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This week, we looked ahead to the holidays and unwrapped some of the many magical experiences coming to all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and Disney Springs! This season, the skies above Magic Kingdom Park will sparkle to life like never before during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with the debut of an all-new fireworks show that can be enjoyed across the park! The new fireworks show, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, will celebrate the magic of Christmas with medleys of beloved holiday songs, from “Joy to the World” and “Deck the Halls” to “Up on the House Top” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” Check out our original First Look at Walt Disney World Resort Holiday Experiences story for more updates, including our 2019 line-up of celebrity narrators confirmed to-date for the popular “Candlelight Processional” at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. And following last week’s incredible opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we shared several more new and exciting experiences awaiting you at Disneyland Resort —and showed why now is the perfect time to visit! We caught up with a few guests visiting this week and asked them: “why is today a great day to visit Disneyland Resort?” Here’s what they had to say: For more Disneyland “must-do’s” this summer, check out our blog story: Top 10 Things to Do this Summer 2019 at Disneyland Resort. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Anaheim Children Among First to Experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park – More than 600 children from Anaheim community organizations explored Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland park on May 30 prior to the land’s public opening. Florida Residents: Get Your Ears On this Summer with a Limited-Time Walt Disney World Resort Ticket Offer – Hey Florida residents, the summer is yours this year at Walt Disney World Resort thanks to the new Get Your Ears On Ticket! Disney Cruise Line Fall 2020 Itineraries Feature Fun and Festive Holiday Sailings – We revealed the remainder of our cruise options for 2020. If you haven’t already started planning your family vacations for next year, now’s the time to start! Disney H2O Glow Nights Are Back At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon: Here Are All The Glow Elements You Don’t Want To Miss – It’s officially Disney H2O Glow Nights season! Back by popular demand, the H2O Glow Nights after-hours party is a MUST attend event this summer. Exclusive Merchandise Available at Disney Villains After Hours – We are so excited to give a sneak peek of the event-exclusive merchandise that will be available at this limited-time summer event while supplies last. ‘Tale of the Lion King’ Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park– An all-new, original outdoor musical theater production, “Tale of the Lion King,” debuted at Disney California Adventure park this week. This new stage show celebrates the characters and music of Disney’s “The Lion King” in an imaginative and unique way. View the full article

The resort that is Shades of Green today was originally opened at Walt Disney World as a Disney-owned resort called the Golf Resort in December 1973. The Golf Resort was located in the middle of the Palm and Magnolia golf courses across the street from the Polynesian Village Resort. The Golf Resort was built of […] The post The History of the Shades of Green Resort at Walt Disney World appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Hope you’re enjoying a great start to the weekend! We’re back with another DFB Video this weekend, and I’m sharing six restaurants I’ve changed my mind about! Storybook Dining at Artist Point Because as I always say: the only consistent thing about Disney restaurants is that they’re inconsistent! And that’s why we keep going back to Disney’s hundreds of restaurants over and over again — there’s always the opportunity to have them significantly change over time. So we’re talking about six restaurants we’ve changed our minds about over the past few months based on recent experiences in our latest DFB YouTube video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: Have you changed your mind about any Disney restaurants? Related posts: DFB Video: Tips for Eating Gluten Free in Walt Disney World DFB Video: Must-Eat Disney World Snacks for CHEESE LOVERS! DFB Video: 9 Things Disney World Pros NEVER Do — And Neither Should You! View the full article

OK, we were at the Toy Story 4 press preview last night (at the press conference today and can’t wait to share!). And while the movie itself was adorable, the winner of the night was obviously Forky debuting at Toy Story Land with Woody at the end of the evening! Woody and Forky at Toy Story Land Look at the cuteness! There’s no word on whether Forky will become a permanent meet and greet at Disney World at the moment — this was just for the media event last night — but he was truly a highlight. Woody held Forky, and Forky didn’t speak, but COME ON! Woody and Forky in Toy Story Land And, of course, if you’re a Forky fan, there’s lots of merch coming for you. Don’t miss the Forky magic bands (I really, REALLY might need one of these)… Forky Magic Band …and, of course, here’s the creepier-than-it-needs-to-be Halloween costume! Forky and Bo Peep Halloween Costumes OK, Forky fans, we’ll have more info for you later from the Press Conference. But in the meantime, stay tuned for our Toy Story 4 movie review coming next week! Who’s ready for Toy Story 4? 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 Toy Story 4. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event 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’re LIVE at TOY STORY LAND in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios!!! Coming Soon! Bo Peep from Toy Story Meet and Greet in Disney Parks FIRST LOOK at Bo Peep’s NEW Look for her Disney Parks Meet-and-Greets!! View the full article

Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside offers some truly delicious and underrated dining. Learn About: Riverside Mill Food Court Disney World Restaurants Boatwright’s is the resort’s table service dining option, and it’s a terrific under-the-radar spot that’s pretty much always a sure thing, even when other restaurants are packed to the gills. Muddy Rivers is a great pool bar, and River Roost is a charming place to relax with a drink. When it comes to quick service dining at the resort, Riverside Mill is where it’s at. We’ve eaten here many times before, and the variety and quality have typically been pretty top-notch for a hotel food court. The atmosphere of Riverside is another winning attribute, helping diners to relax and refuel in a space that’s rustic and comfortable. When we discovered the menus here had changed, we were eager to try the new items. Port Orleans — Riverside Atmosphere The Riverside Mill has great curb appeal with its blue exterior and long front porch. (Sadly no rocking chairs out there, but that would be nice, right?) Outside at Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Inside continues the rustic charm of the outside with mis-matched wooded chairs and the remnants of the ‘mill’ for which the restaurant is named. Riverside Mill This includes industrial lighting, wood pillars and beams, and even some old mill equipment. Large windows let in a good amount of light during daylight hours, but even still the dining space is pretty dark in places. Seating at Riverside Mill The food court itself is a standard design, with stations for certain categories of food: Salads and Sandwiches Shop, Grill Shop, Pizza Shop, and Bakery. Riverside Mill Cashiers and Layout Menu screens above each station rotate the options, with pictures of some items to give diners a clear idea of what they’ll be getting. Notice Salads and Sandwiches in Riverside Mill The theming of these stations is in keeping with the spirit of the resort, with awnings, wood details, and some New Orleans charm. Grill Station in Riverside Mill Diners will also find Grab-and-Go options that include candy, snacks, and drinks. Grab and Go Snacks Grab and Go Eats When entering Riverside Mill, diners can browse these static menus. It gives you an idea of which station you’ll want to prioritize. It’s a little more efficient than staring up at the rotating screens at each station while you try to recall what you just saw that piqued your interest. Riverside Mill Entrance Menu Riverside Mill Entrance Menu Riverside Mill Entrance Menu Riverside Mill Entrance Menu Note that occasionally the items that appear on the static entrance menus aren’t on the rotating menus. That’s the case at Riverside’s Create Your Own Salad, which is on the entrance menu but not actually available at present. The electric menu boards over each station feature a few pictures to give you an idea of what to expect. As a general rule, these are some nicely staged food photos that are a little tidier than the actual product. But it’s still helpful! At the Salads and Sandwiches Shop diners find a Hoagie, Pimento BLT, Barbecue Pork Sandwich, and Caprese Sandwich. Kid sandwiches are available here, too. Sandwich Screen As mentioned, Create Your Own Salad is not currently an option. Diners are limited to Caesar, Greek, and House Salads. (We heard several people lamenting the loss of the Create Your Own option, so we’ll watch to see if it returns.) Salad Screen At the Pizza Shop, diners can choose from pizza, flatbreads, breadsticks, and pasta. Kids’ pasta dishes and pizza are also available. Pizza and Pasta Screens Pizza and Pasta Menus At the Grill Shop, find hot sandwiches, burgers, and more (including a Fish Sandwich and Corn Dog Nuggets for the kiddos and Chicken Nuggets, a Hot Dog, and vegan burger for grown ups). Grill Menu Grill Menu Any time there are menu additions, we start looking for the deletions, too. At Riverside, the following items have been removed from the menu: Southern Fried Shrimp Platter, Classic Burger, Double Classic Burger, Bayou Burger, Prime Rib Melt, Carved Cajun Turkey Leg Sandwich, and Chicken Salad Sandwich. In their places: the Pimento BLT, a Prime Rib Dip, and a Classic Bacon Burger! Naturally we tried ’em all! New Menu Items at Riverside Mill The Prime Rib Dip from the Grill Shop is a tasty, filling sandwich (you could share this, particularly if you plan on getting dessert!) that comes topped with caramelized onions and melted provolone cheese. (Really melted — not just put on top of a warm sandwich!) Prime Rib Dip It’s served with warm au jus (not too salty, which is often our complaint) and loads of steak fries. Prime Rib Dip The bun is soft and perfect for soaking up the au jus. And the meat was flavorful and thinly sliced. Overall, this was an impressive sandwich for a quick service/food court location! Prime Rib Dip The Pimento BLT is found at the Salads and Sandwiches Shop, and this one is a winner! You know we love Pimento Cheese, but overall it’s still a great option. Plus it’s huge, full of bacon (just wait!), and packed with flavor! Pimento BLT It features standard BLT ingredients: bacon, lettuce (just a thin layer), and tomato. But that slathering of pimento cheese in place of mayo was divine. Why aren’t all BLTs made with pimento cheese?! Pimento BLT And hello, bacon! There were no fewer than six slices of bacon on the sandwich, which is pretty insane. And delicious. Pimento BLT A couple notes about this sandwich: they were already premade behind the counter on our visit, so if you need to make any substitutions or changes, you’ll need to ask if it’s possible. Also, the BLT comes with house-made chips, but the cast member mentioned we could sub in fries; we’d just have to go over to the Grill Shop to get them. Vice versa, if you prefer chips to fries but you’re at the Grill Shop, request to pick up some chips next door at the Sandwich Shop. The Classic Bacon Burger is a new option. This is a pre-made burger (at least on our visit) that was wrapped and sitting in a warmer. Not ideal. The bun and burger ended up being dry (no big surprise there…). Classic Bacon Burger There’s plenty of bacon on this burger, as one would expect, but note that there’s also cheddar cheese (it’s not mentioned anywhere). I picked up toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles from the self-serve toppings area at the Grill Shop, so be sure not to miss those. Classic Bacon Burger The star of the burger was, oddly enough, the garlic ranch sauce! So flavorful and made a HUGE difference in the texture and taste. Classic Bacon Burger My favorite part of this entree was actually the Creole Cole Slaw on the side! This was an oil-based slaw that was more sweet than salty or spicy. With a name like Creole Cole Slaw we were expecting a bigger hit from the spice, but honestly it was delicious so we didn’t mind. Creole Coleslaw You can finish your meal with a dessert from the Bakery case. There are loads of awesome options, including the newest specialty cupcake and classics like Red Velvet Cupcakes, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Cheesecake. Riverside Mill Food Court Cupcakes Bo Peep Cupcake But don’t forget the Magic Cookie Bar which is, as the name suggests, pure sugary magic. Magic Cookie Bar at Riverside Mill So 2/3 big hits with Riverside Mill’s new menu items, and we’re happy to say this relaxing spot is still a really good food court option! Nosh or Not? Paddle into Riverside Mill if: You’re staying at Port Orleans — Riverside or French Quarter and need a bite to eat! You love the architecture of Port Orleans — Riverside and want to visit even if you’re not staying there. You love a Disney food court and want to try a good one. Head downstream if: You aren’t staying at Port Orleans — Riverside and don’t want to travel there for a food court. You just don’t care for food court food. Hello! Disney Springs is a Sassagoula River Cruise away, and you want to try a restaurant there. Overall We enjoy the food courts of the Port Orleans Resorts, and Riverside offers lots of atmospheric charm in addition to a pretty tasty menu! Like most food courts, it’s not a destination, per se, but if you’re staying in the French Quarter or visiting the resorts from nearby Disney Springs, Riverside is worth a stop for a quick bite to eat! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Have you enjoyed Riverside Mill? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: The Bayou Burger and Southern Fried Shrimp at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles Review: Meatball Sub and White Pizza at the BoardWalk Pizza Window in Walt Disney World View the full article

Red Rose Taverne is the Beauty and the Beast overlay of Village Haus that, apparently, became a permanent prisoner of Disneyland Park because it shows no signs of being released. The overlay began in 2017 as a promo for the live-action Beauty and the Beast film released that year, and the French- and movie-inspired dishes gained popularity right away. (You can see our very first review of the quick service menu here!) And now we’re back to enjoy items from the Taverne’s lunch and dinner menu. So put the lid back over your enchanted rose, and prepare to belt out some tunes: it’s time to eat. Red Rose Taverne Overlay The lunch and dinner menu at Red Rose Taverne has seen a few changes since our first visit over two years ago. The Forbidden Beast’s Burger was added when the Beast’s Burger (apparently not forbidden) was removed. And while the Slow-Cooked Beef Poutine has remained on the menu throughout, the flatbread version of this poutine was removed. Red Rose Taverne Lunch & Dinner Menu We tried two of the original menu items and Beast’s Forbidden Burger (because we like to live life on the edge!). And we had some Grey Stuff Gateau because it’s the law. Entrees (and dessert) at Red Rose Taverne The Garden Mozzarella Flatbread is a long-time resident of the Taverne’s menu, and we weren’t wowed by it when we tried it the first time. It came out cold back when the restaurant first opened, and that was off-putting. This time it was still warm, and the freshness came through. Garden Mozzarella Flatbread Essentially this is caprese salad on a flatbread, so if you like that and want something that feels fairly light (cheese not withstanding) for an entree, this might work for you! Garden Mozzarella Flatbread Beast’s Forbidden Burger had a lot more flavor than the flatbread, and we really enjoyed it! First, let’s just take a moment for those Pommes Frites. They’re topped with a little garlic and parsley, and they were a great addition to the dish! Beast’s Forbidden Burger The burger itself is protein-heavy, with wagyu (!!!) beef steak on top of an Angus Beef patty! Béarnaise Aïoli, Roasted Onions, and Pickled Peppers finish out the toppings. It’s all served on a sturdy toasted bun that manages to wrangle the components. Beast’s Forbidden Burger Overall, we liked this! The steak was unfortunately a bit tough, but the flavors carried through, and we enjoyed those. It’s a good quick service burger. But we are very sad to see wagyu beef that isn’t the star of the show. Beast’s Forbidden Burger The Slow-Cooked Beef Poutine was the biggest hit of the three, with thick-cut waffle fries loaded with beef, gravy, herbacious cheese curds, and pickled onions. Slow Cooked Beef Poutine The toppings are the real stars here. Traditionally brown gravy and cheese curds are included in poutine, so we’re happy that the tradition stands in that respect. The herb-dressed cheese curds are a great interpretation, and the beef and gravy were savory and filling. Those pickled onions, though! What a refreshing contrast to the heavier components! Slow Cooked Beef Poutine Beneath the toppings, the waffle fries were strong enough to handle the toppings, and it ate well as a result. Very satisfying dish. Slow Cooked Beef Poutine Whether you enjoy a meal at Red Rose Taverne or not, stopping in for the Grey Stuff Gateau is a must. This is a shortbread round topped with a bit of red velvet cake that’s encased in swirls of cookies-and-cream mousse. It’s not expressly identical to Magic Kingdom’s Grey Stuff, but it’s delicious. (No, that reference is not played out.) Grey Stuff Gateau This is a fun treat that brings a smile simply for its beloved celebration in the movie, and thankfully, it’s also yummy! Grey Stuff Gateau Here’s a peek into the interior of the Grey Stuff Gateau from our first visit. You can see it’s really mostly mousse with a little bit of cake and raspberries, and we’re fine with that! The Grey Stuff — Inside Red Rose Taverne is the fun little overlay that could, and we’re glad the limited menu still features a good variety of dishes, including the vegan-friendly Enchanted Cauli-Flower Sandwich. Cauliflower Sandwich And we’ll be back because, well, we’re enchanted. And also hungry. But mostly enchanted. Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What menu item would you select from the Red Rose Taverne menu? Let us hear it in the comments! Related posts: Halloween Time Eats: Black Rose Dessert at Disneyland’s Red Rose Taverne What’s New at Disneyland! Menu Updates, More Construction, and Merchandise from Sea to Shining Sea! Review: Cherry Cola Funnel Cake and More New Dishes at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! View the full article

In our Disney Doodles series, Disney artists take turns imagining what different Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney park. In today’s Doodle, artist Evan Peltier images what Donald and Daisy Duck would do with some free time on a Disney Cruise Line ship. “Here, Donald is taking a picture of his lovely Daisy in front of the Disney Cruise Line photo spot!” Evan said. View the full article

Today is World Oceans Day! A time where people around the world celebrate the ocean, its importance in our lives, and how each of us can protect it no matter where we live. In honor of today, we proudly highlight the work of Disney Science Operations Manager Dr. Andy Stamper. He focuses on the wellbeing of oceans and marine life around the globe. In partnership with Disney Cruise Line and The Disney Conservation Fund, Dr. Stamper is leading a multi-year project to rehabilitate coral reefs in The Bahamas. Dr. Stamper, alongside a team of Cast and Crew Members, was the first in The Bahamas to implement coral nurseries. And as a result, they’re able to study the impacts on reefs as well as successfully grow and transplant new corals. One of the issues endangering coral reefs is the overgrowth of algae, preventing new coral to grow. Dr. Stamper and his team work together to relocate long-spine sea urchins native to the area to nearby coral reefs endangered by algae growth. The sea urchins graze on algae similar to how a lawnmower cuts grass, allowing new coral to grow. Take a look at this video for a deeper look. Since this program first started in 2007, the team regularly shares their knowledge with other Bahamian organizations – expanding coral reef rehab and environmental education efforts throughout The Bahamas. This coral reef restoration project in The Bahamas is just one of many ways The Walt Disney Company is supporting environmental efforts around the world. The Disney Conservation Fund has provided nearly $13 million to marine conservation programs spanning every ocean across the globe, including more than 70 grants to help protect coral reefs. Disney Cruise Line is also committed to minimizing our impact on the environment. Most recently we announced the elimination of plastic straws, cutlery, stirrers, shopping bags and condiment packets in an effort to significantly reduce the amount of single-use plastic onboard. You can learn more about Disney Cruise Line environmental efforts here. View the full article

The new live-action Lion King film will be coming to theatres on July 19th…which is insanely soon since I feel as if I have waited for this moment for my entire life. And this year also happens to be the 25th Anniversary of the classic Lion King film. Lion King Drum Bucket So, you know what that means…Lion King stuff is popping up EVERYWHERE. We’ve seen Lion King treats, merchandise, and even a new show popping up between the two coasts for a while now. And today…we found another really cool item! Thanks to our good Disneyland friend Heather Sievers (@DininginDisney), we noticed that the new Lion King Drum Bucket had made its way to Disney California Adventure. Lion King Drum Buckets Although Disney advertised this as a novelty popcorn bucket, we found it serving cotton candy inside! The Lion King Drum Bucket features a few really intricate carvings — including one of a lion of course. Lion King Drum Bucket The back features a sunburst. And both sides are made to look like actual wood…which actually makes me love it. Lion King Drum Bucket The super colorful and fun lanyard has both the sun and lion on it! Lion King Drum Bucket Lanyard We found these at an outdoor vending location in Disney California Adventure, although Disney has announced that it will be making its way to Animal Kingdom along with a ton of other Animal Kingdom treats (many of which we’ve already tried) soon! Check those out here. You can get your very own drum bucket for $18.99 — while supplies last, of course! Also, make sure you check out the new Lion King show that made its way to DCA today! View all the details here. Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! What do you think about the new Lion King Drum Bucket? Are you excited for the film? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: Report: Disneyland Revokes Annual Passes of Guests Who Resell Park Souvenirs at Profit FIRST LOOK!! Jessie’s Critter Carousel Has Been UNVEILED in Disney California Adventure! Review: BBQ Crunch Dog and Fried Bananas at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure View the full article

The Polite Pig is a modern BBQ joint in Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs. Its proprietors are local celebrities of the food scene in central Florida, but my visits haven’t been universally excellent despite the Pig’s positive reception in Disney springs. The Polite Pig But The Polite Pig is more than just smoked meats. On my recent visit, I went for some of the Market Sides and Shareables (a/k/a appetizers). Oh and did we mention that Polite Pig has a BOURBON BAR!? So fun for grown-ups looking to drink around Disney Springs! Bourbon Bar Menu If you do come for the bourbon, you might also stay for the food. In addition to Shareables and Market Sides, The Polite Pig offers Salads (with loads of options to add meats), Sandwiches, items From the Smoker, and Desserts. Menu Screens over the registers illuminate these options, too. (Click to enlarge for those menu descriptions!) Polite Pig Menu Screens So let’s dive into my choices! The Polite Rub Chicken Wings are a dry-rubbed chicken wing that’s deep fried until all those edges are turned into crispy bits. The meat is a little dry, but the flavor is salty and slightly spicy; and with the satisfying crispiness, these are pretty good! The wings are from the Shareables portion of the menu, and they’d be a great item to… share before digging into entrees. But if you also order a Market Side, these would suffice as a meal, too! (The wings come with pickled carrots, but I passed on those.) Polite Rub Chicken Wings The next Shareable dish I ordered was new back in February (see our first review of them here!), and I had to get them again. Burnt Ends BBQ Meatballs with cheddar grits and Layla’s Sweet BBQ Sauce. I’m not actually sure which word I like most in the title of this dish. Burnt Ends BBQ Meatballs The sweet BBQ sauce is a great accompaniment to those crispy onions and creamy (yes, really!) grits. But the star — as it should be — is the burnt ends meatballs. Burnt Ends BBQ Meatballs This is The Polite Pig’s brisket ends ground up and formed into meatballs. These are legit super awesome. The flavor was all there, and I’m never going to pass on a good barbecue sauce. Burnt Ends BBQ Meatballs The Market Sides at The Polite Pig are plentiful. On our very first visit to The Polite Pig, we tried the super fancy BBQ Cauliflower and Crispy Brussel Sprouts! (You have to read our first review here!) While these were fine, they’re still not crave-worthy in our opinion. So on my recent visit it was time to try two new-to-me options as well as give an older option another try. Market Sides On this visit, I tried the Grilled Street Corn. This… is not your average corn on the cob. It’s coated in Chipotle Aioli and covered in Seasoned Breadcrumbs. There is NOTHING WRONG HERE, my friends. I love me some elote, and this was excellent. Grilled Street Corn These are a little messy to eat due to all that tasty aioli, but they’re worth the extra napkins. Get it. Grilled Street Corn The Mac and Cheese at The Polite Pig has seen some changes over the past couple of years. On our first visit, it was comprised of three cheeses: Parmesan, cheddar, and cottage. But in my opinion, it was still dry and somewhat flavorless. Mac and Cheese The Mac and Cheese is now described as using Aged Cheddar, and it’s actually a much better flavor and texture (gooier!) than before. Though it still needs a bit of salt. Mac and Cheese The BBQ Waffle Fries are a thick waffle fry dusted with Polite Rub. The slightly spicy rub imparts good flavor, and it would be fun to dip these in the many Polite Pig sauces (see those sauces here!), but they aren’t a must. Especially if you’re interested in some of the less common sides. BBQ Waffle Fries On this visit, I didn’t opt for dessert, but if you do, I have three words for you: Buttermilk Chess Pie. I also have one link for you: this one, where you’ll find our review of this totally killer dessert! Buttermilk Pie !!!! Oh, and don’t forget your Gideon’s Bake Shop cookie…if you get there early enough to snag one before they sell out! There’s no question that Disney Springs is a very difficult place to decide where to eat. There are table service and quick service options galore, and so many of them are really good. The Polite Pig still ranks in the middle for me. It’s fine, but I’m still not in a rush to get back there (except for that elote and pie!). But if you’re into this style of modern BBQ, you’ll absolutely want to give it a try. I’ll be back for (believe it or not) more veggies! Have you given The Polite Pig a try? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Related posts: Six Meals that Will Change the Way You Think About Fast Food at Walt Disney World Loading Up on Chicken Guy! Loaded Fries and Mac ‘N’ Cheese!! TOP 9 Disney Dining Plan Quick Service VALUES for 2019! View the full article

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 11! If you’re a fan of Toy Story, you’ll definitely want to head over to Disney Springs for an exciting pop-up experience. Toy Story Drop We don’t have a lot of info yet, but we do know that guests at the event will get the opportunity to play the new Toy Story Drop mobile game, access photo opportunities with The Claw, and more! Stay tuned for more details on this upcoming event! Have you played Toy Story Drop yet? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Review: Grab-and-Go Menu Available at Art Smith’s Homecomin’! News: Free Pastry with Purchase of a Caricature at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs! 36 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do at Walt Disney World! View the full article

Disney die-hards, we have BIG news for you today! D23 just released super exciting details for this year’s D23 Expo! Not only do we have a glance at the event schedule, but we ALSO have a sneak peek of the exciting presentations and panels slated to take place in Anaheim. D23 2019 Session Preview ©Disney For those who don’t know, the D23 Expo is an annual gathering of the Official Disney Fan Club. This event also typically serves as a time for Disney executives to make major announcements regarding upcoming films, theme park attractions, and more. It’s safe to say we’re impatiently waiting for August 23 to get here — we can’t wait to hear what’s in the pipeline for Disney! The exciting Expo events listed below will all take place in “Hall D23,” located in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center. Additional events will be announced in the coming weeks. Friday, August 23 Schedule The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will kick off the event at 10:30 AM. According to D23, the ceremony “hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will once again honor those visionaries and artists who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy.” This year’s recipients include Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Bette Midler, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Ming-Na Wen, and Hans Zimmer. At 3:30 PM, guests will get a sneak peek of the original content from Disney+, the streaming service expected to launch in November. Disney+ Saturday, August 24 Schedule At 10:00 AM on Saturday, The Walt Disney Studios will present an exclusive look into its variety of upcoming films. Fans will find out what’s in the pipeline for Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios and learn more about live-action film projects as well. Attendees can expect special footage, exciting guests, and more! I am personally hoping we get a unique look into what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Sunday, August 25 Schedule To wrap up the Expo, on Sunday at 10:30 AM, guests will hear from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products with Chairman Bob Chapek to get a taste of what’s coming to Disney resorts around the world. Guests can expect to hear about the major updates coming to Epcot at Walt Disney World — check out more about that here! Epcot Transformation Concept Art ©Disney WOW! It looks like this year’s Expo will be chock-full of exciting news, updates, and changes for the Disney Parks, films and beyond! If you want to get in on the action, single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday are available. For more information on tickets, visit D23Expo.com. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Which D23 Expo 2019 session are you attending? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The Best Disney Donuts EVER. NEW Epcot Forever Details: Concept Art, Music, and MORE! Why the Butterfly Beer Needs To Be On Your List at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival View the full article

Love a good reliable pair of sunnies? Need a cute new pair for your next Disney adventure? ©DisneyParksBlog Then you’re in luck because Disney and Ray-Ban have teamed up once again to create an all-new pair of Mickey Mouse sunglasses. And I’m not gonna lie…I’m kinda diggin’ them. And get this, you can get your very own pair of the new Mickey Mouse sunnies starting TODAY at any Sunglass Hut location inside of the parks at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. This is huge, you guys, because these aren’t available anywhere else yet…so if you’re able to get your own pair, you’ll likely be one of the first to own them. Now, these glasses are made in both adult and junior sizes. They are the iconic Ray-Ban New Wayfarer design…with some pretty big updates. These Mickey sunnies have been updated with polarized lenses and a pretty awesome red, yellow, and black Mickey design on the sides. ©DisneyParksBlog So I know that you’ve gotta be wondering where on earth you can get yourself a pair of these, right? Well, you can actually do so at quite a few locations. And you don’t even need a park ticket since these are available at Disney Springs and in the Downtown Disney District! Disney World The new Mickey Mouse Ray-Bans in Walt Disney World are available at Beach Haus in Blizzard Beach, Sunglass Icon in Disney Springs, Island Supply in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom, and Singapore Sal’s at Typhoon Lagoon. Disneyland If you’re over in California looking to protect your eyes from some massive rays with these new glasses, then head to the Sunglass Icon kiosk in Disney California Adventure or the Sunglass Icon and kiosk in the Downtown Disney District. The adult pair of these new Ray-Bans are $243 and the junior pair cost $103. It is important to note that the junior pair are non-polarized and that is the reason for the major price difference. Looking for more new merchandise around Walt Disney World and Disneyland? Then, be sure to check out our What’s New in Hollywood Studios as well as our What’s New in Disneyland posts! What do you think about these new sunglasses? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Ghirardelli Incredibles Sundae Available for a Limited Time at Disney Parks! Review: NEW Holiday Offerings at Earl of Sandwich in Disney Parks Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! View the full article

Just in time for warm summer nights, “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular returns to Disneyland park starting this evening! The street-to-sky celebration, which first debuted during Disneyland’s 60th anniversary and Diamond Celebration, features sparkling pyrotechnics, immersive projections and other effects that transform Disneyland into a magical canvas. A fan favorite, “Disneyland Forever” envelops you in an enthralling, breathtaking journey. You’ll be literally surrounded by timeless Disney stories—from soaring over London with Peter Pan one moment, to journeying across Simba’s Pride Lands the next. Adding to the magic, there are multiple viewing areas for “Disneyland Forever” throughout the park, including Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, Rivers of America and near “it’s a small world.” Each spot lends a different feel to the show, so consider experiencing them all! View the full article

We better start working on our roars, because Tale of the Lion King has officially begun performances at Disney California Adventure! Tale of the Lion King Utilizing language, music, and dance, the outdoor musical production puts a contemporary spin on The Lion King. Tale of the Lion King The integration of the costumes, live drumming, and choreography seamlessly evokes the culture depicted in the animated film. Tale of the Lion King Tale of the Lion King During the performance, Mwongozo (Swahili for “guide”) leads 18 performers known as Storytellers of the Pride Lands in a retelling of the treasured Disney film. Tale of the Lion King To our immense delight, the production features new arrangements of classic songs like “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “The Circle of Life”. Those tunes just never get old, do they? Tale of the Lion King Tale of the Lion King will hold performances in Paradise Gardens Park from June 7 through September 2. The show runs for 24 minutes and has several performances throughout the day. Be sure to check your times guide for the most up-to-date details. Tale of the Lion King If you’re visiting Disney California Adventure this summer, you should definitely set aside time to see this exciting production! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Are you excited about Tale of the Lion King? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: Alien Caramel Apples Blast Off at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff in Disney California Adventure! Everything You Need to Know about Disneyland’s Pixar Fest! PLUS a Printable Pixar Fest Food Checklist! Tickets for The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival D23 Sip and Stroll Event Available Today! View the full article

We’re in the Most Magical Place on Earth to bring you What’s New from Magic Kingdom! This week we have some scrims, some pins, and some construction chagrin (as in “much to our chagrin, the Castle Pathway Construction is still a massive work in progress”!). Castle Pathway as seen from the entrance to Liberty Square Come stroll through the Park with us! (Just bring some sunscreen because we left ours on the Monorail.) What’s New on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A.! We spotted Prince John and Friar Tuck meeting the publik on Main Street, U.S.A.! Prince John and Friar Tuck Meeting on Main Street! If you duck into Town Square, you’ll find tips on how to keep celebrating Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration! Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration is still in full swing! They’ve even got the Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Mickey! We’re in, let’s do this! Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration is still in full swing! At Uptown Jewelers, find the Dooney & Bourke Princess Jasmine collection. The colors are so vibrant and pretty. Jasmine Dooney & Bourkey at Uptown Jewelers The Genie Loungefly Backpack is coming out of the magic lamp all over the Parks — including over in Disneyland Resort, too! Genie Loungefly at Uptown Jewelers For Pandora charm collectors, Uptown Jewelers has a Tiki Room charm! We’re loving this! Tiki Room Pandora Charms at Uptown Jewelers Main Street Confectionery still has lots of Pride Month treats, plus a Jasmine Caramel Apple and a Genie Cake Pop! Confectionery Treats Main Street Plaza Ice Cream Parlor still offers two Surprise Celebration treats: the Main Street Split and the Minnie Sundae! Mickey and Minnie Sundaes at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor The Mickey and Minnie Pants/Skirt Sundae bowls are also still around! Mickey and Minnie Pants Sundaes also still available! Main Street Bakery was showing off this gorgeousness on our visit. That’s one way to pull us right in! Cinnamon Roll at Main Street Bakery What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland In Adventureland, more Aladdin merch is available at Agrabah Bazaar. (There’s the Genie backpack again!) Agrabah Bazaar has Aladdin merch This location also carries this lovely, new Jasmine dress. The red, purple, and gold ensemble is inspired by the live-action film that opened last month. Jasmine Dress Jasmine Dress And just so you know, Hei Hei has not returned to the coop at Aloha Isle. But we never count our chickens before they hatch, so we’ll keep checking to see if he returns! Aloha Isle Refreshments Menu Board What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland Liver Lips was meeting his adoring fans in Frontierland during our visit. Liver Lips out and about! And we spotted some fun merch while we were here! This Park Hop ‘Til You Drop Phone Case uses recognizable Park fonts in its design! Die-hard fans: this one’s for you for so many reasons! Park Hop ‘Till You Drop Phone Case We also spotted the current June Pins! June Pins It’s game over if you love retro consoles with this pin! June Pins — Console And this Tarzan pin can be yours “now and forever more“… if you buy it. June Pins — Tarzan And while some might not consider pin collecting or trading to be one of the “bear necessities“, this Vintage Vinyl pin might change some minds! June Pins — Jungle Book And there’s a Father’s Day Pin. Gawrsh! Father’s Day Pin We aren’t done with the song and film references. Please proceed with caution. What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square In the Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, we spotted some delicious snack ornaments! Which leaves only one remaining question: How has Disney gotten into our actual brains? One more question: How many treats are too many for one tree? (See more here!) Disney Snack Ornaments Minnie wants you to know she loves you. Now please purchase her ornament. Minnie Ornament This one is actually even better from an angle. Minnie Ornament What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland And now for the Fantasyland part of our Park walk. Castle Couture is under scrims as the Park expands the number of stations in its popular Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Castle Couture Scrims Castle Couture Scrims Castle Couture Scrims Princesses and Princes in need of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique still check in at Castle Couture and make purchases of clothing and accessories (if so desired) before proceeding to the Boutique’s old location for hair, make-up, and magic. Directions to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique There’s also a sign directing guests to the PhotoPass Studio. Directions to PhotoPass If your little ones are in the market for some fancy new duds (and toys), Sir Mickey’s has loads of princess and some prince gear. Minnie Mouse is represented by dresses, shoes, ears, and more. Minnie Dresses If you kid’s dream is to be “strange, no question” (aim high, kiddos!), we suggest the Belle section, where toys, dresses, and shoes abound. Belle Dresses Of course, “now that [we’re] here, there’s a mission at hand”: to buy as much Elena of Avalor merch as possible. Dresses, tiaras, and soft dolls are available. Elena of Avalor Dresses Aladdin-themed merch is everywhere these days, and if your child is “free to make [their] own choice”, maybe they’ll love the Princess Jasmine section! Jasmine Dresses I promise we’re “almost there” (there being the end of these movie and song quotes), but first Tiana! Love the combination of greens and yellows. Tiana Dresses If the abundance of dresses are making you feel as if you’re “living in a blur”, Rapunzel is ready with toys, dresses, accessories, and chameleons. Rapunzel Dresses And for the kids who always “shoot for [their] own hands”, Merida dresses, dolls, and accessories! (Also, you go, kids!) Merida Dresses Sir Mickey’s also has the upscale Jasmine dresses for purchase, if your kiddos are moving into the live-action style. Also note, Sir Mickey’s currently does not have options for adults (unless they fit into kid sizes…). Jasmine Dresses Phew. We survived! Okay, over at Big Top Treats, the Disney Parks Wishables now include some The Little Mermaid options! Flounder is available out of the package, and there are blind bags. Limited Edition Wishables at Big Top Treats “Look at this stuff! Isn’t it neat?!” Limited Edition Wishables at Big Top Treats Limited Edition Wishables at Big Top Treats Big Top Treats also has this Diamond Castle Edition Ariel to celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary. (That number must not be right… the movie JUST came out. Surely it wasn’t THIRTY years ago…) Special Edition Ariel at Big Top Treats What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland In Tomorrowland (but seen from Fantasyland’s Goofy’s Barnstormer), the Tron Coaster track continues to be set into place! Tron Construction Tron Construction Tron Construction What’s New in Magic Kingdom Castle Pathway Construction The Castle Pathway Construction is also in progress. Check out the map if you need to find an alternate route around this section of the Park! Castle Pathway Construction The moat is drained, and plenty of construction detritus litters the area. Castle Pathway Construction The new retaining wall for the wider path is progressing. Steel reinforcements are still visible in this section. Castle Pathway Construction Castle Pathway Construction But the wall appears to be full height in this section closest to Fantasyland. Castle Pathway Construction The view from Liberty Square’s entrance isn’t any better. Castle Pathway Construction But Sleepy Hollow is open, so get your fruit and Nutella waffle to eat away the feelings of sadness about the moat. Castle Pathway Construction That’s it! No more song lyrics and movie quotes! But we’ll be back soon with even MORE What’s New from the Parks! What’s your favorite part of the What’s New posts? Let us know so we can keep bringing you all the good stuff! Related posts: What’s NEW In Magic Kingdom This Week!! (Spoiler Alert — LOTS.) What’s New in Magic Kingdom: Tracks, Snacks, and Clothes for Your Back! Riverboat News, Holiday Sale Items, the Guest Experience Team, and Galaxy Fries: Everything New in the Magic Kingdom this week! View the full article

Pacific Wharf Cafe in Disney California Adventure is a great spot to stop if you’re in the mood for a good soup or salad. We love their soups served in bread bowls and their Chicken Apple & Walnut Salad. Pacific Wharf Cafe It also happens to be one of our favorite quick service joints in the park because they continue to impress us time and time again. And on our latest visit we were blown away once more with the newest seasonal offering. Pacific Wharf often has bread puddings as a seasonal option. And when they do, we are THERE. And their current bread pudding is GOOD, y’all… like, really good. Seasonal Bread Pudding This Lemon and Wild Blueberry Bread Pudding is served warm. It’s served with a lemon crème anglaise and is filled with lemon cream cheese (!!!). To further up the ante, it’s topped with whipped cream, blueberries, and a bit of mint. Pacific Wharf Cafe Seasonal Bread Pudding We loved this pudding because we felt that it was a wonderful balance of tart and sweet, while the flavors still blended together well. The fact that it is served warm really took it over the edge for us. Seasonal Bread Pudding The seasonal bread pudding from Pacific Wharf Cafe is $5.39 (before you use that Annual Passholder Discount, of course). Think that Pacific Wharf Cafe may just be a stopping place on your next Disneyland vacation? Then, make sure you read our most recent review! Where’s your favorite place to grab a quick bite at Disney California Adventure? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Holiday Eats at Disneyland Resort Everything You Need to Know about Disneyland’s Pixar Fest! PLUS a Printable Pixar Fest Food Checklist! Review: BBQ Crunch Dog and Fried Bananas at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure View the full article

Pink is the new yellow, indeed! To celebrate National Rosé Day, Wine Bar George has launched a new neon pink Corkcicle. As if that news wasn’t exciting enough, customers will receive Dole Whip Frozcato, Frosé, or Freaujolais with each Corkcicle purchase! Wine Bar George Corkcicle Earlier this year, Wine Bar George ran a similar promotion with a Pineapple Corkcicle, but I am personally partial to the neon pink look! The pink hue does remind me a bit of the upcoming Imagination Pink line. National Rosé Day at Wine Bar George Pink Is the New Yellow at Wine Bar George Guests may purchase the new Corkcicle for $35.00 at The Basket at Wine Bar George while supplies last. If you want to get your hands on one, go pick one up before they run out! Wine Bar George Corkcicle The color pink and a Dole Whip Frozcato is definitely a combo I can get behind. Name a better duo – I’ll wait. Do you love the new Corkcicle as much as we do? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: FREE Dole Whip Froscato With Purchase of NEW Pineapple Corkcicle at Wine Bar George What’s New in Disney Springs This Week! February 13, 2018 Opening Date Announced for Wine Bar George in Disney Springs! View the full article

June 9, 1934 delivered the animated debut of Donald Duck in the Silly Symphony, “The Wise Little Hen.” Donald Duck And this weekend (and, in some cases, longer), guests in Disneyland Resort will be presented with several ways to celebrate Donald’s 85th birthday! Donald Duck Treats Treats inspired by our favorite duck include the Lemon Blueberry Bundt. It’s Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake filled with Lemon Curd and Blueberry Jam and finished with Blue Lemon Glaze and Whipped Cream. Find it at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland park. Donald Duck Bundt Cake at Jolly Holiday Find out our thoughts on this treat here! Guests in Disney California Adventure can find the new LemonBlueberryMagic Donut at Schmoozies. LemonBlueberryMagic You can read our review here! Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel takes place at the PCH Grill. This beach bash ‘n brunch buffet will be celebrating Donald’s birthday with celebratory moments each hour this Sunday, June 9th! Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast Interested guests can learn more here and make reservations here or by calling (714) 781-DINE. Other ways to celebrate Donald include stopping by the Miss Daisy at Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland, which is Donald’s sailing vessel where he sleeps below deck. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Now Open! And definitely don’t forget to check out Donald’s starring turn in Mickey’s PhilharMagic, which made its debut in Disney California Adventure just last month! Donald Duck!!! Happy Birthday, Donald!!! We think YOU’RE #1!!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Wish Donald a Happy Birthday with a comment below! Related posts: Holiday Eats at Disneyland Resort News: Special Menus for New Year’s Eve in Disneyland Review: Holiday Treats and Cookie Shots at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort! View the full article

Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, Disney Springs, is hosting the new Flavors of Florida event for the summer of 2019! From now through September 2, 2019, guests can visit 20 dining venues throughout Disney Springs and enjoy Floridian-inspired plates with pairing suggestions for cocktails and brews. Disney Springs Where to begin? You can pick up a Flavors of Florida map at the Disney Springs Welcome Center or visit any of the participating restaurants as listed below. This list from Disney includes the participating locations as well as their highlighted food and drinks for Flavors of Florida 2019! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Fountain of Youth Chicken Wings – Chicken wings served with St Augustine Datil Pepper Sauce Florida Rain – Orange vodka, gin, coconut rum, blue curaçao, and sour mix Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney D-Luxe Burger Southern Burger – Signature beef blend patty topped with a fried green tomato, pimento cheese, lettuce, grilled onion, and bacon Orange Crème Milkshake – Vanilla gelato blended with zesty orange flavors and topped with whipped cream Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Amorette’s Patisserie Blood Orange Mousse – Lemon chiffon cake with grapefruit gelée Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney The Ganachery Disney Springs Dark Chocolate Bar – Dark chocolate bar with orange Florida Orange Ganache Square – Dark chocolate blended with Florida orange juice and orange zest Key Lime Ganache Pop – White chocolate blended with Key lime juice and fresh lime zest covered with dark chocolate Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Rainforest Cafe Conch Fritters – Conch fritters served on a bed of tropical slaw with Key lime tartar sauce Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Wine Bar George and The Basket at Wine Bar George Frozcato Cookie Sandwich – Frozen pineapple frozcato sandwiched between two house-made sugar cookies Frozcato – Moscato, vodka, and Dole Whip Pineapple Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich Polite Pig Smoked Prime Rib Slider – Prime rib served with a citrus aïoli and a green papaya horseradish slaw Florida Mango Frosé – Fresh mango purée, sparkling rosé, and citrus Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney House of Blues – The Smokehouse Key Lime Pie – Key lime pie with graham cracker crust and toasted coconut Sandbar Sunday Islamorada Beer Company American Pale Wheat Ale Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Splitsville Tuna Poke Tower – Seared ahi tuna, spicy crab mix, diced Florida avocado, and Asian slaw stacked and served with crispy wonton chips Strawberry Sake Spritzer – Local strawberries, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and rosé-infused sake garnished with a whole strawberry and mint Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney YeSake Fresh Tuna Tekka Don – Fresh, customizable poke bowl featuring sushi-grade tuna on a bed steamed rice topped with avocado, cucumber, seaweed salad, tempura crunch, and a zesty house-made yuzu aïoli Violet Sake Slushie – Japanese sake, prickly pear, and lime topped with konpeito candy Frozen Beer Shandy – Kirin draft beer with fresh-squeezed orange juice topped with frozen Kirin foam Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney T-REX Boom Boom Alligator Tacos – Flour tortillas, fried alligator, and tropical fruit slaw topped with micro cilantro and spicy garlic sauce Sailfish Brewing Co. Tag & Release Amber The Ice Age – Rum, blue curaçao, piña colada purée, and orange juice Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Key West Shrimp Cocktail – Seasoned shrimp hand tossed with avocado, mango, cucumber, and house-made cocktail sauce and served with buttermilk crackers Blood Orange Madras – Blood orange moonshine, freshly muddled strawberries, pineapple purée, and cranberry juice Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Local Buratta – Buratta made in Pompeo Beach, Florida served with prosciutto, arugula, fresh peaches, and basil pesto Cigar City Jai Alai IPA Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Paddlefish Crab Ceviche – Blue crab, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime served with tortilla chips Key Lime Wheat Ale Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney The BOATHOUSE Steamed Peel and Eat Florida Shrimp – Florida shrimp dusted with Boathouse seasoning and served with drawn butter Conch Republic Key Lime Wheat Ale Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Pizza Ponte A Zesty Slice of Florida – Pizza bianca with Florida lemon, ricotta cheese, arugula, and black pepper Guyebera Citra Pale Ale Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney STK Orlando Market or Fresh Catch Ceviche – Ceviche with passion fruit, lime, and chilis La Playita Lager Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Paradiso 37, Taste of The Americas Florida Scorpion Shrimp Paella – Colossal gulf shrimp, mussels, pancetta, peas, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, and savory Key lime butter tossed with Calasparra rice and broiled to perfection Sunset Margarita – Tequila, cointreau, and fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Planet Hollywood Citrus Kale Salad – Superfood blend of kale, julienned broccoli, slivered Brussels sprouts and cabbage, feta, fresh grapefruit and oranges, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and agave dressing Key Lime Martini – Vodka, ice cream, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup with a graham cracker crumbs rim Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney Morimoto Asia Orange Gator & Waffle Cone – Tempura alligator wok-tossed with a sweet Florida orange sauce and served in a house-made waffle cone Pulp Friction Grapefruit IPA Flavors of Florida 2019 ©Disney ENJOY the tastes of the Sunshine State in Disney Springs! Will you be trying any of the Flavors of Florida in Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s the New Bourbon Trail in Disney Springs?! Find Out Here! WonderFall Flavors Kicks Off September 7th in Disney Springs! What’s New Around Walt Disney World: October 20, 2016 View the full article

An all-new, original outdoor musical theater production, “Tale of the Lion King,” debuts today at Disney California Adventure park. This new stage show celebrates the characters and music of Disney’s “The Lion King” in an imaginative and unique way. The lead narrator, Mwongozo (Swahili for “guide”) leads a troupe of 18 performers called the Storytellers of the Pride Lands in this adaptation. The performance is presented in a contemporary story-theater style that retells the tale through language, song and dance. “The approach that we’ve taken with ‘Tale of the Lion King’ is that this is a story that was passed on from generation to generation, and now it’s come here to Disney California Adventure park,” said Susana Tubert, Creative Director, Disney Parks Live Entertainment. “The Storytellers of the Pride Lands have come to share this ancestral story of how a cub became a king.” Enjoy new musical arrangements of favorite songs, including “Circle of Life,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “Hakuna Matata,” among others. The live drumming and singing, along with the set and costumes all celebrate the cultural roots of this beloved Disney story. Check out our first peek below! For a look at bringing this production to life, watch out our behind-the-scenes peek here. For a limited-time this summer, “Tale of the Lion King” will be performed several times daily at the Palisades Stage in Disney California Adventure park. View the full article

Summer is here and we’re celebrating in true Floridian, citrus-lovin’ style. Starting today, you can come and experience Disney Springs Flavors of Florida with delicious selection of perfectly paired Floridian-inspired plates, cocktails, and brews across 20 dining locations located throughout the popular shopping and entertainment district. This event begins today and runs through September 2, 2019. You can even grab a guide to help you discover all of the Florida freshness. Pick it up at any participating location as well as the Disney Springs Welcome Center. See below for a list of all the menu items and restaurants! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Fountain of Youth Chicken Wings – Chicken wings served with St Augustine Datil Pepper Sauce Florida Rain – Orange vodka, gin, coconut rum, blue curaçao, and sour mix D-Luxe Burger Southern Burger – Signature beef blend patty topped with a fried green tomato, pimento cheese, lettuce, grilled onion, and bacon Orange Crème Milkshake – Vanilla gelato blended with zesty orange flavors and topped with whipped cream Amorette’s Patisserie Blood Orange Mousse – Lemon chiffon cake with grapefruit gelée The Ganachery Disney Springs Dark Chocolate Bar – Dark chocolate bar with orange Florida Orange Ganache Square – Dark chocolate blended with Florida orange juice and orange zest Key Lime Ganache Pop – White chocolate blended with Key lime juice and fresh lime zest covered with dark chocolate Rainforest Cafe Conch Fritters – Conch fritters served on a bed of tropical slaw with Key lime tartar sauce Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen Wine Bar George and The Basket at Wine Bar George Frozcato Cookie Sandwich – Frozen pineapple frozcato sandwiched between two house-made sugar cookies Frozcato – Moscato, vodka, and Dole Whip Pineapple Polite Pig Smoked Prime Rib Slider – Prime rib served with a citrus aïoli and a green papaya horseradish slaw Florida Mango Frosé – Fresh mango purée, sparkling rosé, and citrus House of Blues – The Smokehouse Key Lime Pie – Key lime pie with graham cracker crust and toasted coconut Sandbar Sunday Islamorada Beer Company American Pale Wheat Ale Splitsville Tuna Poke Tower – Seared ahi tuna, spicy crab mix, diced Florida avocado, and Asian slaw stacked and served with crispy wonton chips Strawberry Sake Spritzer – Local strawberries, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and rosé-infused sake garnished with a whole strawberry and mint YeSake Fresh Tuna Tekka Don – Fresh, customizable poke bowl featuring sushi-grade tuna on a bed steamed rice topped with avocado, cucumber, seaweed salad, tempura crunch, and a zesty house-made yuzu aïoli Violet Sake Slushie – Japanese sake, prickly pear, and lime topped with konpeito candy Frozen Beer Shandy – Kirin draft beer with fresh-squeezed orange juice topped with frozen Kirin foam T-REX Boom Boom Alligator Tacos – Flour tortillas, fried alligator, and tropical fruit slaw topped with micro cilantro and spicy garlic sauce Sailfish Brewing Co. Tag & Release Amber The Ice Age – Rum, blue curaçao, piña colada purée, and orange juice Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Key West Shrimp Cocktail – Seasoned shrimp hand tossed with avocado, mango, cucumber, and house-made cocktail sauce and served with buttermilk crackers Blood Orange Madras – Blood orange moonshine, freshly muddled strawberries, pineapple purée, and cranberry juice Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Local Buratta – Buratta made in Pompeo Beach, Florida served with prosciutto, arugula, fresh peaches, and basil pesto Cigar City Jai Alai IPA Paddlefish Crab Ceviche – Blue crab, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime served with tortilla chips Key Lime Wheat Ale The BOATHOUSE Steamed Peel and Eat Florida Shrimp – Florida shrimp dusted with Boathouse seasoning and served with drawn butter Conch Republic Key Lime Wheat Ale Pizza Ponte A Zesty Slice of Florida – Pizza bianca with Florida lemon, ricotta cheese, arugula, and black pepper Guyebera Citra Pale Ale STK Orlando Market or Fresh Catch Ceviche – Ceviche with passion fruit, lime, and chilis La Playita Lager Paradiso 37, Taste of The Americas Florida Scorpion Shrimp Paella – Colossal gulf shrimp, mussels, pancetta, peas, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, and savory Key lime butter tossed with Calasparra rice and broiled to perfection Sunset Margarita – Tequila, cointreau, and fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice Planet Hollywood Citrus Kale Salad – Superfood blend of kale, julienned broccoli, slivered Brussels sprouts and cabbage, feta, fresh grapefruit and oranges, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and agave dressing Key Lime Martini – Vodka, ice cream, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup with a graham cracker crumbs rim Morimoto Asia Orange Gator & Waffle Cone – Tempura alligator wok-tossed with a sweet Florida orange sauce and served in a house-made waffle cone Pulp Friction Grapefruit IPA Come on out and celebrate summer with us and enjoy Disney Springs Flavors of Florida. Remember, this event runs through September 2, 2019, and you won’t want to miss it! For more information and to make reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). View the full article

Chicken Guy!, which is headed by celebrity chef Guy Fieri, is a fun, quick, and tasty spot to dine when visiting Disney Springs. And aside from menu items like Chicken Tenders, Chicken Sandwiches, Loaded Fries, and more, Chicken Guy! is also known for serving up 22 awesome sauces. Chicken Guy! Sauce Squad And for those of you who likewise love the sauce selections, we have some fun news for you! Chicken Guy! has just introduced a new rewards program that is sure to get you “more bird for your buck!” You can now join the Chicken Guy! Sauce Squad either when visiting the restaurant or online! This new rewards program will currently give you two complimentary sauces with each visit. Chicken Guy! Sauce Squad But, when we visited today and were chatting with a few Cast Members, they mentioned that this brand new program may expand soon and will potentially present members the opportunity to get free merch and Chicken Guy! discounts. And who doesn’t love saving money and getting FREE stuff, right? ©ChickenGuy! An app should also be launching soon, so you can access all of your Sauce Squad rewards at your fingertips. You’ll also notice your birthday is requested in the signup (so, fingers crossed for some sort of Squad Sauce birthday reward!). This new program is free to join, so get saucy and sign up — here! ©ChickenGuy! Don’t know much about the Chicken Guy! restaurant? Then, make sure you check out our latest review! Will you be joining the Sauce Squad rewards program? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Limited-Time-Only Margarita Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney World and Disneyland Check Out These St. Patrick’s Day Treats in Disney Springs! The Greatest Shake on Earth Now Found in Disney Springs’ Vivoli il Gelato! View the full article

We’re kicking up our celebration for Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” right now before it hits theaters with new experiences and film-related merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, we have a look at some favorites to help you take your park visit to Infinity and Beyond! Did you see? Bo Peep has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! In “Toy Story 4,” Bonnie takes the toys on her family’s road trip and Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep. Right now, guests have the opportunity to experience a surprise visit from Bo Peep at Toy Story Land. While at Toy Story Land, you can find the Green Army Drum Corps, who march through the land several times a day, and the Green Army Patrol who will play “Sarge Says” and other interactive games. Along with Bo Peep items, a new pop-up merchandise area located at the exit of Toy Story Mania is now offering more unique collectibles for “Toy Story 4” fans. And as regular readers know, new items inspired by the film’s adorable disposable spork named Forky include special plush, apparel and more (none of which is disposable)! Forky is also included in the newest figure set featuring all your favorite characters from “Toy Story 4.” While you’re here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, check out delicious treats! Seasonal Lemon-Blueberry Lunch Box Tart: Available at Woody’s Lunch Box Hamm’s Sweet ‘n Tart Cookie: Available at Fairfax Fare, Trolley Car Café and PizzeRizzo Forky’s Hazelnut Éclair: Available at Backlot Express, ABC Commissary and Rosie’s All American Café During your visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, also be sure to see a preview of the film at Walt Disney Presents before it arrives in theaters on June 21. Here’s the latest trailer: View the full article

Say “Cheers!” with a COOKIE (or two) with the brand new Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich from The Basket at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs! Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich This new treat is made with the Wine Bar’s Dole Whip Frozcato blend of pineapple, moscato, and vodka turned into a soft-serve treat tucked in between two sugar cookies and covered in pretty candy garnishes. Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich The cookies are reminiscent of the Rosé Cookies at Wine Bar George in that they’re nice and chewy. And in this case, the sugar cookies are strong enough to withstand the treat and not break apart. Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich The Frozcato portion maintains its pronounced pineapple flavor, but you can’t pick up on the taste of alcohol as much when paired with the cookie and in this soft-serve form (as opposed to the Dole Whip Frozcato’s regular slush). It’s refreshing and enjoyable. Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich The Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich has arrived in celebration of summer and will be available through the season for $8.00. However, one other thing has arrived with the summer… and that’s the famous Florida heat. So the one unfortunate thing here (as with many frozen treats enjoyed in Disney World) is that it melts quickly, so you’ll likely need to eat quickly as well. But overall it’s a fun, unique, and tasty treat, and Wine Bar George continues to bang out the hits! (P.S. This isn’t the only update we have from Wine Bar George today, so stay tuned!) Will you be trying the Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich this summer? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Frozcato Sugar Cookie Sandwich Coming Soon to Wine Bar George in Disney Springs Your Newest Ice Cream Stop in Disney Springs is The Basket at Wine Bar George Check out The Basket at Wine Bar George in Disney Springs! View the full article