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Get ready to pal around Disney World with some of your best Duckberg buds! Scrooge McDuck That’s right — Scrooge McDuck, Donald, Launchpad McQuack, Webby are all coming to Epcot in this new DuckTales World Showcase Adventure! Disney’s just announced the new DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will be coming soon to the Disney Parks mobile app. With it, “guests take a trip around World Showcase discovering exotic destinations, exciting mysteries, and maybe even a few thieves, villains and supernatural guardians of ancient artifacts.” ©Disney Disney went on to state, “This will be the next iteration of a popular interactive scavenger hunt around World Showcase guests have enjoyed for years…” We’ll let you know as soon as DuckTales World Showcase Adventure goes live, but until then, we’ll be singin’ DuckTales, AWHOOO HOOOOOO!! This is one of MANY bits of new that Disney released this evening! They also shared the opening timeline for the new Star Wars Hotel, the opening date for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the opening date for Canada Far and Wide, Regal Eagle food, and MORE! What a fun and crazy news-filled evening! Are you excited about the new DuckTales World Showcase Adventure coming soon to Epcot? Let us know what you think in the comments section below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Rise of the Resistance. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: Tables in Wonderland Members: Check Out This Whisky-Inspired Event Coming to Disney World! What’s Popping? Changes To Cult-Favorite Epcot Snack Closer Look at Epcot’s Newest World Showcase Pavilion Exhibit! View the full article

Christmas came a little early this year, thanks to all the news that Disney has shared today!! Not only have we learned about the opening times for the Star Wars Hotel and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. We also had the opportunity to try some of the food coming to the new Regal Eagle Restaurant in Epcot. Canada Far and Wide ©Disney And now we have the scoop on Canada pavilion’s new Circle-Vision film, Canada Far and Wide! While we’ve seen some new signage for Canada Far and Wide going up in Epcot over the last few days, we now know the exact date the new movie will make its debut! Canada Far and Wide You’ll be able to see Canada Far and Wide starting January 17th, 2020! But that’s not all we found out! Canada Far and Wide will feature two new narrators — Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy! While we’re currently OBSESSED with Levy’s performance on hit series Schitt’s Creek, we’ll be so excited to see these two actors reunited again — (we LOVE their chemistry together from Christopher Guest’s movies!). No word yet on if O’Canada’s narrator, Martin Short, will make a guest appearance or not, but fingers-crossed! Looking for more Epcot news? Then, be sure to take a look at the ride vehicles coming to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure when it opens in the summer of 2020. Will you be at Disney World when the new Canada Far and Wide movie debuts? Let us know if you’re excited about seeing the new Canada film in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Rise of the Resistance. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: Should You Even Go to Disney World with All This Construction? Your Questions Answered. Check Out Which Disney World Attractions are Closed for Refurbishment This Week! Canada Far and Wide Coming Soon Signs Installed at Epcot! View the full article

We’re feeling EXTRA patriotic tonight! First look of Regal Eagle Smokehouse, ©Disney That’s because we’ve just had the opportunity to try some of the food coming to the NEW Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot! If you know DFB, you know we love news that we can eat and that’s just what we got! The new quick-service restaurant is set to open THIS MONTH in the American Adventure Pavilion, so we’ve been waiting patiently for a full menu, well we still don’t have a full menu but we’re one step closer with the deets of a bunch of new food items from Regal Eagle. Regal Eagle Construction So, let’s talk about those eats!!!! We started off by trying the Toybox Tomato Salad which is a yummy and refreshing blend of peas, tomatoes, onions, and a basil vinaigrette. Toybox Tomato Salad Next up, we’ve got a vegetarian option. That’s right, a vegetarian option at a Smokehouse! The Vegetarian Braised Greens are a pretty hearty option. Vegetarian Braised Greens Then we tried out the menu item we were most excited for: the Sliced Hardwood Smoked Pork. It IS a Smokehouse so we had big expectations. The pork wasn’t too dry and was ok overall. Note! Disney shared that this dish won’t be served this way when Regal Eagle opens, but it gave us a good idea of what to expect. Sliced Hardwood Smoked Pork Movin’ on…we’ve got a plant-based option! The Smoked Impossible and Quinoa Terrine was pretty good but was a little too smokey. It kinda made us think of the library burning scene on Spaceship Earth! Smoked Impossible and Quinoa Terrine To go with our meal, we had a sampling of three Regal Eagle sauces. We got to try the Honey Mustard Sauce (likely the Tangy Mustard Sauce), the Smokey Barbecue Sauce (maybe the Vinegar-based sauce?), and the Spicy Barbecue Sauce (Spicy Mop Sauce). We’re expecting four housemade sauces in the restaurant, so this gives us a good idea of what we can look forward to. All three were good but our fave was the spicy; it had GREAT flavor and wasn’t too hot. Regal Eagle Sauces And as the perfect side, we had the yummy Roasted Cornbread… Roasted Cornbread …complete with light, and DELICIOUS Whipped Butter. Honestly though, butter on cornbread? You can’t go wrong! Whipped Butter Overall, this sneak peek really filled our stomachs and got us SUPER PUMPED for the opening of Regal Eagle! We’ll keep you posted on a full menu and an opening date so that you can try allll these tasty new offerings for yourself! Disney also shared a new piece of concept art for the new restaurant! Doesn’t this spot look like THE place to be in Epcot? We can’t wait to check it out! Regal Eagle ©Disney Click here for more info on the upcoming Regal Eagle menu! Which menu item looks tastiest to you? Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Rise of the Resistance. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: We’ve Got the Opening for Regal Eagle Smokehouse in Epcot and It Might Be Sooner Than You Think! What’s New in Epcot — Festival Booths, Fun Jewelry, and Construction Updates! FIRST LOOK: Menu Items Revealed For Regal Eagle Smokehouse Coming to Epcot This Winter! View the full article

Space…the Final Frontier…;) Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney The news about Space 220 just keeps a’comin’! We just recently shared info about the loss of the restaurant’s head chef, the late Winter opening date, and now, we’re back with some new details including a new lounge! We just learned that the highly anticipated Space 220 will not only feature an eclectic international cuisine and extensive wine collection but soon you can get yo’ drink on in space! A lounge will be opening in the restaurant as well! Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney Lounges at hot spots like California Grill or Hollywood Brown Derby offer great alternatives for guests wanting to pop in and experience a popular dining spot that either couldn’t snag a reservation or just want a quick sip or bite rather than a full meal. Hopefully, this lounge will follow suit! Space 220 We ALSO learned that when guests rocket 220 miles into space to visit the Centauri Space Station, they’ll encounter a spinning wall of produce that closely mimics the fruits and veggies grown here on Earth. The chefs want you to feel at home in space, after all! Did that give anyone else all the Horizons feels?! We’re even MORE excited for this spot to open up! We can’t wait til details are shared about the menu, so check back and we’ll be right here with ALL the Space 220 news! Are you PUMPED to rocket to Space 220!? Let us know below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Rise of the Resistance. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: CONFIRMED! Space 220 Will Be The Official Name of Epcot’s Space Restaurant! Mission Control: We Are NOT Clear For Launch! Epcot’s Space 220 Now Slated For Later Opening Breaking News! We Now Know Which Meals You Can Enjoy at Epcot’s New Space 220 Restaurant! View the full article

Star Wars has truly made a home at both Disney World and Disneyland! Star Wars Hotel — Halcyon Starcruiser ©Disney We have recently been introduced to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and in just TWO days Rise of the Resistance will officially make its mark in Disney World. On top of all of this, Disney is also building a BRAND new and uber immersive Star Wars Hotel known as the Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser! And just now, Disney shared the opening year for this BRAND NEW hotel experience! To help us celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruise will open to Rebels and Jedi Knights alike in 2021! That means that we will be able to say hello to both TRON Lightcycle Run and the new Star Wars Hotel in 2021, sounds like an epic year to us. Star Wars-themed hotel artwork ©Disney We have already shared lots of details on the Halycon ship, which guests will board for their immersive two-day experience. Here, guests will become part of a Star Wars story. Star Wars Galactic Starcrusier Dining Onboard you can meet characters, defend the ship against enemies, or chill out if you’d like. That’s right, today Disney also shared that if ya wanna relax you can totally do that too. Chillin in outer space doesn’t sound too shabby, right? Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser We have also learned that you can fire funs out of gigantic windows and don’t forget there will also be the opportunity to wield a lightsaber or two while onboard! Star Wars Lightsaber Experience Read everything else we know about the Star Wars Hotel here! Are you planning to travel to a galaxy far, far away with the new Star Wars Hotel? Why are why not? Chat with us about it in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Rise of the Resistance. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Details Announced!! NEW Details Released About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser — Including the Transportation Vehicle to Batuu! NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! View the full article

As many of you know, Walt Disney World Resort is undergoing its most significant period of growth in decades. And today, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared exciting updates on some of the experiences currently in development across the resort. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is opening March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! On Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll step through the movie screen and join Mickey, Minnie and friends like never before – bursting into a world where mouse rules apply. Visit our earlier story to learn more. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will begin “transporting” guests to a galaxy far, far away in 2021! In this new type of immersive vacation, you’ll become the hero of your own adventure in an experience that surrounds you 24/7 in Star Wars storytelling. Check out our original Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser story for a first look at what you’ll see when you arrive for your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser vacation. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open summer 2020 in the France pavilion at Epcot and today we shared a new image showing Disney Imagineers at work creating the immersive attraction. The attraction brings guests on an adventure with Chef Remy through Gusteau’s restaurant. More details here. Mickey Shorts Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will show an original short film in the style of the popular Disney Channel animated series “Mickey Mouse,” and will feature photo-opportunity locations for guests. Today’s new rendering shows the interior of the theater, including fun Mickey Mouse-themed seats. Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure is coming to Epcot! You’re invited to join Scrooge McDuck, Donald, Launchpad, Webby and the nephews in search of priceless treasure. Using the Play Disney Parks mobile app, guests take a trip around World Showcase discovering exotic destinations, exciting mysteries, and maybe even a few thieves, villains and supernatural guardians of ancient artifacts. Check out our original story to learn more. Also, three new films will debut Jan. 17, 2020, at Epcot: “Awesome Planet” in The Land pavilion showcases the Earth’s beauty and diversity in a 10-minute film featuring spectacular imagery, in-theater effects and an original musical score from Academy Award-winning® composer Steven Price. “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” in the France pavilion is directed and produced by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” films, and invites guests to participate in a twist on a tale as old as time. It also features narration from Angela Lansbury, who played Mrs. Potts in the original film. The new sing-along will run in rotation with “Impressions de France,” which will receive an upgrade to 4K projection. “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” in the Canada pavilion is an update to the previous “O Canada!” film with new scenes, a new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington and new narration by award-winning actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. Space 220 Restaurant debuts this winter! Space 220 is a new table-service restaurant at Epcot next to Mission: SPACE. When you enter the restaurant, you’ll step into a special space elevator that will take you 220 miles above the earth’s surface and offer incredible celestial views. More details. Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is the new fast-casual restaurant that’ll open this winter at The American Adventure in Epcot serving classic barbecue and home-style craft brews. Regal Eagle will celebrate American backyard barbecue with flavors from different regions around the United States. Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant is coming to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2020 and invites you to a rootin’, tootin’ rodeo right in Andy’s backyard! This immersive restaurant will provide yet another unique, fun, family-friendly dining experience that could only be had in Toy Story Land. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more details on these upcoming Walt Disney World Resort experiences and more. View the full article

Chef Remy is cooking up something special at Epcot, and we have a first look inside to share with you today! Walt Disney Imagineering is hard at work developing a new attraction for the park’s France pavilion, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, planned to open in summer 2020. Based on Disney and Pixar’s hit film, “Ratatouille,” this family-friendly attraction will invite you to shrink down to the scale of a rat for a culinary adventure with Chef Remy. You’ll race across Gusteau’s kitchen floor aboard special trackless ride vehicles, which you can see in the image at the top of this post – just released today – as Disney Imagineers work on bringing this attraction to life. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is one of several new experiences coming to Epcot as part of the park’s historic transformation already underway. To find out more about Epcot’s future, click here. And keep checking Disney Parks Blog for more exciting updates like this one! View the full article

Earlier this year, details on new film experiences coming to Epcot were unveiled at the D23 Expo. Today we’re happy to share that three new films will debut January 17, 2020, at Epcot, on the same day the Epcot International Festival of the Arts begins! “Awesome Planet” in The Land pavilion showcases the Earth’s beauty and diversity in a 10-minute film featuring spectacular imagery, in-theater effects and an original musical score from Academy Award-winning® composer Steven Price. “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” in the France pavilion is directed and produced by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action “Beauty and the Beast” films, and invites guests to participate in a twist on a tale as old as time. It also features narration from Angela Lansbury, who played Mrs. Potts in the original film. The new sing-along will run in rotation with “Impressions de France,” which will receive an upgrade to 4K projection. And “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” in the Canada pavilion is an update to the previous “O Canada!” film with new scenes, a new musical score by Canadian composer Andrew Lockington and new narration by award-winning actors Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. For more details on how the park will transform in the coming years, check out Jeremy’s previous blog post. View the full article

This year we’ve announced several new dining experiences coming to Walt Disney World Resort, and today I’m excited to share a few more details on three of the restaurants coming soon to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue The new fast-casual restaurant opening this winter at The American Adventure in Epcot will serve classic barbecue and home-style craft brews. When you step into the pavilion, you’ll be greeted by the enticing aromas of barbecue coming from a large smoker located in the center of the outdoor bar and seating area. Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue will celebrate American backyard barbecue with flavors from different regions around the United States. If you’re looking for all the juicy menu details, check out our recent blog post with all of the information. Space 220 Restaurant Space 220 is a new table-service restaurant debuting this winter at Epcot next to Mission: SPACE. When you enter the restaurant, you’ll step into a special space elevator that will take you 220 miles above the earth’s surface and offer incredible celestial views. You’ll feel as if you’re traveling straight up into space to dock next to the Centauri Space Station suspended just beyond the orbit of Mission: SPACE. Upon arrival, you will be guided to your seats past the grow zone, a spinning wall of produce that mimics Earth’s gravity and represents some of the fresh ingredients used by the restaurant’s culinary team. For more information on everything we’ve revealed about Space 220 as well as all of the details on the historic transformation underway at Epcot, check out our recent blog post! Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant Coming in 2020 to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a new table-service restaurant that invites you to a rootin’, tootin’ rodeo right in Andy’s back yard! Guests will be immersed with all their favorite toy pals in the western atmosphere of Woody’s Roundup providing a fun, family-friendly dining experience that could only be had in Toy Story Land. A new artist concept image released today emphasizes the theme of the new dining locale constructed from Andy’s favorite larger-than-life playsets and games. For more details, check out our recent blog post. For more information on all of the dining options at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and more or to purchase tickets, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website! View the full article

Disney’s just announced the grand opening date of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney World! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway ©Disney And it’s SOONER than you THINK! Guess what, folks? Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on…drumroll, please… March 4th! Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Poster And while we still don’t have the exact date for when Disneyland’s version of the attraction will open in 2021, we’re SUPER EXCITED to know we’ll only have to wait a few more months to go on a wild ride with Mickey, Minnie, and friends! See more details about Mickey and Minnies’s Runaway Railway (including costumes and ride vehicles HERE! Will you be in Disney World next March when Mickey and Minnies’s Runaway Railway opens? Let us know in the comments section! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Rise of the Resistance. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios We Spotted the NEW Frozen 2 Anna and Elsa Costumes CHILLIN’ at Disney World! How To Get Your Hands on the Starbucks “You Are Here” Disney Parks Mugs WITHOUT Actually Visiting the Parks! View the full article

Our favorite web-footed family is heading to Epcot! Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure invites guests to join Scrooge McDuck, Donald, Launchpad, Webby and the nephews in search of priceless treasure. Using the Play Disney Parks mobile app, guests take a trip around World Showcase discovering exotic destinations, exciting mysteries, and maybe even a few thieves, villains and supernatural guardians of ancient artifacts. This will be the next iteration of a popular interactive scavenger hunt around World Showcase guests have enjoyed for years as they experience the magic of possibility at Epcot. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information on this new adventure! View the full article

I love the “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts, so I am really excited for the new Mickey Shorts Theater on its way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which I can now share will open in March 2020! As you can see from the new artist concept rendering above, the interior of the theater will evoke the same wacky fun of the Disney Channel cartoon series. You’ll see an original short in this same style, plus have the chance to take your picture in special photo locations. Next year is going to be a big one for Mickey Mouse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as in addition to this new theater experience, the park will unveil Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the first ride-through attraction in Disney history featuring those true originals! Stay tooned to the Disney Parks Blog for more on these new experiences in the weeks and months ahead. View the full article

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will begin transporting you from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to a galaxy far, far away beginning in 2021, Walt Disney Imagineering announced tonight. This is a new type of immersive vacation that only Disney could create – a two-night, cruise-style itinerary where you’ll become the hero of your own adventure in an experience that surrounds you 24/7 in Star Wars storytelling. In a new artist concept rendering just released (above), you get a first look at what you’ll see when you arrive for your Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser vacation. The Galactic Starcruiser Terminal is where you’ll begin your Star Wars experience! Whether you show up via personal vehicle, Disney transportation or by landspeeder, curb-side check-in prepares you to leave Earth behind, jump to lightspeed and begin your Star Wars story. From the Starcruiser Terminal, you will enter an exclusive launch pod (above) for travel up to the Halcyon, your starcruiser in a galaxy far, far away. Through the pod’s viewports, it looks as though you are traveling through space to approach the massive ship that is much too large to land on any planet. A “spaceport of call” to Black Spire Outpost is included in your itinerary, where special passenger transports take you to the planet Batuu (also known as the destination for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios). To get from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and back, you’ll remain fully in-story as you step aboard the transport ships designed specifically for this new immersive experience, which you can see in the artist concept rendering above, released today. It will connect you directly to a spaceport at Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, where the story you began in the starcruiser will continue and evolve while exploring the 14-acre land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sign up to receive updates as exciting new details are released about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at starwarsgalacticstarcruiser.com. View the full article

In a special presentation Tuesday at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek announced Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will open March 4, 2020, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This will be the first Disney ride-through attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, that will draw guests inside a Mickey cartoon for a fun-filled adventure where “Mouse rules apply” and anything can happen! Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for future updates on the progress of this attraction! View the full article

If you’re anything like us, you’re counting down the days until Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opens in Epcot! Ratatouille ride in Epcot’s France And although we don’t know the exact date for when the new France pavilion attraction is set to open (currently slated for the summer of 2020) — we do know what we’ll be ridin’ in! Here’s a look at one of the new ride vehicles for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! As you can see, they’re very similar to the Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy ones used in Disneyland Paris! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride Vehicle And this one’s such a cutie! Just look at those dark, big Baby Yoda lookin’ eyes staring up at us! And we’re totally diggin’ his cute little pink nose and ears! We’re totally IN LOVE this little guy! Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride Vehicle Not sure about you, but we can’t wait to “rat” around in these new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride vehicles! And since the new attraction is trackless, we’ll be prepared for one WILD RIDE! Read ALL about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure here!! We also saw the EPIC TRON ride vehicles (which we saw for the first time at D23) again! Here’s a closer look at these guys. TRON Lightcycle Run Vehicle TRON Lightcycle Run is set to open in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom in 2021. Read all about TRON Lightcycle Run here! Are you excited about riding Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure when it opens in 2020? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Here’s the MOST IMPORTANT News Disney Announced This Week! Look Like You’re The Queen in the NEW Arendelle Aqua Merchandise in Disney World! What’s New in Epcot — Popcorn Buckets, Face Painting, and Fish and Chips Merch! View the full article

We’re just a few days away from the opening of what promises to be an experience unlike any other! Rise of the Resistance, the flagship attraction for Galaxy’s Edge, is scheduled to open on December 5th in Disney World (January 17th in Disneyland). That’s SO soon, my people! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World For a while, Disney has shared that this will be an attraction unlike any other and friends we’re super ready to check it out! Since this attraction is opening VERY soon, we’d thought we’d share all of the NEED to know information about Rise of the Resistance! Ride Requirements Note that this attraction is not for everyone! There is a height requirement of 40.” Since this is setting up to be one of the most detailed, immersive attractions ever created it will likely feel VERY real, which could possibly cause it to be frightening for some young Jedi’s. And according to Disney, riders under 7 years of age must be accompanied by someone who is 14 years or older. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ©Disney If you or a person in your party uses a wheelchair or ECV, please note that guests will have to transfer. INSIDE Star Wars Rise of the Resistance! Disney also states that riders should be “free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, and motion sickness.” And that expectant mothers should not ride. FastPass+ and Single Rider As was the cast with Smuggler’s Run, there will most likely be no FastPass available at the grand opening of Rise of the Resistance; however, single rider may be an option. While the attraction will likely have a lengthy line, the single rider line (if it is open) should be a great option to help you save a bit of time! Entrance to Rise of the Resistance Rise of the Resistance Attraction Details Aside from the logistics of the attraction, there are several key features of the ride itself that are important to know before you decide to ride! **NOTE: SPOILERS AHEAD!** What we know so far is that Rise of the Resistance will feature a lengthy ride time which should be around 18 minutes, there will be 4+ ride systems, and over 300 figures. Your ride vehicle will have two rows of four seats each with their own seat belt. Ride Vehicle for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance There should a pre-show that features BB-8, Rey, and other Star Wars characters. Afterward, riders will board the attraction and that’s led by Poe Dameron. Though things will run smoothly for a sec, the First Order will soon derail all of your plans. You will then be pulled into their ship where you will find Stormtroopers, General Hux, and Kylo Ren. Rise of the Resistance ©Disney Soon, the Resistance will save you and the day and you will work your way to a few escape pods. The ride will conclude with a thrilling drop. So, if drops are unsettling for you, you might want to sit this ride out. We still won’t be able to give you a full review of the ride until it opens, but be sure to keep an eye on Disney Food Blog as more information emerges! Read a full report on Rise of the Resistance here! Are you excited for Rise of the Resistance? Do you think it will live up to the hype? Let us know! Related posts: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cliffs Notes…Here’s What You Absolutely NEED To Know After The Galaxy’s Edge INFO BOMB Dropped Last Night! NEW PHOTOS! See INSIDE Rise of the Resistance at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge With This NEW Preview! NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! View the full article

Hello Dole Whip Fans! That’s pretty much everyone, right? Mango Pineapple Dole Whip We’ve got BIG news on the Dole Whip front! We love all the fun Dole Whip flavors at Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland (especially mango) but there’s nothing that hits the spot quite like the classic Dole Whip! Well, right now there’s a DEAL on that classic Dole Whip, find out how to get it! Next time you’re exploring Adventureland at Disneyland make sure you take your expedition over to Adventureland Bazaar to pick up a super cute Glass Tiki Cup! Adventureland Bazaar Glass Tiki Cup ©Disney Then, just take your new cup to Tropical Hideaway for $1 off a classic Dole Whip. What a sweet tropical treat! Tropical Hideaway Menu This deal is available until January 6 or while supplies last, so don’t miss out on your chance to fill your new Tiki Cup with one of the tastiest snacks that Disneyland has to offer! Happy Adventuring! Click here to rep your love of Dole Whip with the NEW DFB t-shirt line! 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!! Will you be nabbing a tiki bowl and discount Dole Whip for yourself? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: FIRST LOOK! Welcome to The Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland’s Adventureland — Grand Opening Friday! Disneyland Hack: Tajin Dole Whips THIRD Tropical Hideaway Spork Released in Disneyland! View the full article

We LOVE to show off our Disney style! Star Traders One of our favorite ways to add a little magic to our wardrobe? Disney patches!! We’re grabbing our old denim jackets and heading over to Star Traders, because we’re getting ready to go on an adventure with the latest Disney patches! These NEW Adventureland Patches have hit the shelves at Star Traders in the Magic Kingdom! The four patches each represent different aspects of the beloved Adventureland – and they’re pretty stinkin’ cute! Adventureland Patches The Orange Bird Patch is looking bright and cheery! The adorable mascot of the Sunshine Tree Terrace adds a perfect pop of color to the patch collection. Adventureland Patches This Tiki Room Birds Patch is adorable, colorful, and just looking at it has gotten the Tiki Room song stuck in our head! Adventureland Patches Obviously, you can’t have a set of Adventureland Patches without a Dole Whip Patch! This yummy tropical treat has become a staple of the land. Adventureland Patches One of the OG Adventureland attractions, the Jungle Cruise Patch is a perfect addition to any Disney patch collection! Adventureland Patches You can pick up the Adventureland Patches for $19.99 at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom! Check out some other Disney Patches HERE! What do you think of the new Adventureland Patches? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Check Out the New Orange Bird and Dole Whip Loungefly Backpacks and Wallets! FUN UPDATE!: Redd’s Revenge Gets a Swirly REVAMP in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! What’s New at Magic Kingdom — PIZZA ROLLS, Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream, the BEST Little Mermaid Mug Yet, and MORE! View the full article

There have been construction barriers up in Liberty Square for quite a while. Liberty Square Well, no longer! That’s because the Liberty Square Market seating is finally complete and open and we have alllllll the pics of the snazzy new seating area! There are a few reasons that we’re super psyched to see this seating area open up! Not only is new seating always welcome in Magic Kingdom, but the construction barriers were causing quite the bottleneck through Liberty Square. Well, that bottleneck is no more! Now crowds can move through a lot easier. Liberty Square Seating The area is outfitted with a bunch of shady tables so eating your grab and go from Liberty Square Market is more comfortable than ever. We like the styling too as it fits in with the more rustic themes in Liberty Square. Liberty Square Seating The birds certainly like the new area as they were allll over! Liberty Square Seating The area also has utensil dispensers… Liberty Square Seating …napkin dispensers, and spare condiments if you need them! Liberty Square Seating Overall, the new area is a great way to sit in style! Plus, we’re pretty glad there’s one less construction area! Click here for more info on construction around Disney World! What do you think of the new seating area? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! The Mickey Celebration Donut Has MOVED in Magic Kingdom! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — An Epic Sundae, New Jewelry, and Haunted Mansion Merch! View the full article

Disney’s Riviera Resort is almost open! Riviera Resort Construction And while the Disney World hotel gets ready to welcome its first guests on December 16th, we’ve already seen a few sneak peeks of what this luxe, new resort has in store for us! We’ve shared with you a preview of Rivera’s Cast Members’ costumes, a glimpse at some of its food, and even showed you some pictures of the AMAZING Peter Pan mural that was being installed in the resort’s walkway tunnel! Now, Disney is sharing even more information and images of the stunning mosaic artistry you’ll find at Disney’s Riviera. The walkway tunnel heading to and from the resort’s Skyliner station is actually home to TWO gorgeous murals. One of which is the Peter Pan mural we mentioned above and the other is themed after… TANGLED!!! ©Disney Tangled Mural The Tangled mural features one of our favorite scenes from the movie! Just look at all those fabulous floating lanterns lighting up the night sky above the castle! They look just like the ones Rapunzel and Flynn Rider release over the water! ©Disney Tangled Mural And like the Peter Pan mural, the Tangled mural spans the entire archway, surrounding you in the beautiful mosaic tilework as you pass underneath. You can even see Punzie’s tower on the other side of the arch! ©Disney Tangled Mural We can’t wait to see the Peter Pan and Tangled murals in person when the resort opens in less than two weeks! We’ll be there with LIVE coverage the day Disney’s Riviera Resort is officially open for business, so stay tuned! Do you have reservations for Disney’s Riviera Resort when it opens? What are you most excited about seeing at the new Disney World hotel? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Everything You NEED to Know About Disney’s NEWEST Hotel NEWS! Full Menus Just Released for Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort! Disney World’s Riviera Resort Construction Update: New Signage, Lighting, and More!! View the full article

It’s a tale as old as time – now with a twist! France Pavilion in Epcot There’s a lot to come with Epcot’s multi-year transformation, but one new addition is just around the corner! The new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is set to debut in January 2020 at the France Pavilion, and today we got to be their guest for a preview of the new show! We’ve been eagerly awaiting the new show, which joins the “Impressions de France” film as part of the France Pavilion’s entertainment! Shrouded in mystery, all we really knew about the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along prior to the preview was that the show was directed by Don Hahn, who was the producer of BOTH the animated and live-action versions of the beloved Beauty and the Beast films! Just that bit of information was enough to get us all kinds of excited to sing our hearts out to the classic tunes from this 90s Ren fave! Beauty and the Beast in France Pavilion Having now seen the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along for ourselves, we’re happy to report that this show is a delightful addition to Epcot! We were introduced to the preview by Don Hahn himself, and sat back in delight as we realized that the Sing-Along is animated and narrated by Mrs. Potts herself – Angela Lansbury! Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along ©Disney Now, you’re probably wondering what that “twist” is that has been teased. Well, *SPOILER ALERT* for those that want to stay surprised, but for everyone else, we can tell you that the “twist” of the show is that we find out LeFou was the one behind Belle and the Beast getting together in the film! Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along It’s explained that LeFou orchestrated sending Maurice to the castle, as we see in the film, and that he made sure Belle went to save her father. A few new scenes of LeFou were added to the story (ie, you can actually spot LeFou playing the violin in the ballroom scene!), each crafted by the original animators of the film, with the original actor once again lending his voice to the role. Disney Imagineers decided to add this element to the show to give audiences a “twist” on a classic tale, much like the Maleficient films. Beauty and the Beast ©Disney Five classic songs were featured, and will definitely have audiences singing along! We think you’ll be jumping to be a guest at this totally fun twist on the tale as old as time, and we can’t wait to hear everyone’s thoughts when the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along opens in January 2020! Are you excited for the upcoming Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-Long? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of Beauty and the Beat Sing-Along. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ Related posts: What’s New in Epcot — Food and Wine Booths, SO MUCH Construction, and the Most Adorable Pens We’ve Ever Seen! What’s New in Epcot — Construction Updates, Arendelle Aqua Treats, and MORE! What’s New in Epcot — Popcorn Buckets, Face Painting, and Fish and Chips Merch! View the full article

It may be the holiday season, but we’re still seeing exciting and yummy new flavors popping up around the parks! Popcorn Cart in Hub Near Cinderella Castle While it might seem like peppermint, chocolate, and gingerbread we just found a new apple and citrus addition over that the Popcorn Cart in the hub near Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom! Meet the Citrus Apple Cotton Candy! Citrus Apple Cotton Candy The green cotton candy is green apple, while the white cotton candy is citrus. You also have the option of getting just a bag of citrus without the apple! Citrus Apple Cotton Candy While we were just expecting basic cotton candy with a hint of flavoring, we were surprised at just how YUMMY the citrus cotton candy was! Citrus Apple Cotton Candy Both flavors were super prominent, coming through very strongly which is not always the case with cotton candy! Citrus Apple Cotton Candy Overall, if you’re a fan of either flavor, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how yummy this cotton candy is, and would definitely recommend for a sweet pick-me-up snack! You can pick up the Citrus Apple Cotton Candy for $5 (or a snack credit if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan)over at the Popcorn Cart in the Hub Near Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. Check out our reviews of ALL the holiday treats around Walt Disney World here! Will you be trying the Citrus Apple Cotton Candy? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review and Photos! New Dulce de Leche Brownie Sundae Has Landed at Magic Kingdom! REVIEW: A New Ingredient Makes These Disney World Limited Time Fries Even HOTTER! Review: Magic Kingdom’s NEW Cherry and Pistachio Frozen Hot Chocolate Float! View the full article

Greetings citizens of tomorrow! New Tomorrowland Sign We love zipping around Tomorrowland to see what we can find! Just recently we’ve spotted a new sign at Star Traders and the AWESOME holiday overlay over at Tomorrowland Speedway. Well, today, we spotted an all-new way to rep your personal Disney style with make-your-own t-shirts! Pop on over to Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. near Space Mountain to find the new Shirt Design Lab! Shirt Design Lab This new offering lets guests create their own personalized Disney shirt design. It can even feature your name! There are tons of different options for graphics… Shirt Design Lab …and a few t-shirt colors to choose from! Shirt Design Lab Well, how does it work? Simple! You set up the print you want on the little kiosk and submit it. In return, you’ll get a little tag that shows you what time you can pick your new shirt up. Get this, if you order by 5 PM you can pick it up the same day you order it! Shirt Design Lab Pick up is at the front of the park at package pick-up, so you don’t have to worry about making it back to Tomorrowland. The shirts are priced at $29.99 for adult tees, $39.99 for women’s, and $24.99 for kiddos! This a super fun and easy way to create fun matching shirts or individual shirts for the whole family! We’re super excited about the new options the Shirt Design Lab offers for t-shirts! Stop by Tomorrowland to design your own. Click here to see more Tomorrowland updates! What kind of t-shirt design would you like to make? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Pandora Charms, Construction Updates, and Winnie the Pooh Wishables! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — An Epic Sundae, New Jewelry, and Haunted Mansion Merch! What’s New in Magic Kingdom — Halloween Treats, Rainbow Glow Cubes, Construction Updates, and MORE! View the full article

The weather outside ain’t exactly frightful, but the holiday TREATS in Disneyland sure are delightful! Smokejumpers Grill With the Festival of Holidays in full swing, we’ve been indulging in ALL the delicious snacks that Disney’s California Adventure has had to offer. But, the booths aren’t the only places to find yummy sweets in the park! Today, we’re hopping over to Smokejumpers Grill to try out a treat that’s all kinds of jolly! Just one look at the NEW Minty Yule Log Shake at the Smokejumpers Grill will get you in the holiday spirit! Bursting with color (and flavor), we couldn’t wait to see if this new shake was as good as it looks. Minty Yule Log Shake It’s a vanilla shake layered with chocolate cake pieces, and topped with whipped cream and a mini yule log that’s filled with mint icing. Minty Yule Log Shake The mint flavoring for this shake was perfect — subtle without being overpowering (just the way we like our minty treats!). The chocolate cake layer is thick, which does make it pretty tricky to actually enjoy this shake through the straw. That being said, grab a spoon and dig in, because the blend of all the flavors together is truly delightful! Minty Yule Log Shake The mini yule log on top is SUCH a great addition to the shake, and might just be our favorite part! This is a hearty addition to the treat – not only does it look gorgeous, but it also added a nice texture and flavor to the overall dessert. Minty Yule Log Shake There’s a generous helping of chocolate cake here, so you can really taste all the chocolate! (: Overall, we REALLY enjoyed this shake, and would happily go back for seconds! Minty Yule Log Shake You can pick up the Minty Yule Log Shake for $6.49 (before an Annual Passholder Discount) at Smokejumpers Grill in Disney’s California Adventure! 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!! Will you be trying out the Minty Yule Log Shake for yourself? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: TRY IT! What’s In YOUR Quake Shake at Disneyland’s Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop? NEW!! Chocolate Peanut Butter Churro at the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Begins SOON! We’ve Got the Details You Need! View the full article