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#DisneyKids: Kilimanjaro Safaris Offers Lion's Share of Fun for Little Ones View the full article

How-To Draw: Simba From ‘The Lion King’ View the full article

Disney Parks Moms Panel: Dazzling Family Entertainment Included on a Disney Cruise View the full article

Building Batuu: Creating Otherworldly Topography for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge View the full article

For a limited time, Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating “The Eternals” and Jack Kirby, the creator of the popular comic book series. Beginning today, guests visiting “The Eternals” – Jack Kirby’s Cosmic Series can catch a glimpse of the original print issue #1 comic book that started it all. Unique photos and artifacts inspired by Jack’s process will be on display. And, this cosmic experience also includes a photo wall where you can pose with a few of the many characters from ‘The Eternals’ comic series. Every year comic book fans around the globe honor the late Disney Legend, Jack “King” Kirby on his birthday, August 28th. What a great way to celebrate this year! Drop by the Walt Disney Presents attraction in Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning August 23 and let us know what you think of “The Eternals” – Jack Kirby’s Cosmic Series. View the full article

I am thrilled to share with you an exciting new Adventures by Disney experience that was just announced at the D23 Expo. This magical voyage on the Rhine River will feature Disney legends and luminaries who will offer insider insights and Disney-themed activities, all presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Best of all this one very special sailing is available for you to experience, whether you’re a D23 member or a nonmember. So grab your Mickey ears and get ready to take in the stunning sights along the Rhine River as you discover six destinations in four countries on an all-inclusive cruise. This seven-night sailing, departing Aug. 9, 2020, will transport you to enchanting destinations in Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands, all with a very special Disney twist. In addition to amazing adventures ashore like ziplining above the Black Forest and exploring medieval wine caves, your onboard experience will be distinctly Disney. You’ll be able to meet and mingle with Disney icons including Becky Cline, director of the Walt Disney Archives; renowned producer and film historian Don Hahn; Imagineer and Disney Legend Tony Baxter; and Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse. These very special guests will share behind-the-magic stories about insights into the imagination of Walt Disney, inspirations for Disney’s first European theme park and the real-life locations that inspired him. The onboard fun will continue with fireside chats, compelling presentations and more Disney-themed activities. And as always, while onboard your AmaWaterways ship, you’ll savor fresh, locally sourced cuisine, elegantly appointed staterooms and an abundance of amenities. Need one more reason to jump onboard this one-time Adventures by Disney river cruise? Don’t miss your chance to save $750 per person* on this special sailing when you book now through Oct. 4, 2019. This one-of-a-kind itinerary is now open for booking, along with other 2020 vacations. For more information or to book, visit adventuresbydisney.com, call 866-411-3671 or contact your travel agent. *The per person per reservation discount is taken from the non-discounted prevailing rate as quoted on AdventuresByDisney.com on the date of booking (“Regular Rate”) and valid only for the Adventures by Disney Rhine river cruise sailing departing on August 9, 2020. Regular Rates vary by time of booking and are subject to change. Regular Rates are based on double occupancy. All guest names required at time of booking. Courtesy holds will not be accepted without compliance with standard payment terms. The number of river cruise staterooms available for this offer is limited. Excludes river cruise suites and category E staterooms. The AdventuresByDisney.com website is not updated in real time; availability is subject to confirmation at the time of booking with Adventures by Disney. Discount not applicable to deposit. Valid on new bookings only. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or promotions. Offer is not transferable or redeemable for cash in whole or in part. Void where prohibited. Offer is subject to change without notice. Offer available to U.S. and Canada residents only. Bookings subject to restrictions and Adventures by Disney’s standard terms and conditions View the full article

Disney Parks Moms Panel: World-Class Accommodations and Dining on a Disney Cruise View the full article

Disney Parks How-To Make A Bento Box Magical: Ducky & Bunny From ‘Toy Story 4’ View the full article

#DisneyKids: You Can Fly, You Can Fly on Peter Pan's Flight View the full article

WOW! We’ve had one crazy night filled with exciting news! TRON Billboard ©Disney I mean, who expected that we’d learn the names of the Star Wars Hotel and Marvel Land all in one night?! Not me!! But that’s not all that was announced at the D23 preview tonight! Check out the costumes and ride vehicles for Magic Kingdom’s newest attraction: TRON Lightcycle Run! TRON Lightcycle Run is set to open at the Magic Kingdom in 2021 for Disney World’s 50th anniversary. We have been monitoring the construction progress of the attraction — which you can check out here! TRON Lightcycle Run ©Disney But today, Disney has decided to share a deeper look into what the Cast Members will be wearing at this attraction and what we, the guests, will get to ride on! We were able to get a good look at the costumes thanks to our DFB pal Carlye (@Carlyewisel on Twitter). Here are what the Cast Members will be wearing. They, like the attraction, are very sleek and futuristic. Tron Costumes And now, let’s take a peek at the actual freaking lightcycles we will get to ride on in 2 YEARS!! Tron Lightcycle ©Disney They look a lot like their Shanghai counterpart. Don’t you feel the need for speed just looking at it? I know I do!! Be sure to be on the lookout for more exciting updates throughout the weekend! Wondering what else D23 released tonight? Check out the following links below! STAR WARS HOTEL NEWS! Come Aboard the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser: Halcyon! BREAKING NEWS: Moana-Themed Attraction “Journey of Water” Coming to Disney World’s Epcot! BREAKING NEWS! “Avengers Campus” Revealed as Official Name of Disneyland Resort’s Marvel Land!! NEW! Epcot Experience Coming to the Odyssey Events Pavilion! What new experience are you excited to check out? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEW!! FOMOsa Debuts in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! EMERGENCY! 2319 Cone Lands at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies! Where Oh Where Has Disney World’s Tomorrowland Sign Gone? View the full article

Today Disney has shared some EXCITING news like the official name for the new Star Wars Resort, an all-new Moana attraction in Epcot, and the name for Marvel Land — Avengers Campus — in Disney California Adventure. Epcot Logo D23 ©Disney Now, we have some more information regarding the massive transformation taking place at Epcot! Here is a first look at the what we can expect Epcot to look like in the next few years! Isn’t it stunning?! Disney is currently making major changes to the front of the park by removing the Leave a Legacy Monoliths, and closing or changing a few of their character, shopping, and dining locations in order to make this transformation possible. Epcot Reimagined ©Disney Disney also released information on a new experience center in the Odyssey Events Pavilion, called Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience. In this first-of-its-kind offering at a Disney park, guests will be able to “discover engaging and interactive exhibits that allow you to step inside the relentless innovation, energy, and excitement.” You will also be able to see never-before-released details about the future of Epcot. This all-new experience is making its way to Epcot THIS OCTOBER!! Epcot Experience ©Disney And this is just the start of what we can expect to see and hear from D23 Expo 2019! So, stay tuned for more news and updates throughout the weekend! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What are you hoping to hear this weekend? What new attractions or restaurants would you like to see in the parks? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS: Moana-Themed Attraction “Journey of Water” Coming to Disney World’s Epcot! DETAILS: More Attractions Affected By Epcot’s MASSIVE Transformation Check It Out! runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Medals Revealed! View the full article

Our spidey senses are tingling with big NEWS!! We have known for a while that an all-new Marvel-themed land is coming to Disney California Adventure in 2020. Marvel Land Poster ©Disney We have already shared information that shows that the land will have a microbrewery, meet-and-greet locations, and a retail outlet. But now, we’re excited to announce something even bigger!! Thanks to our DFB friend Carlye (@carlyewisel on Twitter), we now know the OFFICIAL NAME for Marvel Land!! Concept Art for Marvel Land coming to Disney California Adventure ©Disney Avengers unite because Marvel Land will be known as Avengers Campus! According to Disney, “When guests visit Avengers Campus, they will become part of an interconnected, global story that spans from California to Paris to Hong Kong with the Avengers recruiting new extraordinary people to join them.” ©Disney It is expected that even more news about the attractions coming to this new land will be announced at the D23 Expo this weekend. So stay tuned for lots of exciting news!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of this official name? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: LAVA FRIES!!! And More NEW Seasonal Offerings at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure Disney Announces 2020 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates Celebrate the Christmas Season With Holiday Offerings in Disneyland Resort View the full article

The D23 Expo kicks off at the Anaheim Convention Center tomorrow and continues through the weekend, but exciting, Lava Monster-igniting details are already beginning to emerge about the Walt Disney Company’s Expo announcements. And tonight, we’re bringing you some attraction news worth going beyond the reef for!! ©Disney According to DFB pal Carlye Wisel (check out her Twitter @CarlyeWisel!) and Disney Parks Blog, Epcot will get the first-ever Moana-themed attraction — and we’ve even got the proposed name! Grab your paddle, and brace yourself for Journey of Water! Journey of Water Poster First, let’s just say: the retro Epcot styling on the poster is bringing us back to life like Te Fiti when Moana replaces her heart. But also: a splashy hooray for BIG new attractions news! And, in addition to the name, Disney Parks Blog just released concept art for what looks like the attraction’s entrance! The distinct Heart of Te Fiti swirl is surrounded by cascades of water (of course!)! Journey of Water Concept Art And this is just the beginning. Many, many (did we mention many?) more announcements are expected, so stick with DisneyFoodBlog because we’re bringing you updates all weekend long — and we promise you will NOT want to miss a single detail! You’re welcome! Are you excited to see what Disney announces at D23? Let us hear it in the comments! Related posts: News! Advance Dining Reservations Now Available for Takumi-Tei in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion NEWS! More of Epcot’s Space-Themed Restaurant Has Been Revealed! FULL MENU For The NEW Cool Wash Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! View the full article

We’re just starting to get the first big news out of the D23 Expo…and it’s awesome! We’ve finally got a tiny bit of new information about the Disney World Star Wars Hotel! Star Wars Hotel — Halcyon starcruiser Previously, we learned where the Star Wars Hotel would be located, and that the hotel would be a “fully immersive, multi-day event” for guests. But tonight we got a few more details! First, the hotel doesn’t really seem to be a hotel…in any sense that we’ve experienced, anyway! The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser news confirms our suspicions that this will be more like a cruise ship, all-inclusive experience than your typical hotel stay! The Disney Parks Blog calls this a “glamorous starship,” and notes that guests will board for a two-night stay where they “will interact with characters and become active participants in stories that unfold around them on their galactic journey.” Murder mystery night meets star wars meets cruise ship? Yep, that’s what this sounds like to me! ;-D Above, you can see a new model of the starcruiser — called Halcyon — that may just be your home for Stay tuned for more details from the D23 Expo! Click HERE For More Details and Concept Art From Disney World’s Star Wars Hotel! Related posts: NEWS!! Star Wars Hotel, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Pixar Pier Details NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: March 14, 2018 View the full article

D23 Expo: Disney Parks Pavilion Tour View the full article

As many of you know, this weekend’s D23 Expo 2019 will showcase dozens of exclusive reveals and announcements for Disney parks and resorts across the globe. And to kick things off, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared exciting news from Anaheim tonight as a preview of what’s to come this weekend! An all-new Star Wars vacation experience is coming to Walt Disney World Resort! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a new, first-of-its-kind vacation experience where guests will check in for a two-night adventure aboard a glamorous starship. Once onboard, guests will interact with characters and become active participants in stories that unfold around them on their galactic journey. Inside the Disney Parks “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” pavilion at D23 Expo, visitors will be able to see a new model and incredible visuals of the starcruiser – called the Halcyon. Also at Walt Disney World Resort, we’ve got big plans for our multi-year transformation of Epcot, with new experiences that will make the park more Disney, more family, more timeless and more relevant to the millions of guests who visit each year. The reinvention of Epcot will include Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana.” This first-ever attraction based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios hit film, “Moana,” will let guests interact with magical, living water in a beautiful and inspiring setting. And this October, guests will be able to visualize all of the exciting plans for Epcot at a new experience center in the Odyssey Events Pavilion, called Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience. Inside this first-of-its-kind offering within a Disney park, guests will discover engaging and interactive exhibits that allow you to step inside the relentless innovation, energy and excitement and see some never-before-revealed details driving the future of Epcot all throughout this unprecedented period of transformation. At Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris, we’ve already shared updates that we’re building immersive Super Hero themed lands. Today, we’re thrilled to announce these fantastic lands will be called Avengers Campus. When guests visit Avengers Campus, they will become part of an interconnected, global story that spans from California to Paris to Hong Kong with the Avengers recruiting new extraordinary people to join them. Inside our pavilion at D23 Expo, guests will be able to see an in-story experience where they’ll learn why the Avengers are building these campuses. And on Sunday, we’ll share more details about what our guests will be able to experience when they open. The pavilion will also feature many of the attractions and lands coming to our sites around the world including TRON Lightcycle Run coming to Magic Kingdom Park, as well as additional expansions in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Here’s a quick look inside: If you’re excited about today’s announcements, the best is still to come! On Sunday, August 25, we’ll be sharing more details on today’s stories as well as minute-by-minute updates on all of the news from the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products presentation at D23 Expo 2019 right here on the Disney Parks Blog. Tune in here – your source for official announcements from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Our Blog coverage begins at 10:30 a.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. ET from the special Hall D23 presentation. You can also keep up with our coverage at @DisneyParks on Twitter and by following DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram using the hashtag #D23Expo. View the full article

This week’s lovely After Dark image was taken at Shanghai Disneyland where Steamboat Willie himself welcomes guests to the main entrance of the park. Just beyond this fountain, guests enter the park and make their way down Mickey Ave., off into a day (or evening) of fun! Thanks to photographer Mark Willard for the image. View the full article

Travel to a galaxy far, far away with the new Her Universe dress at Star Wars Launch Bay in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Her Universe Dress It’s practically perfect for members of the Empire, don’t ya think? Her Universe is a fangirl fashion company created by Ashley Eckstein — who also created the designer Princess Leia bun ears that will debut in spring 2020. Her Universe Dress And Star Wars fans (especially Darth Vader fans) should really be able to geek out over this new Her Universe dress. Her Universe Dress It’s pretty kick-butt as it features a rockin’ black and white Darth Vader print. The top almost takes on a steampunk look with its buttons and leather-like fabric. Her Universe Dress The print also has images of the Empire’s symbol and TIE fighters. Won’t this be an awesome dress to wear around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge once it opens on August 29th? You can find this dress at Star Wars Launch Bay for $128. And you can learn more about the Her Universe Princess Leia designer ears here! Ashley ©Disney Will you be joining the Empire by rocking this dress around Black Spire Outpost? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: News! Darth Vader Meet and Greet Returning to Star Wars Launch Bay in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Special Merchandise Events Bring the Force to Walt Disney World Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening! NEWS! Two Daily Fantasmic! Shows Will Be Held During Opening Weekend of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World View the full article

Starbucks has added a few new specialty drinks to its Disney Springs menu! Starbucks in Disney Springs This location adds specialty drinks to its menu pretty frequently, like The Lion King drinks (which were still listed on the menu during our visit). Now, back-to-school specialty beverages have landed on the menu! Starbucks in Disney Springs Back-to-School specials include the Monday Blues Frappuccino, the Tea’s in Session, the Up All-Night, the Fountain of Knowledge, and the Teacher’s Pet. Just reading these names makes us feel like we’re back in school! Sadly, these drinks are not eligible for a snack credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Back-to-School Drinks As we mentioned before, The Lion King drinks are still available, and you can learn more about them here! We can’t wait to see what specialty beverages Starbucks comes up with next! Have you tried any of these Back-to-School drinks yet? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New This Week: Disney Springs (November 12-18, 2017) What’s New in Disney World’s Disney Springs: December 4, 2017 NEW! Cookie-Filled Sundae Arrives at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs! View the full article

We recently told you about the 2nd Annual Gatsby Evening at The Edison, which will take place this Labor Day weekend. A Gatsby Evening at The Edison ©The Edison And now we have even more swanky news! Disney World Cast Members can receive a discount to the event. So grab your best pearls, flapper dress, or suit and get all dolled up for the party of the century. The big night will include feature flying aerial performers, stilt-walkers, and burlesque dancers along with a swell live band. There will even be complimentary glasses of ritzy Moët Champagne and signature appetizers. ©The Edison The event kicks off at 7:30 PM on September 1st. Tickets are $79 for those ages 21 and up. But, Cast Members won’t have to pay this price as they will receive a 15% discount on tickets. All you have to do is enter CAST in the promotion box at check out. Your Cast Member I.D. will be checked upon entry to the event. You can purchase your tickets here! Will you be attending this soiree? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: NEWS and Review! Boozy Goofy’s Glaciers Arrive at Goofy’s Candy Company Learn From Chef Rick Bayless at This Dining Event in Disney Springs! Celebrate Labor Day Weekend in Style During A Gatsby Evening at The Edison! View the full article

The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival kicks off NEXT WEEK! We can hardly contain our joy. Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival begins August 29, 2019! In just a few days we will get to walk around Epcot trying all the new menu items from every booth. And did you know that Annual Passholders are eligible for a few Food & Wine freebies? Well, they totally are!! So follow along to find out what freebies you can snag at the Festival this year. For starters, Passholders are eligible to receive complimentary magnets. There is a limit of one per Passholder, per design. The first magnet to be released this year will be the Chef Minnie magnet. Passholders can pick this up while supplies from August 20th through October 14th. Chef Minnie Passholder Magnet ©Disney You will need to show your active Passholder I.D. to get your magnet. Then, from October 15 through November 23rd, Annual Passholders will be eligible to receive a complimentary Chef Remy magnet. Chef Remy Magnet ©Disney Annual Passholders are also eligible to receive a complimentary Chef Minnie wooden coaster set on their fourth Food & Wine Festival visit! Annual Passholder Coasters ©Disney These items will be available while supplies last at Mouse Gear and Disney Traders. And there are plenty of other Annual Passholder perks offered this fall — you can check those out here! Interested in learning more about the 2019 Food & Wine Festival? Then be sure to check out the following links below! Get a SNEAK PEEK at NEW Epcot Food and Wine Festival Merchandise! FULL MENU For The NEW Donut Box Booth at the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival! Countdown to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Food Photos and Reviews! NEW Menu Items at the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Which freebie are you excited to snag? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Check It Out! runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Medals Revealed! BREAKING NEWS! See the Change to the Eat to the Beat Lineup for Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival Get a SNEAK PEEK at NEW Epcot Food and Wine Festival Merchandise! View the full article

The Sensational Six are Rolling Out on Disney Transportation View the full article

The fan-favorite “Main Street Electrical Parade” is back, lighting up Disneyland park. This spectacular nighttime procession glitters with magic and imagination, featuring characters from beloved Disney stories—including Alice in Wonderland, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, among others. Today, I wanted to resurface this behind-the-scenes video showing what it takes to get some of our performers ready for the show each night. The court dancers in the Cinderella unit have been part of the “Main Street Electrical Parade” since its original run in 1972. With nightly performances scheduled through September 30, you still have time to get out to Disneyland park before this special engagement “glows” away! View the full article

Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Learn They’re Going to Batuu View the full article

Are you a world traveler? A napper? An animal lover? I’m Such a Princess Collection Then, you NEED one of these NEW Disney Princess tees we spotted in Disneyland Resort. These fun shirts describe Belle, Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White, Ariel, and Jasmine. Each one reads “I’m such a” with the name of a princess on the front and the back of the tee lists three things that describe that particular princess. Belle Are you such a Belle? I’m Such a Belle Tee If you are, then you probably love roses and books. You may even come from a small town! I’m Such a Belle Tee Aurora Or are you more like Aurora? I’m Such an Aurora If so, then you just might be a dreamer, nature, or nap lover. We’re personally part of the nap lover club…that’s for sure! I’m Such an Aurora Cinderella Are you the belle of the ball like Cinderella? I’m Such a Cinderella Or do you tend to be fashionably late? Then, this Cinderella tee is the perfect fit! I’m Such a Cinderella Snow White How about the princess who started it all, Snow White? I’m Such a Snow Are you fair and wishful like Snow? Do you spend hours a day talking to animals? Then this just might be the shirt for you! I’m Such a Snow Ariel Now, let’s take go under the sea with the Ariel tee! I’m Such an Ariel This one is perfect for collectors (10 pairs of Disney ears totally count) and lovers of leg day. I’m Such an Ariel Jasmine World travelers may be more like Jasmine! I’m Such a Jasmine Jasmine is a strong, independent, lover of magic. I’m Such a Jasmine We found all of these tees at World of Disney in Downtown Disney in Disneyland Resort for $34.99 each. Sadly, we have yet to see them elsewhere, but we hope that they will start popping up in more locations soon! And if you’re looking for more Disney merch, check out these FUN leggings! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Which Disney Princess best describes you? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: New Disney Princess Mugs Spotted at Walt Disney World — And They’re AMAZING! Find Out Where We Spotted This ADORABLE Shell Purse in Disneyland! Celebrate National Tequila Day with Discounted Margaritas in Disneyland! View the full article