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Now through November 4, you are invited to bring your friends and family to Disney California Adventure park to experience Plaza de la Familia, our special seasonal festivity celebrating Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” and the everlasting bonds of family. New this year, Miguel joins “A Musical Celebration of Coco.” Presented several times daily, this entertaining street show brings together the traveling Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia. Singing host Mateo is joined by the GRAMMY® Award-winning Mariachi Divas, authentic Folklórico dancers and townspeople from Coco’s Land of the Dead. The performers engage their audience with beloved songs from the film, transporting everyone into the story of Miguel’s fantastical journey as seen in “Coco,” and Miguel himself appears in the form of a whimsical, hand-animated dimensional figure. “A Musical Celebration of Coco” is only part of the fun at Plaza de la Familia. From the iconic Mexican Árbol de la Vida (Tree of Life) photo location to the new craft activity where you can design your own paper alebrije mask of the characters Dante or Pepita, Plaza de la Familia fills the Paradise Gardens area of the park with live entertainment, delicious food, crafts and interactive experiences. You won’t want to miss it! View the full article

Ahoy, me hearties! It’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day and we’re offering up some special Disney Parks Blog treasure to celebrate the day. Readers now have the chance to be one of 100 winners to receive a special Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired poster. You can enter now to win one poster. The poster, created especially for the Disney Parks Blog, features Pluto and is inspired by an iconic scene at the popular Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. And as you can see, it’s the perfect artwork to celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day in Disney style. You can enter for a chance to win one Pirates of the Caribbean-Inspired Poster here and follow the entry instructions to complete an official entry form. Your entry must state your valid email address and full name. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes starts 9/19/18 at 11:01 a.m. ET and ends 9/19/18 at 1:01 p.m. ET. Open only to persons who, upon entering, are not deemed minors in their jurisdiction of primary residence and are legal residents of, and physically located within, the 50 U.S. or D.C. Limit 1 entry per person/per email address. For complete details, including full eligibility requirements, odds of winning and limitations, see Official Rules. Void where prohibited by law. View the full article

A new behind-the-scenes experience called Up Close With Rhinos will begin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park on Nov. 1. The 60-minute guided tour takes participants goes backstage to see how Disney World cares for the white rhinos along the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction and the company’s conservation... View the full article

A new behind-the-scenes experience called “Up Close With Rhinos” will begin at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park on Nov. 1. The 60-minute guided tour takes participants goes backstage to see how Disney World cares for the white rhinos along the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction and the company’s... View the full article

Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re getting down to the serious business of talking about the BEST eats and the MUST-DOs at Halloween Time in Disneyland! Disneyland’s Halloween Time is happening! So much fun in the Pumpkin Spice Milkshake! We were there and tried ALL the eats, rode all the rides, and checked out everything so we could share with YOU! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know what you’re going to eat and do at Disneyland’s Halloween Time! Related posts: DFB Video: Hidden Gem Dining Spots in Disneyland Breaking! NEW Dining Spots Coming to Disneyland’s Pixar Pier; PLUS Pixar Fest Food Sneak Peek… Everything You Need to Know about Disneyland’s Pixar Fest! PLUS a Printable Pixar Fest Food Checklist! View the full article

As part of Ziploc’s partnership with Disney, the distribution of Ziploc bags at Splash Mountain in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World started this past week. Splash Mountain You know that moment, when you’re ride is just about ready to go down Splash Mountain and you start to think “will my phone be ok?” Well, that’s the impetus for Disney and Ziploc with this new campaign. Cast members are distributing these custom printed Ziploc bags to riders (you don’t have to take one, of course) who need a bag for their phones, glasses, car keys – whatever you want! Splash Mountain Ziploc Bags But there’s been huge debate about this promotion among Disney guests and fans. The bags ARE super cute, and you can take them home and re-use them or keep them as souvenirs. But many Disney fans are mentioning it as counterintuitive that Disney is eliminating single use straws in their parks as well as lids and shopping bags, yet giving out free plastic bags at the ride. What do you think? Let us know in the comments! Note that recycling bins are located at the end of the ride to recycle the bags, and guests are encouraged to recycle or reuse the Ziploc bags. Splash Mountain Ziploc has recently launched a huge partnership with Disney. Ziploc is also the sponsor of the Kidcot Fun Stops in Epcot. Instead of a “flat Duffy” that kiddos color and collect stamps on as they travel around Epcot’s World Showcase, they now get a Ziploc bag that looks like a suitcase complete with handles. Kiddos then get an informational card about each country on one side and a little scene to color on the other side. What do you think about this new partnership? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! Get four awesome e-Books FULL of Disney park dining advice, bundled for 30% off the already discounted price! Yep, we’ve scoured the parks to find any and all snack choices — from the mundane to the spectacular — and we tell you all about them (with full-color pictures!) in our snack guides! These are updated every year, so you know your guide will be perfect for your upcoming trip, and they’re bundled with our DFB Guide to WDW Dining! This money-saving bundle includes all of the following: The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks All four are being sold together — for 30% off the already hugely discounted bundle price. Use code BUNDLE18 at check out to get the discount. It’s a $63 value for under $30!! With this Bundle of e-books you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to plan the best Disney World vacation ever. And with our handy e-book format, you can download the Guides to all of your electronic devices and take them with you wherever you go! And with our 100% money-back guarantee, what do you have to lose? Related posts: Spotted: More Disney Snack Magnets at Disney Parks New DFB Video: Ultimate Disney Funnel Cakes in Disneyland and Walt Disney World! Valentine’s Day Treats in Disney World and Disneyland View the full article

Hola! I’m Sarah and I am Disney! And like me, here at Walt Disney World, there are Cast Members that come from all over the world to create magic for our guests. Despite our diverse backgrounds, we embrace our cultural diferencias. We are kicking off a new video series in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) where we honor and recognize our Hispanic culture and our Hispanic Cast Members because no matter what background, we are all Disney and we all make a difference. In this week’s video, you will get to know Pilar Arroyos-Ojeda. Pilar, born and raised in Venezuela, shares with us how she uses the memories from her family vacations at Walt Disney World in her role as senior manager of marketing at Disney Vacation Club. View the full article

Sitting in the beautiful Walt Disney Theatre aboard the Disney Dream on the final night of our recent Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise – a voyage elevated by the presence of everyone from Pixar Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter to Oscar-, Grammy- and Emmy-winning composer Michael Giacchino – I found myself thinking about a former Member Cruise star: Disney Legend Art Linkletter. Speaking aboard a Member Cruise sailing during the first year of my Disney Vacation Club career, the broadcasting icon reflected on everything from hosting ABC’s coverage of opening day at Disneyland Park to his famous TV interviews of children for “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” Mr. Linkletter came to mind aboard this year’s sailing as I watched Disney Vacation Club Member kids say “the darndest things” on screen during our “Disney on Broadway – Stars Set Sail” show, capping a daylong, Incredible Summer-inspired celebration of heroism in all its forms. Filmed on Castaway Cay earlier in our sailing, these precocious kids shared stories of their own heroes and inspired subsequent musical numbers from our assembled stars (a stellar group that included Ashley Brown, Broadway’s original Mary Poppins; Josh Strickland, Broadway’s original Tarzan; Kissy Simmons, known for her portrayal of Nala in Broadway’s The Lion King and Alton Fitzgerald White, record holder for the most performances in The Lion King as Mufasa). As a little end-of-summer gift from all of us at Disney Vacation Club, I’m pleased to present this quick look at just a few of the very darndest things Member kids told our camera crew when asked about their heroes. Members will reassemble for not one but two Member Cruise voyages in 2019, sailing May 15-20 aboard the Disney Wonder out of San Diego (with stops in San Francisco and Victoria, British Columbia before culminating in Vancouver) and from Oct. 5-12 aboard the Disney Magic out of New York City (with stops in Boston and Bermuda). A limited number of staterooms remain available for those sailings, so call Member Services to book yours. As a part of Membership Extras, an incidental benefit, these member benefits are subject to change, availability or termination and may require a fee. Membership Extras are available with eligible ownership interests. Visit http://disneyvacationclub.com/memextraspolicy for more information. View the full article

When I think of all the magnificent animals I’ve had the chance to encounter in my career, I’m always awestruck by the rhinoceros. As the second largest-land animal on Earth, they are a massive sight to behold – from their horns to their hoofs and thick armored skin – all of it. I feel fortunate to have the chance to be close to these majestic animals but soon you’ll have a chance too. Today, I’m thrilled to announce guests will have a chance to make a real connection with white rhinos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom through an exciting new backstage animal experience called “Up Close with Rhinos.” Starting Nov. 1, this 60-minute guided adventure will give guests a behind-the-scenes look at how our dedicated animal team cares for the white rhinos on Kilimanjaro Safaris and how Disney is helping save endangered rhinos in the wild. As part of this intimate experience, guests may even get a chance to touch a rhino. It is an appreciation like no other, and we hope it will inspire our guests to aid in their conservation. Our keepers are as excited about “Up Close with Rhinos” as I am. Caitlin Miller on our rhino care team told me, “I love talking to guests about how unique each individual rhino’s personality is. I know once guests come and meet the rhinos, they are going to see just how amazing they are and will want to help us secure a future for them.” Rhinos in the wild are found in bush country and open grassy flatlands in Africa and Southeast Asia. They are among the most endangered animals in the world due largely in part to poaching. Disney is proud to support rhino conservation efforts around the world, including those of Sumatran rhinos, which are found only in Indonesia and are critically endangered. To date, the Disney Conservation Fund has provided more than $2 million to support rhino conservation efforts around the world. One tour of “Up Close with Rhinos” will be offered each day. The booking window for the one-hour experience opens Sept. 22, which is World Rhino Day. Guests must be at least 4 years old to participate, and the cost is $40 (plus tax). Discounts are available to select passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. To make a reservation, call 407-WDW-PLAY. View the full article

Wow! This latest visit to Hollywood Studios was jam packed with shop and merchandise updates! Sunset Boulevard We’ll start out on Sunset Boulevard with a complete update of the Legends of Hollywood Shop. What’s New in Hollywood Studios’ Legends of Hollywood Shop The Marquee outside this shop used to say “Everything for the Star Wars Fan”. But NOW it says “Everything for the Film Fan”. Legends of Hollywood Shop The posters in the windows have changed, too – they used to be Star Wars posters, but are now classic Disney posters. Legends of Hollywood And the merchandise inside has changed to reflect the changes outside as well. The merchandise features all kinds of films as well as Halloween, princess and Minnie gear. Legends of Hollywood Legends of Hollywood There’s a whole section dedicated to all the princesses and Minnie. Legends of Hollywood How about these Sally and Jack outfits for your kiddos for Halloween? Legends of Hollywood Legends of Hollywood What’s New in Hollywood Studios’ Muppets Shop Stage One Muppets Shop Stage One The Muppets store has been under refurbishment for quite a while, and now it is all complete. Muppets Shop Stage One With the construction walls down the shop feels more open, and both areas of the store are more connected and easy to access. Muppets Shop Stage One Muppets Shop Stage One Muppets Shop Stage One Muppets Shop Stage One One thing we did notice is that there is hardly any Muppets Merchandise in here now. You can see some, but not nearly what they used to have here. Plus, you can see the refurbishment took a lot of the Muppets fun out of the decor. The Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise in here before – that has moved to the area of the store closer to the Muppets 3D exit now. Muppets Shop Stage One Check out this new Oogie Boogie hat! Oogie Boogie Hat Oogie Boogie Hat Can you see the 3D spider on it in the picture above (it’s on the right hand side) Oogie Boogie Hat If ears are more your style, we love these ears with Jack and Zero on them! Jack Skellington Ears How about having your morning coffee or tea with a Jack Skellington mug? Jack Skellington Mug Jack Skellington Mug Star Wars merchandise is now where the Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise used to be located. Muppets Shop Stage One If you’re after Minnie Mouse Ear Headbands – there is a pretty large selection here. Muppets Shop Stage One Plus, you can get shirts or hats for the whole family here. Muppets Shop Stage One In addition – there is a selection of prints and items from the Art of Disney collection. Muppets Shop Stage One There are some pretty neat cels from animated movies. Muppets Shop Stage One Muppets Shop Stage One Muppets Shop Stage One The is a great tribute cel celebrating Goofy’s 75th anniversary. Muppets Shop Stage One What’s New in Hollywood Studios’ ABC Commissary Displays We stopped in ABC Commissary to check out their displays and saw that the display case featuring American Idol is now featuring Fresh off the Boat. ABC Commissary Fresh Off the Boat Display We love that Jessica’s novel and Squiddies made the case! ABC Commissary Fresh Off the Boat Display What’s New in Hollywood Studios Merchandise Everyone on the DFB Team will be buying these pins! They are Disney Snacks! Disney Snacks Pins We love the socks we’ve been finding here! Last week we found Eeyore ones, this week we found a bunch more! Hollywood Studios Socks This Ariel and Ursula pair are super fun! Ariel and Ursula Socks Well, the whole family looks happy on these Duck Tales socks. Duck Tales Socks. How about these 3D Darkwing Duck socks? Darkwing Duck Socks OK, if you see someone wearing these Beast socks — steer clear of the bad mood! Beast Socks And another pair of 3D socks – Dumbo socks with ears. Wear these on days you’re going to soar! Dumbo Socks And lastly, we should wear these socks every day. Get these for the procrastinator in your life! I’m Late Socks The White Rabbit was late for a tea party – and you can show up with your own tea cup! Plus it has a kind and sweet message from Minnie. Be Kind, Be Sweet Minnie Mouse Mug If you’re on the lookout for Halloween ears – we found them! Check out these Maleficent and Jack Skellington ears! Maleficent Ears Jack Skellington Ears Once again, that’s a wrap from Hollywood – but not before some fireworks! Be sure to keep updated on all of the Hollywood Studios Construction and Skyliner progress with us! Hollywood Studios Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and start planning your visit! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2018 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Related posts: What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — New Menus, Construction, and Pop-Up Bars! August 24, 2018 NEW Eats, Merch, and Construction Updates: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review: New Cocktails at Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

Oh, to live in a world where a champagne brunch atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort runs you $6.50 or a 2 ½-hour motor tour of Walt Disney World sells for $3. Actually, some of us did live there, way back in the now-foggy 1970s. I’m reminded of that time thanks to a co-worker, who shared a found... View the full article

Spooky fun and full of delight, the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort have terrifyingly tasty treats, amazing displays and ghostly entertainment, all sure-fire ways to extend the Halloween Time experience, before, during or after a great day at the parks. Enjoy the Spook-tacular Seasonal Decor: In the lobby of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is a “spook-tacular” edible display of Halloween pumpkins. These pumpkins take a ghoulish form with Oogie Boogie, and are built from cereal treats, icing, chocolate, and fondant. Our talented pastry chefs used over 200 pounds of icing, 100 pounds of chocolate, and 300 pounds of fondant to create these incredible pumpkins. See if you can find the 13 Hidden Mickeys throughout the display! Also during Halloween Time, experience ghoulish décor surrounding the Disneyland Hotel and discover the swashbuckler in you at the pirate-themed Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. The pirates have hoisted the Jolly Roger flag in the lobby, calling all buccaneers for fun at “Pirates Pier”! Exclusive Trick-or-Treating for Hotel Guests: On select afternoons from October 2 through October 31, overnight guests of the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort are invited to drop in for a howling good time and exclusive, complimentary trick-or-treat festivities. Together, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel, and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will have a treat map of locations, so little ghosts and goblins (and their parents) can visit all three hotels. The hotels are offering activities such as coloring pages, bat mask decorating and create-your-own pirate hat. Cookie decorating kits are also available for a fee. Hotel guests are encouraged to sign up at the Guest Services desk. Surprise Your Family With an In-Room Pumpkin Bucket: Plan a Halloween-themed surprise with goodies delivered right to your Disneyland Resort hotel room. These Halloween Treats Pumpkin Buckets can be specially arranged with the magic-makers from Disney Floral & Gifts for your favorite ghost or goblin. The amenity delivery starts with a light-up Mickey pumpkin bucket filled with ghostly treats with a one-of-a-kind Halloween-themed keepsake with a Mickey Mouse pumpkin light-up lanyard. For more details, please call 714-781-4438 or visit www.DisneyFloralandGifts.com. Taste (and Photograph!) Yummy Halloween Treats: At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you’ll find a holiday cart in the lobby serving up some scary and sweet Mickey-shaped cookies featuring iconic Halloween-inspired decorations. This cart is also serving up Halloween whoopie pies, jumbo cake pops, pretzel rods, a cookie box with Witch Finger cookies, and pumpkin pound cake. At The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel, you can find a chocolate Bat Cookie. Across all three hotels, the Red Poison Apple Glow Cube can be found at restaurant or quick service locations. The flavors of fall have arrived as well, with Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Surfside Lounge at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Pumpkin Muffins at The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel. Check out Eerie Musical Entertainment: Ghostly a capella performers, the Skeletones and the Cryptix, stroll and perform throughout the hotels of the Disneyland Resort, as well the Scareolers in Downtown Disney. Enjoy harmonizing tunes such as “I Put a Spell on You” and “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” View the full article

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs is always cooking up something unique. Remember when they celebrated the movie Ant Man and the Wasp with that giant Hamburger? Well, now it is creative cocktails that are on the menu. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Jock Lindsey’s mixologists have come up with some (not-so) spooky cocktails for us to enjoy until early-November! Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Cocktails The new drinks are the Forbidden Apple and Autumn Smash Cocktails. For your kiddos there is the Poison-less Apple Mocktail. All of the drinks come with that light up poison apple ice cube – which really remind us of the poison apple steins around the parks! The Autumn Smash is made up of Captain Morgan Rum, lemon juice, peach nectar, simple syrup, and a touch of cinnamon. Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar WonderFall Flavors And, this isn’t all that Jock Lindsey’s is cooking up for the fall. They are also participating in the Disney Springs WonderFall program. You can pair your drinks with special seasonal offerings: Bavarian Roasted Pork Shanks – tender, bite-sized “pig wings” tossed in an Oktoberfest beer sauce and served with fried spatzle mac and cheese Air Pirate’s Pretzels – Oktoberfest-themed flight of pretzels with spicy German mustard and beer cheese fondue When is your next trip to Jock Lindsey’s? Check out our Food Tour of Disney Springs’ The Landing (including Jock Lindsey’s)! When you’re done – check out all of our Food Tours on You Tube!  Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. Related posts: New Cocktails at House of Blues in Disney Springs! WonderFall Flavors Kicks Off September 7th in Disney Springs! Mickey Mouse Halloween Macaron and More At Amorette’s in Disney Springs! View the full article

Today – Wednesday, September 19 – is International Talk Like A Pirate Day and to celebrate, our cameras headed out to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction here at Walt Disney World Resort to capture guests getting into the scallywag spirit. Check out the video to hear guests share their best pirate jokes, one liners, pirate impressions and more. View the full article

Calling all future foodies! Today, Disney Youth Education Series announced that savory storytelling and innovative ingredients will come together during an interactive, new Disney Youth Education Series program, “Disney Culinary Arts,” exclusively at Disneyland Resort. During this culinary exploration, students in grades 7 through 12 or enrolled in college can journey backstage through a high-volume kitchen, bakery and quick-service restaurant at Disney California Adventure park. Along the way, students will study the art of presentation; learn the importance of safety, quality and consistency; discover the value of teamwork in the kitchen and uncover relationships between food offerings and the locations they are served in. Applying these learnings, students will then develop their own ideas to add to an existing themed menu. The menu unfolds when students engage with professional chefs through inspiring discussions and immersive demonstrations leading the way for them to uncover their own culinary aspirations. Ready to embark on a culinary journey with your students? Visit DisneyYouth.com to register your group of 10 or more students. Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter for the latest news and updates on all things Disney Youth Programs. View the full article

Some drivers who transport Walt Disney World visitors around the theme park resort after being summoned by a Lyft app want to put the brakes on joining a union. A half-dozen of the drivers last month filed statements with the National Labor Relations Board saying they never sought union representation... View the full article

With the spookiest time of year in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, it’s only fitting that we host a special Disney Parks Blog Halloween Meet-Up at Disneyland park! Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is full of festive frights — including seasonal attraction overlays, décor, food and merchandise, plus spooky encounters with favorite characters. Join us during the evening of Thursday, Sept. 27 for a special Halloween-themed fête! This meet-up will include a delightfully eerie Halloween party set along the shores of Rivers of America. You’ll have your fill of tasty treats (not tricks!), creep-tastic entertainment and more! Then, we’ll cap off the evening in New Orleans Square for a special after-hours ride through Haunted Mansion Holiday! Space for this experience is limited, and you must sign up here. Confirmation emails will be sent after registration has reached capacity and closed. Please remember the following: All participants who sign up for this experience must be 18 years or older, but guests of the participants may be younger than 18 Only one registration per person is allowed Limit one guest per registrant Confirmations are non-transferrable and have no cash value Confirmation will be for the accepted registered person plus one guest Valid photo I.D. will be required at check-in Space is limited to 150 registrants. Registrations will be accepted in the order received based on eligibility and capacity Disneyland park admission will be provided beginning at 7 p.m., but participants will be responsible for any parking fees I will give an update at the top of this post when capacity has been reached. Please note this experience is subject to restrictions, change and cancellation without notice. View the full article

The stars of the Disney Channel original series, “Raven’s Home,” recently visited Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and had a blast soaking up the sun and experiencing some of the water park’s best attractions. Isaac Ryan Brown, Navia Robinson, Jason Maybaum and Sky Katz started their day at Typhoon Lagoon splashing around the wave pool, which is the largest in North America. With waves up to six feet tall, the surf is always up for big kids, teens and adults, while the shallows also offer smaller, gentler waves for the whole family. From there, the cast experienced Mayday Falls, a single-rider inner tube slide that takes guests down rapids and through caves. They also took the plunge down Humunga Kowabunga a near-vertical, enclosed body slide that sends guests hurtling down 214 feet at a 60-degree angle. If you’re looking to experience these thrilling attractions, be sure to visit Typhoon Lagoon during your Disney vacation. With other attractions like Miss Adventure Falls – the longest family raft ride at a Disney Water Parks – and Ketchakiddee Creek – a water play area specifically for little ones under 4 feet tall – Typhoon Lagoon has something for everyone. View the full article

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We’ve been keeping you updated on the progress of the transformation of Caribbean Beach Resort. One of the big changes includes updates in the dining locations. Today, Disney announced the menu options for Centertown Market and the Banana Cabana Pool Bar. Centertown Market Logo Centertown Market is the quick-service option at the resort themed as an indoor street market with seating or grab-and-go options. The re-imagined and refurbished area will be an inviting space includes open shutters, wooden light posts, an awnings giving an overall feel of a Caribbean Marketplace. Centertown Market Concept Art ©Disney The Centertown Market menu includes family-friendly, fast casual offerings as well as customizable Latin and Caribbean-inspired dishes. One of the highlights of the menu is the Island Bowl available for breakfast and dinner. Centertown Market Customizable Island Bowl ©Disney To build your bowl you’ll start with a base, then add each of the following: Bases include: red beans and rice (offered all day), home fries (for breakfast), and greens (for dinner). Breakfast Protein: rotisserie beef, bacon, chorizo, or plant-based sausage Breakfast sauce options include: salsa verde or pico de gallo Plus, at breakfast you can choose what kind of egg you want on top: scrambled, poached, or tofu scramble Dinner Protein: rotisserie beef, pork shoulder, banana leaf-wrapped fish, jerk chicken thighs, or vegan chipotle seitan Dinner sauce options include: chimichurri, garlic ranch, or spicy pink sauce With all of these options, there are over 30 different combinations to choose from for both breakfast and dinner! Centertown Market Breakfast Options ©Disney Breakfast options also include classic dishes like Eggs Benedict or the All American Breakfast Platter with eggs, home fries, sausage, bacon, and toast as well as island-inspired creations like Coconut Waffles with fresh fruit or the Banana Pancakes topped with granola and pineapple chunks and served with sausage and maple syrup. Centertown Market Lunch and Dinner Options ©Disney Fresh salads, Sicilian-style pizza, pasta dishes, and a variety of sandwiches and burgers round out the dinner menu to provide a little something for everyone in the family! Centertown Market Kids’ Options ©Disney For your kiddos, there are Pirate Mickey Waffles and French Toast for breakfast and Chicken Breast Nuggets, Tacos, and Grilled Cheese for dinner. For the more adventurous kiddos there are some unique new offerings like the Egg Popper for breakfast (a hard-boiled egg pop with green pirate juice, roasted pineapple, and bacon) and the Beef and Mushroom-blended Cheeseburger for dinner (with “cauli” fries, orange sauce, and a mini “build-your-own” Island Bowl). Centertown Market Dessert Options ©Disney And, the most important part of a meal: Dessert! This will feature a Tropical Tart with key lime, mango, and passion fruit curd with Chantilly or a Chocolate Crème Tart with chocolate cake, coffee Chantilly, and caramel crispies. The new beverage island will offer fountain beverages featuring Coca-Cola® Freestyle, freshly-brewed coffee, and a variety of teas as well as draft beer and single-serve wine and cocktails. Or you can step inside the Grab ‘n Go Market, where you’ll find specialty coffees and quick bites to-go. Banana Cabana Drinks ©Disney Onto the Banana Cabana Pool Bar! This pool-side bar features an outdoor lounge where you can gather for some food and refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The lounge is inspired by the festive culture found in the Caribbean, mixing a relaxed sitting area with a lively bar. Cabana-style drapes flank the seating groups and re-purposed steel drums will showcase a central communal table made from a wooden boat. Banana Cabana Drinks ©Disney Banana Cabana will offer exclusive cocktails made with premium spirits and Caribbean seafood and mainland dishes. Drinks include the Pink Guava Colada featuring rum, guava puree, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut and the Kraken Punch with spiced rum, blood orange sour, and pomegranate and orange juices. Caribbean beers will also be available with a variety of craft and traditional beers and premium white and red wines on tap. Non-alcoholic options will be available, including the Tropical Paradise, a fruity blend of pineapple coconut, cinnamon, and lime dusted with nutmeg. Centertown Market and Banana Cabana are slated to open in late Fall of 2018. As always, we will keep you updated on the progress and opening dates. Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! Get four awesome e-Books FULL of Disney park dining advice, bundled for 30% off the already discounted price! Yep, we’ve scoured the parks to find any and all snack choices — from the mundane to the spectacular — and we tell you all about them (with full-color pictures!) in our snack guides! These are updated every year, so you know your guide will be perfect for your upcoming trip, and they’re bundled with our DFB Guide to WDW Dining! 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