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The Plaza Inn in Disneyland is making this Christmas a little more special with their All-in-One Meal Package for A Christmas Fantasy Parade. Plaza Inn Not only do you get lunch at the Plaza Inn, but you get a voucher to the reserved viewing area in Main Street USA for A Christmas Fantasy Parade! A great holiday-themed meal and prime viewing of the wooden soldiers, Mickey and Minnie, and gingerbread men on parade! Your lunch reservation includes a menu of turkey, macaroni and cheese, seasonal vegetables, stuffing and cranberry sauce with a holiday dessert. Vegetarian options are also available upon request. Kids’ meals combine chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese with a choice of side, holiday dessert and a beverage. Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle You can eat your picnic-style meal at any of the available restaurant tables or take your meal to go and eat anywhere you like in the park. Lunch reservations are available between 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The voucher for viewing is for the day’s second performance of A Christmas Fantasy Parade. Plaza Inn Outdoor Seating Dining packages are $39.99 per adult, $24.99 per child (ages 3-9) – tax not included; gratuity not required. Annual Passholder discounts apply. Separate theme park admission is required and not included in the package price. To book your dining package visit www.disneyland.com to book online or call (714) 781-DINE or (714) 781-3463 between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM daily. Advance reservations are highly recommended—same-day reservations can be made at the restaurant, but are limited and subject to availability. This is getting us pretty excited for all the Holiday events in Disneyland! 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: Dining in Disneyland: Diamond Celebration Chocolate Cake from Plaza Inn 2015 Disneyland Candy Cane Dates Announced! Disneyland Must-Eats: Fried Chicken at the Plaza Inn View the full article

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Recently, we’ve given you a few sneak peeks at the amazing new dining experiences coming to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Today, I’ve got some exciting (and tasty) new details to reveal about the expansion of Centertown Market as well as a festive, pool-side bar called Banana Cabana! First up is Centertown Market – this quick-service restaurant has been expanded and reimagined as an indoor street market. The new and inviting space includes open shutters, wooden light posts, awnings, and most importantly, delicious new eats. The new menu at Centertown Market will include a combination of family-friendly fast casual offerings mixed with customizable Latin and Caribbean-inspired dishes. One of the highlights of the menu is the new Island Bowl available for breakfast and dinner. These bowls can be customized with your choice of base, protein, sauce, and if you’re ordering a breakfast bowl, you can even choose what kind of egg you want on top (scrambled, poached, or tofu scramble). Bases include red beans and rice (offered all day), home fries (for breakfast), and greens (for dinner). For proteins, choose between rotisserie beef, bacon, chorizo, or plant-based sausage for breakfast and rotisserie beef, pork shoulder, banana leaf-wrapped fish, jerk chicken thighs, or vegan chipotle seitan for dinner! Breakfast sauce options include salsa verde or pico de gallo, while the dinner sauces 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! On the breakfast menu are 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. 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! If you’re craving something sweet, try the Tropical Tart with key lime, mango, and passion fruit curd with Chantilly or the Chocolate Crème Tart with chocolate cake, coffee Chantilly, and caramel crispies. There’s also a wonderful array of options for kids! They’ll enjoy some familiar favorites like Pirate Mickey Waffles and French Toast for breakfast and Chicken Breast Nuggets, Tacos, and Grilled Cheese for dinner. For the adventurous little sailors, our chefs created 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). The expansive 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 delightful specialty coffees and quick bites to-go. Now – let’s talk about the Banana Cabana! This pool-side bar will feature an outdoor lounge where your family can gather for some yummy 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 illuminate a central communal table made from a wooden boat. It’s always “island time” at Banana Cabana, and what better way to immerse yourself in those tropical vibes than with exclusive cocktails made with premium spirits and Caribbean seafood and mainland dishes. Delightfully-flavored libations 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 for islanders along with a variety of craft and traditional beers and premium white and red wines on tap. For non-alcoholic options, adventures await you with drinks made with fruit juices and tropical flavors. One of these drinks is the Tropical Paradise, a fruity blend of pineapple coconut, cinnamon, and lime dusted with nutmeg. Centertown Market and Banana Cabana are set to open in late Fall of 2018 and are part of the greater reimagining of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. If you want to read more about these new dining experiences, check out our recent blog post – and don’t forget to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more info. For menus, updates, and to book resort hotel reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website. View the full article

We’re Back in Animal Kingdom on a search for new food, merchandise, and any seasonal treats for you! This trip didn’t disappoint! Expedition Everest We’ll start today’s report out with a new food item in Pandora! What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Pandora If you skipped breakfast for your rope drop dash to Flight of Passage you can enjoy breakfast at Pongu Pongu. You have a choice of Sausage and Egg Biscuit, French Toast Sticks, or Pongu Lumpia. Pongu Pongu Breakfast Menu We tried the French Toast Sticks on this visit to Pandora. Pongu Pongu French Toast Sticks You get three sticks in your order. Pongu Pongu French Toast Sticks We liked these, they tasted fine, but for $6.29 these are not worth the price. Plus, in our order one of the sticks was half the size of the other two. Pongu Pongu French Toast Sticks Pongu Pongu French Toast Sticks While in Pandora we also saw the ACE Mobility Cart is no longer offering Melissa’s Clean Snack Mixes. ACE Mobility Cart What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Africa The popular Cauldron Popcorn Buckets and Halloween Popcorn Buckets are available at Mahindi as well as the canteen sipper. However, when we asked, a cast member told us the Green Poison Apple Steins were sold out. They usually get them back in stock, but note that they go quickly when they’re there. Mahindi You’ll also find the Cauldron Popcorn Buckets at The Feeding Ground and Cornivores in the park. The Feeding Ground Corn-ivores Zuri’s Sweets Shop is serving up some seasonal cupcakes with Mickey and Minnie themed Fall decorations. Zuri’s Sweets Shop Zuri’s Sweets Shop If you’re looking for Shave Ice, the stand has now been moved inside Harambe Market. Shave Ice Stand Shave Ice Stand They now have a published menu – remember you can get your Shave Ice spiked here! Shave Ice Stand Menu What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Asia Royal Anandapur Tea Company is now offering a Cold Brew Pumpkin Creme Brulee Coffee as a seasonal option. Royal Anandapur Tea Company What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Discovery Island Creature Comforts (Starbucks) is now offering Yogurt Parfaits in the morning, or until they sell out. Creature Comforts Yogurt Parfait Creature Comforts Yogurt Parfait For the first time, we found that the Island Mercantile Shop is selling Banshees from Pandora. This is the first location outside of Pandora to sell the Banshees that we know of. Island Mercantile Banshees What’s New in Animal Kingdom’s Merchandise Joining in other snow globes featuring popular rides, we found an Expedition Everest snow globe. Expedition Everest Snow Globe Umm, can we talk about the Yeti’s manicure for a minute? Expedition Everest Snow Globe If snow globes with gnarly hands aren’t your thing, maybe this all-in-one Rose Gold Phone Case and Wallet is more your speed! Rose Gold Phone Case and Wallet Rose Gold Phone Case and Wallet But, if you’re like us, you’ll need a bigger bag than that cute all-in-one. How about this Mickey Leopard Purse! Mickey Leopard Purse Check out the pom-pom on this purse! Too Cute! Mickey Leopard Purse That’s all that’s new in the Animal Kingdom this week! We’ll leave you with this peaceful photo! Africa Check out our Food Tour of Animal Kingdom’s Africa! 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! 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: New Merch, Menus, and More in Disney World’s Animal Kingdom What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? #OnTheList: Cotton-Top Tamarin Cupcake at Animal Kingdom’s Creature Comforts View the full article

Cue the waterworks (and not for the usual reason!)! After months of speculation on the interwebs, Disney Parks Blog confirmed today that Epcot’s beloved IllumiNations Fireworks Spectacular is coming to an end! IllumiNations, Reflections of Earth We know, we know: this is a huge blow to thousands of IllumiNations fans who stake out their spots (and carefully book their ADRs) to catch the fireworks, torch, laser, and light-up-globe show. Unfortunately, we’ll all have to “go on” starting in the second half of 2019, when Disney plans to begin a new show immediately after the final finale of IllumiNations. Illuminations, Reflections of Earth The new show is described as an “all-new nighttime fireworks spectacular”, and the “new thrills” are already being designed. Will this new show help us “take the future in our hand”? We won’t know until it begins, but we do know that “with each rising sun / we (reluctantly, in this case) go on.” Don’t miss any of the future Epcot news — or anything in the Disney World! Sign up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter today! 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. We know you have some strong feelings about this news! Let us hear it in the comments (and don’t forget to tell your IllumiNations buddies the bad news!). Related posts: UPDATES to Epcot Eats! Even More Poutine and an Changed-Up Stowaway Mary at Refreshment Port! Review: Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot! What You Need to Know BEFORE You Book Your Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events! View the full article

Disney’s Water Parks are a great place to relax when you want to take a break from the theme parks. With splashing rides, a perfect storm of food and drink options, and even private cabanas, they are the definition of #HappyPlace. This time, my fellow Cast Member friends hung out at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon to cool down. They hit the high seas on Miss Adventure Falls (the longest ride at a Disney water park, btw!), plunged down Crush ‘n’ Gusher (a high-octane water coaster!) and drifted away in Castaway Creek (a scenic lazy river). Check it out! Next week we’ll explore lands of endless enchantment! Meet you at the Purple Wall! View the full article

Join Disney Parks Moms Panelists, Tania and Jerry, as they explore Disney Vacation Club Villas. From a studio to a three-bedroom Grand Villa, there truly is a villa to suit all needs. Like all Disney Resort hotel rooms, the villas are uniquely themed by Walt Disney Imagineers bringing even more magic to these incredible accommodations. The villas are spacious and offer many of the comforts of home. Let’s take a look at a few of these villas, including the amazing Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge. For more information about Disney Vacation Club or planning your next Disney vacation, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized answer from one of our knowledgeable panelists. View the full article

Epcot’s IllumiNations — the longtime fireworks show has entertained millions of visitors since 1999 — will end in the second half of 2019, Disney announced Monday. The laser and fireworks show featuring a 350,000-pound Earth Globe and torches will be replaced by a new fireworks show, although Disney... View the full article

Epcot’s IllumiNations — the longest-running night show at Walt Disney World — will end in the second half of 2019, Disney announced Monday. The laser and fireworks show featuring a 350,000-pound Earth Globe that’s entertained visitors since 1999 will be replaced by a new fireworks show, although... View the full article

Epcot’s IllumiNations — the longest-running night show at Walt Disney World — will end in the second half of 2019, Disney announced Monday. The laser and fireworks show that’s entertained visitors since 1999 will be replaced by a new fireworks show, although Disney did not offer many details about... View the full article

Epcot’s IllumiNations — the longest-running night show at Walt Disney World — will end in the second half of 2019. The laser and fireworks show that’s entertained visitors since 1999 will be replaced by a new show although Disney did not offer many details about what the replacement will be. “During... View the full article

When Spice Road Table opened its doors in the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase way back in 2014, we loved the small plates concept and the stellar location. Learn About: Spice Road Table Epcot Restaurants Disney World Restaurants But while Spice Road Table has a lot going for it, it’s remained a little less of a crowd favorite than, say, Via Napoli or Rose and Crown. This is probably owing to its slightly more unusual cuisine, which includes dishes that highlight the flavors of the Mediterranean. The thing is, those dishes are actually really promising! Stand-outs from the Small Plates menu include Fried Calamari and Spicy Garlic Shrimp — two seafood dishes that are really stand-outs for their flavor and execution. And this is one location where vegetarians (or those who like to incorporate non-meat dishes into their diets!) can get some unique eats (read: not salads!). There are no fewer than four vegetable dishes on the small plates menu, which means there are actual decisions to be made and veggies to be shared! Welcome to Spice Road Table! Join me as we journey on the Spice Road! Atmosphere As far as locations go, Spice Road Table is some seriously valuable real estate in Epcot’s World Showcase. Spice Road Table Outside The restaurant perches on the edge of World Showcase Lagoon, and you can bet the designers made the most of it! There’s a large outdoor dining space that’s anchored from below by a pavered patio and from above by intricately cut metal lanterns that cast moody shadows on the spaces around them at night. Terrace Seating and View Indoor seating offers plenty of window views — big, bright windows with views of the lagoon. This is some prime IllumiNations seating if you can get it! Lots of windows with a view! Spice Road Table also has a beautiful bar — a space with bright blue walls, gorgeous light fixtures, and thoughtful Moroccan details everywhere! Bar Area The dining space features more details, all carefully selected to contribute to the story of this restaurant’s inspiration: the Spice Road! Diners will see artifacts from all along the Spice Road, including echoes of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Indoor seating Large, semi-circle booths provide just about the coziest seating of any Walt Disney World table service restaurant. And check out that sort of batik fabric hung over the booth. Great booth seating indoors! Above the dining room are these alcoves, which are packed with items like ceramic tagines, carved boxes, and other unique decor elements. Details! All this detail combines to create a special place — a place built over time and on the backs of adventurers. But this begs the question: what are those adventurers eating? Eats Spice Road Table plays with a variety of flavors from countries visited by travelers on the Spice Road, and those flavors make their way onto all parts of the restaurant’s menu. Full Menu The drink menu features aperitifs, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Signature Cocktails reflect Tangier, Spain, Cyprus, and Morocco proper. Drink Menu The Mediterranean Small Plates are really the focus of Spice Road Table (although you’ll see that there are many enticing entrees, too), so this part of the menu requires special attention. Small Plates Menu Mediterranean Specialty Entrees include several options from land and sea, including Coriander Crusted Rack of Lamb and Yellow Fin Tuna. Entrees Menu I went with a few different items so I could take full advantage of the eats. Looking at the dishes as a group, one sees a brown-on-brown kind of color palate with small pops of color. But the flavors are, thankfully, more dynamic than they may appear. All the eats! This is a place where sharing several small plates really works because each is distinctive (and large enough to share). So I picked out a few of these! Hummus Fries are a big hit at Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival, where the portion is smaller and comes with tzatziki sauce. At Spice Road Table, Hummus Fries are thick, fried to a deep brown color, and pull flavor from spices like cumin and cilantro. The sauce is preserved lemon aioli. The dish reminisces about hummus rather than directly replicating it. My only issue with this is the cilantro. I’m not a fan, so if you’re not either, be forewarned. Hummus Fries Since I love “fried things with spicy aioli,” I had to try the Corkscrew Shrimp. The Fried Calamari at Spice Road Table is awesome (and really, aren’t most things better when they’re deep fried?), so I had high expectations for the shrimp. And it was terrific! The crunchy breading was perfectly cooked — and not at all greasy. Corkscrew Shrimp The Baked Brie is a fun option for small plates because it’s so rich that it’s really designed for sharing. This wheel of brie is covered in orange marmalade and sliced almonds, all of which taste fantastic with the rosemary croutons (toasted slices of rosemary bread). Baked Brie The sole entree we chose for this meal is Mix Grill Skewers. These are chicken and beef kebabs marinated in a salty, herbaceous marinade. The meats are served with rosemary potatoes, French green beans, and slivered almonds. It’s served with an herb dip that marries well with the meats. Somewhat-picky eaters might be able to get on board with this one if they don’t mind the abundant herbs. Your picky eater kids will still love the french fried potatoes. Mix Grill Skewers With so many tasty options on the menu here, it’s hard to find something that isn’t awesome. (Although the cold Rice-Stuffed Grape Leaves still aren’t really MY jam.) Nosh or Not? Explore the Spice Road if: You enjoy sampling lots of small plates and sharing bites with family and friends. The richly-flavored options at Spice Road interest you. You’re looking for a less-popular place to watch IllumiNations! Take another route if: Sharing small plates isn’t something you do. You or your crew prefer food that’s more straightforward and that would better please picky eaters. You don’t care to watch IllumiNations (what?!) — there are rides to be ridden! Overall I’ve mentioned IllumiNations a few times, and that’s with good reason: this is a great vantage point from which to enjoy the beloved show. And even though we’ve had consistently great food at Spice Road Table, it hasn’t achieved the rabid popularity of other restaurants with a view of World Showcase Lagoon. So if you are looking to enjoy dinner with a show, this might be a good option for you! But even if you’re not trying to capitalize on the expansive views, Spice Road Table is totally worth a try. The food is fantastic, and it’s fun to try a little of this and a little of that. If you embrace the small plates concept and share with family and friends, you’ll be engaging in something very much like the Spice Road itself: connecting with other people over one of the world’s great facilitators: food. Take a food tour of Morocco in this DFB Guide YouTube video! Want MORE Great Disney Dining Reviews? 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. Have you tried Spice Road Table? Tell us why or why not in the comments below! Related posts: Review: Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot! 21 Myths About Walt Disney World Food DEBUNKED Tips From the DFB Guide: Do I Need Advance Dining Reservations During the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? View the full article

Frontera Cocina is offering a new discount for those of you dining with your kiddos! Frontera Cocina If you are near Frontera Cocina Monday through Friday, consider stopping by while kids eat free for lunch this Fall with the purchase of an entree. As with most promotions, additional restrictions may apply. Ask your server for details. ⠀ If you don’t have kiddos or won’t be at Frontera Cocina during this promotion be sure to check out their other promotions including: Margarita Mondays: $5 Margaritas Clásicas all day long! Tequila Tuesdays: $5 shots of Maestro Dobel, barrelled exclusively for Frontera Cocina. Wild Wednesdays: $6 shots of Gracias a Dios Espadin Mezcal. Happy Hour Thursdays: 6 Modelo Especial drafts from 5–8pm. And save the date – October 4 is National Taco Day! The Taco Trio Platter will be $10 and Modelo Drafts will be $6 on this special day! People Watching Cocktail As with the Kids Eat Free Promo, additional restrictions may apply to these promos, and they can not be combined with other options. Check out our Food Tour of Disney Springs’ Town Center (including Frontera Cocina )! 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! 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: NEW! Taste of Yucatan Menu — and The Most Beautiful Drink In The World! — at Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs Review: Frontera Cocina by Rick Bayless in Disney Springs Celebrate Mexico’s Día de la Independencia with Specials at Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs View the full article

After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, we wanted to let you know that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will be ending in the second half of next year. The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is already busy creating new thrills to debut immediately following the conclusion of “IllumiNations,” continuing the tradition of nightly entertainment on the World Showcase Lagoon. “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” which is currently planned to run to the end of summer 2019, has entertained millions of guests gathered around World Showcase Lagoon sharing the light and a story since it debuted in October 1999 as part of the Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration. During the coming year, we’ll be celebrating this classic show, so you still have plenty of time to experience it again and again, as excitement builds for what’s next. As regular readers know, we’ve got big plans for our multi-year transformation of Epcot, with new experiences that will “Wow!” guests while keeping true to the original vision of the park. And the all-new nighttime fireworks spectacular coming to Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon will be part of the park’s exciting evolution. The new show joins several previously announced experiences coming to Epcot, including the highly-anticipated “Guardians of the Galaxy” roller coaster attraction, a “Ratatouille”-inspired attraction in World Showcase, a new table-service restaurant adjacent to Mission: SPACE and much more! Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates on the new nighttime spectacular and everything else coming to Epcot, and share your favorite memories of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” with us in the comments. View the full article

Disneyland Resort‘s Jolly Holiday Bakery and Cafe resides on Main Street, U.S.A., and offers yummy and iconic treats that can only be found here. And during Halloween Time, the bakery is slaying the Halloween treat game! Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe We’ve already given you a peek at the Mickey Mummy Macaron, the Graveyard Cupcake, and more, but there’s another treat in the bakery case that’s going to give a lot you all the feels: Sweet Potato Hand Pies. Sweet Potato Hand Pie In case you didn’t notice, that’s a good handful of mini-marshmallows that have been toasted to brown/black — just like Grandma’s sweet potato casserole! Sweet Potato Hand Pie The orange on top of the hand pie (sort of like the Adventure Tart Jolly turned out for Pixar Fest!) is orange fondant, and inside the pie is a thin layer of sweet potato seasoned with cinnamon and other warm spices. Sweet Potato Hand Pie I was actually pleasantly surprised by this one. I’m not a huge sweet potato casserole fan, and I figured this would just be a mildly sweet pastry that I could take or leave. On first taste, there was more complexity here than I expected. I was right about it being mildly sweet — it’s not too overwhelming if you’re not a super-sweet treats fan — but the pastry was incredible. Whoever’s in the kitchen developing that pastry recipe: kudos. I usually couldn’t care less about pie crust, but on this, it’s clearly the star. So while I don’t need to get this again and again (unlike the poison apple cupcake in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom), it WAS worth buying. Watch our progress LIVE on this Halloween Time post, see pics of ALL the food items over at the Halloween Time Page. If you’re heading to the Parks on the west coast, download and print this Halloween Time Check-list! It’s the best way to keep track of allllll the good stuff! Halloween Time Check List Are you ready for Halloween Time at Disneyland? Let us know what you’re most excited to experience at the park! Related posts: Pumpkin Spice Paradise at Flo’s V-8 in Disney California Adventure! Pixar Fest Eats: Peanut Butter and Jelly Eclairs at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland Pixar Fest Eats: Adventure Tart Inspired by UP! at Jolly Holiday Bakery View the full article

I’m a lifelong Disney fan, so one of my most anticipated movies of the year is Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns.” Emily Blunt is practically-perfect as the nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure. And I can’t wait to see what Lin-Manuel Miranda brings to the film, playing Mary’s friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light – and life – to the streets of London. The latest trailer for the film was just released. Take a look! In Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all-new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns” arrives in theaters December 19, 2018. I’m already making plans to see it opening weekend! Who’s with me? View the full article

Last week, the Disney Magic wrapped up our season in Europe before setting sail on her transatlantic journey. I had the pleasure of joining the summer’s last voyage across the pond—a British Isles cruise with stops in England, Ireland and Scotland—and I want to share with you behind-the-scenes photos of one very special Port Adventure. A beautiful, sunny day in Scotland welcomed our guests to the medieval Edinburgh Castle. Perched high atop Castle Rock, this centuries-old fortress towers dramatically over the bustling town of Edinburgh, offering breathtaking views of Scotland’s capital city. A tour of the castle is a must-do for anyone visiting Edinburgh, and in true Disney fashion, we offer a way to make it entertaining for the entire family. While parents explored the castle and the history within it, Disney Cruise Line youth counselors accompanied the children to a fun shield-decorating activity where they learned about family coats of arms and their symbolism. Next, the families came back together for a royal honor only available to Disney Cruise Line guests—a visit and photographs with our favorite Scottish royalty, Princess Merida, who happened to be in town to judge an archery competition. The children were especially inspired by stories of her brave adventures! One of my favorite parts of my job is being able to bring the magic of Disney to already magical places. This Port Adventure in Scotland is one of those uniquely Disney experiences, and I am proud to say it’s one only Disney Cruise Line can offer. Remember, when the ship’s in port, venture ashore! 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 15 Disney quick service spots that are better than more expensive table service restaurants! If you’re looking to spend less money for better food at Disney World, we can help! Combination Bowl at Satu’li Canteen There are several Disney World fast food restaurants that are better eats than many higher-priced, table service restaurants…and we’re going to tell you where to find them! 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: Which of these quick service restaurants are you favorites? Related posts: Best Disney Dining Plan Quick Service Credit Restaurants in 2018 Recommended Disney Dining Plan Quick Service Credit Values What’s New Around Walt Disney World: December 20, 2016 View the full article

If a movie trailer exhilarates and makes you want to see the movie pronto, the studio must be doing something right. Kudos to Walt Disney Studios for the “Mary Poppins Returns” trailer released Monday. The film won’t be out until Dec. 19, but the animation in the trailer recalls the 1964 original... View the full article

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In our Disney Doodle series, different Disney artists take turns imagining what different Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what sneaky snook Captain Hook would do if he had the chance to visit Magic Kingdom Park. According to her, it’s only natural that this treasure-seeking pirate would head to the attraction full of wonders to plunder: Pirates of the Caribbean. “Captain Hook is always looking for new recruits for his crew! So I’d imagine him wanting to explore Pirates of the Caribbean to see if anyone is willing to join him!” View the full article

The Earth Eats booth at the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival serves up some healthier eats and sips, and they’ve just updated their menu…or, actually, returned it to the menu that was originally advertised! 2018 Earth Eats Booth When the booth menus were released prior to the start of the Festival, Earth Eats was going to be serving Health-Ade Kombucha as a beverage choice. But when the Festival actually started, it had been replaced with Suja cold-pressed juices. But we have good news for all you Kombucha fans! Kombucha is back on the menu at Earth Eats! Kombucha at Earth Eats The Health-Ade Kombucha is available in Pink Lady Apple, Pomegranate, and Beet-Lime. Many thanks to @vegandisneyworld on Insta for tagging us with this update! NOTE: This menu has changed a few times so far this festival, so be aware that it could easily change again! And don’t forget to order the Steakhouse Blended Burger while you’re at Earth Eats! It’s one of our Best of the Fest eats! Steakhouse Blended Burger The IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun is the vegetarian option. 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! 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! Will you be ordering Kombucha at the Earth Eats booth? Let us know with a comment. Related posts: Best of the Fest: What to Eat (and Sip!) at the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival PREVIEW! New FOOD PHOTOS, Events (Candy Sushi!!), and More! Epcot Food and Wine Festival Events UPDATE! What’s Back and What’s NOT RETURNING! View the full article

For Hurricane Florence evacuees, SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are offering BOGO tickets on a special deal that ends Friday. People from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia can buy a single-day ticket and then get one for free when they show photo ID. A full price adult single-day... View the full article

Terralina Crafted Italian joined Disney Springs with their Grand Opening in June. Now they are making a bigger impact with Meatball Mondays! Terralina Crafted Italian We’re all familiar with Taco Tuesdays, but what are Meatball Mondays? Well, Meatball Mondays are about to become the next big social media must-do if Terralina has anything to do with it! On Mondays you can choose from one of three meatball dishes: A Meatball Sandwich ($14), Meatball Pizza ($15), or Meatball Calzone ($14). Meatball Pizza ©Terralina Your Meatball dish is served with Pecorino-Truffle Potato Chips and Garlic Pickles. You can sub with a Baby Green Salad or French Fries for $3. Mondays just got a whole lot better! Which dish are you trying first? Get your hashtags ready! We’ll be looking for you to tag us @DisneyFoodBlog in your #meatballmondays posts on Instagram! Check out our Food Tour of Disney Springs’ The Landing (including Terralina)! 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! 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: Special Event: Aperitivo Time with Chef Tony Mantuano at Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs What’s on the Full Menu at the NEW Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs? What’s New in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World: May 7, 2018 View the full article

Happy Halloween Time from the land of the churros — Disneyland Resort! Churros are a massive hit with the masses, whether Disneyland is celebrating something special or, you know, it’s just a Tuesday. At the Frontierland churro cart near Big Thunder Mountain, guests can currently pick up the Orange Sugar Churro as part of the Halloween Time offerings — and it’s so much more than just an orange-tinted sweet treat! Orange Sugar Churro For starters, this stick of fried dough goodness is covered not just in orange sugar but also in yellow — and the real life churro is way brighter than it appears in the placard. Orange (and Yellow) Sugar Churro See how it actually mimics the colors of the beloved candy corn? That’s with good reason because the Orange Sugar Churro comes with the most creative dip we’ve seen in a while! Orange Sugar Churro Candy Corn Dip is awesome! Somehow this tastes exactly like candy corn from top to bottom! The white part is similar to marshmallow, but the orange underneath is pure candy corn! Honestly, a lot of times the “candy corn” flavor is more like caramel or butterscotch. But our taste testers on this one all agreed that this was 100% candy corn…even down to the plastic-y aftertaste. ;-D Candy Corn Dip A quick dip for the churro and bam: sugary, sugary Orange Sugar Churro magic! Churro with Candy Corn Dip Fan of candy corn? You’ll want to mosey as fast as you can to Frontierland and load up on this one! Watch our progress LIVE on this Halloween Time post, and see pics of ALL the food items over at the Halloween Time Page! If you’re heading to the Parks on the west coast, download and print this Halloween Time Check-list! It’s the best way to keep track of allllll the good stuff! Halloween Time Check List What’s your favorite Disneyland churro to celebrate Halloween Time? Related posts: Halloween Time Churro Bites Cereal Sundae at Disneyland’s Hungry Bear Restaurant! Halloween Time Review: Halloween Hot Dog at Disneyland’s Refreshment Corner! Disneyland Halloween Time Eats: All the Goodies from Disney California Adventure’s Cozy Cone! View the full article