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Around this time last year, we had the joy of sharing the news about Augustus, the Nile hippopotamus born in January at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – the first hippo to be born at the park in more than a decade. Knowing how much Disney Parks Blog readers love hearing about Augustus, I’m happy to share he has had a phenomenal first year marked with much, much, much growth – all great for a young hippo. To celebrate Augustus’ 1st birthday, our keepers made a sweet popsicle cake featuring some of his favorite treats as enrichment for him and his hippo family to share. One of the things I like best about my role is getting to spend time with the keepers who work with our animals on a daily basis. Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Lindsay Wick, Augustus’ primary keeper and who has been with him since birth, to learn more about her and Augustus. Q. How long have you worked at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? A. I started working at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of the nutrition team in 2016. In 2017, I transitioned to the animal care team where I help take care of many of the animals on the safari, including the black rhino, bongo, okapi and hippopotamus. Q. What do you like best about your current position? A. Right now I am Augustus’ primary keeper, and I have loved working with him since he was born. I have enjoyed watching him develop over the past year and see that he has become braver and braver each day. Q: How much has Augustus grown over the last year? A: Augustus has had a momentous first year in which he has grown from about 80 pounds to more than 800 pounds – that is 10 times his birth weight! He is right on track for a young hippo who could grow up to 3,000 pounds. Augustus in Jan. 2019 Augustus with his mom in Jan. 2018 Q: What are some of the development milestones Augustus has learned in his first year? A: Known for his adventurous spirit, Augustus is thriving. He is very independent, smart and willing to learn. He is currently learning how to make quiet “wheeze honks,” which are a hippo’s way of vocalizing. Q. Are there any similarities between Augustus and his mom? A: Yes. If you look closely at Augustus’ and Tuma’s front feet, they each have a pink birth mark. Q. How do animals learn to participate in their own health care? A. We have used positive reinforcement to help Augustus learn many new behaviors. Some of these include steady (or hold still), head down, back up, lay down. These behaviors are taught to help prepare Augustus for future health care “check-ups.” Q. Why did you choose a popsicle cake to celebrate? A. The popsicle cake was used as enrichment to get the animals curious about something new in their environment to check out and play differently than usual. Some other items used for enrichment could be oversized pool toys, ice, and different textures and tastes. Q. Can Guests see Augustus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? A. Yes. Guests continue to enjoy watching Augustus play and explore his habitat on the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction where he can often be found splashing around in the river with his mom Tuma and the rest of his hippo family. Q. Are hippos endangered? A. The Nile hippopotamus is a vulnerable species with a declining population. What is important about Augustus’ birth is that his parents were chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. His birth was a huge success for our team of keepers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and an important contribution to the worldwide conservation and understanding of these amazing creatures. To learn more about hippos, visit DisneyAnimals.com. View the full article

Just last week we let you know your snack life is about to change: Mickey Premium Bars are coming to grocery stores for a limited time to celebrate Mickey’s 90th birthday! Nestle Mickey Ice Cream Bar @lovethemousetravel Well the bars are starting to show up in grocery stores, and now we have a few more details to share! According to the Miami Herald, Mickey Premium Bars “will be sold at most major grocery stores“, and Publix‘s spokesperson confirmed they will be carrying the frozen treat! Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar While the in-park treats are 4oz., the ones we find in the grocery store will be 3oz. And the ice cream for the in-store version will be lighter (made with skim milk), which means we can eat more of ’em. Right? Inside of the Premium Mickey Ice Cream Bar And if you’re wondering how this will work out monetarily, one bar in the parks is $5.75, but a box of six bars will run you around $7.49 (prices may vary from store to store!). Sounds like a great deal and an excuse to stock up for the foreseeable future. Nestle Mickey Ice Cream Bar We’ve already had reports that the bars are being spotted and purchased in grocery stores around the country, so head on over to get yours! Don’t forget to sign up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter where we keep you posted on Disney eats, treats, merch, and more! How many boxes of Mickey Bars do you think you’ll buy? And how will you hide them from your kids? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News: New Minnie Mouse Ears at the Disney Parks — and You’ve Got To See Them! The Best Disney Donuts EVER. What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 View the full article

Tomorrow is the first day of the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Arts. But today we have a bit of fun info about the second Festival of the calendar year, and that’s the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival! Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival The Flower and Garden Festival will celebrate all things that bloom from March 6 – June 3, 2019. And a huge part of the Festival are the gorgeous topiaries placed all around the park, with most featuring beloved Disney characters. Beauty and the Beast topiary It’s been revealed that one new topiary coming to the Festival this year will feature Bo Peep and her Sheep from Disney-Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 4! Look for Bo Peep in the new Family Play Zone. This topiary will be one of over 70 on display throughout the park for all guests to enjoy. Three Caballeros Topiary Flower and Garden Festival Tinkerbell Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Returning experiences will include the Garden Rocks Concert Series and Outdoor Kitchens serving up the fresh flavors of spring at food booths with their own nearby herb and vegetable gardens to showcase ingredients. We look forward to the full list of booths — both new and returning — to be be revealed, and especially to hearing about all the items on the menus! The Smokehouse Outdoor Kitchen Remember, no matter how cold it is in your area on this January day… Spring will be here before you know it! Ready to Plan for Your 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Trip? Pre-order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival e-Book today! This 200+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable Outdoor Kitchens Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! As soon as the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is published you’ll receive an email with a link to download the new guide! Pre-order your 2019 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code SPRING at check-out for a $2 off the cover price! Will you be visiting Epcot during the Flower and Garden Festival? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Dates and Details Announced! Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup and Dining Package Info for the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! NEW DFB GUIDE ALERT! Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival TODAY! View the full article

Get a glimpse at what’s coming to Disneyland Paris this year by exploring the virtual Disneyland Paris Vault! This playful interactive challenge contains 19 hidden clues about upcoming seasonal offerings and events at the resort this year, including Legends of the Force – A Celebration of Star Wars, Festival of Pirates and Princesses, Marvel Season of Super Heroes and so much more. Guests of all ages can try their hand at this easy-to-play game for a chance to learn more about the excitement coming to Disneyland Paris in 2019. Those who manage to find every clue will unlock exclusive digital content and a special message from the Disneyland Paris Ambassadors, Giona Prevete and Joana Afonso Santiago. Are you ready to accept the challenge? Visit vault.disneylandparis.com to start the adventure! View the full article

Yes, yes, you look much better than you did a decade ago. That’s the point, isn’t it, of the “Ten-Year Challenge,” the recent social-media trend where folks post a photo of themselves from 2009 side-by-side with a lean mean shot of themselves from 2019 or so. So let’s pile on with our own version... View the full article

Reservations are now open for Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival Signature Events! New signature events this year are Dinner with Disney chefs and Winemaker Receptions at Carthay Circle Restaurant. Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival You’ll also find returning favorites like Sweet Sundays during the Festival that runs March 1 – April 23 this year. Highlights for this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Signature Events include: Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri at Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park on March 9 MacMurray Ranch Vineyards Winemaker Reception with Kate MacMurray at Carthay Circle Restaurant on March 22 Dinner with Disney Chefs at The Vineyard Room at Wine Country Trattoria on March 28 Silverado Vineyards Winemaker Reception with Jonathan Emmerich at Carthay Circle Restaurant on April 19 Click here to learn more about the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Special Events Keegan Gerhard during a Culinary Demo Be sure to take a look at other special seminars and events including: Wine, beer and mixology educational & tasting seminars Sweet Sundays In the Kitchen with… Click here to learn more about the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost/Free Events, Seminars, and Demonstrations Events fill up quickly, be sure to make your reservations early! Learn more and make your reservations on the Disney website. Stay up-to-date on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox — including when menus are announced for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Disneyland Food & Wine Festival 2018 Dates Announced Review: Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland New DFB Video: Tajin Dole Whip Hack in Disneyland View the full article

A trip to the Disney Parks just isn’t complete without ice cream, if you ask us. And Disney California Adventure Park’s Pacific Wharf is home to the mecca of chocolatey ice cream treats: Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop! Signs And now this location is serving up Create Your Own Quake Shakes for a limited time. The Quake Shake is basically your choice of Ghirardelli chocolate squares mixed into a milkshake, and some standard options have been available for years. Create Your Own Quake Shake But now, guests to Ghirardelli on Pacific Wharf can order up a milkshake, select up to three different types of chocolate squares, and — voila! — create their own version of this sweet frozen treat! Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares Naturally we had to give this custom treat a whirl — and we’re glad we did! Not only is it fun to mix and match flavors, but it’s delicious, too. Because #Ghirardelli. Create Your Own Quake Shake Unfortunately this treat is not available at Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs location, but if it appears again, you can be sure we’ll let you know. And we’ll sample another one, you know, for quality assurance. Create Your Own Quake Shake So shake it all the way to Ghiardelli in California Adventure to create your own Quake Shake! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! What’s your go-to Ghirardelli treat? Tell us in the comments… so we can daydream about it. Related posts: Pumpkin Spice Paradise at Flo’s V-8 in Disney California Adventure! Disneyland Halloween Time Eats: All the Goodies from Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone! PREVIEW! Disneyland Salt and Straw Ice Cream Location Opening SOON! View the full article

Disneyland Resort is getting ready to kick off the party for the legendary duo that started it all during Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration! Everyone is encouraged to “Get Your Ears On” and celebrate 90 years of magic—even the Disneyland Monorail has received a special enhancement! Get Your Ears On will present exciting new ways to celebrate the beloved Mickey and Minnie, with entertainment plus limited-time décor, specialty foods and merchandise. Starting on Friday, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” will light up Disneyland park with a new high-energy projection show, creating a family-fun dance party atmosphere. The fan-favorite, “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” returns on Jan. 25 with a rockin’ new opening to kick off the party. View the full article

Our stroll around the world today had us sipping on a brand new spiked slush — a Troll Kreme. With a name like that you can guess we spotted this picture-perfect slush in Epcot’s Norway pavilion! Troll Kreme in Epcot’s Norway You know, a drink is always a lot more fun when it is topped with whipped cream…but was this Troll Kreme a delight or not? A Troll Kreme is at its heart a Cranberry and Vanilla slush, and then it’s topped with Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum and whipped cream. Troll Kreme in Epcot’s Norway You can enjoy this in a fun (plastic) souvenir cup for extra $$$, which we indulged in on this trip. Troll Kreme in Epcot’s Norway This is delicious! The sweet of the vanilla and whipped cream are a good balance to the tartness of the cranberry and dragon berry flavors. If you enjoy your sweet and tart flavors (think Key Lime Pie), then you’ll probably enjoy this. Troll Kreme in Epcot’s Norway The next time you’re looking for an adult slush give this one a try! We can imagine this being really satisfying on a typically warm or humid Florida day. Don’t forget, another troll-themed sweet treat is back in Kringla Bakeri og Kafe — the Troll Horns! Have you tried the Troll Kreme or Troll Horns in Norway yet? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Check out our video The Best Times to go to Disney World in 2019! When you’re done – check out all of our Videos on You Tube!  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: What’s New in Disney World’s Epcot! August 6, 2018 Review: New Space Ranger Slushy Debuts at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Review: Traditional Kjottkake (Norwegian Meatballs) at Epcot’s Kringla Bakeri og Kafe View the full article

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is returning this spring for a limited time, March 1 to April 23, 2019. The popular culinary festival is a must-attend for all palates where you’ll enjoy California-inspired cuisine and beverages. The festival’s signature events are also experiences worth checking out, including the new Dinner with Disney Chefs, the new Winemaker Receptions at Carthay Circle Restaurant and returning favorites like Sweet Sundays. These events fill up quickly, so make your reservations now! Here’s a look at some of this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival signature events: Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri at Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park (March 9) MacMurray Ranch Vineyards Winemaker Reception with Kate MacMurray at Carthay Circle Restaurant (March 22) Dinner with Disney Chefs at The Vineyard Room at Wine Country Trattoria (March 28) Silverado Vineyards Winemaker Reception with Jonathan Emmerich at Carthay Circle Restaurant (April 19) In addition, look for these special experiences scheduled* during the festival: Wine, beer and mixology educational & tasting seminars Sweet Sundays In the Kitchen with… *These experiences require reservations and extra charges apply. We hope you’ll join us this year for Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival to explore California-inspired tastes and sips, in addition to live music, entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the park. For events taking place in Disney California Adventure park, valid theme park admission is required. Additional fees and advanced reservations for seminars, demonstrations and events may be required, and space at the events is limited. Full payment is due at time of booking, and there are no cancellations, exchanges or refunds. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol and to participate in some events; valid photo ID required. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. View the full article

Grab those paintbrushes and get ready to please your palate with the colorful flavors of the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! Highlighting the visual, performing, and culinary arts, the festival runs from January 18 to February 25, 2019, and features 13 Food Studios along with other festival-exclusive dishes served at various locations throughout the park. From sweet and savory to spicy and scrumptious, this year’s menus are decorated with a whole gallery of items including returning favorites as well as new items that will dazzle your taste buds. This colorful fare paints a yummy picture of culinary perfection presented throughout Future World and World Showcase. In addition, guests can savor show-stopping cuisine with a side of sizzling Disney Broadway hits with the Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages. You can feast on the finest fare from around the world at participating restaurants before enjoying guaranteed seating at one of three concerts held the same day. For more information and to book a dining package, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). Bookings are available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. As for the menus for the wonderful Food Studios sprinkled throughout the park, here’s your official Disney Parks Foodie Guide with all the info a budding, hungry artist could ever want! GF – Gluten-Friendly V – Vegetarian The Deconstructed Dish (Located in Showcase Plaza) Food Items: Deconstructed Reuben with Shredded Corned Beef, Thousand Island Dressing, Pickled Red Cabbage, and a Rye Curl Deconstructed BLT with Crispy Pork Belly, Tomato Jam, and Soft Poached Egg Deconstructed Strawberry Cheesecake: Whipped New York Style Cheesecake with Fresh Florida Strawberries, Sugar Cookies and Micro-basil Beverages: Pop-Artsicle: Red, White, and Blue Frozen Slushy (Non-alcoholic) Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings® Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake garnished with Maple Syrup, a Waffle Crisp and Candied Bacon (Non-alcoholic) Imagery Sauvignon Blanc, California Mad Genius Red Blend, California Deconstructed Breakfast: Twinings® Spiced Apple Chai Tea Shake with Cream Bourbon garnished with a Waffle Crisp and Candied Bacon The Artist’s Table (Located in The American Adventure) Food Items: Beef Wellington with Mushroom Bordelaise, Fennel Cream, and Roasted Baby Vegetables Pan-Seared Scallop with Chorizo, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, and Parmesan Crisp (GF) Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie Beverages: Sipping Chocolate Flight: White, Milk, & Dark Chocolate (non-alcoholic) Saugatuck Brewing Co. Neapolitan Milk Stout, Douglas, MI Lexington Brewing Company Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale, Lexington, KY Lindemans Framboise Lambic, Belgium Barrymore Rosé, Monterey County, CA Carmel Road Drew’s Blend Pinot Noir, Monterey County, CA Symphony in Chocolate Flight: Mozart Cream Liqueurs paired with Sipping Chocolates Chocolate and Beer Pairing Flight Cuisine Classique (Located in the Germany Pavilion) Food Items: Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with Parsnip Purée, Broccolini, Baby Tomatoes, and Aged Balsamic Seared Corvina with braised Ratatouille and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc (GF) Saint-Honoré Tart: Caramel Cream Tart with Caramel Glaze topped with Cream Puffs Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie Beverages: Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY Concrete Beach Brewery Rosé Ale, Miami, FL Frozen Rosé Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Art Series, Logrono, Spain Domaine Savary Chablis, Burgundy A Play on Rosé Flight Pop Eats! (Located in Showcase Plaza) Food Items: Sous Vide Chicken Roulade with Apples and Sage served with Warm Brie Fondue, Blueberry and Beet Gel and garnished with Apple and Beet Chips (GF) Shrimp Ceviche with Lime Mint Foam (GF) Almond Frangipane Cake layered with Raspberry Jam and Callebaut Belgian Chocolate (V) Pop Art Tart: Modern-designed Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling (V) Beverages: Blue Sky Black Cherry Boba Freeze (non-alcoholic) #RainbowSherbertGlitterDreamAle by Playalinda Brewing Co., Titusville, FL Popping Bubbles Cocktail Masterpiece Kitchen (Located in the Canada Pavilion) Food Items Wild Mushroom Risotto, Aged Parmesan, Truffle Shavings and Zinfandel Reduction (V) Charcuterie Palette with Artisan Cured Meats and Cheeses featuring Nueske’s® Applewood Smoked Beef Vanilla, Rose Water and Pistachio Panna Cotta Beverages: Weihenstephaner Original Lager, Freising, Germany Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Brut Champagne The Meeker Vineyard Winemakers’ Handprint Merlot, Sonoma County, CA Pinord La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut, Spain Pinord La Dama Reserva Familiar Brut Rosé, Spain Classic Sidecar with a Chocolate Twist Painter’s Palate (Located in the Odyssey Festival Showplace) Food Items: Smoked Salmon and Cream Gâteau with Egg Yolk Cream, Paddlefish Caviar, and Micro-herbs Trio of Savory Croissant Doughnuts: Whipped Boursin® Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese with Fresh Herbs (V) Chicken Salad with Shaved Fennel and Fresh Herbs Spicy Tuna with Wasabi and Seaweed Salad Gallery Bites: A Trio of Hors d’Oeuvres Chilled Shrimp with Cucumber Cream Cheese on a Crostini Traditional Deviled Egg with Candied Bacon Crispy Truffled Risotto Ball with Truffle Aïoli (V) Pop Art Tart: Abstract-designed Sugar Cookie with Strawberry Filling (V) White Chocolate Figment Puzzle on an Artist Palette Mickey and Pluto White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel (GF) (V) Festival of the Arts White Chocolate Painting with Chocolate Easel (GF) (V) Beverages: North Coast Brewing Co. Scrimshaw Pilsner Style Beer, Fort Bragg, CA M.I.A. Beer Company Jazz IPA, Doral, FL Central 28 Beer Company Miss Mary Brown Oatmeal Brown Ale, DeBary, FL Popcorn Pairing Flight Decadent Delights (Located in Showcase Plaza) Food Items: White Chocolate and Purple Sweet Potato Mousse, Caramel, Coconut and Maple Meringue Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Pretzel Crunch Lemon Blood-Orange Tart Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie Beverages: 3 Daughters Strawberry Blonde Nitro, St. Petersburg, FL Breckenridge Nitro Vanilla Porter, Breckenridge, CO Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, England Biagio Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont Florida Orange Groves Winery Black and Blue Port, St. Petersburg, FL Cold Fashioned Coffee Cocktail Neapolitan Beer Flight Refreshment Outpost (Located between the China and Germany Pavilions) Food Items: Chilled Shrimp, Quinoa, Layered Vegetables, Spiced Yogurt and Red Pepper Coulis Fife and Drum (Located in The American Adventure) Food Items: Musical Float: Layered Strawberry, Lemonade and Blue Raspberry Slushy with Vanilla Ice Cream and White Chocolate (non-alcoholic) Block and Hans (Located in The American Adventure) Beverage Items: Ciderboys Grand Mimosa Apple Orange Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI Refreshment Port (Located in Showcase Plaza) Food Items: Lobster Chips: Lobster-topped house-made Chips with Lobster Bisque Cheese Sauce, pickled Jalapeños and Citrus Cream Beverages: Glazed Pork Belly Bloody Mary: Classic Bloody Mary with Absolut Vodka garnished with Maple IPA Glazed Pork Belly, Pickled Carrots, Celery, Stuffed Olives and Cherry Tomato Taste Track (Located in Future World East) Food Items: Lobster Bacon Macaroni & Cheese served in a Warm Bread Cone Paintbrush Churros: Cinnamon Sugar Churros Dipped in Colorful White Chocolate Beverage Items: Pancake Milkshake (non-alcoholic) Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont L’Art de la Cuisine Française (Located in the France Pavilion) Food Items: Crème de Brie en Petit Pain: Warm Creamy Brie in a House-made Bread Bowl Dariole de Saumon à la Provencale, Sauce Beurre Blanc, Fleuron: Salmon Terrine with Zucchini and Tomato, Beurre Blanc Sauce, Puff Pastry Fleuron Moelleux Aux Chocolats Valrhona: Molten Chocolate Cake with Pure Origin Valrhona Chocolates Beverages: Crémant de Bourgogne Veuve d’Ambal Expression: French Sparkling Burgundy Wine Alsace, Riesling Reserve Willm Bordeaux, Château Prignac, Medoc, 2014 Frosé: Frozen Côtes de Provence Rosé Wine with Grey Goose Vodka and Peach Purée Mosaic Canteen (Located in the Morocco Pavilion) Food Items: Spiced Beef with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries, Hummus and Pita Chips Mediterranean Flatbread with Zaatar, Olive Oil Artichoke, Olives, Mozzarella and Feta Cheese Chebbakia: Hand-twisted Strips of Fried Dough coated with Honey, Rosewater and Sesame Seeds Beverage: Casa Beer Bonassia Red, Meknés, Morocco Embrace the Arak: Massaya Arak, Orange Juice and Grenadine El Artista Hambriento (Located in the Mexico Pavilion) Food Items: Sopes de Chilorio: Slow-braised Pork marinated in Ancho Chili Paste served on Fried Corn Dough with Black Beans, Queso Oaxaca, Crema Mexicana and Salsa Verde Callo de Hacha en Salsa de Jengibre y Habanero: Two Seared Scallops with Ginger-habanero Sauce atop Yucca Purée Chocoflan: Creamy Mexican Custard and Chocolate Sponge Cake topped with Cajeta and Hazelnuts Beverages: Allende Mexican Craft Beer Frida Lychee Margarita: El Velo Blanco Tequila, Lychee Purée, Botran Rum, and Fresh Lime Juice Diego Dragon Fruit Margarita: Bruxo Mezcal, Dragon Fruit Purée, Ginger Cordial, and Guanábana Liqueur Takumi Table (Located in the Japan Pavilion) Food Items: Taiyaki: Fish-shaped Japanese Sweet Stuffed Pastry with Red Bean Paste and topped with Whipped Cream and Sesame Custard Sushi Donut: Donut-shaped Sushi featuring Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Avocado and Masago accented with Citrus-soy Gelée and Wasabi on the side Beverages: Sapporo Draft Beer Masu Sake in a Traditional Personalized Wooden Cup Melting Snow Cocktail: Sake, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, and Japanese Calpico The Painted Panda (Located in the China Pavilion) Food Items: Crystal Mooncake with Fruit Filling and garnished with Toasted Coconut Dragon and Phoenix: Spicy Sautéed Shrimp with Spinach Noodles Plum Infused Cherry Tomatoes Beverages: “Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Boba Pearls (non-alcoholic) Jasmine Draft Beer Fortune Cookie: ByeJoe Spirit, Amaretto, Coconut and Pineapple Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup, Orange Juice and Soda Water Tomato Plum Cocktail: Plum Wine with Plum Infused Tomatoes L’Arte di Mangiare (Located in the Italy Pavilion) Food Items: Barbabietole Dolci, Caprino Fritto: Roasted Candied Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Fritters Costine di Maiale Aceto Balsamico: Sweet & Sour Balsamic-glazed Pork Ribs Spuma al Miele d’Arancio: Orange Honey Mousse with Peaches and Mint Marjoram Cream Beverages: Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer Prosecco, Villa Sandi Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande Corbinello, Montegrande Pinot Grigio, Bosco del Merlo Merlot, Montegrande Amaretto Bellini: Amaretto, White Peach Purée and Prosecco Vodka Rossini: Vodka, Strawberry Purée and Prosecco Funnel Cakes (Located in The American Adventure) Salted Caramel Funnel Cake Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Future World East: Espresso-nist Latte – A shot of Joffrey’s Italian Espresso mixed with rich Baileys Espresso Crème Liqueur, topped with Steamed Milk and Whipped Cream Canada: Starry Night Latte – A delicious shot of Joffrey’s Italian Espresso mixed with Creamy Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, topped with Steamed Milk and Whipped Cream Showcase Plaza: Surreal Cinnamon Latte – A shot of Joffrey’s Italian Espresso mixed with RumChata and Cinnamon Whisky, blended with Steamed Milk and Whipped Cream The American Adventure: Bourbon Brushstroke Latte – A shot of Italian Espresso mixed with Bourbon Whiskey Cream liqueur, blended with Steamed Milk and Whipped Cream For more information on the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website. 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If you love professional football and can’t wait for the 2019 Pro Bowl, mark your calendar for Saturday, January 26, 2019! On that date, Disney Springs will host the 2019 Pro Bowl Pep Rally at the Marketplace Stage with a lively mix of fun that includes NFL Team Mascots and Cheerleaders, NFL and Disney Trivia, a DJ Dance Party and more. With shows taking place at 4:00 pm., 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., you’ll have plenty of chances to celebrate the sport and maybe even score a photo or autograph. While all the mascots will add to the festivities, I’m especially excited to see “Pat Patriot” representing the New England Patriots. (Both of my parents grew up in Massachusetts and all of my cousins are die-hard fans!) In addition to the Pep Rally, keep an eye out for the NFL Shop, a pop-up location featuring a wide array of offerings including team jerseys and T-shirts, lanyards, keychains, mini helmets and footballs and tumblers. You’ll also be able to purchase tickets to the 2019 Pro Bowl, taking place on Sunday, January 27 at Camping World Stadium in nearby downtown Orlando. New this year, your game tickets also get you access to the Player Red Carpet, KidZone, fireworks, and more. There is no charge to enjoy the NFL Pro Bowl Pep Rally and self-parking is complimentary. Want more? Keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for updates about what’s planned for 2019 Pro Bowl Week at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and be sure to check out this recent story with details on which stars will be participating in the event. Do you plan to visit Disney Springs to celebrate your favorite team? If so, be sure to wear your game gear and share your photos on social media using hashtag #DisneySprings for your chance to be featured on our @DisneySprings social media handles. View the full article

The next time you dine at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante in Disney Springs – or even the adjacent Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar or Pizza Ponte – you’ll want to pop in the new merchandise location and check out the fun, new goodies! Enzo’s Hideaway and Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante The store is filled with cute apparel, kitchen items, Italian treats, and so much more! First, let’s check out some of the apparel including these T-shirts – we’re loving that vintage Orlando tee! Maria and Enzo’s t-shirts This tee evokes the backstory of Maria & Enzo’s – that the restaurant is set in a 1930s abandoned airline terminal in a Florida waterfront town. Travel tee You’ll also find a few more travel-inspired shirts and one for Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant. More T-shirts We can’t get over the cuteness of this onesie! Love this pint-sized onesie There’s also a collection of baseball caps. Maria & Enzo’s baseball caps We spotted a few tees for Pizza Ponte fans, too. Pizza Ponte merchandise Speaking of pizza, this Pizza Cutter Set would make a pretty cool souvenir. Pizza Cutter Set If cookies or cake are more your thing, check out these cute spatulas! More kitchen goodies! Or maybe you’d like an ice cream scoop shaped like an ice cream cone? Ice cream scoopers We spotted a few more items for Enzo’s Hideaway. Enzo’s Hideaway merchandise Other fun items include some cute knickknacks like a pizza-scented air freshener and protractor pizza cutter! Pizza-scented air freshener And, a whole section that’s actually called “Knick Knacks.” More fun items If you’re a collector of coffee mugs, this Maria & Enzo’s mug has a great vintage vibe showcasing some fun destinations! Maria & Enzo’s coffee mug Need a travel mug? You’ll find one here! Travel mugs And, you can’t go wrong with food-themed socks for the whole family! Food-themed socks The store also has a selection of Italian treats. Italian sweets Options include Panettone and Candied Orange Peel. Panettone And they even have Panettone already wrapped up – perfect for gift giving! Wrapped Panettone You’ll also spot some Italian cookbooks. Cookbooks Need a pen for collecting character autographs in the parks? Pizza Ponte has you covered. Pizza Ponte pens We love this addition of a lot of fun, restaurant-themed merchandise at Disney Springs! And, there’s so much at this new store that you’re sure to find something you love! 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 you be stopping by the new merchandise location at Maria & Enzo’s? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: DFB Video: 15 New Disney Restaurants to Try in 2018 First Look! Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant in Disney World News: Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday with Special Disney World Treats This Weekend Only! View the full article

If you’re planning a full day of shopping in Disney Springs, then you’ll need some sustenance. And that begins with the most important meal of the day: breakfast! Vivoli il Gelato Of course, you’ll be on vacation, so that’s the perfect excuse to indulge in a mid-to-late morning breakfast with a twist… which is where the Waffles at Vivoli il Gelato come in! Waffles sign Served until 12:00 Noon daily (the location typically opens at 10:00 AM), options include a Classic Waffle, a Fresh Fruit and Whipped Cream Waffle, a Nutella Waffle, or a Gelato Waffle served with one or two scoops of your choice of gelato. Waffle Menu We went with the specialty of the house: Gelato! Gelato Case Gelato Case Waffle with Salted Caramel Gelato Our choice of flavor was Salted Caramel for its crave-worthy blend of salty and sweet. Waffle with Salted Caramel Gelato The presentation is exactly what the name implies: it’s the gelato, plain and simple, ready to melt into the grooves of the large, fluffy Belgian waffle for a decadent change of pace from your traditional maple syrup. Waffle with Salted Caramel Gelato Gelato for breakfast… trust Vivoli il Gelato to find a way to make it happen! You’ll find Vivoli il Gelato in The Landing of Disney Springs. See a Food Tour of the whole area in our DFB YouTube Video!  Have you ever visited Vivoli il Gelato? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The Year in Review: Top Disney Food News Stories of 2015! News: Vivoli il Gelato Debuts Tiramisu Gelato for a Limited Time Review: Creamsicle Float and Nutella Brownie Sundae at Vivoli il Gelato in Disney Springs View the full article

Disney Style opened its doors in Disney Springs last May, and the merchandise at this shop on the West Side has been wowing us since! Disney Style Just today, we saw in-person the new Alex & Ani D-Lish bracelet charms featuring iconic park snacks. Alex & Ani Bracelet Charms These little beauties feature Mickey Ice Cream Bars, Dole Whip, and Mickey Donuts among the choices. Dole Whip Charm Mickey Donut Charm Fans of the brand will want to note that there will be an official launch by an Alex & Ani Specialist in Disney Style on January 18th and 19th from 1:00 – 8:00 PM! Alex & Ani Event sign Other new gear to show your snack love includes this Mickey Ice Cream Bar Pen. Mickey Ice Cream Bar Pens Mickey Ice Cream Bar Pen But if you’ve got more than one snack to show your affection for, this Disney Snacks T-shirt also features ice cream, cupcakes, Mickey pretzels, and more! Disney Snacks T-shirt Close-up on Disney Snacks T-shirt print Which one are you “Currently Craving”? Currently Craving T-shirt Our final shirts represent classic retired attractions rather than snacks, starting with Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride T-shirt And here is one for the Skyway to Fantasyland! (Not to be confused, of course, with the upcoming Disney Skyliner…) Skyway to Fantasyland T-shirt Remember to look up in the store! Disney Style includes attraction pieces And finally (though we’ve already shared this one), you could — at least as of this morning — still find The Great Movie Ride sweatshirt. The Great Movie Ride Sweatshirt So that’s the latest! But we’ll be back soon.. because there’s ALWAYS more to see at Disney Style! 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. Which item would you most like to pick up? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 What’s NEW At Disney Springs? A WHOLE LOT! Check it out…. This New Line of Disney Snacks Merch is Already SELLING OUT in Disney World! View the full article

Recently we shared new concept art for Jaleo by Chef José Andrés which will open this winter in Disney Springs. And on a stroll through Disney Springs, we checked the latest progress at the upcoming restaurant in person, which includes the Jaleo sign well in place! Jaleo sign in Disney Springs If you’d like to learn more about the ideas behind the design of the Jaleo location in Disney Springs — which will be without solid walls, making it completely open to the outside and offer lake views — just click here! Construction Wall at Jaleo in January 2019 We can’t wait to keep you posted about the latest on Jaleo, coming soon to Disney Springs! 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 to welcome Jaleo to Disney Springs? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Concept Art and Details for Jaleo by José Andrés — Opening Soon in Disney Springs! What’s New in Disney World’s Disney Springs: March 29, 2018 What’s New in Disney Springs! August 10, 2018 View the full article

The Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will start implementing a new credit card policy starting February 27 for guests who wish to put a credit card on file during their stay. New credit card policy coming to Disney World Hotels Under the new policy the hotels will place “incremental authorization holds on the card for estimated incidental expenses, in addition to any balance due on the reservation.” According to Disney Destinations, the authorization hold on the card will be for any balance due on the reservation plus $100 for estimated incidental expenses. If guest spending exceeds the initial $100 hold, additional incremental holds will be placed automatically. The authorization holds will not exceed the current balance plus $100. Touch to Pay at a Counter Service Location Disney World Resort Hotel guests do have the option of not having a credit card on file, but they will be unable to charge to their room or MagicBand. Guests will be advised of this change in policy – which Disney says “better aligns with hotel industry practices” – during online check-in through My Disney Experience or at the front desk of their Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. Guests who have already completed their online check-in will receive a letter this month about this change. Want to stay on top of all the Disney news? Sign up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter today! What do you think about this new credit card policy at Disney World Resort Hotels? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: First Look! Newly Re-opened Calypso Trading Post at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort A Week’s Worth of Gourmet Hot Dogs Debut at Grand Floridian’s Gasparilla Island Grill Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket, NEW Hitchhiking Ghost Tiki Mugs, and MORE Lines To Get In This Halloween Season at Disney Parks View the full article

If you’ve been itching to get your hands on some of the latest Disney Parks merchandise, but your next trip to Disney World or Disneyland isn’t for a while yet, then be sure to check out ShopDisney.com. Potion Purple! There is a TON of Disney Parks merchandise on there, of course, and the most recent offerings include Potion Purple items such as the Potion Purple Spirit Jerseys, Potion Purple Loungefly Mini Backpacks and wallets and — naturally — the Potion Purple Minnie Mouse Ears that started it all! Potion Purple Spirit Jersey Loungefly Backpacks Purple Potion Ears Speaking of Loungefly, the line of Loungfly Disney Parks Food Icons items now available on the site include the Mini Backpack and Wallet. Loungefly Disney Snacks Backpack Loungefly Disney Snacks Wallet/Clutch Loungefly Disney Snacks Wallet/Clutch And fans of the Danielle Nicole Crossbody Bags will find the Mickey Mouse Pizza and Mickey Mouse Donut pieces. Donut Bag Mickey Donut Bag And that just scratches the surface, so check it all out on ShopDisney.com! 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. Which current merchandise lines are you most interested in? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: DFB’s Top 10 Disney Food News Stories of 2016 Valentine’s Day Treats in Disney World and Disneyland News: Joffrey’s Disney Coffee to be Sold in Grocery Stores Nationwide! View the full article

The 44-year-old man whose arm was caught in the conveyor belt on a water raft ride at Disney Typhoon Lagoon had fractures on his arm and injuries on his neck and back, according to a state report released Tuesday. The man’s injury on Dec. 8 on the incline of the ride was previously reported at... View the full article

The good news is that you have seven months to get your costume ready. Walt Disney World has started selling tickets to the 2019 edition of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the after-hours event at Magic Kingdom theme park. The first Not-So-Scary night will be Aug. 16, one day earlier than... View the full article

The trailer for “Spider-Man: Far From Home” holds a lot of promise. Peter Parker (Tom Holland), the high-flying Spider-Man, travels to Europe for two weeks in the action movie out July 5. The trailer hints at romance for Peter and Michelle Jones (played by a wisecracking Zendaya). The coming attraction... View the full article

Get ready to GLOW! As previously announced, Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park H2O Glow Nights will return for the summer of 2019, and tickets are now on sale! H2O Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon On Thursdays and Saturdays from May 30th through August 24th (with the exception of June 20th), this extra-ticketed GLOW party will allow guests to enjoy a special party atmosphere in addition to shorter wait times for the park’s many water slides! Partysaurus Rex Note that the party officially runs from 8:00 – 11:00 PM, but guests are allowed to enter Typhoon Lagoon as early as 6:00 PM. The party also features special food and beverage offerings available for purchase. Banana Fosters Sundae And you’ll get to say “Hi” to some favorite Toy Story pals! Jessie and Woody The return of H2O Glow Nights coincides with the 30th Anniversary of Typhoon Lagoon in 2019. Tickets are now on sale and cost $59 per person plus tax for adults and $54 per person plus tax for children ages 3 to 9, when purchased in advance. On the days of the event, the ticket price will be $69 per person plus tax for adults and $64 per person plus tax for children. Interested guests may purchase tickets online or by calling 407-939-1872. GoFloats on Castaway Creek for H2O Glow Nights See our full review of H2O Glow Nights here! Celebrate 30 years of splashin’ around by checking out our Food Tour of Typhoon Lagoon in our DFB YouTube Video! Will you be making a splash at Typhoon Lagoon in 2019? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: H2O Glow Nights Return to Typhoon Lagoon This Summer Specialty Sips and Eats for H2O Glow Nights at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park H2O GLOW Nights at Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! View the full article

So many great merch items are popping up in Disney World! Check out this awesome find, thanks to Instagram friend @emkaybeck. This shirt honors the dearly departed Great Movie Ride. The Great Movie Ride Sweatshirt Emily found it at Disney Style in Disney Springs! And there’s lots happening in Hollywood Studios as well! Thanks to our Instagram friend @aleyafromdisney, we’ve got even more news and merchandise to share with you! New Star Wars Shirt Declare your allegiance with this new short sleeve spirit jersey found in Tatooine Traders! Or, if you are a Jedi Master, there’s a new sweatshirt for you too! Which one will you take home? We won’t tell you if we’re on the side of the Rebels or Jedis! New Star Wars Shirt One thing we know for certain, is “The Force is with You” — especially when you wear this sweatshirt! New Star Wars Shirt Bleep, Bloop, Beep…is that R2-D2 near us? How about this cute shirt! This is must-have for every Star Wars fan! New Star Wars R2-D2 Shirt Are you as excited for the brand new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as we are? If so, there’s a t-shirt for you! Both of these shirts feature the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge logo on them. These items join other Galaxy’s Edge merchandise that we found in the park earlier. New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Shirts Speaking of Galaxy’s Edge, which we know will be set in Black Spire Outpost, there are already some trading pin lanyards and a pin featuring Black Spire Outpost. New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Black Spire Outpost Lanyard and Pin If you love all Lucas Films equally (we’re talking to you Star Wars AND Indiana Jones fans) there’s a new Lucas Film shirt. Lucas Film T-Shirt That new structure being added to the exterior of Tatooine Traders is looking very close to completion. The construction scrims are down and have been replaced by hedges on wheels, perhaps a sign they are ready to roll away soon and reveal the new (we think) DVC sales spot. New Structure Outside Tatooine Traders We know Star Wars isn’t for everyone…so here’s some new bows for your Minnie Ears! We’ve spotted the Ariel one with the Dinglehopper, uh we mean fork, before, but the Cinderella Castle on and Disney Princess one are new to us! The Disney Princess one is reminiscent of the Disney Princess ears we spotted in the Magic Kingdom a couple of months ago. New Bows for your Minnie Ears Are you adding any of these finds to your must-buy list? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2019 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available 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: What’s New in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios: 11-4-18 Disney World Star Wars Update: Galaxy’s Edge Construction, Merchandise, and Tatooine Traders Addition What’s New in Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Construction, a New Party, and New Market!! View the full article

It’s never too early to plan for your fall vacation – especially when it comes to Halloween! To help you start planning, I’m excited to announce that now you can buy tickets for one of my favorite fall events: Mickey’s Not–So–Scary Halloween Party. This year, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will transform Magic Kingdom Park into a spook-tacular celebration for a total of 36 nights! That’s right, we added two additional nights to the event, extending it to Nov. 1. Here are the dates for 2019: August 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29 October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31 November 1 Returning to the event will be spooky fun for everyone, including devilish Halloween décor, special entertainment such as fireworks, a parade and character greetings, as well as trick-or-treating throughout the park! In addition, you’ll have access to dozens of popular attractions and may even encounter some bewitching surprises along the way. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets start at $79. To buy tickets, visit Disneyworld.com or call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 827-7350. We will share more details of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – as well as on sale dates to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – soon, so keep checking Disney Parks Blog for updates. View the full article

The summer’s hottest water park party will be back in 2019! Disney H2O Glow Nights, which made a huge splash in its debut at Walt Disney World Resort this past summer, is coming back to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park just in time for your 2019 summer vacation. Your favorite Toy Story pals – Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Jessie – are once again throwing the ultimate nighttime beach party at Typhoon Lagoon, inspired by their friend, “Partysaurus Rex.” And this time, get ready for more nights and more glow! Starting May 30, H2O Glow Nights splashes down on Thursday and Saturday nights, through Aug. 24. The party officially runs 8 p.m.-11 p.m., but guests can experience Typhoon Lagoon as early as 6 p.m. on event nights. Through special lighting effects, Typhoon Lagoon transforms into a different experience at night, including a DJ dance party, specialty food and drinks, an adults-only oasis, all your favorite Typhoon Lagoon attractions and even more summer fun. And you don’t have to wait until summer to get the party started. Tickets are on sale now by calling (407) 939-1872, or by ordering online. Buy your tickets early and save, as advance tickets are $59 for adults (plus tax) and $54 for children ages 3-9 (plus tax). On event days, tickets are $69 for adults (plus tax) and $64 for children (plus tax). Check out this video below and you’ll see why now, more than ever you need to experience Disney H2O Glow Nights during your 2019 Walt Disney World Resort vacation. View the full article