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Are you ready to step inside the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy”?! Well, you’ll still have to wait until Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens this summer in Disneyland and this fall in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. But in the meantime, we’ve got NEW DETAILS about Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run! ©Disney from @DisneyParks on Twitter The OCRegister has shared the scoop learned on a behind-the-scenes tour on the attraction which will allow guests — who will fulfill the roles of pilot, flight engineer, or gunner — to take control of the Millennium Falcon to transport contraband cargo! Artist Concept of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ©Disney Parks So, be prepared for spoilers coming up… here goes!! A spaceport on Black Spire Outpost is where the mission starts. The 110-foot Falcon “will spool up its engines and vent thrust gases while docked at a spaceship maintenance bay.” The ride’s queue will deliver guests into Ohnaka Transport Solutions where they will walk past communication equipment and the armor of storm troopers spilling from cargo containers while making their way to the second floor. “An animated blaster-riddled starship engine suspended from the ceiling glows a pulsating red.” While overhearing the Ohnaka crew preparing the Millennium Falcon for its mission, guests will also be able to view the ship from multiple angles in the queue. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ©Disney Parks Next? It’s time to receive the mission from an audio-animatronic Hondo Ohnaka! The space pirate will be joined by his droid R5P8 who fixes equipment in the Command Center. And behind them, the Millennium Falcon will hover in view by way of a video screen before it lands in the hangar bay. Hondo Ohnaka Guests will then “enter the main hold of the ship where they can play hologram chess and take photos while waiting for a flight crew assignment.” Hondo will present pre-flight specifics via a monitor. Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ©Disney Parks And next… it will at last be time to step inside the Millennium Falcon! Six riders will create three rows: pilots in the front, gunners in the middle, and flight engineers in the last row. Activation of the cockpit buttons, switches, and levers will create sounds. The hangar bay of Ohnaka Transport Solutions will be projected onto a domed screen outside the cockpit windows. Though the behind-the-scenes tour ended here (Disney “didn’t offer a test ride during the tour”), The OC Register concluded to say that the flight crew will work together as a team to fly the Millennium Falcon during a space battle with First Order TIE fighters. So, once again, we invite you to check out this video from Disney… … and get ready to step inside the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run!!! Click here to visit our Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Page! Source: The OC Register Are you ready to step inside the Millennium Falcon? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney Presents A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge New Details Revealed for Millennium Falcon Attraction Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Will Let You Take Control in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! View the full article

Disney has announced that tickets for the D23 Sip and Stroll Event at Disney California Adventure go on sale TODAY at 10 am! This is the perfect opportunity to get a deeper look at the 2019 Food and Wine Festival. Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival The D23 Sip and Stroll Event includes a guided tour through the Festival Marketplaces, a private reception to sample a few Food and Wine signature offerings, a Q&A with a few of the chefs and sommeliers who created the menu for the festival, and a reserved viewing of World of Color! Guests will also receive a copy of the Disney Festivals Cookbook and a $25 Disney gift card. The tickets are $130 a person plus a $7 processing fee. World of Color Here’s the fine print: D23 Gold and Gold Family Members can reserve their tickets for themselves and one additional guest. All attendees of the event need to be at least 21 years old. The event does not include admission to Disney California Adventure Park. A limited number of tickets are available. So check them out as soon as they are released tomorrow at 10 am! Tickets can only be picked up with a valid photo ID and a D23 Membership Card. Gifts are only distributed during D23 Member events. All D23 Special Events are subject to change at any time. For more information and tickets on the Sip and Stroll Event click here! Read everything you need to know about the Food and Wine Festival Here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Related posts: News: FULL BOOTH MENUS for 2017 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Review: BBQ Crunch Dog and Fried Bananas at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure Spooky Halloween Snacking for Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

It’s really getting close now… Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in Disneyland this summer, and in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios this fall. And now, we have a HUGE amount of new information regarding the Land… so where do we at the DFB start? Where else… with FOOD!!!! Blue AND Green Milk ©Disney Parks With our sources including The OC Register and Entertainment Weekly, we’ve got details for the newly revealed RESTAURANTS — including MENU ITEMS– coming to Black Spire Outpost on Planet Batuu! Docking Bay 7 and Cargo Docking Bay 7 and Cargo will be a sit down restaurant for hungry guests traveling the galaxy! The delivery shuttle parked on top will help you spot the location! Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo ©Disney Parks Proprietor Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs runs the kitchen, having once honed his cooking craft in the kitchen of Maz Kanata. And on the menu? Here are a few peeks… first, Oven-Roasted Burra Fish and Smoked Kaadu Ribs! Oven-roasted Burra Fish ©Disney Parks Smoked Kaadu Ribs ©Disney Parks Or how about some Fried Endorian Tip-Yip (here’s a hint… it tastes like chicken)! Fried Endorian Tip-Yip ©Disney Parks And for dessert, consider a Raspberry Crème Puff or Chocolate Cake! Raspberry Crème Puff and Chocolate Cake ©Disney Parks Non-alcoholic drinks will include The Phattro and Moof Juice. The Phattro and Moof Juice ©Disney Parks Ronto Roasters Ronto Roasters will be a sandwich stand serving up the Ronto Wrap! Ronto Roasters This wrap will be filled with spiced grilled sausage and roasted pork. Also look for Turkey Jerky and Meiloorun Juice… Meiloorun Juice, Turkey Jerky and Ronto Wrap ©Disney Parks …all while watching “a weary droid turns a crank that spins slabs of their meat beneath a slow-roaster made out of an old podracer engine” according to Entertainment Weekly. Oga’s Cantina We’ve known for some time that Oga Garra, alien proprieter, will open the door to Oga’s Cantina to visitors on Planet Batuu. Known as a safe haven for smugglers and patrons hoping to avoid authorities on Black Spire Outpost, Oga is accustomed to keeping “unruly patrons in check.” Oga’s Cantina © Disney Oga’s Cantina has a well-established reputation for its concoctions as well, featuring “exotic ingredients using otherworldly methods, served in unique vessels,” with cocktails (a first for Disneyland park) and mocktails among them. And now we have a look at some of the SIPS!!! From left to right, we have the non-alcoholic Carbon Freeze, Oga’s Obsession, and the Cliff Dweller! Carbon Freeze, Oga’s Obsession and Cliff Dweller ©Disney Parks Also look for Moogan Tea, Blue Bantha, Bloody Rancor, and the Black Spire Brew. Moogan Tea, Blue Bantha, Bloody Rancor and Black Spire Brew ©Disney Parks And here’s a look at The Outer Rim, Bespin Fizz, Yub Nub, and the Fuzzy Tauntaun. The Outer Rim, Bespin Fizz, Yub Nub, and Fuzzy Tauntaun ©Disney Parks By the way… Oga’s Cantina isn’t the only place you’ll find serving Blue Milk… Blue Milk AND Green Milk! You’ll find a cart across from a TIE Fighter in the First Order-controlled sector of Black Spire Outpost. And it is another spot where you will find Blue Milk… and also GREEN Milk made famous when Luke surprised us all by drinking it in The Last Jedi! Blue AND Green Milk ©Disney Parks Imagineer Scott Trowbridge shares that non-dairy Blue Milk is “not actually milk. If you’re walking around Florida in the middle of August, the last thing you want is a heated glass of milk. It’s refreshing, delicious and great.” According to Entertainment Weekly, it will be soft-frozen similar to a milkshake, while the Green Milk will feature more citrusy flavors. Kat Saka’s Kettel Look for Kat Saka’s Kettel to serve the Saka family specialty: grain turned into a flavored treat (popcorn)! Kat Saka’s Kettel ©Disney Parks It will be available in sweet, spicy, and salty varieties. And we’ve got LOTS more where this came from, my friends… so stay tuned!! Find MORE information for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge by clicking here! Sources: OCRegister and Entertainment Weekly Well… what do YOU think?!? Please join in the conversation with a comment! Related posts: 2019 Disney Restaurant ULTIMATE GUIDE: What You Need To Know About EVERY Restaurant Opening In Disney World and Disneyland in 2019! NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! OGA’S CANTINA to Serve Up Drinks and Entertainment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!! View the full article

It’s finally TIME! Are you ready to go INSIDE the coming-soon Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction in Disneyland’s and Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge?? We’ve got a sneak peek for you…let’s GO! Trackless Ride System and AT-ATs! This, probably the most highly anticipated new attraction coming to Galaxy’s Edge, is going to BLOW. YOUR. MIND. Even more so than originally thought. This will be Disney’s longest attraction ever created, and is actually “four attractions in one,” reports Carlye Wisel, one of several reporters who were given a sneak peek and tour of the new attraction in Disneyland last week. “Guests will board multiple ride vehicles, encounter enemies, and walk the halls of a Star Destroyer as if they were truly a Resistance fighter taken captive.” Sounds amazing. But what really happens? Let’s tour through Rise of the Resistance together… . You’ll find Rise of the Resistance in a wooded area near Black Spire Outpost — a village on the planet Batuu. Here, the Resistance is hiding out in a military outpost to avoid detection by the First Order. As you enter the queue, you’ll explore gun turrets, rock tunnels, and locker rooms filled with flight suits. Tie Fighter at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge The pre-show features Rey, accompanied by BB8, asking guests to embark on a mission to battle the First Order. Guests will travel with Resistance pilot Poe Dameron. Once you accept the mission, you’ll pass a giant X-Wing to board a transport ship being piloted by Nien Nunb. As the ship takes off, the guests (currently standing) can feel the floor shake. INSIDE Star Wars Rise of the Resistance! Here’s where things get dicey. The ship is soon captured by a Star Destroyer, and guests are greeted by 50 storm troopers! First Order officers separate the guests into smaller groups that are escorted to a jail cell. Kylo Ren steps in to interrogate, and the guests-turned-prisoners have to figure out how to escape. That’s only one-third of the ride…but you’ll have to stay tuned to see what happens next! Click HERE to see more details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Sources: Hollywood Reporter, OC Register, Travel and Leisure Related posts: NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Disney Presents A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge View the full article

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Every time Disney builds a strange alien creature or an eerily lifelike animatronic to put into its Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attraction, there’s always a catch. It has to do it twice. “Everything was like seeing double,” said Scott Trowbridge, portfolio creative executive at Walt... View the full article

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disney’s goal at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is to make visitors forget they are in a theme park. The company last week offered an early sneak peek of the attraction, one of the company’s most sophisticated projects ever with advanced rides and reinvented merchandising all designed... View the full article

Images of some of the costumes that will be available at Disney's new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land coming to both Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland in 2019. View the full article

Images of some of the merchandise that will be available at Disney's new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land coming to both Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland in 2019. View the full article

Images of some of the food and beverage that will be available at Disney's new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land coming to both Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland in 2019. View the full article

Construction images and renderings of the "Star Wars"-themed lands coming to both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland. The name of the new lands is Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. View the full article

More than 56,000 princesses and princes alike descended upon Walt Disney World Resort this past weekend for the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Filled with royal memories and fairy-tale finishes, runners celebrated some of the classic Disney Princesses in a weekend of exciting events. Take a look at a few of our favorite highlights from throughout the weekend: Runners set off on an adventure with their familia during the Disney Princess 5K, which celebrated the beautiful la princesa, Elena of Avalor! Participants danced their way through an exciting 3.1 miles of fun. It was a race worth finishing for during the Disney Princess Enchanted 10K featuring Mulan. Warriors courageously took on the 6.2-mile course swiftly during the weekend’s second event. Full of grace and beauty, runners finished the dreamy weekend with a run through Walt Disney World Resort during the Disney Princess Half Marathon, celebrating Princess Aurora. Capturing her first runDisney event win, Jackie Pirtle-Hall met her fairy-tale ending in first place with a time of 1:18:30. Also celebrating a royal win, Bethany Evans captured the overall Female Wheelchair Division, posting a time of 1:25:13. A big congratulations to those runners who dazzled and went the extra miles to complete the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge, finishing 19.3 miles over the magical weekend! Thank you to all who joined us this during the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Be sure to share out your event photos using #PrincessHalf! Learn more about runDisney events here! Follow us: Facebook: @runDisney Instagram: @runDisney Twitter: @runDisney YouTube: @runDisney View the full article

Transport yourself to Hollywood in the 1930’s with a dining experience at Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge at Disney California Adventure park! Inspired by Carthay Circle Theatre — the Los Angeles movie theater that premiered Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated movie “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” in 1937—enjoy a fine dining experience surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the cinematic Golden Age. Stardust lingers in the air with an homage to Hollywood and rich architectural details, but what hidden gems of information can we dig up? Say “Heigh-Ho!” and let’s look closer. Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge is located in a lively central location off Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Boulevard, serving a similar purpose to the Central Plaza at Disneyland park. In a sense, it’s the “castle-like” hub of Disney California Adventure park. When you enter the front doors, you are placed back in time at a sophisticated lounge. The look of the two-story space draws on the dramatic interior styling of the original Carthay Circle Theatre, which featured designs inspired by Mission Revival, Art Deco, Baroque and Western American art. Many of the design details in the Carthay Circle Lounge were inspired by the few interior photos of the Carthay Circle Theatre that still exist. Also, the designs of the lights and other fixtures are authentic and were manufactured by some of the same companies that produced the originals back in 1926. Once you travel to the second floor, a star-studded hallway transports you into the main dining room area. The mural above the centerpiece of the room is a replica of Snow White’s forbidden forest. Try not to get lost in it! Adjacent to the main dining room, there are three semi‐private dining areas: the five-seat Hyperion and Buena Vista rooms, named for the streets on which two of Walt Disney’s studios have been located, and the 12-seat Premiere Room where Snow White is also paid homage to. In the Premiere Room, there is a chandelier dangling above the table. These crown-like fixtures were designed to represent the evil queen’s reign over the castle. An apple-shaped applique pierces the center of the chandelier to represent the poison apple from the story. There are two solarium dining areas and dining terraces as well. You can see photographs of stars and producers from the 1930’s all the way to the 2000’s with Oscars in hand, including Walt himself! One special photo is of Audrey Hepburn congratulating Julie Andrews on her Oscar win for Best Actress in “Mary Poppins.” Here’s an interesting fact: Audrey Hepburn secured the role as Eliza Doolittle in the film adaptation of “My Fair Lady” after Julie Andrews’ run on Broadway as the character. Although she was disappointed to have not been cast for the film version, Andrews was free to play the role of Mary Poppins. For her amazing performance, she won the Oscar for Best Actress next to her Broadway counterpart Rex Harrison for the Best Actor award in the “My Fair Lady” movie. For Walt’s work on “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” he received an honorary Academy Award in 1939—one full-size Oscar along with seven “dwarf” statuettes. Shirley Temple is pictured next to him with this special award. There is another little girl in a photograph after you get off of the elevator, but it is not Shirley Temple. Do you know who she is? That little girl with Walt and Roy Disney is Margie Gay — one of the actresses that played Alice in the Alice Comedies from 1925 to 1927. Thanks to Walt’s persistence, the Alice Comedies secured his ability to keep animating in California. While we may have looked closer at the details about Walt and his movie legacy in Hollywood, Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge has a wealth of history and nostalgia for all ages, not to mention exceptional cuisine. Next time you dine at this favorite spot, be sure to take time for a closer look. View the full article

Shades of Green has announced their January Savings Special for 2020. This Special currently includes 2 adult breakfasts per day at the Garden Gallery Buffet. Dates: The current dates of this special are: 13-26 & 31 January 2020 Rates Category 1 guests $140.20 per night stay (E1-E6, Cadet) Category 2 guests $167.20 per night stay (E7-E9,O1-O3,100% Disabled […] The post Shades of Green January Savings Special 2020 appeared first on Military Disney Tips Blog. View the full article

Disney has BLESSED us with Kermit and Miss Piggy topiaries just in time for Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival! We’re so excited that Kermit and Miss Piggy have earned their place in the sun…literally! Located in the France Pavilion at Disney World’s Epcot, these two are the cutest photo opportunity ever! The BIGGEST NEWS is how stinking CUTE Kermit is! Kermit Topiary Don’t you think that GREEN suits him perfectly? And would you take a look at those baguettes! They totally make us want to go on a carb overload. Good thing we can head into Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie to grab a few! We can’t get enough of him! We just want to hop on his bike and go on an adventure throughout Paris? Don’t you?! And get a look at Miss Piggy’s new topiary! This setup is absolutely perfect! Miss Piggy Topiary Miss Piggy sits on top of her ADORABLE colored luggage ready to pose for photos with her fans! Miss Piggy Topiary Doesn’t she just look completely FABULOUS surrounded by all of those lights and mirrors? We know all attention will be on her…just like she likes… which makes her a perfect addition to the festival! Kermit Topiary We are so excited that these two friends have been placed out for us to see at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival starting on March 6th! Want to know all there is to do, see, and eat at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival? Check this out!!! And when taking these ADORABLE PHOTOS tag us @disneyfoodblog Related posts: Epcot’s Newest Dessert Should Go On Your Snack Credit List. Now. Review: Unique Eats at Epcot’s Spice Road Table in Walt Disney World! Review: Can Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant Rise to the Surface? View the full article

Hey, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today with a delicious topic: the 26 exclusive MUST-EAT treats in Epcot! Mickey Whoopie Pie at Sunshine Seasons Gourmet Flavored Popcorn, Espresso Affogato, the American Dream, and a little something called Tipsy Ducks in Love… these are just a few of the TWENTY-SIX Epcot snacks that we’re talking about today. That’s right! Some of our favorite snacks are available ONLY in Epcot and today we’re sharing them with you 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: What are your favorite snacks in Epcot? Related posts: DFB Video: Best of the 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Eats! 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth Preview: Festival Center Wine Shop, Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar, and Taste Track Disney FOOD CHALLENGE! Can You Eat All 19 Of Our Favorite Mickey-Shaped Foods?!? View the full article

Yeah! Epcot’s Wine Walk has returned! (We KNEW it would be back!) We are so excited to see this fun way to try wines in Germany, Italy, and France again after it disappeared unexpectedly at the beginning of this year. Epcot’s Wine Walk is Back! And, there’s more good news! The price remained the same at $32.00 for two “environmentally-friendly”, refillable, acrylic glasses and six two-ounce pours of wine. The Wine Walk is often an overlooked activity in Epcot. When you purchase it you receive two refillable glasses and a passport that entitles you to, and tracks, your two pours at each location. As you complete the Wine Walk you’ll visit Weinkeller in Germany, Enoteca Castello in Italy, and Aux Vins de France in France. Weinkeller in the Germany Pavilion A convenient feature of the Wine Walk is if you can’t or don’t finish it in one day, you can complete it over the course of several days or visits. Just make sure you don’t misplace your passport — that’s what lets cast members know what entitlements remain on your Wine Walk! If you don’t want to complete the Wine Walk but still like the wine glass, you can buy just the wine glass for $5.00. Then you can purchase wines of your choice at each of the three locations. Plus, you’ve got a pretty cool souvenir to take home! Epcot’s Wine Walk is Back! Have you completed the Wine Walk? Do you have a Wine Walk in progress? Are you excited to see the Wine Walk return? Let us know in the comments below! Are you going to be in Epcot during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival that runs March 6 – June 3 this year? Be sure to check out all of our coverage of this year’s Flower and Garden Festival — including food booth menus here! Want a preview of some of the new eats and merchandise at the Flower and Garden Festival? We’ve got it here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our video The Latest News From Disney Parks! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube!  Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-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 Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2019 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Related posts: What’s New in Epcot: Menus, Cupcakes, Construction, Festival Booths, Merchandise and More! What’s New Around Walt Disney World: April 24, 2017 News: Epcot’s World Showcase Wine Walk Now Includes Refillable Wine Glass View the full article

It’s been almost a month and a half since our male Masai giraffe calf made his grand entrance into the world on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna, and he has been growing ever so quickly – reaching his key developmental milestones in stride. Now standing at seven-feet tall, the “little one” is close to his mom, Mara, and the rest of the herd backstage in the giraffe barn. Our animal care team has been providing exceptional care as the calf continues to grow and get ready to go back out on the savanna in the coming month. We’ve been documenting some of these moments on our Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Facebook page in a series of videos called “Caring for Disney Animals” hosted by our expert keepers. Feeding the baby giraffe and his family is a tall order. While the calf’s primary source of nutrition is nursing from his mom, our keepers are helping him expand his appetite by giving him a taste of grains, produce and specially grown browse. Here’s a closer look at his diet. Stay tuned for more news about the giraffe calf. The animal care team is narrowing down their choices for his name. We look forward to sharing more soon. View the full article

As a stocker at the World of Disney store in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, Adi Alegria is dedicated to helping keep the store in ship-shape for guests searching for some extra magic during their visit. And with Disney Aspire, a groundbreaking education investment program for hourly cast members, Adi is now working to create magic for herself by pursuing her Master’s degree. In this installment of our #DreamsWithinReach series, following cast members making their dreams come true with Disney Aspire, we’re pleased to share Adi’s story with you, which began with a little wonder and a big goal. Adi grew up down the street from the Disneyland Resort and dreamed of working for Disney. Fast forward to two years ago when she graduated with a degree in journalism from Cal State Dominguez Hills. She was the first in her family to attend college and knew that she wanted to further her education and earn her Master’s. At the time, Adi wasn’t sure how she would accomplish her goal. Then, when Disney Aspire launched, Adi immediately wanted to learn more about the program. “When Disney Aspire rolled out, I realized that this was my ticket, not just to further myself and my education but also a way to further my career at the Disneyland Resort.” Now enrolled in a Master’s program in Communications Management with the University of Denver, Adi is well on her way to her educational dreams. Hear more about Adi’s story: Disney Aspire launched in 2018 to help more than 85,000 hourly cast members like Adi reach their goals by equipping them with education programs, coaching and job skills so they may learn and grow, with the cost of tuition and books covered by Disney. Cast members can pursue graduate programs like Adi, professional skills like Anthony Payne and even study English or Spanish with Rosetta Stone courses! And at Disney Aspire Expos, cast members have the opportunity to learn more about the schools and programs in the Disney Aspire network and speak with leaders and representatives to help them find the right program to suit their goals. From application to graduation, we can’t wait to see how far Adi will go on her collegiate journey and beyond. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories of cast members achieving their goals and making dreams come true with Disney Aspire, as we continue our #DreamsWithinReach series over the coming months. Learn more about the program and apply by visiting aspire.disney.com. View the full article

We are living for all of these new Disneyland Get Your Ears On Celebration treats! We’ve already reviewed the awesome Fried Chicken and Beignets at Orleans Cafe in Disneyland and the yummy Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie at Fiddler, Fife, & Practical Cafe in Disney California Adventure Park — you can check out all the limited edition eats here. BUT TODAY…today, my friends, Disney has released a brand new SIZZLIN’ HOT FUNNEL CAKE! Let me repeat myself one more time! Disney just released a new SIZZLIN’ HOT FUNNEL CAKE! Sizzlin’ Hot Funnel Cake Pricing This is one SPICY lookin’ treat! A funnel cake topped with PLASTIC CHEESE and HOT CHIPS…say what?! This is a rollercoaster of flavors and we are here for the ride!! When taking a bite you first get that sweet funnel cake taste…then the plastic cheese sauce…and then BOOM you’re hit with the spicy chips! This treat gets two thumbs up from our reviewers and is the perfect treat to share! Sizzlin’ Hot Funnel Cake Want to join in the celebration? You can grab your own Sizzlin’ Hot Funnel Cake for $7.99. Be sure to get your spicy treat soon — Get Your Ears On Celebration Treats are only available for a limited time! Sizzlin’ Hot Funnel Cake Think you can handle it…? See ALL Our Reviews in One Place! Head over to our Get Your Ears On Disneyland Food Reviews page for all the goodness! Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Are you planning on visiting Disneyland this year? Be sure to check out our Youtube video The Best Times To Go To Disneyland in 2019!  And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! Are you ready to try this new Get Your Ears On Spicy Treat? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: New Video! Unique Disneyland Snacks Part I New DFB Video: Tajin Dole Whip Hack in Disneyland New DFB Video: Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland’s Frontierland — A Hidden Gem! View the full article

The 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival will run March 6 – June 3, 2019. It is an absolute highlight of springtime in Walt Disney World, and we look forward to it every year! 2019 Flower and Garden Passport And today, we’re bringing you along for a sneak peek of this year’s Flower and Garden Festival, as we have been able to enjoy some of the sights, tastes, and more coming to the Festival at a Media Preview Event. Flower and Garden Preview — Orange Bird Souvenir Cup Coming to Citrus Bloom From beautiful Disney-themed topiaries, to the Garden Rocks Concert Series, to Special Events and more, there will be a TON of blooming fun to enjoy, so let’s begin! MICKEY!!!! Outdoor Kitchens 2019 brings an unprecedented number of Outdoor Kitchens — also known as Food Booths — to the Festival. 17 Food Booths — including FOUR new Outdoor Kitchens — plus additional locations with dedicated Festival items will serve enhanced food and drink options to Epcot guests. Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea Coming to Trowel & Trellis Citrus Blossom The NEW Citrus Blossom Food Booth, dare we say, already has a hit on its hands with the Orange Cream Slushy, which will be served in this seriously adorable Orange Bird Souvenir Cup! Orange Cream Slushy Souvenir Orange Bird Cup I mean, C’MON!! How cute is he?! Orange Cream Slushy in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup Note that the delicious (seriously, a favorite from the morning) Orange Cream Slushy will have an alcoholic counterpart with the Orange Sunshine Wine Slushy, but only the non-alcoholic Orange Cream Slushy will be served in the Orange Bird Souvenir cup. Another HUGE HIT at the Preview event was the Tuna Tataki with Spicy Yuzu Glaze, Mango, Avocado, and Pappadam Crisp. It’s bright, light, and flavorful. Tuna Tataki The Citrus Blossom will also serve the new Citrus Shortcake, garnished with a springtime bloom. Citrus Shortcake: Orange Chiffon Cake, Lemon Curd, Mandarins, Whipped Cream, Citrus Crumble Trowel & Trellis Today’s preview delivered a sneak sip and taste of items coming to the NEW completely vegetarian-friendly Trowel & Trellis food booth! Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea The beautifully refreshing Bloomin’ Blueberry Lemon and Ginger Tea featuring Twinings of London will be served in a souvenir plastic cup to keep! Also served here with be the Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, and Creamy Herb Dressing. Farmhouse Meatball with Lentil Bread, Spinach, Marinated Vegetables, Creamy Herb Dressing Check out the Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumb, Pomegranate, and Baby Herbs! Chocolate Pudding Terrarium with Avocado Cream, Matcha Crumb, Pomegranate and Baby Herbs And heads up, heat seekers… we’re told that that the Grilled Street Corn on the Cob with Savory Garlic Spread will have a bite to it! Arbor The new Arbor, which you’ll find at The Gardeners Terrace in The Odyssey Center will feature Fried Green Tomatoes with Blue Crab-Fennel Salad, Remoulade, and Smoked Paprika Oil among its dishes. Fried Green Tomatoes with Blue Crab-fennel Salad, Remoulade and Smoked Paprika Oil And why not wash it down with a Cider Flight? Cider Flight Flavor Full Kitchen At the new Flavor Full Kitchen, the From the Garden dish features Roasted Beets, Cashew Cheese, and Micro Herbs with Lemon-Oil Dressing. From the Garden From the Garden A cool sip here will be the Blood Orange Aqua Fresca. Blood Orange Aqua Fresca And for dessert? How about the Mickey Tart Peanut Butter Mousse with Strawberry Jam and Boba Pearls! Mickey Tart Peanut Butter Mousse It is already one of our new Festival favorites! Mickey Tart The Smokehouse A returning fan favorite food booth, The Smokehouse features a new dish this year: Shredded Beef Brisket with Smoked Potato, Chorizo Fondue, and Green Tomato Relish. Shredded Beef Brisket with Smoked Potato, Chorizo Fondue and Green Tomato Relish We are happy to say that this dish is ANOTHER winner that we already look forward to trying again when the Festival kicks off! Click here to see the FULL MENUS for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Menus with tons of Food Photos! Topiaries A stroll around Epcot is especially memorable during the Flower and Garden Festival, as the park is positively packed with topiaries depicting beloved Disney characters and the joys of nature. Daisy Topiary And several of the 2019 topiaries can already be enjoyed around the park! Huey, Duey, and Louie Topiary Captain Hook and Peter Pan Topiary Thumper and Flower Topiary Merchandise As always, you will be able to commemorate your Festival visit with 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival merchandise. And the Violet Lemonade Capsule Collection will celebrate the Festival’s beloved beverage found at Pineapple Promenade! Violet Lemonade Minnie Ears Of course, the Violet Lemonade Minnie Ears will be available. But here’s a glimpse at some of the rest of the collection! Violet Lemonade Capsule Collection Violet Lemonade Capsule Collection Violet Lemonade Capsule Collection Violet Lemonade Capsule Collection And here is a look at this year’s Minnie’s Garden Party Collection! Minnie’s Garden Party Collection Minnie’s Garden Party Collection Minnie’s Garden Party merchandise Minnie’s Garden Party Plush Who’s that in the Garden Shed? Why, it’s our pal Mickey, with the Mickey’s Garden Shed line! Take a peek… Mickey’s Garden Shed Collection Mickey’s Garden Shed Collection Mickey’s Garden Shed Collection In response to guests’ request, Spike and Donald merchandise will be available this year! Spike and Donald T-shirt Spike Hat Look for the Figment’s Imagination Goes Wild collection to make its debut on opening day of the Festival as well! And for the Dooney fans… Three Dooney & Bourke bag styles will be available for all guests, and one style will be available for Annual Passholders only. Scavenger Hunt The Egg-stravaganza will return this year, as will Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration Scavenger Hunt. And this year… Patch Prizes The Scavenger Hunt prizes will be patches! Annual Passholder Items Disney World Annual Passholders, get ready to add to your Annual Passholder Magnet collection, because Pluto and Daisy will be the stars of the TWO Annual Passholder Magnets this year! Plus, these awesome Passholder Flower Pot Mugs will be available for purchase. Annual Passholder Mugs The Donald and Figment mugs will be the first two released. Minnie and Goofy will be available later. Annual Passholder Donald Mug Annual Passholder Donald Mug An Annual Passholder MagicBand will be available, as well. Garden Rocks Concert Series Don’t forget to check out the Garden Rocks Concert Series lineup to see which acts will be performing during your trip to the Festival! Garden Rocks Concert Series And would you believe there’s more to come…? Visit our Flower and Garden Festival Page for even more Festival information! Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-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 Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2019 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! 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We are getting so excited to eat our way through Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival!!! The festival starts the day after tomorrow (March 1) and runs through April 23, 2019. You should totally check out all there is to do and see here. Disney California Adventure Food & Wine But the update today is that the pricing has been announced for every Food and Wine Booth. So start budgeting now! Prices are similar to previous years — running from $2.50 for a refreshing Almond Breeze Almond Milk all the way up to $15.00 for a few different beer flights. Click HERE to see EVERY DCA Food and Wine Festival Food Booth and Menu! Disney California Adventure Food & Wine While visiting, make sure to check out the new booths that have been added to the festival this year, including Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit and Golden Dreams. Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit Booth Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit will feature lighter options including fruit bars and an asparagus chicken salad. Golden Dreams will serve a deconstructed teriyaki chicken dish and a cotton candy soda. We can’t wait to give them a try! If you are dedicated to food (like us!!) and plan on giving every dish a try, check out the Sip and Savor Pass! Guests can purchase the pass for $54 and Annual Passholders can get theirs at a discounted rate. This pass allows guests to purchase a commemorative credential with 8 coupons redeemable for eligible Food and Wine Festival options. Check out those options and more about the Sip and Savor Pass here! 2018 Sip and Savor Pass We are very excited to taste and try all of the dishes that Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival is offering this year! Be sure to follow along with us on instagram! Click HERE to see EVERY DCA Food and Wine Festival Food Booth and Menu! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: News: FULL BOOTH MENUS for 2017 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Five Favorite Disney California Adventure Snacks To Celebrate DCA’s 18th Birthday! Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Begins SOON! We’ve Got the Details You Need! View the full article

Epic adventures are taking place aboard the Disney Magic as Marvel Day at Sea is in full force on special Caribbean and Bahamian cruises this winter. To help you celebrate the legendary action, exclusive Marvel merchandise is at your fingertips onboard the ship. New in 2019, Captain Marvel joined the event’s awesome line-up of Super Heroes and villains. Now you can go #HigherFurtherFaster with this Captain Marvel tee, only available aboard the Disney Magic during Marvel Day at Sea cruises. After your Marvel Day at Sea cruise, it’s the perfect tee to wear when you go see Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel,” premiering March 8 in theaters, both on land and aboard all Disney Cruise Line ships. Is Captain America your hero of choice? There’s no shortage of apparel and accessories supporting his worthy cause. How about Spider-Man or Iron Man? We’ve got you covered. And if it’s the Guardians of the Galaxy who inspire you most, you won’t want to miss your chance to get this adorable Groot backpack and Rocket Racoon outfit. Ready to join the action onboard? Marvel Day at Sea returns January to early March 2020 on nine special five-night Disney Magic Caribbean and Bahamian cruises from Miami. Learn more about the fun, and choose your Marvel Day at Sea cruise here. View the full article

For a limited time this spring, guests at select Disney Parks around the world will have the opportunity to encounter the one and only Captain Marvel. Beginning in March at Disney California Adventure park, Captain Marvel makes a triumphant arrival on an armored S.H.I.E.L.D. vehicle, escorted by a team of agents on her way to Hangar 12 in the northeast corner of Hollywood Land. As her jet fighter is being readied for a special mission, Captain Marvel lines up a gathering of recruits for a Heroic Encounter and inspires them to go Higher, Further, Faster. Captain Marvel touches down March 8 at Shanghai Disneyland, where she’ll appear at the Pepsi E-Stage in Tomorrowland, and when she drops in at Disneyland Paris March 23, Captain Marvel will be reinforcing the team in their fight to save the universe and joining guests for Heroic Encounters at the Blockbuster Café, all during the next Marvel Season of Super Heroes event in Walt Disney Studios Park. Opening in theaters on March 8, Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” is an all-new adventure that follows the journey of ace Air Force pilot Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the most powerful heroes in the universe. When Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom. Stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog for more information about these Heroic Encounters and more! View the full article

As the Disney company’s environmental initiatives move forward, were seeing more and more changes in regards to single-use plastics across Disney destinations. Paper Straw at Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosks For instance, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea kiosks around Walt Disney World are now serving up their iced coffee beverages with paper straws, as is the case at the Joffrey’s kiosk in Epcot’s Future World. Paper Straw at Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosks Paper Straw at Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosks As the transition is very much in progress, you may still — at press time — receive a plastic straw with your drink. Plastic Straws at Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosks However, once this current supply of plastic straws is depleted, they will move entirely to paper straws. Click here to read more about Disney’s commitment to reducing single-use plastics in their parks and resorts in 2019. We’ll keep you updated on the latest! Stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog Newsletter. 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. What do you think of the switch to paper straws? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New Around Walt Disney World: March 15, 2016 What’s New Around Walt Disney World: September 20, 2016 News: Disney World Joffrey’s Kiosks Serving Coffee for a Dollar on September 29th for National Coffee Day View the full article

Each time we visit Disneyland we see more signs of the resort moving towards the elimination of single-use plastic straws. Last week we saw the first paper straws in Disneyland Park at Hungry Bear Restaurant. Paper Straws at Hungry Bear Restaurant This week we found paper straws at many more of Disneyland’s counter service locations, including Stage Door Cafe, Rancho Del Zocalo, and Galactic Grill. Just a few weeks ago two of these locations were still using plastic straws and lids. Plastic straws aren’t the only items Disney is working to reduce or eliminate in the parks on both coasts. We have already seen the removal of plastic lids for cups on both coasts, the reduction of plastic shopping bags with the introduction of reusable shopping bags, and refillable resort amenities in several Disney World resorts. Stage Door Cafe Paper Straws The paper straws come in a paper wrapper declaring them to be earth friendly. Rancho Del Zocalo Paper Straws As Disney moves forward with their commitment to reduce plastic waste from their parks and resorts we can expect to see further elimination of single-use plastics, and the proliferation of paper straws at more dining locations on both coasts. What do you think of Disney’s efforts so far? Have you been in a resort room with refillable amenities? Have you purchased and used the reusable shopping bags? Do you like the paper straws? 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! Check out our video The Latest News From Disney Parks! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! Related posts: Plastic Lids…and Paper Straws…? A Snapshot Status of Single-Use Plastic Removal in Disney Parks and Resorts Disneyland Halloween Eats and Treats! How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out! View the full article