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The latest frisky Disneynature film, “Penguins,” creates a character introduced as a five-year-old Adelie penguin the screenwriter, David Fowler, has named Steve. “Meet Steve,” narrator Ed Helms says. He’s about to mate for life, become a bumbling, comic-relief Antarctica father and do his best... View the full article

DisneyNature’s newest movie, Penguins, hits theaters tomorrow, April 17, 2019 — just in time for Earth Day! Penguins opens April 17, 2019 This film follows the natural penguin exploits of Steve, an Adelie penguin who follows the epic penguin journey of building a nest, finding a mate, and staring a family. Watch as Steve shows how penguins avoid the many dangers facing them in the Antarctic. Animal Kingdom Penguin Display made from ocean trash The film is narrated by Ed Helms and is brought to the screen by the same team that created Bears and Chimpanzee. Click here to subscribe to the DFB Newsletter! Will you head to the theater to watch Penguins? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Reusable Bags in Disney World and Disneyland Debut With Exclusive, Location-Specific Designs! New NO SMOKING Policy In Disney World and Disneyland Parks — Here Are All The Details BREAKING! New Concept Art for Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — and MORE! View the full article

Disney’s D23 Expo is happening August 23-25, 2019, in Anaheim, California, and now D23 Gold Members can get exclusive savings on admission! ©D23 The discount requires D23 Gold Members to sign into their accounts on D23.com, and discounted tickets are available for both Gold Members and Gold Family Members. Based on the purchase of four, three-day admission tickets, Disney says Gold Family Members can save $120. ©D23 There are limits on the number of tickets each Member can purchase. Gold Members can purchase two tickets, while Gold Family Members can purchase up to four tickets. (Gold Members can reserve up to 12 tickets, including their purchased discounted tickets.) General admission tickets are $89 for a one-day adult admission ($69 for kiddos). Money-saving tickets are also available for three-day admission tickets. Find out more here! Stay on top of all the D23 — and Disney Parks!! — news by subscribing to the DFB Newsletter today! What are you hoping to hear announced during this year’s D23 Expo? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Fun New Disney Eats Collection Debuts at ShopDisney How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! Year in Review: The Disney Merchandise We HAD to Have in 2018!! View the full article

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Last week, I shared details about my favorite Epcot Magic Shots, and today as I continue my “Top 10 Magic Shots” series, I’m excited to talk all about the Magic Shots that are currently available from Disney PhotoPass photographers at Magic Kingdom Park! To me, the Magic Shots here give off a distinct, classic Disney feeling. From favorite Disney Characters to a favorite vacation snack, these are photo opportunities you don’t want to miss! Check out my 10 favorite Magic Kingdom Park Magic Shots below, and note where you can find them during your visit: At the Main Entrance of Magic Kingdom Park On Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park On Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park On Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park At Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park Near the Beast’s Castle in Magic Kingdom Park Near Prince Eric’s Castle in Magic Kingdom Park On the bridge leading into Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom ParkIf you love these Magic Shots and want to take home as many as you can, I recommend asking every Disney PhotoPass photographer you visit which are available at their location. View the full article

Two members of SeaWorld Entertainment’s corporate board of directors are stepping down and not seeking re-election for their seats, the company said. The departing members are Deborah Thomas, who has been on the nine-person board since 2013, and Donald Robinson, a member since 2016. “Both Ms. Thomas... View the full article

Two members of SeaWorld’s corporate board of directors are stepping down and not seeking re-election for their seats, the company said. The departing members are Deborah Thomas, who has been on the nine-person board since 2013, and Donald Robinson, a member since 2016. “Both Ms. Thomas and Mr.... View the full article

Jaleo by Chef José Andrés has made quite a splash in the Disney Springs dining scene since it opened just last month. And now the restaurant is welcoming guests to experience the Spring Gin & Tonic Festival taking place now through April 28th! Jaleo The Jaleo website shares that Gin & Tonic is Spain’s national cocktail, “and it’s no surprise since the light and effervescent beverage pairs perfectly with tapas and paella.” Paella Valencia The Disney Springs location (along with the three D.C.-area locations) is celebrating the Festival with “timeless recipes and new interpretations” of Gin & Tonic. In Disney Springs, Jaleo is putting the spotlight on Chef José Andrés’ Ultimate Gin & Tonic made with Hendrick’s gin, Fever Tree Indian Tonic, lemon verbena, juniper, lemon, and lime. Ultimate Gin and Tonic So get ready to say “¡Salud!” at Jaleo in Disney Springs! 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. Are you hoping to dine at Jaleo? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Concept Art and Details for Jaleo by José Andrés — Opening Soon in Disney Springs! Sign Is Up at Jaleo by Chef José Andrés in Disney Springs — Opening Winter 2019 Sneak Peek: Dishes at Jaleo by Chef José Andrés, Opening March 17 in Disney Springs View the full article

In case you weren’t one of the lucky attendees at Star Wars Celebration Chicago this past weekend, there are still plenty of ways to catch up on the newly revealed details, specifically in regards to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! ©Disney from @DisneyParks on Twitter For instance, Disney Parks Blog live-streamed the panel presentation, “Bringing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge To Life at Disney Parks,” and you can read the whole scoop here! And StarWars.com has also provided plenty of updates from the Celebration, including a look at some exclusive merchandise coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from the Hasbro Star Wars Panel! First Order 4-pack ©Hasbro & ©Lucasfilm Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will present three sets of exclusive figures in the 6-inch Black Series, including The First Order 4-pack and The Droid Depot 4-pack (check out DJ R3X from Oga’s Cantina in the mix!). Droid Depot 4-pack ©Hasbro & ©Lucasfilm The Smugglers Run 4-pack notably includes Hondo Ohnaka. Smugglers Run 4-pack ©Hasbro & ©Lucasfilm Also noteworthy, the packaging for the figures is in-world. Packaging ©Hasbro & ©Lucasfilm Patrick Schneider (senior manager, global brand development & marketing, Star Wars) shared in the StarWars.com article, “You’ll notice there’s no Hasbro or Disney logo in the front of the pack,” Schneider said. “This is supposed to be a product you can buy in that world, so there’s nothing to break that fantasy on the front of the pack.” Packaging ©Hasbro & ©Lucasfilm Check out all the latest details revealed about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from Star Wars Celebration here! And see the full article on StarWars.com here! Source: StarWars.com Will you be picking up any of the Black Series packs? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Video Tour! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Booth at Star Wars Celebration Chicago Features Upcoming Merchandise and More Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Comic Book Series To Be Released This Spring Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Restaurant Spotlight: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo View the full article

We’re visiting Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort for menu updates, new merchandise, and construction progress! Here’s What’s New! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort — Gran Destino Construction Progress continues on Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs, where exterior work seems to be approaching completion. Gran Destino Tower Construction Continues Gran Destino Tower opens for guests beginning July 9, 2019! We can’t wait to check out the Tower’s rooftop dining location Toledo — Tapas, Steak, and Seafood and those views from the top! Gran Destino Tower Construction Continues Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort — Menu Updates Cafe Rix has two new-to-us sweet treats. There’s an Easter Cupcake complete with bird’s nest and candy eggs. Easter Cupcake Strawberry Cake and Orange Cake are sweet and simple — lovely in pastel for this spring season. Strawberry Cake and Orange Cake Maya Grill has released its Easter menu. There’s no word yet on the price for this meal, which includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Maya Grill Easter Menu In El Mercado, the House Soups are now Chicken Tortilla (a standby lately) and Broccoli Cheddar. El Mercado Soups of the Day Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort — Merchandise We found this great Walt Disney World shirt at Coronado. We love the ruffles on the shoulders. WDW Shirt WDW Shirt Price And these new-to-us Ariel Pajamas are a lovely shade of turquoise. Ariel Pajama Set Ariel Pajama Set If you’re celebrating Easter at Coronado Springs, know that the resort has pre-made Easter Baskets for sale as well as components so you can purchase other items to make your own. Easter Display Pre-Made Easter Basket Disney’s Caribbean Beach — Skyliner Station Construction Meanwhile at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Skyliner Station construction continues in earnest. You can see the track entering the building on the right and lots of detail to help it blend with the resort’s style. Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort — Menu Update Banana Cabana, the pool bar at Caribbean Beach, now has a new plant-based entree. Banana Cabana Menu The Plant-Based Jerk Sandwich is served on toasted ciabatta and is topped with grilled pineapple and roasted chili-mayo. Plant-Based Jerk Sandwich Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort — Merchandise Also at Banana Cabana: this fun tee shirt! It’s definitely got an island vibe. Banana Cabana Tee Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort — Mermaid School Finally, it’s time to live a dream! Mermaid School is open at Caribbean Beach Resort. This one-hour session happens twice a week and requires a reservation through the Concierge Desk. (Small price to pay to earn your fins!) Mermaid School We’ll be back to visit Coronado Springs and Caribbean Beach soon, so be on the look out for more updates in a future What’s New! And be sure to sign up for the DFB Newsletter HERE so we can keep you on top of all the Disney Parks news! Would you join the fishes at Mermaid School? Make your own Easter Basket? Or dig into some Strawberry Cake? Let us know what you thought about this What’s New with a comment! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Caribbean Beach and Coronado Springs Resorts: Construction, Cupcakes, and MORE! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 Complimentary Disney Skyliner Pin Given To Guests at Caribbean Beach Resort! View the full article

Helllllo from Hollywood! Today we are bringing you a super fun review from the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge is the patio off of the signature restaurant, The Hollywood Brown Derby. There aren’t any reservations — seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. While you can order anything off of the Brown Derby menu, the Lounge has its own unique menu of tapas and cocktails. We love the Drink Trios, which allow you to try three mini martinis or margaritas at once! Brown Derby Lounge Martini Flight But today, we are taking a bite into three signature dishes. Each item we are reviewing was originally created at the Brown Derby in California — the one that the Hollywood Brown Derby in Walt Disney World was modeled after. We thought this would be a fun way to enjoy an afternoon on the leisurely patio! Atmosphere The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge doesn’t have the black and white caricatures that the full restaurant is known for, but it does have an awesome view for people watching and enjoying the park atmosphere! Passersby The seating is a collection of high-tops and circular tables and chairs, complete with welcomed umbrellas. Seating can be a bit crammed during peak-meal times, so we suggest going in between lunch and dinner for a seat and a nosh. Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Seating Upon entering the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, you’ll see a full bar. This is great if you can’t score a seat or you’d like to simply walk-up for a drink to go! Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Bar But for food, you’ll need a table. Which we grabbed and got to ordering our three signature dishes! Eats As stated before, you can order off the entire Hollywood Brown Derby Menu on the patio, or you can nosh on the tapas sized dishes specifically available at the lounge. The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Menu Not too long ago, we dug into some of these unique offerings and fell in LOVE in a few items. You can read our review here. Andouille-Crusted Shrimp But for today we had that specific mission in mind: enjoying the three iconic Brown Derby originals which include the Cobb Salad, the Shirley Temple, and the Grapefruit Cake. Cobb Salad, Shirley Temple, Grapefruit Cake First up, was a refreshing mocktail: The Shirley Temple. Shirley Temple Now, according to several articles, the Shirley Temple — ginger ale and grenadine topped with maraschino cherries — may have been invented at Chasen’s, a West Hollywood bar, for then-child-actor Shirley Temple. But Brown Derby also claims the credit for the drink, and Temple herself does quote that the Brown Derby probably popularized the “saccharine sweet, icky drink” that she hates in the mid-1930s. Shirley Temple There isn’t anything particularly special about a Shirley Temple at the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, as compared to anywhere else, but it is fun to have one where it originated (kinda). Plus, the bartender did put a glow cube in my drink, which is always fun! A Shirley Temple is pretty sweet, but also refreshing, and still a winner with kids (and adults) of all ages. And grown ups — if you want to take it to the next level, ask for a “Dirty Shirley.” Your bartender will splash some vodka or rum into the mix, which will cut the sweetness and make it even more fun. Next up, the famous Cobb Salad. This was created as a late night snack for Sid Grauman (of Grauman’s Chinese Theater), where Chef Robert Cobb finely chopped and tossed together a bunch of remaining ingredients. And VOILA! It was a hit with Grauman who continued to request it, and eventually it made its way onto the menu. Cobb Salad This is an appetizer size of the salad (though the full-size is on the full menu), but it still has all the components. The Brown Derby Cobb Salad is made up of Finely Chopped Greens, Turkey Breast, Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Avocado, Chives and Cobb Dressing. Hollywood Brown Derby Cobb Salad All of the produce is nice and fresh, and there’s a perfect balance between the blue cheese, avocado, bacon and other toppings. The dressing is light and adds good flavor, without being too acidic or overwhelming. Cobb Salad Board This salad is so delicious — you can certainly tell why it’s famous! It’s even earned its own custom presentation board. Too cute!! Last but not least, Grapefruit Cake! This was invented for a famous gossip columnist who was on the trendy “grapefruit diet” and requested a dessert that would fit on her diet. Grapefruit Cake I’m pretty sure there is nothing healthy about this dessert, considering it’s a Chantilly cake with cream cheese frosting, but it is light and delicious. The Chantilly cake is moist and not overly sweet thanks to the grapefruit, and the frosting has the perfect zest of citrus. It’s certainly a more unusual dessert than your typical cakes, and we recommend trying it if for no other reason than it’s legendary! The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Dessert Menu The Grapefruit Cake comes as a choice on the dessert trio menu, so naturally we just HAD to sample two other desserts on our stop. Sometimes life is tough, right? We selected the Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberries and the Banana Toffee Cake. Dessert Trio The Lemon Cheesecake was quite tasty, with the cake itself being moist and not overwhelmingly rich. The blueberry sauce added a nice sweetness that balanced the tartness of the lemon. Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake The Banana Toffee Cake was recommended to us by our server, and it was also a hit, flavor wise. Just be warned — it is VERY banana-y so if you don’t care for bananas, this one is not for you. Our only criticism is we wished the toffee cake had a bigger crunch, as the entire dish is basically the same consistency. Banana Toffee Cake Overall As with previous visits, the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge remains a great place to grab an upscale nosh and cocktail, and spend a few minutes relaxing during a hectic theme park day. We had fun ordering the “Brown Derby Originals,” which proved once again why they’ve been popular choices for the last 80+ years. And we’ve been wow-ed by newer options such as those to-die-for shrimp and cocktail trios. The food on the patio may be more expensive than your average bar food, but it’s certainly upscale in flavor and atmosphere. This is one of the rare places in a Disney park where you can truly indulge in signature level bites and relax outside, and for that reason, we love the Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge. We will be back! I’m already dreaming of eating that salad again. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! Get four awesome e-Books FULL of Disney park dining advice, bundled for 30% off the already discounted price! Yep, we’ve scoured the parks to find any and all snack choices — from the mundane to the spectacular — and we tell you all about them (with full-color pictures!) in our snack guides! These are updated every year, so you know your guide will be perfect for your upcoming trip, and they’re bundled with our DFB Guide to WDW Dining! This money-saving bundle includes all of the following: The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks All four are being sold together — for 30% off the already hugely discounted bundle price. Use code BUNDLE18 at check out to get the discount. It’s a $63 value for under $30!! With this Bundle of e-books you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to plan the best Disney World vacation ever. And with our handy e-book format, you can download the Guides to all of your electronic devices and take them with you wherever you go! And with our 100% money-back guarantee, what do you have to lose? Are you a fan of The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge? Tell us about your favorite places to relax outside in the World! 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If you’ve been dreaming of relaxing à la Mediterranean Riviera, today is the day you’ve been waiting for! General sales for Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort projected to open December 2019, are now open. Plus, you can save with a new special offer on Membership. With its castles and colorful, fairy-tale villages, Europe has been at the heart of some of Disney’s greatest stories. Now that inspiration has shaped Disney’s Riviera Resort – inspired by the grandeur of Europe, but reimagined à la Disney magic. Here, you and your family can return to write your own vacation stories year after year. At Disney’s Riviera Resort, you’ll experience European-inspired relaxation in modern accommodations, with the comforts of home for you and your family. In the heart of Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll be just a gondola ride away from Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios via the new Disney Skyliner system. Best of all, Disney Vacation Club has a new offer that makes it even easier to vacation in style. Save $2,250 when you become a member by May 31, 2019, at Disney’s Riviera Resort.* Visit the Disney Vacation Club site to learn more and see how you can become a Member today. Plus, don’t forget to enter the Disney’s Riviera Resort Sweepstakes for a chance to win a five-day, four-night Disney Vacation Club getaway to Walt Disney World Resort for the winner and up to 7 guests!** Enter now through June 15 at RivieraResortSweeps.com. Official rules apply. This promotional material is a timeshare solicitation and is not an offer in any jurisdiction where the timeshare is not registered. *Offer requires new purchasers to buy a real estate interest equal in Disney’s Riviera Resort equal to at least 175 Vacation Points. Savings is in the form of a credit off the purchase price and does not represent any portion of the minimum down payment required of at least 10%, depending on qualified financing. Offer expires 7 days after an in-person Open House Tour or 21 days after a telephone tour, which must be completed by 5/31/2019. Fixed ownership interests are ineligible. Offer cannot be combined with select offers or discounts and may be extended, modified or withdrawn at any time without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. **NO PURCHASE OR SALES PRESENTATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Sweepstakes begins 12:00:00 PM ET 4/9/19 & ends 11:59:59 PM ET 6/15/19. Open to 50 US/DC, at least 18 years old or the age of majority in jurisdiction of residence. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules at https://RivieraResortSweeps.com/Enter/en-us/rules for eligibility, entry instructions, odds, prize description & restrictions. Sponsor: Disney Vacation Development, Inc., 1390 Celebration Blvd. Celebration, FL 34747. View the full article

Just in time for Easter, we have found a NEW Peeps Sprinkles cupcake! Easter Candy Series at Sprinkles This is the third cupcake in the Sprinkles Easter Candy Series. And this definitely a favorite. The cupcake is available in two colors in the Downtown Disney location in Disneyland — pink or yellow. You can choose from either the strawberry or lemon flavor. Either one actually represents both the cake AND frosting flavor. Sprinkles Cupcakes That’s not all…it gets even BETTER. Toasted coconut shavings are pressed into the side of the frosting. We selected the strawberry for the tasting! Peeps Cupcake Considering the fact that both the cake and the frosting are the same flavor, we feared that the taste could be overwhelming. Peeps Sprinkles Cupcake HOWEVER, in true Sprinkles style and quality, the taste of the strawberry in the frosting was at just the right level and is balanced well with the even more mild strawberry taste in the cake. Peeps Sprinkles Cupcake Also, we were happy to be able to have a bite of the Peeps candy WITH each bite of the cake (versus the large chocolate eggs on the Robin Egg cupcakes or the Jelly Bean candy that came on the previous two Easter Candy Series cupcakes). The new cupcake is available starting TODAY, April 15, and it will be available through April 21st. The cost is $5.95. Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Have you had a chance to try any of the cupcakes from the Easter Candy Series? Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Sprinkles Cupcakes Commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Donating Proceeds From Specialty Cupcakes Design Your Own Bake Box at Sprinkles Cupcakes! NEWS! TWO Favorite Sprinkles Cupcakes Flavors Return For A Limited Time! View the full article

Disney Springs has REALLY stepped up their brunch game lately. From DOLE WHIP mimosas at Wine Bar George to yummy breakfast buffets, we are loving all of these new options. Paddlefish And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better Paddlefish releases information about an event that will include a SANGRIA BAR. You heard us right, a sangria bar! On May 4, 2019, Paddlefish at Disney Springs will be hosting a rooftop brunch featuring the sangria bar mentioned above along with a bloody mary bar, fresh seafood, and a Chefs table! The brunch menu will also include an omelet station with lump crab, chorizo, bacon cheddar, bell pepper. Classic french toast, a bananas foster station, and hash brown potatoes will be served as well! View the full menu here. ©Paddlefish The event will take place on the 3rd deck from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Tickets are $65 per guest and you must be 21 to attend! Click here to purchase your tickets! Will you be attending the event? What is your favorite Paddlefish dish? 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! 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. Related posts: Tickets Now Available for the Paddlefish Food-On-A-Stick Rooftop Party in Disney Springs! DFB Video: Where to Find Late Night Eats in Disney World Review: The Dining Room at Paddlefish in Disney Springs View the full article

Nothing says spring quite like the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The Festival, which runs through June 3, 2019, is an annual event filled with great music, beautiful blooming flowers and amazing topiaries. There is also adorable Festival merchandise and Outdoor Kitchens where you may sample a variety of dishes, desserts and specialty drinks. There truly is something for everyone, just ask Disney Parks Moms Panelist Rayna. “Since mom and dad are there for the food and floral, we have to figure out fun ways to keep the kiddos occupied as well. One of our favorite things to do is Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration,” she explains. “It’s a super fun scavenger hunt about bees that is also educational. Once we’re done buzzing around, we head to The Honey Bee-stro for the delicious Honey-Mascarpone Cheesecake. Best combination ever…parents get to see the beautiful gardens while enjoying a fun kids’ activity, and then we all indulge in deliciousness!” And speaking of food, Samantha says one can’t leave the Festival without partaking in her all-time favorite snack, the Dole Whip! “At this year’s festival, pineapple soft-serve is on the menu at Pineapple Promenade, located near the Refreshment Port. You can get this yummy treat by itself, with Fanta, or with coconut rum. It’s the perfect snack to enjoy as you stroll around the park, admiring the beautiful Disney character topiaries.” While walking and enjoying the sites, make sure to take plenty of photos. One of Anne Marie’s favorite photo spots can be found in the Canada pavilion on the path leading to Le Cellier Steakhouse. She describes the flower gardens there as simply breathtaking! Most importantly, don’t forget to pick up your Garden Passport, according to Amy M. “We love to use the official “passport” as a checklist to make sure we see all the topiaries! We also like to scope out new vegan and vegetarian offerings from the Outdoor Kitchens, and are excited to try the new Trowel & Trellis treats this year. A performance from the Garden Rocks Concert Series is a great way to wind down your day at Epcot…especially as the sun sets behind the World Showcase Lagoon.” For more great tips on planning your next Disney vacation, or for general Disney vacation questions, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for an answer from one of our panelists. Panelists receive compensation for their participation on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. View the full article

It’s REALLY time to start planning your autumn trip to Walt Disney World now! Because not only have the dates been announced for the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, but new menu items have been revealed for another favorite fall event — the 2019 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic! Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic The 10th Annual Food and Wine Classic will take place on Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 9, 2019. And the central attraction of the Classic is the more than 40 tasting stations featuring dishes from the resort’s 17 restaurants and lounges as well as more than 30 wineries on the Causeway. Check out the Menus page for an idea of what you can expect! Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic We’ve got a full rundown of the 2019 event from the original info release in February. But today, we’re sharing a few new items which have been added to the menus (which you can see in full here)! New Menu Items Please note: since the event takes place over two nights, menu selections differ on Friday and Saturday evening at the Tasting Stations. On Friday evening, be on the lookout for the Barbacoa Beef Taco with ancho Chile braised beef, minced red onion, lime wedge, lime- cilantro and “chimichurri” sauce from Picabu, and a Vegetarian Rice Bowl with roasted vegetables, seasoned sushi rice, and tempura crunch from Cabana Bar and Beach Club. Barbacoa Beef Taco ©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Vegetarian Rice Bowl ©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin And on Saturday, guests can look forward to Pan-seared Rock Fish with cotechino, toasted fregola, romanesco with Lambrusco from Todd English’s bluezoo and Vegan Pho with rice noodle, bok choy, carrot, bamboo shoot, hoisin and sriracha from Fresh. Pan-seared Rock Fish ©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Vegan Pho ©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Seared Salmon with caramelized cabbage, sauce soubise, chestnut gnocchi ossolani from Garden Grove and Organic Kabocha Squash Ravioli with pumpkin seed and sage gremolata, pumpkin crema and pecorino from Il Mulino will be among the Saturday evening offerings. Seared Salmon ©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Organic Kabocha Squash Ravioli ©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin And save some room for Poutine (French fries and cheese curds topped with gravy) at the Beer Garden on both Friday and Saturday night! Poutine ©Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Remember, all tickets include the Beer Garden for 2019! See our review of the 2018 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic here! Seminars But that’s not all! Don’t forget that that Classic also features Seminars offering an immersive educational opportunity as participants delve deeper into the crafting of beverages, food and beverage pairing, and cooking demos. It’s Better to “Wine” in Italian 2018 Seminar Check out our Seminars page for details and pricing! Tickets Tickets for one night of the Causeway only are $145 per person. This price includes the Beer Garden upgrade for the very first time! A La Carte ticket booklets containing 25 tickets will be available for purchase at the event for $65. These tickets are perfect for those with a lighter appetite or for underage guests. Offerings range from two to six tickets per item. To book Seminar tickets or purchase Causeway Tickets, visit the Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic website. To book a package, including hotel stay and tickets to Food and Wine Classic offerings, contact the Swan and Dolphin at 888-828-8850. Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! As part of the pre-order you’ll receive a FREE instant download of the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Pre-order your 2019 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Are you hoping to attend the 2019 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Dates and Details Announced for the 2019 Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Disney Food Post Round-Up: October 10, 2010 Guest Review: Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, Modern Mixology Seminar View the full article

HI from the Magic Kingdom! Our visit this week found some construction updates, almost-too-cute-to-eat Easter treats, and lots of new merchandise we just have to add to our Disney collection. Hello from the Magic Kingdom In fact, before we even got into the Magic Kingdom we found some updates, so let’s start with… What’s New at Magic Kingdom’s Entrance There is a lot of work going on in the area between the Contemporary Resort and Tomorrowland before you even enter the park. Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction No formal announcements have been made about this construction project, but we’ll be keeping an eye out. Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction What’s New on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. The sweetest stop on Main Street, the Confectionery, has some colorfully iced cupcakes with swirls (and ears!). Swirl-Iced Cupcakes Briar Rose Gold fans — grab your Briar Rose Gold cupcake here for your next Instagram photo! Briar Rose Gold Cupcake Briar Rose Gold Cupcake Just in time for Easter, how cute are these caramel apples? Easter Caramel Apples Easter Caramel Apples You’ll find these at Big Top Treats in Fantasyland as well. Easter Caramel Apples We spotted some outdoor seating at The Plaza Restaurant. These tables usually don’t open until noon (and the Cast Member we spoke with also said they only open then if there are enough servers to cover the extra tables). The Plaza Restaurant Outdoor Seating The Plaza Restaurant Outdoor Seating Would you prefer to sit indoors or outdoors? The Plaza Restaurant Outdoor Seating What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland? Perhaps this heading should be what’s missing in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland…that’s right, the spitting Camel at The Magic Carpets of Aladdin ride is missing. Where are you, Spitting Camel? We did spot a PhotoPass photographer taking advantage of the dry-photo opp! Where are you, Spitting Camel? Rumor has it that the Camel is just out for a refurb and should be back, so you may still need to watch out for the camel’s old water tricks when he returns! What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Fanstasyland? In addition to the Easter caramel apples at Main Street Confectionery, Big Top Treats is offering some cute Easter cake pops. Easter Cake Pops Easter Cake Pops The moat around Cinderella Castle is still drained, and there is a lot of work going on in the moat area now. Cinderella Castle Moat Drained Cinderella Castle Moat Drained You will find most of the work going on along the pathway between Liberty Square and Fantasyland. Cinderella Castle Moat Drained Cinderella Castle Moat Drained Cinderella Castle Moat Drained What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland While the moat is drained you can see some work being done as they re-paint the exterior of Cosmic Rays. Cosmic Ray’s Exterior Painting Cosmic Ray’s Exterior Painting The Magic Kingdom is getting a new ride, the Tron Coaster, in 2021. Right now you can see work being done in the area between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland as well as in the area near the Tomorrowland Speedway. Tron Coaster Construction While this work is underway the Tomorrowland Speedway is temporarily closed, and the Walt Disney World Railroad is closed as well with an engine sitting “in residence” at the Main Street Station so guests can get an up-close view and snap some pics. Tron Coaster Construction Tron Coaster Construction What’s New in Magic Kingdom’s Shops and Stores — New Merchandise! Master Gracey and a Knight join previously released plush version of characters from the Haunted Mansion. We spotted these two spooky characters at Memento Mori gift shop outside the Haunted Mansion. Master Gracey and Knight Plush from Haunted Mansion The celebrations and merchandise for Mickey’s 90th birthday keep coming! Take a look at this newly released Dooney and Bourke collection. Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection We found this collection in Main Street’s Uptown Jewelers. Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection This collection features vintage tickets, ads, and posters from Disney Parks around the world starring none other than our favorite Mouse, Mickey! Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke Collection Plus, you can accessorize with a perfectly matching MagicBand! Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke MagicBand Mickey Mouse Dooney and Bourke MagicBand Sticking with the vintage feel, how about these vintage-inspired t-shirts celebrating Walt Disney World? Retro Disney World T-Shirts Retro Disney World T-Shirts This shirt has a vintage Disney logo on the front and back. Retro Disney World T-Shirts Retro Disney World T-Shirts We may buy this one and save it to wear in 2021 for the park’s 50th anniversary celebration. Retro Disney World T-Shirts Retro Disney World T-Shirts Just in time for the July 19th release of the live-action version of The Lion King, we spotted this Scar t-shirt. Lion King T-Shirt The Lion King isn’t the only film getting the live-action treatment. In time for the May 24th release of the live-action Aladdin, there’s a new Genie hat in the parks — perfectly complete with a pony tail and earring. Genie Baseball Hat Genie Baseball Hat And you can add some Genie magic to your bag, jacket — whatever you want — with this new Genie patch. Genie Patch Genie Patch Those are all of the updates we found this week! What changes are you most excited about in the parks? 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! 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. 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Recently, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, joined by friends and family enjoyed the ultimate vacation at the Disneyland Resort. This past Friday, the couple treated their daughter Luna to a royal princess makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland park before heading to the brand new Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, where Luna felt and looked like a princess herself! At the breakfast, the family enjoyed a delicious three-course gourmet brunch (yum!) and met princesses Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora, Ariel, Belle and Pocahontas. After dining, the family headed to the outdoor patio for intimate story time with Belle and special lessons with Pocahontas before enjoying a day full of adventure throughout the Disneyland Resort. They especially enjoyed the breakfast experience and Mickey’s Soundsational Parade at Disneyland park! View the full article

Briar Rose Gold has been the latest color craze to take over Disney World food and merchandise. From Rose Gold Sunset margaritas to t-shirts, we can’t get enough of this perfect pink trend! Roaring Fork at Wilderness Lodge And now we’ve spotted even more Briar Rose Gold treats, this time at Roaring Fork in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. There’s not one, but TWO new treats at Roaring Fork. We spotted a new Briar Rose Gold Donut AND Macaroon! And if you know us, you know we love a few good sweet treats! Briar Rose Gold Donut The Briar Rose Gold Donut is completely COVERED in pink and gold sprinkles. Briar Rose Gold Donut There are so many shimmery sprinkles that it was literally shining in the bakery case! Briar Rose Gold Donut And the new snacks didn’t stop there, because we also spotted a Briar Rose Gold Macaroon! (Yep, looks more like a Macaron to us, too, but since this isn’t the first time we’ve spotted a Macaron labeled as a Macaroon, we’ll just go with it…) Briar Rose Gold macaroon This macaroon, like many of the other Briar Rose Gold treats, is topped with an adorable Minnie Mouse bow! It reminds us a lot of the Minnie Scooter Pie from the BoardWalk Bakery since it’s drizzled with icing and is likewise Minnie-shaped. Both of these snacks look too yummy — and, frankly, too cute — to resist! Hurry over to Roaring Fork to get a taste of these new treats, because they will only be around for a limited time! Which Briar Rose Gold treat is your favorite so far? 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! 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. Related posts: Review: Breakfast at Wilderness Lodge’s Roaring Fork…And Some Seriously Amazing Chicken and Waffles Review and Food Photos: Whispering Canyon Cafe Dinner at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Review: Territory Lounge in Disney’s Wilderness Lodge View the full article