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You already know what I’m about to say, don’t you? “It’s beginning to look a LOT like CHRISTMAS” in the Magic Kingdom! Magic Kingdom! Main Street, U.S.A. is all decked out in wreaths and garlands! Mickey Wreath Wreath Garland Trees and ornaments likewise set the yuletide scene. Christmas Trees at the Train Station Ornaments on the Tree Tree in the Magic Kingdom Hub The “halls” have even been decked at Casey’s Corner! Casey’s Corner Of course, the park still awaits the arrival of its main Christmas Tree in Town Square. Looking over Main Street, U.S.A. There are, by the way, a few signs of autumn left. (Notice the fall colors on the citizens costumes for the Main Street Trolley Show !) Main Street Trolley Show Be sure to stop by the Main Street Confectionery. Confectionery Case There you’ll see that the cupcakes have already received their red, green, and wintery blue makeovers for the season. Holiday Cupcakes Holiday Cupcake Holiday Cupcake Holiday Cupcake And everywhere you turn (especially in the Emporium), holiday merchandise is peeking out of every nook and cranny. Inside the Emporium Inside the Emporium Inside the Emporium Inside the Emporium Donald is ready! And, yes, there’s a holiday version of the “I’m Just Here for the Snacks” t-shirt, just for holiday snacking! “I’m Just Here for the Holiday Snacks” shirt in blue Remember, “The Holidays Are Pure Magic” in Walt Disney World… “The Holidays Are Pure Magic” shirt … and we can’t wait to bring you along for all the festive fun for 2018! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Are you already excited for the holiday season? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: Mac-and-Cheese Hot Dog Returns to Casey’s Corner for a Limited Time Review! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats (with Haunted Mansion Portrait Desserts!) Review: ALL! THE! CHEESE! at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom View the full article

It’s BACK – Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure park on Nov. 9 with music, dance, and diverse cultural festivities. You can also enjoy the Festive Foods Marketplace featuring 12 delicious destinations and lots of good cheer! I’ve put together this Foodie Guide with everything you need to know about this year’s marketplaces. If you’re like me, you’ll want to try every single one! You can even grab a Disney Festival of Holidays Tasting Passport at any of the marketplaces to guide you on your yummy holiday journey. As you visit each marketplace, get your passport stamped and when you’ve filled your passport, you’ll get a special completion stamp! How cool is that? Merry Mashups Food: Turkey & Stuffing Tamale with Cranberry Relish Lox & Everything Bagel Nachos “Hot Cocoa” Marshmallow Macaron Beverages: Sparkling Wine Punch with Chandon Brut, Sparkling Wine and Lime Sherbet Holiday Punch with Lime Sherbet and Sprite (non-alcoholic) Winter Wonders Food: Pumpkin Soup with Maple Cashew Cream Chana Masala with Grilled Garlic Naan Vanilla and Cranberry Trifle Beverages: Pomegranate Lemonade (non-alcoholic) Brews & Bites Food: Chorizo Queso Fundido with House-made Tortilla Chips Beverages: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Paradise Rd, Pilsner North Coast Brewing Co., Blue Star, Wheat Brewery Ommegang, Rosetta, Aged Cherry Ale Deschutes Brewery, Mirror Pond, Pale Ale Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Boont, Amber Ale Aftershock Brewing Co., Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ale Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Isomerizer, IPA New Belgium Brewing Company, Accumulation, White IPA Cigar City Brewing, Maduro, Brown Ale Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 9 Bonfires Blazing, Golden Stout Legends Brewery, Cookies Galore, Chocolate Cookie Milk Stout Festive Progressive Flight: Figueroa Mountain Paradise Rd Pilsner Anderson Valley Boont Amber Ale Karl Strauss Isomerizer IPA Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale Flavors of the Season Flight Ommegang Rosetta Cherry Ale Aftershock Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Ale Karl Strauss 9 Bonfires Blazing Golden Stout Legends Cookies Galore Milk Stout Favorite Things Food: Holiday Ham Shanks with Brown Sugar-Pineapple Glaze Reuben Potato Tots with Russian Dressing and Rye Toast Beverages: Cranberry Sangria with Lime Garnish Eggnog Cocktail with Whipped Cream and Nutmeg Dusting Holiday Duets Food: Curry Cauliflower Soup with Braised Lamb and Mintchurri Shrimp and Grits with Andouille Sausage Holiday Mickey and Minnie Cookies Beverages: Ballast Point Brewing Company, Spruce Tip Sculpin, IPA Warm Peppermint Chocolate Float with Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipped Cream and Peppermint Crumbles Visions of Sugarplums Special Offering: Sweet Dreams and Milk – Horizon Organic Lowfat Milk and Choice of Dessert Food: Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce White Chocolate Cranberry Blondie Eggnog Wreath Éclair with White Chocolate Icing Horchata Fudge Beverages: Warm Bourbon Cider with House-made Bourbon-infused Marshmallow S’mores Frozen Chocolate Milk with House-made Toasted Marshmallow-infused Whipped Cream, Graham Cracker Crumble and Chocolate Drizzle (non-alcoholic) Horizon Organic Lowfat Milk Blissfully Braised Food: Braised Pork Belly Adobo with Garlic Fried Rice Cornbread Cakes with Braised Collard Greens and Smoked Bacon Gravy Beverages: Blood Orange Ginger Mule with a Rosemary Sprig Grandma’s Recipes Food: Beef Pot Roast on a Potato Roll with Horseradish Cream Candied Yams with Marshmallow Cream and Toasted Pecans Gingerbread Mickey Beverages: Wyder’s Cider, Hard Pear Cider Towne Park Brew Co, Gose Fresca Avery Brewing, White Rascal, Belgian-Style White Ale Smog City Brewing Co., Snugglebug, Sour Blonde Ale Merry Cherry Pineapple Punch with Red Maraschino Cherries (non-alcoholic) Tart & Fruity Flight: Pear – Wyder’s Cider, Hard Pear Cider Watermelon, Lime, Hibiscus & Cayenne – Towne Park Brew Co, Gose Fresca Orange – Avery Brewing, White Rascal, Belgian-Style White Ale Boysenberry & Raspberry – Smog City Brewing Co., Snugglebug, Sour Blonde Ale Spicy Celebrations Food: Nashville Hot Fried Turkey with Dill Pickles Jalapeño Latkes with Chipotle Crema Chocolate Chipotle Pot de Crème Beverages: Pomegranate Margarita with Chipotle-smoked Sea Salt Half-Rim A Twist on Tradition Food: Pozole Rojo Beef with Hominy Polenta “Chicken-less” Mole with Spanish Rice Black Forest Yule Log Beverages: Winter Michelada with Modelo Negra and Brown Sugar Rim Modelo Negra, Dark Lager Winter Sliderland Food: Roasted Turkey Slider with Cranberry Sauce Holiday Stuffing Mac & Cheese Milk Chocolate Candy Cane Pot de Crème Beverages: Frosty Frosé with Fleurs de Prairie Rosé, Blue Curaçao, and White Cranberry Juice served frozen with Mint Sprig Oskar Blues Brewery, Old Chub, Scotch Ale Making Spirits Bright Beverages: Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Baileyana, Firepeak, Chardonnay, Edna Valley Bartenura, Moscato, Italy MacMurray Ranch Estate, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Joel Gott, Zinfandel, California Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County Chandon, Sparkling Wine, Brut, California Mimosa Flight: Pomegranate Mimosa Pear Mimosa White Cranberry Mimosa White Wine Flight: Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Baileyana, Firepeak, Chardonnay, Edna Valley Bartenura, Moscato, Italy Red Wine Flight: MacMurray Ranch Estate, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley Joel Gott, Zinfandel, California Rodney Strong, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County In addition, available for all guests is the Sip and Savor Pass, which gives you the opportunity to taste your way through your choice of eight different dishes or non-alcoholic beverages from participating Festive Food Marketplaces. This pass can be purchased at various locations throughout the park, including Festival Merchandise Carts, Seaside Souvenirs, Kingswell Camera Shop, and Rushin’ River Outfitters. This special holiday festival runs through Jan. 8. For more information on Disney Festival of Holidays as well as Holidays at Disneyland Resort, check out the Disneyland Resort website. View the full article

YAY! In addition to it being suddenly Christmas in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, we also get to dig into a brand new snack at Storybook Treats — Tink’s Pixie Dusted Cone! Tink’s Pixie Dusted Cone This is the next snack in line using the new lime dole whip at Storybook Treats. First we had the Peter Pan Float, which is still there on the menu; and next it was the Maleficent Cone, which has its last day on the menu today. Storybook Treats Menu This version features the lime dole whip on a green-colored cone, surrounded with fluffy green cotton candy. Tink’s Pixie Dusted Cone at Storybook Treats On the soft serve you’ll find white chocolate wings and an ample amount of gold “pixie dust,” aka edible glitter. White chocolate wings The cotton candy has a mild lime flavor, but the cone is just straight sugar cone flavor. Lime cotton candy Overall, it’s a cute addition and, of course, very instagrammable — which is what Disney’s often going for with these treats these days. We’re always up for lime dole whip, though, so the flavor here is good as well. Lime dole whip We’ll be back soon with plenty more additions to the Magic Kingdom coming up next week! Stay tuned!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Disney Food Snack Series: Home-Made Ice Cream Sandwiches View the full article

Pluto is all geared up for the holidays already this year! 2018 Holiday Pluto Popcorn Bucket Yep, this year’s Souvenir Popcorn Bucket once again features Mickey’s best pal, Pluto! And so far, he’s been spotted in Hollywood Studios and Epcot! 2018 Holiday Pluto Popcorn Bucket Pluto’s Ugly Christmas Sweater is red this year (made over from last year’s green). 2018 Holiday Pluto Popcorn Bucket Now the green is the accent color in Pluto’s sweater, strap, and the bow on his Christmas present — a bone (from Mickey, we presume)! 2018 Holiday Pluto Popcorn Bucket The price for the refillable Pluto bucket is $15.50 with $2.00 per refill. 2018 Holiday Pluto Popcorn Bucket 2018 Holiday Pluto Popcorn Bucket We stopped by Magic Kingdom to try to find him there this morning, but no luck yet. But that’s okay… because there is already no shortage of Holiday Magic happening over there, and we’ll be bringing you a look at all the festive fun springing up already VERY soon! 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! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Will you be adding this year’s Pluto Popcorn Bucket to your collection? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Spotted: More Disney Snack Magnets at Disney Parks What’s New Around Walt Disney World — June 14, 2016 Disney World FREE DINING For Kids Package Is HERE! View the full article

Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and I’m sharing my favorite Walt Disney World restaurants with you! Morimoto Asia “So, what’s your favorite restaurant in Walt Disney World?” It’s a question I get asked all the time, and today I’m sharing my current favorites with you! While my list can — and does — often change, this video tells you all about my current favorites and exactly why they are on my list! Are you ready?! 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’s YOUR favorite restaurant in Walt Disney World? Related posts: DFB Video: 11 Things Disney World Pros Do, And You Should, Too DFB Video: 5 Super Fun Rainy Day Activities in Disney World! DFB Video: Tips for Eating Gluten Free in Walt Disney World View the full article

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Disney is keeping us busy — and excited for the Skyliner opening in 2019! On each of our visits to Hollywood Studios and Epcot, plus any of the resorts along the Skyliner route, we anxiously check out the progress. Yesterday we checked on the progress of the Skyliner Station at Epcot. Epcot Skyliner Station Progress This week we got to see them working on a more artistic aspect of the Skyliner, the art on the station roof. The Epcot station is at the World Showcase Entrance to the park, the International Gateway, located between the UK and France Pavilions. The concept art shows the artwork on the station, and that is what we see coming to life this week! Concept Art Epcot Skyliner Station Epcot Skyliner Station Progress We liked what we could see of the artwork, and the colors really stand out on the dark roof. This should be an attractive station that looks like it blends in with the gateway around it as well as the France and the UK pavilions. Epcot Skyliner Station Progress The concept art on display on the construction walls is drawing us in and gives a new view of Epcot. We can’t wait to see these gondolas in the sky (plus they are decorated with characters!). Concept Art Epcot Skyliner Station Concept Art Epcot Skyliner Station Disney has stated the Skyliner system will open in 2019. As we watch the progress of the stations around the parks and resorts we are hoping for an early 2019 opening since we can’t wait for this new transporation option! Are you excited for this new transporation option? Let us know in the comments below! Check out our NEW Video 7 Things That Might Surprise You About the Holidays in Walt Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! 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 for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: Construction Update: Epcot’s Ratatouille Ride and Skyliner Station Progress What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot: Everything We Found This Week! Update: Skyliner Gondola Spotted in Hollywood Studios Station View the full article

Earlier this morning, we brought you details about the Disney on Broadway Concert Series and Dining Packages for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts, which will run from January 18 – February 25, 2019. And now, we have even more news about the event… and it’s our favorite kind: FOOD news! Festival of the Arts Passport The Festival of the Arts celebrates the Culinary Arts with Food Studios — much like the Epcot Food and Wine Festival’s Food Booths — presenting enhanced food offerings around the park, with an emphasis on artistic presentation for the unique dishes and drinks. Pop Eats! We now know a little more about the thirteen Food Studios coming to the Festival! Visit our 2019 Festival of the Arts Food Studios page here! The Artist’s Table will return, featuring a NEW beef wellington with mushroom bordelaise, fennel cream and roasted baby vegetables, among other dishes. The Artist’s Table The Painter’s Palate will also return with a new dish: smoked salmon and cream gâteau with egg yolk cream, paddlefish caviar and micro-herbs. The Painter’s Palate Pop Eats! is where you’ll find a returning favorite: the beautiful almond frangipane cake with raspberry and chocolate! Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Chocolate at Festival of the Arts And Cuisine Classique will once again serve up red wine-braised short rib with parsnip purée, broccolini, baby tomatoes and aged balsamic. Braised Beef Short Rib And don’t forget, the Epcot Festival of the Arts also presents unique opportunities for channeling your inner artist! Among these will be the Paint with a Disney Artist program and other workshops (for an additional fee) and complimentary seminars. Scheduling information for these events will be available at a later date, but you can learn more about these offerings on our 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts page. Festival of the Arts Visit our 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts page here! Extra fun around the park will once again include Artful Photo Opportunities, Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt, additional entertainment all around Epcot, and more! Figment Mural from the 2017 Festival of the Arts We’ll look forward to keeping you posted on the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts as more information is revealed! 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! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Will the Epcot Festival of the Arts be taking place during your 2019 Disney World vacation? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: News! 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts Booth Menus Best of the Fest: What to Eat at the 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts! 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts Dates and Details Announced! View the full article

Twenty-one years had passed since "MMMBop” was a No. 1 hit — but a few dozen of their devoted fans stalked out front-row seats hours in advance for a Hanson concert at Walt Disney World. “I’ve loved them since I was like 9,” said Tiffany Rae, of Nassau County, who planned a week-long vacation to... View the full article

On a guided group vacation to Ireland with Adventures by Disney, you can enjoy more than a few “pinch me” style moments. But, perhaps the most epic is staying three nights in an actual Irish castle! This unforgettable experience is made even more special by the wealth of opportunities available on the castle grounds (some at an additional cost). From fishing to golfing to having an owl or hawk land straight on your arm, you won’t want to wake up from this dreamlike wonderland. Watch as Adventures by Disney guest Keaton shows what it’s like to stay in a real-life castle in this video. And don’t forget to watch Keaton have fun down on the Irish farm in my previous post! View the full article

Hot on the heels of Halloween… new HOLIDAY Refillable Resort Mugs have already been spotted for the season! 2018 Holiday Refillable Resort Mug MANY thanks to our friend on Instagram, @cassy3292, who sent us these pictures when she spotted the brand new mugs at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! 2018 Holiday Refillable Resort Mug Looks like Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto are whipping up a Gingerbread Display all their own! 2018 Holiday Refillable Resort Mug We’re not sure how many Resorts these have rolled out to just yet. One thing we do feel pretty certain about is that they will likely sell out every bit as quickly as the Halloween Refillable Resort Mugs (which went within just a couple weeks from the season’s start)! So grab yours now to fill with some festive cocoa and get ready the ring in the 2018 Holiday Season in Walt Disney World! 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! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Are you hoping to grab a Holiday Refillable Resort Mug? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Disney World Refillable Mug Price Increase The 2018 Happy Halloween Disney World Refillable Resort Mugs Are Here! 2019 Disney Dining Plans AND Disney World Vacation Packages Announced View the full article

Guests can kick off 2019 with the return of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts – a 39-day celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world. Beginning Jan. 18 and running through Feb. 25, the festival offers artful activities for the entire family, from special entertainment and interactive workshops to immersive art experiences and world-class cuisine. New in 2019, guests can now sing along to their favorite Disney Broadway tunes seven days a week during the popular Disney on Broadway Concert Series, with daily showings at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Each week, different pairs of Disney on Broadway stars will take the America Gardens Theatre stage to sing favorite songs from award-winning Disney on Broadway productions. The lineup will rotate regularly, featuring music from shows such as “The Lion King,” “Frozen” and “Beauty and the Beast”: Kerry Butler (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Kevin Massey (“Tarzan”) Meredith Inglesby (“The Little Mermaid”) and Steve Blanchard (“Beauty and the Beast”) Arielle Jacobs and Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) Heidi Blickenstaff (“Freaky Friday”) and Gavin Lee (“Mary Poppins”) Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”) Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”) The concert series is included with park admission; reserved seating is available by booking a Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package, which allows guests to make a breakfast, lunch or dinner reservation at a participating Epcot restaurant and later enjoy priority seating at a show. Dining package reservations open Nov. 8, and for more information, visit Disneyworld.com or call 407-939-3463. Speaking of food … Epcot International Festival of the Arts will feature 13 Food Studios, plus other creative (and savory!) offerings around Epcot with an expanded menu of tastes and sips. Drop by The Artist’s Table for beef wellington with mushroom bordelaise, fennel cream and roasted baby vegetables, or enjoy smoked salmon and cream gâteau with egg yolk cream, paddlefish caviar and micro-herbs at The Painter’s Palate. Pop Eats! will serve up almond frangipane cake with raspberry and chocolate, while red wine-braised short rib with parsnip purée, broccolini, baby tomatoes and aged balsamic will be available at Cuisine Classique. Guests will also find activities to the inspire artists of all ages. Here are a few fun highlights: Everyone’s invited to grab a paintbrush and help create a wall mural along World Showcase Plaza. At the Artful Photo Opportunities, you can step inside masterworks of art and take photos with friends. The Paint with a Disney Artist program invites guests to learn under the tutelage of a professional (offered select Fridays and Sundays, including continental breakfast, for an additional fee). Performing artists are scheduled throughout the festival, demonstrating gravity-defying feats of strength, acrobatics and many other skills. International musical and variety acts will share their talents with guests, including the return of Bodh’aktan to the Canada stage and Delta Q, a new group performing in Germany. Guests can join in the fun of Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt by purchasing a map at select merchandise locations. A variety of workshops led by professionals will teach different artistic techniques, such as floral design, ink and paint, mixed-media art and more (offered Friday-Monday for an additional fee). As a memento of what they learn, guests will take their creations home with them. Details on workshop registration will be released soon. Complimentary 30-minute seminars will give guests helpful instruction for producing their own artwork at home. Now, more than ever is the time to start planning your visit to the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more updates! View the full article

Did somebody say ‘trendy?’ In “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” Yesss, the voice of Taraji P. Henson, is the head algorithm of a trend-making website called BuzzzTube. If it’s hip, if it’s trendy, if it’s now, Yesss has seen it first and shared it with the world. With an eye for the next viral video sensation, Yesss has her finger on the internet’s fast-paced pulse. If anyone knows how to work the web, it’s Yesss. Speaking of trendy, check out these Yesss approved “Trendy Top 5 Fun for Families” at Epcot International Food and Wine Festival this year! Festival Play Zone: Be sure to visit this awesome area inspired by “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” It’s the perfect place to recharge for people of all ages! Disney Du Jour Dance Party: On Friday and Saturday evenings, kids can enjoy an interactive atmosphere where they can dance to a DJ and play along with a rotating cast of Disney Characters. Plus, a special guest from Radio Disney will top off the party with an exclusive concert! Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt: Embark on a Ratatouille-inspired adventure where kids of all ages can search for Remy on a savory scavenger hunt around the Festival—with Remy hiding in all new locations! Kid-approved Dining: Be on the lookout for the strawberry symbol on the Global Marketplace menus that will lead you to dishes designed with kids in mind! Chocolate Experience: Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and flavors of chocolate—the world’s most famous flavor! Marvel at chocolate sculptures created by our own Walt Disney World Resort pastry chefs and explore the journey chocolate must take to get from the bean to the bar. Don’t miss your chance to sample chocolates, purchase gourmet drinking chocolate, and shop for a bag of your favorite Ghirardelli Gourmet Chocolates. For more information on the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, check out TasteEpcot.com. See Yesss when “Ralph Breaks the Internet” hits U.S. theaters on November 21, and meet the movie’s stars, Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz, at Epcot beginning that same date! View the full article

Join us as we celebrate 90 years of the one-and-only Mickey Mouse in a two-hour, prime-time special on ABC airing this Sunday, November 4 starting at 8:00 p.m. EST. From the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, the elegant affair will feature star-studded musical performances, moving tributes and never-before-seen short films. You can watch the dazzling special on the ABC app from your smartphone and tablet (iOS and Android), computer on ABC.com and connected devices (Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV). Superstars from music, film and television will join the festivities to celebrate the birthday of the internationally beloved character, including Kristen Bell, Sofia Carson, Tony Hale, Sarah Hyland, Sklyar Astin, Kelsea Ballerini, Miles Brown, Anna Camp, Josh Gad, Wendy McLendon-Covey and Sage Steele. There will also be special musical performances by Josh Groban, NCT 127, Leslie Odom Jr., Meghan Trainor, Zac Brown Band, Luis Fonsi and Tori Kelly. Since his big-screen debut in Steamboat Willie on Nov. 18, 1928, Mickey has been the global ambassador for The Walt Disney Company. From the beloved Mickey Mouse Club to today’s Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, Mickey’s optimistic outlook and endearing personality continue to delight fans around the world every day. Disney Parks will continue the celebration with special in-park activations at all six Disney resorts around the world, bringing the party well into the New Year for all things Mickey Mouse. Stay tuned for more! View the full article

The 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts will run from January 18 – February 25, 2019, celebrating culinary, visual, and performing arts. One way the Festival celebrates the Performing Arts is through the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, which features Broadway performers singing beloved numbers from Disney Musicals. And today, we have the Concert Lineup AND Dining Package information! Epcot Festival of the Arts New for 2019, Disney on Broadway Concerts will take place daily, and every 2 weeks will feature different pairs of Disney on Broadway Stars performing 3 times per evening (5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM) at the American Gardens Theatre. Ashley Brown Performing During the Epcot Festival of the Arts Among the pairs of artists are Kerry Butler and Kevin Massey, Arielle Jacobs and Adam Jacobs, Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland, Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White, Heidi Blickenstaff and Gavin Lee, and Meredith Inglesby and Steve Blanchard. See the full Disney on Broadway Concert Series lineup with dates here! The Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages pair a breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of five participating Epcot restaurants with guaranteed seating at one of the three concerts held that same day. Garden Grill Sign Restaurant choices include Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten, Coral Reef Restaurant, The Garden Grill, and Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room. See the full list of restaurants —with package prices — here! Dining Packages will be available for booking starting November 8, 2018 online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Disney Vacation Club Members will be able to also call Member Services at (800) 800-9800. But even though booking does not begin until November 8th, you can find the full list of prices on our Disney on Broadway Dining Package page now! (Guests participating on the Disney Dining Plan should note that Dining Packages require 2 table service credits.) Visit our Disney on Broadway Concert Series Page for full information! And be sure to check out our Epcot International Festival of the Arts page, where we will continue to share information as the event draws closer! 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! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available for Pre-Order! 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 pre-order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! But there’s MORE! Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2019 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our fully updated 2018 Edition for FREE immediately, so you can start planning TODAY! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price, AND get the 2018 edition for free! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you excited about the returning Epcot Festival of the Arts? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts Dates and Details Announced! News: Disney on Broadway Dining Packages for Epcot Festival of the Arts Now Open for Booking News: Disney on Broadway Concert Series Lineup for the Epcot Festival of the Arts View the full article

Animal Kingdom visitors now have the chance to encounter the park’s rhinoceroses during Walt Disney World’s newest tour. “The opportunity to get close to both the keepers and the rhinos — and potentially even put your hands on a rhino — is a pretty magical experience,” said Dr. Scott Terrell, director... View the full article

Did you know rhinoceros’ closest relative are zebras? Animal Kingdom keeper Robyn Hallas shared this fact and more during a recent Up Close with Rhinos tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Here are a few favorites: ► There are five species of rhino: Javan, Sumatran, Indian, white and black. ► White... View the full article

Walt Disney World has pulled off its annual magic trick. In the blink of a night, Magic Kingdom theme park has gone from Halloween to Christmas. Yep, red and green are the new orange. Yesterday – Oct. 31 – the park was full of pumpkin imagery and semi-ghoulish looks for the final Mickey’s Not-So-Scary... View the full article

Another cute cupcake alert for you ! We were over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort today to showcase the new Gingerbread Castle being erected for the holiday season and we couldn’t help stopping over at Contempo Cafe for a couple of yummy treats! Pastry and Baked Goods Case at Contempo Cafe Today we get to show you a seriously adorable Limited Time Only (VERY limited…as in today ONLY.) Minnie’s Not-So-Scary Berry Cupcake as well as a seasonal (i.e. limited time, but not quite as limited as Minnie) cupcake — the Apple Cupcake! Minnie’s Not So Scary Berry Cupcake She’s definitely ready for her close-up! This adorable one-day-only Minnie Mouse Not-So-Scary Berry Halloween cupcake features dyed vanilla cake, raspberry jam filling, and vanilla buttercream icing. The Minnie witch hat is made of white chocolate and filled with blackberry marshmallow. Minnie Mouse Not So Scary Berry Cupcake This cute dessert is such a work of art! The frosting is a vanilla buttercream that actually has a pretty good flavor, but it is very green! Minnie’s Not-so-Scary Berry Cupcake from Contempo Cafe Notice the bow, the chocolate ears, and the spiderweb. So detailed! Minnie’s hat is held on with bright orange icing. Minnie’s Not-so-Scary Berry Cupcake It’s so clever how they’ve filled Minnie’s white chocolate witch hat instead of just leaving it hollow! Unfortunately, we couldn’t taste much flavor in the blackberry marshmallow at all. Minnie’s Not-so-Scary Berry Cupcake How perfectly Halloween-y is the inside? SO GREEN! At first glance, the filling looks black, but it’s actually dark purple. What a great filling-to-cake ratio, too! Not only does this cupcake have the perfect look for Halloween, but it tastes good! The dyed-green vanilla cake is fluffy and moist. Our favorite part was the jam filling, though! It was sweet but not too sweet and had a nice, complex flavor and a bit of tartness. The filling was wasn’t runny, either. Kids will probably love the Minnie’s Not-so-Scary Berry Cupcake because it’s so bright and fun, and adults might be pleasantly surprised by the flavor. Just don’t forget to grab extra napkins! Apple Cupcake While it’s not as frightful as its bewitching Minnie counterpart, the Apple Cupcake from Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort is a great choice if you want an autumnal treat that’s a just little more neutral-hued. Apple Cupcake from Contempo Cafe This seasonal sweetie is an apple cupcake filled with apples and cinnamon buttercream icing and topped with apple pie filling. The first thing we noticed was how heavenly it smells! Just like fresh-baked apple pie. Apple Cupcake from Contempo Cafe The apple topping was our favorite part: it tasted just like apple pie filling, but the little bits of apple were still nice and crisp. That texture went really well with the soft, fluffy cake! The filling inside of the cupcake was similar, but it had fewer apple bits. Apple Cupcake Inside We were excited about the cinnamon buttercream frosting, but this version seemed to be missing a little something. The cinnamon and vanilla flavors didn’t really come through. If you’re an apple pie fan or you were hoping for more apple flavor and less frosting from the Not-so-Poison Apple Cupcake, try this! Happy Halloween! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Pre-order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Have you tried either of these seasonal cupcakes? Let us know what you thought in the comments! Related posts: The Halloween Cupcake at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is Just Right for Fall! Review: “Millennial Pink” Cupcakes at Walt Disney World! NEW: Kylo Ren and BB-9E Cupcakes at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

It may be Halloween, but we saw a sure sign of Christmas today! The Contemporary Resort’s Gingerbread Castle in Disney World is going up! Hello from the Contemporary We can see the Castle, is in its “new” home for the second year in a row by the windows on the fourth floor. There it is — peeking out from between the Contemporary shops on the Grand Canyon Concourse! Contemporary Gingerbread Castle We can smell the gingerbread in the air! Here come the holidays! The castle is a clear nod to Mary Blair, Disney imagineer and artist responsible for the design of “it’s a small world” in the parks as well as the amazing mural opposite the gingerbread castle in the Contemporary itself. Can you see the “iasw” elements to this? Contemporary Gingerbread Castle It will grow into, we’re assuming, a place for gingerbread figures of Cinderella and her Prince Charming to greet Contemporary Resort guests through the holiday season like they did last year! 2017 Contemporary Gingerbread Display You can also see the little gingerbread stand off to the left, where we’re hoping to find sweet eats and treats very soon! Gingerbread Cookies at the Contemporary in 2017 I LOVE THAT THIS IS ALREADY HAPPENING! Can’t wait to see the other displays take shape in the resorts. Click here to see last year’s Disney World gingerbread displays! Check out our NEW video 25 Must Do Holiday Activities in Disney World! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube! 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 World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 now! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Related posts: Close-Up! The 2015 Disney World Resort Gingerbread Displays Holiday Preview: The 2017 Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays 25 Can’t-Miss Experiences to Celebrate the Holidays at Walt Disney World This Year! View the full article

OK, I’m dead. This is easily the most adorable thing ever. Mike Wozowski Cupcake We’ve shown you countless halloween cupcakes over the past two months — caramel poison apple cupcake at Wilderness Lodge, the not-so-poison apple cupcake at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (my love.), and more — but this one is, by far, the most adorable. Our team member here at DFB, Emily Beck, couldn’t pass up the Mike Wozowski cupcake at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot’s The Land pavilion today. And it’s a good thing, because he’s ONLY. AVAILABLE. TODAY. Yep — if you’re in Epcot tonight, head on over to pick him up, because he’s a one day only kind of guy. HIS LITTLE HANDS!!!!! His adorable little teeth! Those wrinkly hands! And sitting on a fluff of Sulley fur?! What?!? OK, OK, AJ, FOCUS. The cupcake itself is chocolate cake. The center was supposed to be stuffed with caramel and pretzel, but Emily noted that…well…there was pretty much nothing there. The icing is buttercream (and delicious), and the fondant Mike actually had flavor. Overall, a good buy if you like chocolate cupcakes with a bunch of buttercream…or you like Mike Wozowski…or you run a Disney food instagram account. ;-D The cupcake is $5.99 and, again, LIMITED TO TODAY ONLY! Happy Halloween! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: New! Pineapple Coconut Cupcake at Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons Guest Review: Orange Cupcake at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot News: Specialty Cupcakes Available Starting October 1st to Celebrate Epcot’s 35th Anniversary View the full article

Here’s a scary thought on this Halloween. Did you know that all Internet communications in North America run through a single building … and that they let filmmakers in that place?! In part three of my six-part conversation with “Ralph Breaks the Internet” producer Clark Spencer (“Lilo & Stich,” “Bolt,” “Winnie the Pooh,” “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Zootopia”), the Oscar winner recalls his team’s research trip to a Los Angeles office tower that helped shape the filmmakers’ vision for the physical world of the Internet. Look for a new clip from our conversation here on the Disney Parks Blog each Wednesday until “Ralph Breaks the Internet” opens in theaters on Nov. 21. View the full article

Día de los Muertos is almost here, and to celebrate we want to invite you to the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot! To celebrate this amazing tradition filled with magic and color, we have a variety of festive clothing, cups, mugs, and of course the iconic Día de los Muertos inspired ears, ¿ya las tienen? In addition, Mexican artist Carmelita Melchor Jimón will be at Plaza de los Amigos with her painted Día de los Muertos Catrina dolls from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. daily through November 4! She will be handcrafting, painting and personalizing catrinas for guests. Carmelita is a 5th generation artist from Jalisco, Mexico, crafting catrinas out of paper maché to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Bring your familia and friends to the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot to commemorate one of the most special Mexican traditions! *Merchandise available while supplies last. Artist appearance is subject to space, availability and changes without notice. View the full article

There are signs of change and building anticipation for the arrival of the new land Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios all over the park. We checked in on three things on this visit: the changing Tatooine Traders to see the progress of their refurbishment, the work being done for the missing Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away stage show, and finally what we can see of construction progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away stage area As you can see, the stage area for Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away is still undergoing some serious work. The show has been on hiatus for almost four weeks, looks like it will be missing for a little while longer! Star Wars: A Galaxy Far Far Away stage area Tatooine Traders Store Refurbishment Tatooine Traders has been open while they are working on refurbishing the store in sections. There is a new, updated Build-Your-Own Lightsaber area now. Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Which side are you on? Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment To the left of the Lightsaber area is a wall of merch including shirts and mugs. Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Tatooine Traders Refurbishment Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress Disney sure is teasing us by letting us watch the construction progress of the new land from Toy Story Land. Every week we stop here and take a look at the progress. Star Wars Land Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress Seriously, we are counting down the days until Fall of 2019 when this new land opens! Star Wars Land Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress Each week it gets closer and closer to looking like the completed concept art! Star Wars Concept Model Are you counting down the days till Star Wars Land opens? 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 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 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 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 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: What’s Happening in Star Wars Tatooine Traders Store in Hollywood Studios? What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Everything We Found this Week! NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

Hollywood Studios is a changing park these days. In addition to all the work being done for the arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in the Fall of 2019 a new ride is coming to the Chinese Theater, and the former Pixar Place is being transformed into a city block in Municiberg, home of The Incredibles. Hollywood Studios Chinese Theater The Chinese Theater is being transformed for the new ride, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming in 2019. There was some scaffolding up around the Theater, but that has been removed as well as the signage for the Great Movie Ride that used to be in this building. It also looks like some elements of the the Theater have been removed such as the gold figure in the photo below from last summer. Hollywood Studios Chinese Theater On your way to Toy Story Land you’ll find the construction walls to the left of this Joffrey’s stand are still up, but a lot of the walls blocking the view of the stand are no longer there. Construction in former Pixar Place area What are you looking forward to the most in 2019 for Hollywood Studios? Star Wars Land, the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ride, or the arrival of Municiberg? I bet we can guess… 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 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 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 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 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: NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Animal Kingdom Construction and Refurbishment Update What’s New in Animal Kingdom: Everything We Found this Week! View the full article