcorn! View the full article

Ringing sleigh bells, glistening snow and beautiful sights galore… Don’t we all dream of escaping to a real-life winter wonderland at this time of year? During the five-day, four-night Winter in Wyoming Escape vacation with Adventures by Disney, you can explore the wintry wilderness of Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park, where natural wonders, roaming wildlife and thrilling outdoor excursions await. This special vacation is only offered seasonally, and there’s just one opportunity left to experience it this winter – an adult-exclusive departure on Feb. 12, 2020. With the holidays just around the corner, now is the time to plan your own winter getaway! Here’s a look at some of the fun we’ve got planned for you… Winter Wander Land Marvel at the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park as you visit breathtaking waterfalls, hike to incredible thermal features and embark on a snowshoe trek around the Old Faithful Geyser basin. Springs of Steam Float, swim and soak in the steaming, rejuvenating waters of Granite Hot Springs while surrounded by idyllic snow-capped mountains and towering pines. Here to Sleigh Bundle up for two unforgettable sleigh rides: one along the Snake River as you watch the sun set behind the glorious Teton Mountains, and another through the National Elk Refuge as you keep your eyes peeled for elk, eagles, bighorn sheep, pronghorns and coyotes. Snow Much Fun Do you want to build a snowman? No winter wonderland would be complete without a frosty friend, so a day spent in historic Jackson Hole includes time for this classic winter pastime. Chills and Thrills Choose to spend a chill afternoon exploring and shopping along the quaint city streets of Jackson Hole, or take the high-adrenaline route to Snow King Mountain where you can zip, twist and turn on the King Tubes and Cowboy Coaster. Check out the Winter in Wyoming Escape itinerary on adventuresbydisney.com for more details! View the full article

As much as we love taking the Magic Express from the Orlando International Airport, we’ve often thought, what if there was an even more magical way to get our vacation started faster? Disney’s Magical Express Bus You know, instead of waiting for the ground transportation service to load up, make multiple stops at resorts for other passengers, unload baggage… What if there was an even QUICKER and more effective means of shuttling you to Disney World so you could get your Disney trip moving! A solution might not be as far off as you’d think! According to the Orlando Sentinel, Brightline (which is being renamed Virgin Trains USA) and executives at The Walt Disney Company are in “advanced talks about a station on or near theme-park property as part of a route to Tampa.” ©Virgin Trains Disney officials have responded, saying, “As the top vacation destination and largest single-site employer in the United States, Walt Disney World Resort is an obvious choice for a rail station between Orlando International Airport and Tampa.” ©Disney Orlando International Airport Could you imagine hopping off your flight and on to a train directly to Disney World?! So while this isn’t a go YET, both sides have agreed to begin talks to see what this could become. We’ll be watching this story closely to see how this plan for a new train station develops! This could totally revolutionize your future Disney World trips, so stay tuned! What do you think of this developing story? Are you excited about the prospects of being able to take a train from the airport to Walt Disney World? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: FOOD NEWS! Stellar Treats Are Coming to Disney World for the Opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Orlando’s Airport Undergoes a Major Star Wars Transformation! DFB Video: 16 Things That Are Still Free in Disney World View the full article

It’s time to get our rockin’ and our rollin’ on at Garden Rocks! Rock out at the Garden Rocks concerts! Nothing says spring like fields of flowers and that’s why we are SO looking forward to the 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. With us counting down the days, that makes any news of the festival music to our ears. And today, we’re feeling a certain pep in our step because the Garden Rocks line-up has finally been announced! ROCK ON! Garden Rocks is a totally awesome series of FREE CONCERTS that goes on for the length of the Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival from March 4th to June 1st at the American Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion. Steve Augeri Kicks off Garden Rocks! And now we know 2020 Garden Rocks lineup consists of popular bands from the last few decades including a ton of NEW artists and some returning favorites, too! Here are the bands along with the dates they’ll be performing! Drum roll, please! Peabo Bryson – NEW! March 4 and 5 TBD March 6 through 12 Simple Plan March 13 through 16 STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas March 17 through 19 Mark Wills – NEW! March 20 through 23 The Spinners March 24 through 26 Sister Hazel March 27 and 28 The Pointer Sisters March 29 and 30 Steve Augeri – Former Lead Vocalist of Journey March 31 through April 2 Blood, Sweat & Tears April 3 and 4 Expose’ April 5 and 6 Berlin April 7 through 9 TBD April 10 through April 18 Rick Springfield April 19 and 20 TBD April 21 through 23 Plain White T’s April 24 through 27 Don Felder – Formerly of The Eagles April 28 through 30 Don McLean – NEW! May 1 and 2 TBD May 3 and 4 Ambrosia with Peter Beckett May 5 through 7 Thelma Houston – NEW! May 8 and 9 The Allman Betts Band – NEW! May 10 and 11 Air Supply May 12 through 14 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone May 15 through 18 Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot – NEW! May 19 through 21 TBD May 22 and 23 Daughtry – NEW! May 24 through 25 Marshall Tucker Band May 26 through 28 TBD May 29 and 30 Survivor May 31 and June 1 Steve Augeri at Garden Rocks! Remember! These concerts are completely FREE with your Epcot admission! And we recommend getting in line early for a good seat if you see an act on the list that you’re excited about! Stay tuned for more information regarding the popular 2020 Garden Rocks dining packages! Which performers are you MOST excited about seeing at next year’s Flower and Garden Festival? Tell us which bands you’ll be lining up to see in the comments below! Related posts: Review and Food Photos: Restaurant Marrakesh with Garden Rocks Package at Epcot! NEWS! 2020 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Garden Rocks Performer Update! CONFIRMED! Space 220 Will Be The Official Name of Epcot’s Space Restaurant! View the full article

We’re wrapping our year of Disney Parks Blog meet-ups with what may be our best event yet! On December 19, 2019, we are offering the opportunity to be among the first to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at a special 5 p.m. opening night showing of the film at AMC Disney Springs 24. The “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Disney Parks Blog Meet-Up begins at 5 p.m. ET (doors open at 4:00 p.m.) at AMC Disney Springs 24 at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday, December 19. During the event, you’ll see a special showing of the new film. In Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be in theaters beginning December 20. RSVP to join us at this December 19 meet-up right now by clicking here. Only one guest per confirmed registrant is permitted. A limited number of attendees may attend the meet-up, so be one of the first to sign up. First come, first served. Here are a few other things you should know: All attendees who sign up for the meet-up must be 18 years or older, but guests do not need to be 18 or older. Please arrive early. Seating is first come first seated. No one will be admitted late. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is rated PG-13. Limit one guest per registrant. We will send an email to individuals whose valid RSVPs are received by us before we reach the planned capacity to confirm their attendance for the meet-up. If confirmed, it will be necessary for the registrant and guest to check-in in advance of the movie time. The confirmation email will include those details. Valid photo I.D. will be required at check-in. Meet-up confirmations are non-transferrable and have no cash value. Confirmation will be for the accepted registered person and guest. If you do not receive an email from us confirming your reservation, then your RSVP was not accepted. The meet-up is subject to change or cancellation without notice. This post will be updated after capacity has been reached. There should be no recording or photography at the screening of this film. View the full article

Epcot’s longest-running annual festival – the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – is revving up to be a show stopper, with a Garden Rocks Concert Series talent lineup like never before. New to the Garden Rocks Concert Series on the America Gardens Theatre stage this year are Daughtry, Don McLean and other luminaries of various musical genres – so mark your calendars now! March 4-5 – Peabo Bryson NEW March 13-16 – Simple Plan March 17-19 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas March 20-23 – Mark Wills NEW to Garden Rocks March 24-26 – The Spinners March 27-28 – Sister Hazel March 29-30 – The Pointer Sisters March 31-April 2 – Former Journey Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri April 3-4 – Blood, Sweat & Tears April 5-6 – Exposé April 7-9 – Berlin April 19-20 – Rick Springfield April 24-27 – Plain White T’s April 28-30 – Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles May 1-2 – Don McLean NEW May 5-7 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett NEW May 8-9 – Thelma Houston NEW May 10-11 – The Allman Betts Band NEW to Garden Rocks May 12-14 – Air Supply May 15-18 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone May 19-21 – Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot NEW to Garden Rocks May 24-25 – Daughtry NEW May 26-28 – Marshall Tucker Band May 31-June 1 – Survivor (Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for announcements of bands playing the remaining concert dates.) See a favorite band or a new one you don’t want to miss? One of the best ways to join the concert fun is to book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package for one of the shows at 5:30, 6:45 or 8 p.m. Each package includes breakfast, lunch or dinner at select Epcot restaurants and guaranteed concert seating. Reservations will open to Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members Dec. 18 and to the general public Dec. 19. The music is surely gonna get you, and that’s not all. The festival presents a kaleidoscope of colorful blooms, topiaries and gardens designed to inspire wonder and whispers of “how’d they do that?!” The brand-new Remy topiary will be unveiled as the centerpiece of a Ratatouille Garden at the France pavilion, where the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction will open in summer 2020. The floral Remy will be surrounded by a colorful garden of veggies that comprise ingredients of a ratatouille recipe. It wouldn’t be a festival without fabulous food, and the event’s 17 Outdoor Kitchens plus other food-and-beverage stops will tickle your taste buds. Florida fans will delight in some of the state’s namesake flavors at three different kitchens: honey-laced treats at The Honey Bee-stro, citrus-based marvels at The Citrus Blossom, and sweet and savory delights at Florida Fresh. Elsewhere across the park, lush swaths of bright blossoms, floating gardens, flower towers and more whimsical topiaries will brighten the landscape. Watch for stunning topiary depictions of celebrated heroines like Anna and Elsa, rough-and-ready Toy Story hero Buzz Lightyear, beloved Muppets Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, and fairy-tale wonders like Tinker Bell, Snow White and Bambi. At the Goodness Garden Butterfly House, hundreds of winged beauties will take flight. Nearby at the Play Full Garden, families can celebrate spring at a unique playground experience. Fans of behind-the-scenes tours won’t want to miss booking a Gardens of the World Tour – Spring Edition; an English Tea Garden Tour at the United Kingdom pavilion; or a Behind the Seeds! guided walk through The Land pavilion’s fish farm and four greenhouses. The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival began in 1994 as a 38-day celebration of Disney-style gardens and topiaries. The event now flourishes as a 90-day celebration of spring with something for everyone in the family. Follow the Disney Parks Blog for updates and more details. The festival, including Garden Rocks concerts and all gardens and exhibits, is included in regular Epcot admission. Visit FreshEpcot.com or call (407) W-DISNEY for more information. View the full article

The Christmas holiday season is a magical time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. It’s also a great time to work on your golf game while you’re here. Disney Golf just rolled out a couple of golf instruction offerings that can help you sharpen your game in between experiencing all the holiday magic that Disney has to offer. And the best part is the whole family can hit the links together. One cool new offer is that you can buy a package of four one-hour private golf lessons from Disney Golf’s PGA Director of Instruction, Michael Schlager, and receive a complimentary 9-hole playing lesson with him. The lessons package ($400) must be purchased before Christmas, but you can schedule the lessons anytime in the future. The lessons can be structured to fit your needs, including chipping, putting and full swing mechanics. The complimentary on-course lesson will feature on-course game management and other playing strategies. Check out this link for more info. The kids can get in on the holiday golf fun, too. Disney Golf is offering golf clinics for juniors during the holidays. The two-hour clinics are $80 per session and cover all aspects of golf, from your short game to your full swing, plus games and prizes that will make it fun. The clinics are for kids ages 7-17 and are offered from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on various days between Dec. 21 and Jan. 4. To get more information, click on this link. To schedule your private lessons or a junior clinic, contact Michael Schlager at (407) 454-5096 or by email at mschlager@palmergolf.com. To book a tee time at one of Walt Disney World Resort’s four golf courses, contact Disney Golf at (407) WDW-GOLF or go to www.golfwdw.com. View the full article

We are ALL about the seasonal goodies found around Walt Disney World during the holidays. Happy Holidays from Disney World! From specialty cupcakes to the delicious cookies found at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays, there’s no shortage of Holiday Yum to get you in the spirit. We’re particularly excited about this brand new seasonal side found only at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs. We’re big fans of this counter service spot offering up modern barbecue and the flavors of Florida in a fast, casual setting. The Polite Pig For a limited time, they will be offering a Prime Brisket Chili, available as a side. Guaranteed to warm you up on those chilly Central Florida nights, the chili features sirloin, prime brisket, and a chipotle aioli. ©The Polite Pig This sounds like one big bowl of YUM! We can’t wait to try this on our next visit. Have you dined at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs? Let us know! Related posts: Review! The 411 On ALL The Christmas Tree Trail HOLIDAY EATS You Need At Disney Springs! Apple Cinnamon Wings and Maple Bourbon Eggnog? YES PLEASE! We’re Heading to Disney Springs for These Eats! We’re Reviewing EVERY Holiday Treat At Walt Disney World! See Them ALL Here! View the full article

If you are bound for Shades of Green from Orlando International Airport, you are on your own! Walt Disney World has its Magical Express airport transportation for guests staying at Disney owned resorts. But Shades of Green guests are on their own for transportation from Orlando International Airport to the Military Resort on Walt Disney World […] The post How do I get to Shades of Green? appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Can you feel that Mediterranean breeze blowing our way? We’re taking a trip to the brand new Disney World DVC property, Disney’s Riviera Resort, to experience dinner at Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera. Disney’s Riviera Resort Opening nightly at 5:00 PM, this rooftop restaurant features signature dining complete with fireworks views, so advance dining reservations are strongly recommended. Topolino’s Terrace is inspired by cliffside restaurants in France and Italy, and cuisine features regional mediterranean favorites. Head to the Mediterranean coast with us as we explore this brand new dining option. Topolino’s Terrace Atmosphere This restaurant is located on the rooftop of Disney’s Riviera Resort and features an outside terrace complete with amazing views of the Fireworks at Epcot and Hollywood Studios. the view from Topolino’s Terrace The outdoor patio is for dinner guests only, so unfortunately you can’t just come up and visit for a drink. The patio at Topolino’s Terrace The patio is complete with its own separate bar. Looks like the perfect setting to kick back and enjoy some libations while taking in the jaw dropping sunset. The outdoor patio bar at Topolino’s Terrace It also offers stunning views of the resort. View from the patio at Topolino’s Terrace You can see in the distance the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. View from the outdoor patio at Topolino’s Terrace String lights adorn the patio and add a touch of romance. The indoor bar operates in similar fashion to the California Grill lounge. It is first-come, first served and guests must check in at the podium. You can return for fireworks viewing with your receipt. Indoor bar at Topolino’s Terrace Inside the restaurant, you’ll find sleek tables and booths, with large windows that’ll allow you to enjoy the beautiful view while dining on Mediterranean delights! The table settings are very simple and classic. Topolino’s Terrace While the tables and seating tend to lean towards a minimalist approach, the beauty is in the details, like the stunning ceiling light fixtures. Is that a Hidden Mickey we see? Light fixtures at Topolino’s Terrace Some of the tables even have their own sweeping chandeliers above them. Looks a bit like pasta, right? Light fixtures at Topolino’s Terrace On display, you’ll find fresh pastas, cheese, and wine (ready to indulge?)! Topolino’s Terrace | Photo Courtesy @carlyewisel You can first-hand see the hustle and bustle of the restaurant yourself with the open-air expo kitchen. Expo kitchen at Topolino’s Terrace It’s a clear contender for date night for sure! But let’s see what’s on the menu! Eats Dinner at Topolino’s Terrace offers seafood and meat dishes, handmade pasta, and desserts “infused with French and Italian flavors” in a rooftop signature dining experience. Every dish is prepared in their exclusive expo kitchen or wood-burning grill. The menu at Topolino’s Terrace The menu is broken down into several sections: Antipasto, Starters, Hand-crafted Pastas, Seafood and Meats, and Endings. The Dinner Menu at Topolino’s Terrace There is an Allergy-Friendly menu available upon request. Allergy-Friendly Menu For the little ones, they also offer a kids’ menu that features a Create-Your-Own-Meal offering. Kids Menu at Topolino’s Terrace The beverage menus feature Specialty Drinks and Cocktails, Wines, and Featured Beers. Non-Alcoholic beverages feature a selection of Mocktails in addition to a variety of Caffeinated beverages. Specialty Cocktails include the Pomegranate Paradiso with Figenza Vodka and the Modern Fashioned featuring Knob Creek Rye Whiskey. The extensive wine list features selections from all over the world, including Napa Valley and Tuscany, available by both bottle and glass. Drink menu at Topolino’s Terrace We started things off with several beverages from their Specialty Cocktails menu. First up, The Modern Fashioned. This drink features Knob Creek Rye Whiskey, Appleton Estate Reserve Blend Rum, Vanilla Bean, and Bitters. It is priced at $17.00. Modern Fashioned The coolest thing about this cocktail is the resort branded ice cube. It’s also basically straight booze, so watch out with this one! Modern Fashioned The Pomo d’Oro Cocktail features Elijah Craig 12 yr Small Batch Bourbon, Busnel VSOP Pays d’aude Calvados, Lillet Blanc, Brown Butter Tincture, and Demerara Sugar. It is priced at $18.00. This option was refreshing for a Bourbon drink and we enjoyed the light apple flavor. This is also a lighter cocktail. Pomo d’Oro Cocktail The French Rose is a refreshing cocktail featuring Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Combier Creme de Pamplemousse Rose Liqueur, Raspberry, Agave, Lemon and Soda Water. It is priced at $14.00. This one is very light and dangerously easy to drink. No particular flavor stood out, but overall it’s a refreshing option, perfect for an Orlando summer evening. French Rose If you’re feeling fancy, the Champagne Cocktail features Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut, Aperol, and Carpana Antica Formula Vermouth. This is the most expensive of the bunch and priced at $21.00. This is a lovely drink, but it’s got legs, too. The strongest taste is still the champagne, but the bitterness from the aperol balances out the sweetness. Champagne Cocktail Dinner started with complimentary bread service. The bread is the same you’ll get at breakfast, and made in house from a classic French recipe. Bread Service It’s intended to be served communal style, so tear a piece and pass it on. Bread Service It is served with two olive oils, one French and one Italian, which add nice flavor and depth to the fresh bread. Olive Oils For an Antipasto, we started with the Burrata con Panna. This dish features Burrata cheese, Black Winter Truffle, Italian olive oil, seed lavosh, and sea salt. It is priced at $18.00. Burrata Con Panna This was delicious and enjoyed by our entire table. What’s not to love about a giant ball of cheese? But in all seriousness, it was excellently done and we loved the Black Winter Truffle shaved on top. Burrata con Panna We also chose the Gnocchi from the Antipasto menu. This dish features duck confit (YUM), pesto bianco, garden kale, and pine nuts. It is priced at $16.00. Gnocchi We went NUTS over this dish. The duck confit is ridiculously wonderful and full of flavor, obvi. Gnocchi Next up? The Ricotta from the Antipasto menu, of course — and on our server’s recommendation. The dish features tomato, aged balsamic, cracked pepper, basil, and Epi (the special in-house bread). It is priced at $14.00. Ricotta The highlight of this dish was emulsified tomato in the form of a chutney. The whole dish was enjoyable, but unless your table is very hungry, we’d suggest sticking with the gnocchi and one cheese option. Ricotta Antipasto For the Starters course, we went with the Escargot en Coquilles and the Winter Pumpkin Ravioli. The Escargot en Coquilles is classic baked escargot with butter, garlic, lemon, and parsley. It is priced at $17.00. Escargot This is your classic presentation of the dish. Straightforward and swimming in garlicky deliciousness with the snails prepared to a perfect texture. Escargot Those of us who are escargot fans devoured these! But note that if you don’t have escargot devotees in your party, there’s nothing here to hide the truth of this dish. They’re even served in snail shells. So…maybe not the best option for a first-time escargot newbie. Escargot The Winter Pumpkin Ravioli has wild mushroom conserva, brodo, and pumpkin seed oil. It is priced at $16.00…and it’s BEAUTIFUL. Don’t you just want to dive into that? Winter Pumpkin Ravioli The broth in this dish was absolutely divine. It was full of a rich flavor and we even dipped some of our leftover bread in it. Winter Pumpkin Ravioli Note that this one is very similar in presentation to the Goat Cheese Ravioli at California Grill, so if you’re eating as a duo, they may be able to split one into two different plates for you! Of the Hand-crafted Pastas, we went for all four dishes, of course! Pastas The Bucatini is served with Pomodoraccio tomatoes, basil, Calabrian chiles (yessss), and Pecorino Toscano. It is priced at $30.00. Bucatini This was the lightest of the pasta options. It was very fresh with the basil and tomatoes, but we noticed the tiniest bit of spice thanks to those chiles. Bucatini The Rigatoni is served with a braised chicken sugo, dandelion greens, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. It is priced at $32.00. Rigatoni This was a big ol’ bowl of comfort food! The chicken tasted like dark meat to us — REALLY flavorful. The sauce was thick, creamy, and tasted great — and the cheese on top really set this off. Rigatoni The Linguine Scampi is served with shrimp, San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, lemon, Italian olive oil, verbena, and bottarga. It is priced at $36.00. Linguine Scampi The shrimp were cooked peeeeerfectly here. The sauce was deceptively rich with a lingering spice! We really loved this dish. Linguine Scampi The Herb Fettuccine is served with cockles, mussels, squid, vino blanco, lemon, and pesto Genovese. It is the most expensive of the bunch at $40.00. Herb Fettuccine This was a HUGE portion! Our shellfish were perfectly cooked. The squid was well cooked but a tad chewy (it IS squid and all!). The sauce tasted so fresh and fantastic. Herb Fettuccine This was one of our table’s favorites! Now here’s an interesting diversion. Before our next course we were brought little hand towelettes, which kind of DIY ;-D. DIY hand towelette Simply pick it up and drop it into one of the little water-filled wells in this fancy contraption… Towelette Contraption …and then your towel plumps up with water to clean your fingers before your main course! Fancy. Plumped Towelette For the Seafood and Meats course, we first ordered the Tomahawk Veal Chop with Potato-Torpedo Onion Gratin and Lemon-Veal Jus, because it’s the law to order any Tomahawk cut that exists on a menu (IMHO). This one was $52. Tomahawk Veal Chop This was truly delicious. Perfectly cooked and excellent flavor. And the potatoes were NEXT LEVEL with all that cheesy-oniony goodness. This is comfort food at its finest. Potato-Torpedo Onion Gratin Now the price tag is significant, but the cut — a Tomahawk — is substantial. This was worth the price in our “Disney steakhouse context” opinion. We also ordered the Bouillabaisse with Red Snapper, Branzino, Cockles, Mussels, Fennel, and Epi with Saffron Rouille. Cost on this was $48. Bouillabiasse Here’s a close-up of that gorgeous Saffron Rouille that came with the bread for dipping. Saffron Rouille This one is another lighter dish that would be perfect for an Orlando summer date night. The Saffron Rouille was the bomb here when it came to flavor, and the fish and seafood were tender and tasty. This was the favorite of the night for one of our taste-testers. (Minus the squid. Our table was NOT in the mood for chewy squid tonight.) Now, this one was pricey as well, but for a seafood fan it’s a no-brainer. Moving on to DESSERT! The menu wasn’t too compelling — lots of standard Disney signature restaurant-type desserts here… Topolino’s Terrace Signature Dessert Menu Dessert Menu Digestifs and Dessert Wines Coffee and Tea …but FORGET WE SAID THAT. Because WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE! First, let’s DISCUSS the House Fromage Board with Artisanal Cheeses, Mostarda, Preserves, and Seed Lavosh for $18. Cheese Cart!!! Tableside Cheese Cart OK wow. This one is served table-side and LOOK at the size of those portions! Cheese Board…hubba hubba Our cheeses were Montegrappa from Italy, Pecorino Camomilla from Italy, Brunet from Italy, Saint Andre from France, and Roquefort from France. Cheese close-ups This was a great mixture of savory and sweet to end the meal, and we loved the gooseberries! Cheese accompaniments And the Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake with Caramel Center, Chantilly, and Raspberries for $14 was a thing of beauty. This reminds us a little of the Chocolate Souffle on Disney Cruise Line…except with CARAMEL! Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake with Caramel Center, Chantilly, and Raspberries This one is crazy rich, and — in Disney signature meal parlance — a nod to the volcanoes of Italy. This is definitely a sharing dessert — it would be tough to eat alone after a rich meal. CARAMELLLLLL Finally, the Profiteroles — Chocolate, Caramel, and Pistachio Gelato for $13. Hello there, little bundles of yum that don’t at all look like the sad little weak profiteroles we were expecting!!! These bbs are ROBUST! Profiteroles Salted caramel was our winner, flavor-wise; and the pistachio is the lightest — yummy because it’s not quite as rich. The Gelato is from Muse — a local Orlando company. Profiterole We ended the meal with a lovely — and very necessary — Espresso! Espresso Fireworks Viewing OK, let’s talk entertainment. Throughout the evening, we were able to see fireworks shows happening at Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Stunning, but a little far away, they did offer a little diversion — though not nearly as substantial or destination-worthy as California Grill’s close-up Magic Kingdom show. Hollywood Studios Fireworks Unfortunately, no fireworks soundtrack was piped in during our evening. But the best show view was definitely at Epcot. Epcot Fireworks View Just like at California Grill, you can return to the restaurant with your receipt to see the fireworks in the evening if you dined earlier. Epcot Fireworks View Overall If you’re looking for a top notch dining experience with an inviting atmosphere and jaw dropping views, Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera, is the spot for you. The menu is inventive yet approachable with safe options for even the pickiest of eaters. Service was impeccable and what we’ve come to expect from Disney’s Signature Dining locations. Now, as for timeframe, our meal was LONG, but we ordered a ton of food. Our wonderful server said that most tables are turning in 90 minutes or so. So know that you can have an experience if that’s what you’re looking for — if you’re in for a leisurely date night or celebratory meal. But if you have little ones who need to get to bed, you can move through a meal here quickly. But I know your REAL question is: Where does this fall on the signature dining rankings in Disney World? Our reviewers are adamant that this is a recommended fancy-dinner-opportunity. One reviewer noted that Jiko will always be her ride-or-die, but that this trumps California Grill for her. Another noted that Topolino’s is recommended, and that the resort as a whole is destination-worthy to check out. The cocktails were excellent, the food was fresh and innovative, and, again, we have to compliment the service. Discounts include Annual Passholder, Disney Vacation Club member, Club 33 member, and Golden Oak residents. There are no cast member discounts as of now. For those on the Disney Dining Plan, dinner here requires 2 table service credits. Note that, on the Disney Dining Plan, guests will get to choose one option from Pasta or Entrees, plus Dessert, plus Drink. The Deluxe Dining Plan guests also get to choose between one Starter or one Antipasti. Advanced Dining Reservations are now open on the Walt Disney World Website and by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Do you plan on dining at Topolino’s Terrace on your next Walt Disney World vacation? Let us know! Related posts: Full Dinner Menu Pricing Revealed for Disney’s Riviera Resort’s Upcoming Topolino’s Terrace! Review! Let’s Do Breakfast AND Lunch at Disney’s Riviera Resort’s Primo Piatto! Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Disney’s NEW Riviera Resort View the full article

The day we’ve been waiting for is finally here! Disney’s Riviera Resort is officially OPEN! Bar Riva We’ve been eating up every detail coming out of the resort ahead of its opening — from a first look at the Riviera merchandise, to its super-luxe lobby and boutique! And while our excitement levels have been going OFF THE CHARTS as we’ve been counting down the days for the hotel to make its official debut, it’s FINALLY time to check out Disney’s Riviera Resort! Join us over at Bar Riva now while we scope out the drinks, eats, and atmosphere of Riviera’s pool bar! Click Here to See ALL Our Riviera Resort Coverage Today! Let’s dig into an EXCLUSIVE Bar Riva menu! Atmosphere While Bar Riva might be technically classified as a pool bar — this is no ordinary pool bar! Let me repeat: NO. ORDINARY. POOL. BAR. You’ll see why in just a second. Drawing its inspiration from the Mediterranean, this poolside location is serving up European and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine along with a BEVY of delicious cocktails! You’ll find Bar Riva’s entrance situated right by another of the resort’s food stops, Primo Piatto. Bar Riva The quick-service Bar Riva is visually lovely. The room is filled with vibrant blues and stark whites for contrast. We can see ourselves really wanting to spend A LOT of time here! Bar Riva The design of the bar is super-sleek and modern without feeling too stuffy. The more casual-looking bar seating and contemporary light fixtures help set the laid-back kind of mood. Bar Riva Truly growing more obsessed by the second with these funky Mid Century Modern-style chandeliers with nice accents of gold! Bar Riva The ceilings are clad in wood with a lightly-stained finish giving additional warmth and coziness to the space. There’s also plenty of ceiling fans to keep that cool air circulating (even we forgot we were OUTSIDE for a second with how lovely and comfortable this room is!). Buuut, it’s also December, so we’ll see what happens in the height of summer. Bar Riva The furniture mimics the cool retro-chic vibes of the lighting with teak chairs and round tables floating throughout the space. Bar Riva And can we just pause for a moment to enjoy this incredible tilework? STUN-NING! Bar Riva A long banquet runs along the entire length of the bar. It’s upholstered with a bold pattern that creates an interesting juxtaposition with the flooring. And how ’bout those murals?! We feel like we’re in the Mediterranean, for reals! Bar Riva This place is truly a feast for the eyes! But we came here to get our EAT ON, so now it’s time to take a look at what’s for lunch! Eats The lounge shares many of the same menu options as Primo Piatto (which makes sense since it’s right next door!). So we’re trying Bar Riva’s exclusive eats, many of which you can sit down to enjoy, or even take on-the-go with you! And while you already know Primo Piatto’s servin’ up a mean Croque Monsieur, Bar Riva’s all about that Monte Cristo-lifestyle, baby! Bar Riva’s Monte Cristo That’s right! Disney World has it’s very own Monte Cristo Sandwich!!! Now you no longer have to travel to Disneyland’s Blue Bayou to get your ham, turkey, gruyere, and brioche all rolled up into one and delicious, deep-fried achievement! Or…maybe you do. Check out our full comparison HERE! Bar Riva’s Monte Cristo The sandwich is even sprinkled with a fine coating of powdered sugar and served with strawberry preserves taking the Monte Cristo all the way up to onze (that’s ELEVEN in French!). Next up, we got into the Grilled Chicken Wings — another Bar Riva exclusive item! Bar Riva Chicken Wings The wings had a great sear to them and we were licking our fingers thanks to all the lemon-herb butter sauce and roasted garlic they were tossed in! Buuut that portion is a little…little. If you know what I mean. Bar Riva Chicken Wings Last, we just had to go for the Baked Brie in Puff Pastry because there’s nothing not to like about warm, gooey cheese wrapped in filo dough. The brie was so nice and BIG! Baked Brie in Puff Pastry And when we sliced into it, the cheese was SOOOO melty! Baked Brie in Puff Pastry With the flaky pastry crust, we could’ve devoured the entire Baked Brie just by itself, but it’s served with pieces of grilled sourdough perfect for scooping up the amazing cheesiness! Grilled Sourdough Served with the Baked Brie in Puff Pastry Check out the rest of Bar Riva’s food menu here! Drinks After getting a preview of the drink menu, we were really excited to try out some of the European-inspired cocktails at the Bar Riva when Disney’s Riveria Resort opened today! Signature cocktails include your choice of various sangrias and frozen cocktails. Bar Riva Bar Menu There are also plenty of specialty mixed drinks to choose from… Bar Riva Bar Menu …along with a vast section of wines, beers, and hard cider. Bar Riva Bar Menu There are also non-alcoholic drinks if you prefer mocktails over cocktails! Bar Riva Bar Menu Here’s the selection of drinks we ended up with, based on the bartender’s recommendation! We’ll take you through each of ’em! Bar Riva Cocktails It was a perfect day to down a delcicious Provence Frosé for $16 featuring Provence Rosé Wine and Cîroc Vodka! It’s delicious and so pretty — made with imported wine, Ooh la la! Provence Frosé And we were happy to wet our whistle with the Il Tramonto for $13. This one’s made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Aperol, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Lemonade, Turmeric, Pomegranate, and Orange! It’s so spicy, citrusy, and sweet! And tumeric is totally good for you, right? Il Tramonto For a refreshing, poolside sipper, we’d recommend the Almande Grog for $14. Courvoisier VS Cognac, Appleton Estate Reserve Blend Rum, Disaronno Originale, Apricot, Honey, Lemon, and Soda Water make this one a fav in our group — plus the bartender told us the apricot sauce it uses is made-in-house! Almande Grog And for our last selection, we went with Le Petit Fleur featuring Cîroc Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Camomile Tea, Lemon, and Soda Water. The $14 drink was subtly potent, with just mild earthy tones from the tea! Le Petit Fleur There are so many other drinks to choose from including the Mediterranean Wave, which is made with Ciroc Vodka, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, Liqueur, Pineapple, Agave, and Bois Blue Curaçao. There’s also the frozen Strawberry Margarita, made Harradura Reposado Tequlia. We’ll definitely be back to try a few more of ’em! Overall Bar Riva is a fantastic addition to the Riviera Resort, and will definitely be a great option for you if you dig its indoor/ outdoor atmosphere. It really has great food, excellent drinks and a gorgeous room to enjoy them in — or take ’em outside and enjoy the pool view! We think along with Primo Piatto, Bar Riva goes above and beyond what you’d expect from a typical fast-casual restaurant, making it a fun part of your stop by Disney World’s newest deluxe resort! Read more of our live coverage of Disney’s Riviera Resort’s grand opening here! Will you be visiting Bar Riva at Disney’s Riviera Resort? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! The Menus for Bar Riva and Le Petit Café at Disney’s Riviera Resort Are HERE! See What FOOD Bar Riva Will Be Serving at Disney’s New Riviera Resort Here! Review! 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Could it be? The return of the Monte Cristo to Disney World?! Bar Riva While we have seen renditions of this so-much-MORE-than-fried-ham-and-cheese sandwich done in the past at Disney World (namely at Woody’s Lunchbox and Columbia Harbour House), it has always ended up disappearing from their menus without a trace! But (FINALLY!) we think we’ve found a keeper in WDW, and it might just rival the infamous offering over in Disneyland… . We were SO excited to see the Monte Cristo on the menu over at Bar Riva in Disney’s Riviera Resort! But, the real question is — how does it compare to the Monte Cristo at Disneyland’s Blue Bayou and Cafe Orleans? Bar Riva’s Monte Cristo The Monte Cristo at Bar Riva is made with ham, turkey, gruyere, and strawberry preserves on a brioche roll — that has all been deep fried of course! Does it sound familiar? That’s because it’s actually almost IDENTICAL to Disneyland’s offering! In fact, our server at Bar Riva told us the only difference is that the sauce on the Disney World version is strawberry instead of blackberry. (FYI — here’s a shot of Disneyland’s beloved Monte so you can see any differences.) Disneyland’s Famous Monte Cristo There are a few things worth noting, though, before you dive in thinking this is the same sammie that you remember fondly from Disneyland. For one, Bar Riva‘s Monte Cristo comes with the sauce already ON the sandwich, whereas in Disneyland the sauce comes on the side. Also, since it is pre-made, our server told us you cannot get it without the meat as a cheese-only option, which is something delicioussssssly offered at Cafe Orleans. Bar Riva’s Monte Cristo Now, I am indubitably psyched to get an East Coast equivalent to one of the cult-favorite eats over at Disneyland! BUT — knowing that the strawberry sauce already comes ON the sandwich, and that you can’t modify it to be vegetarian, is kind of a bummer. And means we’re definitely still giving the monte cristo medal to Disneyland! That said, if you don’t have plans to get over to the West Coast anytime soon, then Bar Riva needs to be on your radar for goodies like this! If you’re looking to get your hands on this NEW Monte Cristo, you can pick it up at Disney’s Riviera Resort for $12.49! Oh, and note that this sandwich is exclusive to Bar Riva. There’s nowhere else in Disney World — or at Riviera — that will serve it at present. Follow along as we come at you LIVE from the opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort! Would you try the new Monte Cristo at Bar Riva? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Related posts: See What FOOD Bar Riva Will Be Serving at Disney’s New Riviera Resort Here! Everything You NEED to Know About Disney’s NEWEST Hotel BREAKING NEWS! The Menus for Bar Riva and Le Petit Café at Disney’s Riviera Resort Are HERE! View the full article