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Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure is celebrating Mickey and Minnie as part of the Get Your Ears On Celebration – and they have the birthday hat to prove it! A Birthday Hat Macaron! Birthday Hat Macaron The Birthday Hat Macaron is a SUPER sweet treat that tastes a lot like cotton candy! Birthday Hat Macaron Like the other macarons at Cozy Cone, this one is SUPER fragile. But that’s kind of OK… Birthday Hat Macaron …because real party is INSIDE the macaron! Crack open the cookie and you’ll find it’s filled with cotton candy, sprinkles, pop rocks, and buttercream filling! Inside Mickey’s Party Hat Macaron Also, the blue color of the Birthday Hat Macaron means there is one side effect of enjoying this treat — a blue tongue! ;-D You can get your own Birthday Hat Macaron for $5.99 at Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure. Party on with the Birthday Hat Macaron! If you’re a fan of super sweet treats – or you just want a party hat – stop by Cozy Cone Motel for the Birthday Hat Macaron! Check out our preview of the Get Your Ears On snacks so you can put together your must-eat list! Are you going to pick up a Birthday Hat Macaron? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: Sneak Peek: Food and Merchandise Coming to the Get Your Ears On Celebration in Disneyland Resort! Sneak Preview! ALL THE EATS Coming To Disneyland This Weekend for The “Get Your Ears On” Celebration! “Get Your Ears On” EATS! Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple in Disneyland Resort View the full article

Today, Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration is kicking off a party at the Disneyland Resort! Guests are encouraged to “Get Your Ears On” and celebrate 90 years of magic with a new nighttime projection show, the return of “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” limited-time décor, specialty foods, merchandise and more! Debuting tonight, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” is full of vibrant sights and upbeat sounds. This new, high-energy projection show creates a family-fun dance party throughout Disneyland park, with “DJ” Mickey spinning the new celebration song, “It’s a Good Time” along with remixes of favorite Disney songs. I promise you’ll be instantly dancing to the pulsating music! “It’s a Good Time” song is available on streaming services to download and enjoy. Check out a preview of this electrifying experience below: In addition, the fan-favorite “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” returns to Disneyland park starting Jan. 25, with new, larger-than-life elements to kick things off. No celebration would be complete with food! For a limited-time during Get Your Ears On, specialty food, beverage and novelty items are available to commemorate the beloved duo in fun, unexpected ways. Check out our Food Guide here! Grab your ears and join us for the biggest celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland history! View the full article

There is a world of new snacks all over Disneyland Resort for Get Your Ears On — A Mickey and Minnie Celebration! The event started today, and — as is the happy case for many other Disneyland Resort special events — specialty CHURROS make up some of the additional offerings around the parks for the occasion. Willie’s Churros So we’re at Willie’s Churros in Disney California Adventure to try the Caramel Corn Churro. Caramel Corn Churro sign Your classic churro is dusted with corn cereal sugar, then further topped with both salted caramel AND caramel corn. Caramel Corn Churro The appearance is striking right off the bat! (So be prepared to answer questions from fellow guests asking where you got it . ) But more importantly, the rather unexpected combo works! Not only is it a great balance of sweet and buttery flavors, but the texture — which is what we were most concerned about — is actually awesome! The popcorn pieces simply enhance the crunch of the outer crispy layer of the fried churro. Caramel Corn Churro The Caramel Corn Churro. Who even knew we needed this in our lives? The fine folks at Disneyland, that’s who. Stay tuned, friends, because there are A LOT MORE SNACKS where this came from! Check out the full list of Get Your Ears On Eats here! Would you like to try the Caramel Corn Churro? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: “Get Your Ears On” EATS! Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple in Disneyland Resort News and Review: Pineapple Cotton Candy at Disneyland’s California Adventure Review: BBQ Crunch Dog and Fried Bananas at Award Wieners in Disney California Adventure View the full article

How does THIS get any better? Steamboat Willie Caramel Apples Here’s how! Check out MICKEY with the Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple! Mickey Mouse with Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple This treat — available at Candy Kitchens in Disneyland Resort like Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure and Candy Palace in Disneyland — is one of, like, a bajillion adorable food items available to guests in Disneyland Resort during the new event that just started today: Get Your Ears On — A Mickey and Minnie Celebration! Steamboat Willie Gourmet Apple This nod to Mickey’s debut on November 18, 1928 in Steamboat Willie is, of course, Mickey Mouse approved. Thumbs Up from Mickey! It’s also DFB approved, because the mix of white and dark chocolate that covers the caramel apple is such a classic hit… just like Mickey himself! Note that it’s a bit messy due to the sugar on the bottom half of the apple which makes up Mickey’s shorts, but the whole thing is SO totally worth it. LOVE IT! “I hope we never lose sight of one thing… Mickey with Steamboat Willie Gourmet Apple …that it was all started by a MOUSE!!” — WALT DISNEY See the full list of all the eats for “Get Your Ears On” — A Mickey and Minnie Celebration here! Would you like to try the Steamboat Willie Caramel Apple? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Sneak Peek: Food and Merchandise Coming to the Get Your Ears On Celebration in Disneyland Resort! Sneak Preview! ALL THE EATS Coming To Disneyland This Weekend for The “Get Your Ears On” Celebration! Disneyland Review: Fiesta Cone at Disney California Adventure’s Cozey Cone Motel for Get Your Ears On View the full article

Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure Park is ready to Get Your Ears On in the Disneyland Resort-wide celebration of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and today the Cone has dropped one of our favorite eats so far! Pull up to the window and get the Fiesta Cone! Fiesta Cone The Fiesta Cone is full of spicy ground beef, refried beans, shredded lettuce, cheese sauce (!), sour cream, pico de gallo, and crispy tortilla strips. It’s like the best of nachos… in a bread cone! Fiesta Cone Every component of the Fiesta Cone is distinctive — but that yummy cheese sauce ties it all together. Fiesta Cone And the big bonus here: you can walk around and explore while you eat this baby! Fiesta Cone So good! Get yourself to the Cozy Cone and pick up the Fiesta Cone! Check out our preview of the Get Your Ears On snacks so you can put together your must-eat list! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Are you a Cozy Cone fan? Tell us about your favorite cone combinations in the comments! Related posts: Adorable Snowman Now OPEN in Disney California Adventure! YOU HAVE TO SEE!! Disneyland Halloween Time Eats: All the Goodies from Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone! Review: Holiday Treats and Cookie Shots at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Resort! View the full article

It seems like every corner of Disneyland Resort is ready to Get Your Ears On — and that includes often-overlooked Fiddler, Fife, & Practical Cafe in Disney California Adventure Park. But, y’all: this treat is going to blow your mind! It’s Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie, and it’s awesome! Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie First of all, just look at that happy little mouse. He’s excited because his Chocolate Cup and Brownie are like three cool treats in one: chocolate, rich brownie, and grey stuff-like cream! Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie The chocolate brownie base is rich — so unless you’re a major chocolate lover, you might want to plan to share this one (or get yourself a bottle of milk to go along with it!). Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie And the chocolate cup is packed to the ears with cookies-and-cream — kind of like The Grey Stuff! It’s smooth and creamy — so good and such a neat presentation! Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie Yeah, you need this in your life — especially for $5.49! Head over to DCA, and Get Your (chocolate) Ears ON! See this treat and more in our Get Your Ears On preview! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Which part of this dessert do you think you’d love the most? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Review: Anti-Vampire Pizza for Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park Review: Mary Poppins-Inspired Treats (and a Souvenir Spoon!!) at Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday Bakery Review: Ultraviolet Purple Ears Cake Pop Debuts at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

All eyes in Epcot are on World Showcase Lagoon in 2019, because IllumiNations — the beloved fireworks, laser, and light show — is scheduled to end in the second half of the year. And to make the most of the final nights of the show, Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room in Epcot’s United Kingdom is now offering Illuminations Dining Packages! Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room Tonight is the first official night of this dining package which includes three courses and a patio seat for the big show! And thanks to DFB’s Travel Agent partner, Small World Vacations’ Sue P., who happened to get a preview last night — we’ve got everything you need to know about this unique dining experience BEFORE it officially begins! Atmosphere The IllumiNations dinner takes place on the patio at Rose & Crown, giving diners a sweeping view of World Showcase Lagoon (and IllumiNations!). View from the patio at Rose & Crown The venue for this special event holds about 40 guests. And while patio seating is guaranteed for diners who’ve purchased the package, we’re told there will still be some limited space for other diners who time their meals just right! Eats The prix fixe menu for IllumiNations is a three-course dinner featuring some of Rose & Crown’s most popular menu items. Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the dining package, and for this there is a full menu that includes the event’s signature beverage – the Sparkling Duchess. Beverage menu The Sparkling Duchess is a combination of prosecco, elder flower liqueur, mint, ginger ale, and boba balls. It’s sparkly, tasty, and a little fancy with those edible pearls. Sparkling Duchess Dinner begins with a choice of an appetizer: Rose & Crown’s famous Scotch Egg or a traditional Cheese Platter. Enjoy a traditional Scotch Egg at the IllumiNations dinner We actually love BOTH of these, so either one is a perfect choice. Cheese Platter These are followed by a choice of entrées such as Rose & Crown’s signature Fish and Chips, served with ketchup and tartar sauce. This is an excellent and authentic choice. Fish and Chips If you’re looking for some real comfort food from across the pond, Corned Beef and Hash is a terrific choice. Corned Beef and Cabbage If you’re aiming to eat healthy, consider Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon with lots of vegetable sides. Pan-roasted Scottish Salmon And finally, what’s a British menu without Bangers and Mash? Ooh, we are ready for it! This is almost always my choice at Rose and Crown! It’s delicious, savory, and just the right portion size. Bangers and Mash Dessert is the Pudding Platter Trio featuring Sticky Toffee Pudding, English Trifle, and Chocolate Nougat Bar. Such a fun way to try several English classics all at once! Pudding Trio Platter Kids participating in the dining package can enjoy a soup (including the yummy Potato Leek Soup!) or salad with their choice of Cheese and Turkey Flatbread, Turkey Meatball Pasta, Cheesy Pasta, or Fish and Chips as well as either Fruit Salad or Trifle for dessert. Potato Leek Soup And, of course: the view. This is a beautiful way to end the day at Epcot! Fish and Chips with a view The IllumiNations Dining Package officially begins tonight, and booking is available via the Disney World website or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. The price is $85 for adults and $35 for children (tax and gratuity included). Epcot admission is required but not included. Huge thanks to Sue for sharing these photos with us! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you — they’ve literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They’re DFB’s recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is now available! With more than 750 pages, the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2019 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2019 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Are you making reservations for the IllumiNations Dining Package at Epcot? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: Rose and Crown Review Review: Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room in Epcot’s UK Pavilion Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! View the full article

In a serendipitous moment, Andrea Zimmerman stopped the safari truck full of tourists at Animal Kingdom on a route she often drives 10 times a day. Only a few feet away from the road, a giraffe named Mara was giving birth. Zimmerman shot out facts (Did you know a giraffe’s tongue is 18 inches long?)... View the full article

As construction continues on the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction coming to Epcot, fans of the film franchise can enjoy a Guardians experience in the park in the meantime. Because this summer, Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! will return to Epcot! Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live! ©Disney Star-Lord and Gamora will “take you on a musical journey through the cosmos” once again, performing hits from Star-Lord’s Awesome Mix tapes. Live shows will be performed daily from June 14 – August 18, 2019. We wonder if any of the specialty themed treats found at Fife & Drum Tavern last summer will return for the occasion, too? Fife and Drum Guardians of the Galaxy Items from 2018 We’ll keep you posted! 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 glad to know that Awesome Mix Live! is returning to Epcot? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: NEWS!! Star Wars Hotel, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Pixar Pier Details Sneak Peek! Check Out the Ride Vehicle and More for Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Ride! 2018 Disney World Candlelight Processional Booking to Begin Soon — PLUS Narrators Announced! View the full article

Walt Disney World debuted its new-look Pixar Place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park on Friday. It comes complete with “Incredibles” experiences — think dance party — and a re-imagined space previously known as the way into Toy Story Mania. Here’s what we saw on Day One. What: Pixar Place... View the full article

2019 is shaping up to be ah-mazing at Walt Disney World! All four parks are kicking off new and limited time experiences including Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration in Magic Kingdom and the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts. And now? We’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios… An Incredible Celebration So you can join us for An Incredible Celebration at Pixar Place! An Incredible Celebration! We’re bringing you all the fun from Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, and if you love a Pixar tie-in, this fun is made for you! Frozone at The Super Shindig The Incredibles are blasting into Hollywood Studios as Pixar Place transforms into a Municiberg city block. The details here are fun and thoughtful, helping guests to immerse themselves in the super-family’s city! Municiberg transformation As guests explore the block, they find a party to celebrate the Incredibles characters’ Super Deeds! The Super Shindig Celebrate Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, and Frozone with an energetic party complete with music and dancing at The Super Shindig! The Super Shindig Super Shindig Host But if you’re missing Jack-Jack, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for clues to his whereabouts. Here’s a hint… Follow the Cookie Crumbs! You’re also able to meet Edna Mode in an exclusive location where she’s showing off some of her creative suit designs. The Edna Mode Experience You won’t find any capes here, but you can get a pic for your autograph book or Instagram! Edna Mode In addition to the Incredibles crew, be on the lookout for Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan from Monsters, Inc.! Sully and Mike You’ll find them just down the way at Walt Disney Presents where they’re meeting guests… but you’ll have to enter through a door to the monster world in order to find them! Sully and Mike Which is totally worth it! Mike and Sully are a fun and colorful meet-and-greet! Sully and Mike are waiting to meet you Of course, if you’re hungry in the reinvented Pixar Place, there’s a snack for that… thanks to the NEW Neighborhood Bakery! Neighborhood Bakery Neighborhood Bakery The Bakery is serving up some incredible treats, like Num Num Cookies and Key Lime Pie on a stick! Num Num Cookie Key Lime Pie on a Stick But there’s even more to find here at the Neighborhood Bakery. So much so, in fact, that we wrote a whole post about it, so just click here to see it all! Neighborhood Bakery Treats Secret Identity Slushy So channel your inner super hero for An Incredible Celebration at Pixar Place in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 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 hoping to take part in An Incredible Celebration? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The BEST Treats To Try at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Flurry of Fun in Disney World! Check Out the Eats (Num Num Cookies and MORE!) at the NEW Neighborhood Bakery at An Incredible Celebration in Hollywood Studios! What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: May 2, 2018 View the full article

Completing the 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge during Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend would have been impressive enough in its own right, but Ron Wertley, from Tampa, Fla., took things to another level. That’s because he took on the challenge of running the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon in successive days while undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer. Ron was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, and given a 40-percent survival chance just after he completed the Dopey Challenge in 2018. Determined to keep his “perfect” status (he has run in every Dopey Challenge with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training and raised more than $22,000 to help support lifesaving research, patient support and education, and advocacy efforts that benefit blood cancer patients since 2014!), Ron continued to train for this year’s challenge while going through chemo. Nearly a year of aggressive chemo treatments sent the cancer into remission, but December brought news that the cancer had returned, and with it comes a 30-day stint in the hospital and an aggressive chemo regimen to combat the disease again. But with the support of his 420 LLS Team In Training teammates, Ron completed his sixth Dopey Challenge, which is a testament to his fortitude, determination and grit. Check out this video for more of Ron’s inspiring journey: Do you have an inspiring runDisney story? Share it with us! Please send an email with the details of your story to WDPR.DisneySportsStories@disney.com. And there’s still time to be a part of the next runDisney race weekend at Walt Disney World Resort! Visit runDisney.com to learn more about the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (Feb. 21-24) and Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox (April 4-7). View the full article

It’s time to have a good time at Magic Kingdom Park with Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration. we’re honoring the true originals with new entertainment, merchandise, and of course, FOOD! Throughout the year, we’ll have an array of specialty food, beverage, and novelty offerings inspired by Mickey and Minnie – and you never know what you might find. The items listed below all start today, so be sure to come on out and try them before they’re gone! First up, you’ll find a familiar burger at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café. That’s right – the Mickey Burger is back! This angus burger comes with macaroni and cheese, American cheese, cheese sauce, flaming hot cheese dust, and bacon served on a Mickey Mouse bun. Over at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, you can find the Minnie Kitchen Sink. This fun novelty item comes filled with two hand-scoops of ice cream topped with whipped cream, cherries, and your choice of hot fudge, peanut butter, or caramel. Share it with a friend for ultimate deliciousness and fun! Head on over to Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland to sip on the Now and Forever Slush – a sparkling cider slush served in a Champagne flute and garnished with a white chocolate-dipped strawberry featuring Mickey and Minnie. This tasty treat will be available through the end of February. If you’re dining at The Crystal Palace, Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, or Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, you can add a sweet ending to your meal with the True Love Cheesecake, available through February 15. This strawberry-vanilla marble cheesecake comes with raspberry purée, whipped cream, and a Mickey and Minnie chocolate piece. Everyone’s favorite pal is also back, and he’s even wearing his birthday hat – the Mickey Sipper and Birthday Hat Novelty Straw will be returning and available at various quick-service restaurants throughout the park. Note: this fun sipper is only available while supplies last! Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration runs through September at Magic Kingdom Park. Remember, these offerings will change throughout the year, so be sure to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for updates and new info! For more information and to make reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). View the full article

Today’s the day! We’re LIVE at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts — a celebration of the Visual, Performing, and Culinary Arts!! 2019 Festival of the Arts Passport And you know what that means… We’re bringing you ALL of the Festival of the Arts FOOD and more! This year’s Festival of the Arts features 14 food booths — also known as Food Studios — and 6 other locations with Festival-specific eats and drinks with an emphasis on artistic presentation. Espresso art at Joffrey’s in Future World There may even be a few surprises along the way… Festival of the Arts-inspired Seasonal Dessert at Sunshine Seasons Plus there are demos, live performances, and artists creating masterpieces right before your eyes! YOU may even get to take a part in the ART… Figment Interactive Mural from the 2017 Festival of the Arts We’re spending today gathering food booth menus with prices and pictures of every single item! And to help you decide what you’ve absolutely GOT TO TRY, we’ll bring you our Best of the Fest later today! Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Pretzel Crunch Kick off the 2019 Year in Epcot Festivals with your pals here at the DFB! Don’t miss a bite! Check out our food booth menus — with pictures added all day long! What’s your favorite part of Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events UPDATE! What’s Back and What’s NOT RETURNING! What You Need to Know BEFORE You Book Your Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events! Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? View the full article

You know how we at the DFB feel about poutine. We love it so much we created a poutine crawl last year. We visit The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs often to sample their limited time offerings. And if we spot poutine on a menu, we pretty much can’t help ourselves. So secret menu poutine at Le Cellier? Yeah, we gotta tell you about this one! Le Cellier Steakhouse It’s called Annual Passholder Poutine — but you don’t need to have an Annual Pass to get it! Here’s the deal: if you are an AP and make an Advance Dining Reservation for Le Cellier via the My Disney Experience app, you’ll get a special menu that highlights The Annual Passholder Poutine. Annual Passholder Menu with Poutine This dish is essentially the Le Cellier Signature Poutine with fries, Canadian cheddar, truffle, and red wine reduction. Signature Poutine But it’s not on the regular menu, so how do you order this deliciousness if you’re not an Annual Passholder? You just ask for it — simple as that! The trick is that it won’t be on your menu, so you’ll need to know to order. And now you know! Don’t want to miss any other Disney Parks tips? Sign up for the DFB Newsletter, and we’ll keep you connected! What’s your favorite secret menu item? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney World’s Poutine Obsession: 15 Ways To Get Your French Fry Fix Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Guest Review: The NEW Tea Experience at Epcot’s Rose & Crown Dining Room! View the full article

Welcome to the NEW Neighborhood Bakery on Pixar Place!! Neighborhood Bakery This new spot is serving up some incredible eats for An Incredible Celebration at Pixar Place in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Neighborhood Bakery We’ll be bringing you LOTS more fun from what is now a Municiberg city block at this new event that is kicking off TODAY in the park which also features a dance party with Mr. Incredible., Mrs. Incredible, and Frozone at the “Super Shindig” and greetings with Edna Mode herself! An Incredible Celebration But we had to let you know about the Neighborhood Bakery ASAP, because… did somebody say Num Num Cookies?!? Num Num Cookie How about Key Lime Pie on a stick? Key Lime Pie on a stick Ok, I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s take a look at the menu first! Neighborhood Bakery Menu An Incredible Hero Sandwich offers a substantial, super hero sized bite of Italian meats and cheese topped with an olive tapenade on a hero roll. Incredible Hero Sandwich It’s served with Lays Chips. And you may recognize the Mask Pretzel with cheese from its debut last summer in Magic Kingdom. Mask Pretzel But we’re MOST EXCITED to see the Num Num Cookie on the menu!! Num Num Cookie This scrumptious, warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie makes its way here after becoming a BIG HIT at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure! Num Nums Cookies We’re SO pumped that it’s now available for Disney World guests! But that’s not all… you’ve got a choice to make between the Num Num Cookie OR the new Key Lime Pie ON A STICK! Key Lime Pie and Apple Cobbler Menu Sweet and tart and wrapped in a crunchy sweet coating, it’s a super fun and tasty pie popsicle! Key Lime Pie on a stick Oh, who are we kidding? Why choose between this AND a Num Num Cookie when you can just get both?!? Key Lime Pie on a stick But that’s not all… if you’re making yourself at home in Municiberg, then you can try a home-style Apple Cobbler, which is also fitting in these cooler months of the event’s debut. Apple Cobbler But when the temps warm up? Slushies also make the list, complete with Incredible themes! The Secret Identity is a Frozen Coke slush topped with cherry cotton candy! Secret Identity And the Frozone Slush is blue raspberry with whipped cream to cut through the tart taste a bit. (And check out those pop rocks for an extra surprise!) Frozone Slush And I’m sure you’ve noticed the souvenir straws! The Incredibles Straw is $4.00. And get a load of the Pixar Luxo Lamp and Ball straw, too! Pixar Luxo Lamp and Ball Straws There is SO much more fun to come from An Incredible Celebration at Pixar Place! An Incredible Celebration So stay tuned with us right here on DFB! 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 excited to visit the Neighborhood Bakery? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: First Look: NEW Disney’s Hollywood Studios Holiday Decor!! What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: March 14, 2018 What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: May 2, 2018 View the full article

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It’s time to begin Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration in Magic Kingdom… and YOU’RE INVITED!! You’re Invited to Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration! The celebration features special entertainment, snacks, character meet and greets and more… all to honor the 90th Anniversary of Mickey Mouse and his best gal, Minnie Mouse! And the party will continue through September 30, 2019! We are LIVE at Magic Kingdom throughout the day, so please come back and join us right back here for all the fun!! Are you ready? Because here we GO!! Mickey and Minnie in their Celebration Outfits! Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party It’s an all-new street party for Mickey and Minnie with the Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party! Get down with Mickey, Minnie, and more favorite pals right in front of Cinderella Castle. Times Guide The show features an all-new song, “It’s A Good Time,” as well as performances by live singers performing new arrangements of classic “Mickey Mouse Club” songs! New Parade Info in Magic Kingdom Guide Map And to be sure you won’t miss it, you’ll want to check your Times Guide in the park or the My Disney Experience app, with current performances listed for 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:45 PM. Mickey and Minnie in Celebration Outfits Remember: Mickey and Minnie will be donning their new extra-festive costumes (as seen above) during the new street party! Mickey and Minnie Meet and Greet Mickey and Minnie will also be sporting their celebration outfits in Town Square Theater at their Celebration Meet and Greet, so you can get your pictures (and hugs) with both of them! Meet Mickey and Minnie! Meet Mickey and Minnie! While Minnie vacates her regular Magic Kingdom greeting spot at Pete’s Silly Sideshow, Pluto will be greeting there. Mickey and Minnie Meet and Greet Celebration Central Also in Town Square Theater, you’ll want to visit Celebration Central. Celebration Central Celebration Central Step inside and sign a guestbook letting Mickey and Minnie know what a blast you had at their celebration and wishing them many more happy Ears… I mean, YEARS! Celebration Central Celebration Central Music for Mickey and Minnie Throughout the celebration, you’ll hear songs that honor Mickey and Minnie performed by the Dapper Dans on Main Street, U.S.A. Magic Kingdom Times Guide And you may hear a celebratory tune or two when stopping by Casey’s Corner to listen to the piano player. Magic Kingdom Times Guide Surprise Celebration Snacks There is LOTS more where this comes from, but we wanted to at least give you a peek at some of the specialty snacks we’re starting to see (and taste!) in Magic Kingdom for the Celebration! For instance, you can toast the happy couple with the non-alcoholic Now and Forever Slush at Gaston’s Tavern! Now and Forever Slush sign It’s a refreshing frozen sparkling cider. Now and Forever Slush And it’s topped with a white chocolate strawberry! Now and Forever Slush And at Comic Ray’s you’ll find some familiar additions from Mickey’s official birthday celebration which took place in November starting with Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration Mickey Cheeseburger topped with Mickey’s favorite thing… a ton of CHEESE! Mickey Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese, American Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Flaming Hot Cheese Dust and Bacon are completed with a signature Mickey Mouse Bun and served with French Fries! You’ll also spy this adorable Souvenir Sipper at Cosmic Ray’s! Mickey Souvenir Sipper Doesn’t this sight just make you happy?!? Mickey Souvenir Sippers! Merchandise You can continue to Celebrate Mickey and Minnie even after your visit by picking up specialty merchandise available throughout the park (and you may spy these items in other parks, too). Here’s just a glimpse at a few items we’ve spotted so far! Celebrate Mickey Merchandise Mouse Party Pin Let’s Celebrate Pin Unlock the Fun! Pin Sequined Youth Celebrate Mickey T-shirt Celebrate Mickey Sweatshirt Don’t forget… We’ll be updating this post throughout the day with MORE MICKEY AND MINNIE CELEBRATION FUN! So be sure to join us right back here! Because it’s time to CELEBRATE! You’re Invited to Celebrate Mickey and Minnie with us! Are you EXCITED to celebrate Mickey and Minnie?! Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Sneak Peek! Mickey & Minnie’s 90th Anniversary Celebration Outfits Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! And More Coming to Magic Kingdom in 2019! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICKEY!!! We’re Celebrating Mickey’s 90th in Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Disney Cruise Line is getting more comfortable away from Florida ahead of its fleet expansion. The Port of Galveston signed a 10-year agreement for an increase in presence from the cruise line, which has sailed seasonally there since 2012. Disney Magic or Disney Wonder, the line’s smallest and... View the full article

For several hours one night, every single guest in Andy’s backyard at Toy Story Land was named “Andy!” Fifty people with variations of the name Andy were invited to an after-hours “Andy Night” celebration of creativity in the new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we thought you’d like to see. For “Andy Night,” we searched for 50 Andys who had a flair for being imaginative and invited each to experience Andy’s creativity in Toy Story Land. The group of guests included students named Andi, a concept designer named Andrew, Internet personality, Andre Meadows, and even popular actress Andrea Barber. During the night, visiting Andys “shrank” to the size of a toy in Andy’s backyard and enjoyed Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers and Toy Story Mania! before visiting with Woody and Jessie. “Thank you Mom and Dad for naming me Andy!” one Andy shared to end a magical night at Toy Story Land. The experience was part of a campaign designed to demonstrate the all-ages, multi-generational appeal of Walt Disney World Resort’s newest expansion. A branded film about the evening, captured by Grammy-nominated director Andy Hines, is launching on YouTube with support across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. A 90-second version of the film will be airing in select cinemas across the country through the month of January. View the full article

We’ve been counting down to this day for a while … and it’s finally here! Now, more than ever, is a great time to visit Walt Disney World Resort, as today a TON of new experiences debut at all four theme parks – and two new ticket offers have been announced to help you enjoy the fun. Let’s take a look! Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park We’re honoring those true originals, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, in style with new entertainment, merchandise and specialty food and beverages at Magic Kingdom Park. Mickey and Minnie will greet you together at Town Square Theater, and you can dance with your favorite Disney pals during the “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” in front of Cinderella Castle. Party with Pixar Pals as Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 30 Years Beloved Pixar characters help Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2019. Leap into action during An Incredible Celebration at the theme park, featuring Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone in “The Super Shindig” dance party. You’ll also have a chance to meet super-suit designer Edna Mode! In addition, a door to the monster world is open inside Walt Disney Presents, inviting you to visit with Mike and Sulley from Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” More Broadway Music Than Ever at Epcot International Festival of the Arts The 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts comes to life today through Feb. 25, where you’ll indulge in world-class culinary, visual and performing arts, including the Disney on Broadway Concert Series that expands to every day of the festival this year. Feel the Love During “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Take a walk on the wild during this festival of fun that features Timon and Rafiki from Disney’s “The Lion King.” You can also celebrate the 25th anniversary of “The Lion King” by taking photos with special, dimensional backgrounds on Discovery Island and at the park’s entrance. And it just keeps getting better, as I have exciting news to share about even more entertainment debuting later this year: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will keep the Pixar party going when it debuts March 31, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new show experience will bring you face to face with racing legend Lightning McQueen from Pixar Animation Studios’ Cars films. The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will awaken in a whole new way to honor “The Lion King.” Starting Memorial Day weekend and appearing nightly through Sept. 30, stunning projections on the iconic tree will feature music and animation paying tribute to the classic film. Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! returns to Epcot this summer! Star-Lord and Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy films will take you on a musical journey through the cosmos, showcasing hits from Star-Lord’s Awesome Mix tapes. Live shows will take place daily from June 14 through Aug. 18. A great way to experience all this new fun and excitement is by purchasing one of our new 4-Park Magic Tickets, which go on sale today. Experience all the magic with a 4-day, 4-Park Magic Select ticket for $89 per day (plus tax) for a total price of $356 (plus tax). Valid for admission: Jan. 18-March 14, 2019, March 27-April 9, 2019, April 27-May 27, 2019, and Aug. 19-Sept. 30, 2019. (Limit one admission per theme park, and one park per day.) For more information and to learn about other 4-Park Magic Tickets, click here. 4-Park Magic Tickets can be used to enter each theme park only once. Tickets must be used within 7 days of first use or by Sept. 30, 2019, whichever comes first. All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable and exclude activities/events separately priced. No credit or refund will be given for higher-priced tickets used on lower-priced dates. Florida residents can purchase a 3-Day Discover Disney Ticket for only $175 (plus tax), valid for admission to one theme park per day. Residents can also add a fourth day for just $20 more (plus tax). Tickets can be purchased now through June 27, 2019, and are valid for use through June 30, 2019, with no blockout dates. Proof of Florida residency required. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Tickets exclude activities and events separately priced. For more information and to buy tickets, visit DisneyWorld.com/DiscoverDisney. 2019 is going to be an amazing year at Walt Disney World. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more on these experiences and other exciting new developments throughout the year! View the full article

Recently D23 had the chance to sit down with not one but two of the gentlemen who plays the role of Tarzan on Broadway in Disney’s musical. And as fate would have it, both of them—Josh Strickland, who originated the role, and Kevin Massey—are performing in this year’s Disney on Broadway Concert Series during the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. When you both look back, what was your favorite part of playing Tarzan on Broadway? Josh: Mine was actually learning to fly. I think that both Kevin and I can attest that when you go into an audition and they hand you a hard hat, that is unusual. But flying was one of the most thrilling parts. Kevin: I agree. One thing I learned about myself was just getting “in” my body. Like Josh said, flying in the air is one thing, but also learning all the movement and realizing that this awkward person that I am can still get some things out of it that I didn’t think were in there! We did yoga every morning, and all of the sudden I was able to touch my toes which I was never able to do before. Talk about your upcoming shows at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Josh: I think is really cool to see the fans—and new fans. There are always Broadway fans, but then you get the new fans who love Disney who have never seen a Broadway show. They get to see the talent that [Disney] Theatrical has. I think that that’s one of the coolest things. Kevin: Josh and I have been able to be with it from the beginning. We feel like original cast members, and it just keeps growing and growing. One thing I’ve been impressed with is just how big the catalogue of Disney Theatrical songs is. Some of the songs we sing are only in theatrical productions not the movie versions. And every year it’s different. We’ve been back all three years, but each concert I’ve done, some part of it has been different. Josh: And since we’re not playing a character, we are just ourselves. We get to do stuff that we would never even get hired for: like, to sing “My Strongest Suit” from Aida is really cool. To read the complete interview, visit D23.com. View the full article

Look for art here, there and everywhere at Epcot! Culinary art. Paintings. Performance art. Playful photo ops. Disney on Broadway shows with top talents. Interactive art and workshops for everyone in the family. Find all of this and more at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts as it returns for a third year of creative family fun, now through Feb. 25 This year for the first time, the popular Disney on Broadway Concert Series is presented daily during the festival, with performances at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. at the America Gardens Theatre stage. That’s 117 shows, featuring pairs of Broadway stars who’ll sing favorite songs from award-winning Disney on Broadway productions like “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins” and “Frozen.” The lineup rotates weekly (you’ll want to see them all!): Kerry Butler (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Kevin Massey (“Tarzan”) Meredith Inglesby (“The Little Mermaid”) and Steve Blanchard (“Beauty and the Beast”) NEW Arielle Jacobs and Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) NEW Heidi Blickenstaff (“Freaky Friday”) and Gavin Lee (“Mary Poppins”) NEW Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”) Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”) Guarantee your seats by booking a Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package for breakfast, lunch or dinner at a participating Epcot restaurant. Visit Disneyworld.com or call 407-939-3463. Hungry yet? Get ready to taste, and taste some more, around the World Showcase Promenade where 13 Food Studios feature bites and sips of culinary magic that take food art to a whole new level. Conjure this: Smoked salmon and cream gateau with egg yolk cream, micro herbs and – wait for it – paddlefish caviar at The Painter’s Palate. Or consider these delectable diversions at Decadent Delights: the lemon and blood orange tart and the white chocolate and purple sweet potato mousse with caramel, coconut and maple meringue. Sweet, indeed! Get your magnum opus on when you step inside an Artful Photo Op iconic painting. Make your artistic mark when you pick up a paintbrush and add to the paint-by-number mural along World Showcase Plaza. Gape at the astonishing talent of performing artists who showcase gravity-defying feats, acrobatics and other skills. Be a sleuth and join Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt; maps can be purchased at select merchandise locations. Visit tastefully curated gallery exhibitions, and meet over 100 artists who will be appearing throughout the Festival in over 30 locations around Epcot. Take in a high-energy performance by watching visual artists paint favorite Disney characters live onstage. Bursting with artistic potential of your own? Join a complimentary seminar led by a true pro with specialties ranging from photography and cosmetology to watermelon carving and even the art of Disney topiary. Or, for a small fee, sign up for an interactive workshop with one of many artists booked Fridays through Mondays to give you a creative hands-on experience and walk away with your own memento. Call 407-WDW-TOUR or visit the Odyssey Festival Showplace. 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