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2019 Dates Announced for the 15th Annual Festival Disney Competition View the full article

Enjoy Fireworks & Nighttime Spectaculars Now at the Walt Disney World Resort View the full article

Disney Bounding Guests Celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’ at Magic Kingdom Park View the full article

“Being at a Walt Disney World vacation with my entire family has been nothing short of a miracle and a dream,” exclaimed TV personality and recording artist Tamar Braxton, who was recently at Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate her son Logan’s fifth birthday. While here, Tamar and her family teamed up to cheer on sibling and seven-time Grammy award winning recording artist Toni Braxton who was determined to experience her first ever roller coaster ride! Her thrill attraction of choice was Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. A great time was held by the generations of Braxton family members who played in the Disney theme parks and even hung out with Minnie Mouse! Check out the video below for a look at their visit: View the full article

We’re celebrating the summer on the West Coast with tons of tasty new offerings at Disneyland Resort! From refreshing beverages and bites to an all-new buffet, read on to find out all the juicy details. Ahoy, Mateys – there be new eats afloat in New Orleans Square! That’s right, for a limited time only, you’ll find a few new eats celebrating Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland park. At Blue Bayou Restaurant, in addition to the regular menu there will be three new options through June 18. The first is the “Cursed Pirate” Fried Octopus & Calamari with andouille sausage, rum-soaked pineapple, haricot vert, and remoulade. The second dish is “Chicken Betty’s” Jidori Free Range Chicken with coconut rice, ham hock, maque choux, fried plantains, and a spiced rum glaze. Redd’s Strawberry Cake rounds out the new items as a sponge cake soaked in strawberry compote syrup with candied strawberry, coconut Chantilly, and diced pineapple sautéed in brown sugar and vanilla bean. Also, only until June 10, you can find two more special Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired offerings at Disneyland park – the Redd Velvet Cake at French Market Restaurant and the Golden Churro at the Churro Cart in New Orleans Square! Let’s continue with a drink, shall we? If you’re staying at one of the hotels of the Disneyland Resort, then you can make a visit to one the many poolside bars for a refreshing beverage and a bite to eat. And just for Pixar Fest, there’s some amazing new beverages that you just have to try! At the Disneyland Hotel Pool Bar, you can get a taste of The Adventurer’s Spirit with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, or the non-alcoholic Explorer Punch with pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, passion fruit, guava, and grenadine. Order some Shrimp Tacos or an Island-style Hot Dog to go with it and you’ve got yourself a refreshing poolside pairing. At the pool bar at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, you can try the Number 1 Fan with blueberry vodka, lemon juice, and strawberry syrup or the non-alcoholic Totally Wicked Punch with pineapple juice, pomegranate juice, soda water, and flavors of mango, guava, and ginger with a pineapple garnish. And while you’re sipping and sitting by the pool, why not snack on some Avocado Toast, House-Made Hummus, salads, sandwiches, or “Grand”-crafted Pizzas? Catching some rays at the Sand Bar at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel? Then try the Forget-Me-Not with coconut rum, blue curaçao, piña colada mix, and whipped cream or the non-alcoholic Lucky Fin with blood orange syrup, orange juice, and nonfat yogurt. And while you’re there, why not snack on some sandwiches, flavored popcorn (dill, white cheddar, or butter), churros, or a Mickey-shaped pretzel! Speaking of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, there’s a brand-new dinner buffet experience coming to Disney’s PCH Grill. Starting on July 10, guests can feast on the new Calitalian Dinner Buffet. This All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Italian buffet features Italiano dishes with flavors from the Tuscan countryside. Build your own salad or choose from options such as Caprese Salad, Italian Panzanella Salad (with tomato, bread, cucumber, and pickled red onion), and Antipasto Salad or enjoy a warm soup like Italian Minestrone or Cream of Broccoli. The hot station will have dishes such as Braised Lamb Osso Bucco, House-Made Italian Meatballs, Slow-Baked Lasagna Bolognese-Style, Grilled Salmon Filet, Eggplant Parmigiana, and more! Of course, what’s an Italian buffet without PASTA? Choose from spaghetti, penne, and macaroni with sauce options that include Bolognese, pesto cream, Alfredo, and Pomodoro sauce. The kiddos can enjoy Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs, Grilled Hot Dogs, Steamed Corn on the Cob, Mac and Cheese, and Mozzarella Sticks. Lastly, for dessert, satisfy your sweet tooth Tiramisù, Mini Verrines, pastries, Panna Cotta, Cannoli, or Italian Rum Cakes, just to name a few. But remember, these items are rotational and you never know what exciting new Italian eats you might find at Disney’s PCH Grill’s Calitalian Buffet! So come on out, grab a friend and try these new eats! You won’t want to miss them. And if you’re wanting to book a reservation for Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel or Blue Bayou Restaurant at Disneyland park, visit the Disneyland Resort website or call (714) 781-DINE (714 781-3463) between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily Pacific Time. View the full article

Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland park is back from refurbishment—just in time for summer. As we previously shared, guests now sailing will be introduced to a new scene, that’s familiar to those who have visited Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris, which features a pirate auctioneer overseeing a sale of the townspeople’s most prized possessions and goods. The familiar redhead figure, known as Redd, has also switched sides to become a pirate who’s just pillaged the town’s rum supply. In addition, we’re excited to share another new bit of magic developed by our team of Imagineers! Kim Irvine, Art Director for Walt Disney Imagineering, gives us a peek at what’s new inside Pirates of the Caribbean (warning—spoiler alert!): As Kim mentions, another fun element has been added, which fans from the attraction’s early days may recognize—but you’ll have to experience it for yourself and listen closely to find out! View the full article

#DisneyKids: Epcot Offers Preschool-Friendly Fun View the full article

We’re in high-planning mode for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! And a big part of that process is picking and planning for the Festival’s Special Events and Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations. Party for the Senses Booking for Special Events and Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations opens up to the general public on June 14, 2018. But certain affinity groups will have early access to booking! So, if you are a Disney Vacation Club Member, Disney World Annual Passholder, Tables in Wonderland Member, or a Golden Oak Resident, booking likely opens up for you on June 12, 2018. (We have confirmation for Disney Vacation Club members and Tables in Wonderland Members and are waiting on confirmation for Annual Passholders, but in previous years, these groups have always been able to book on the same date.) Note that, at this time, we are not sure if early booking access applies to Disney Visa holders. Place Setting for Beer Demonstration at Food and Wine Festival Disney Vacation Club members may call Member Services at (800) 800-9800. Other group members may book through (407) 939-3378. Bon appétit! Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and get the 2017 edition free as an immediate download! Two guides for the price of one! 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! Pre-Order your 2018 edition today and get the 2017 edition for FREE! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Are you busy planning your Food and Wine activities? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Confirmed! Food and Wine Festival Early Booking Date and Discounts For TiW and DVC Members, and Annual Passholders Epcot Food & Wine Festival Discounts and Early Booking Date Announced UPDATED: News! Updates to Early Booking for Some Events at the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival View the full article

#DisneyKids: Creating Lasting Memories with Multi-Gen Travel to Walt Disney World Resort View the full article

This month’s Walt Disney World Resort Best Bites is overflowing with new menus, a new brunch, and more! But first, I have to tell you about a brand-new location that recently opened at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. Rix Sports Bar & Grill is the perfect place to unwind as an upscale destination where you can watch your favorite game and experience a unique twist on classic bar food, handcrafted cocktails, and local draft beers. Whether you’re a sports fan or a foodie, you’re sure to love this place. In addition to classics like wings and nachos, the appetizer menu features items such as Lobster Sliders with fresh lobster salad on Parker House rolls and Veggie Lettuce Wraps with sautéed peppers, onions, squash, zucchini, and an Asian sesame marinade. There’s also the Watchos. This delicious basket of crispy waffle fries comes loaded with queso blanco, bacon, and scallions and is a great dish to snack on while you enjoy the game! For the entrées, you’ll find an array of items such as Short Rib Chili, Rix Salad (with an artisanal blend of greens tossed in an orange-honey vinaigrette with beets, tomato, cucumber, and goat cheese), the BBQ Ranch Burger, and 15-Spice BBQ Ribs. One of the highlights of the menu is the mouthwatering Bacon Cheeseburger with crispy onion straws, peppered thick-cut bacon, tomato, lettuce, and your choice of cheese. Now, if you’re getting hungry reading about these dishes, then check out the full menu online and be sure to make a reservation! Now let’s get back to one of the things I mentioned earlier – BRUNCH! If you read my June Sweet Treats post, then you know that there’s a new brunch coming to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs. Starting on June 24, you can enjoy the Rise & Shine Southern Brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the starter menu, you’ll find cheddar drop biscuits served with either blackberry fig jam or sawmill gravy. There’s also DELICIOUS DOUGHNUTS! You can either get Bacon & Pecan Doughnuts drizzled with caramel or the Rise N’ Shine house-made sugar doughnuts served with spiced cane syrup and seasonal fruit. But wait, there’s more! The starters on the menu include a selection of southern comfort foods like the Hallelujah Biscuit. This dish is comprised of an open-faced big biscuit topped with Chef Art’s famous fried chicken, two fried eggs, pimento cheese, and pecan-smoked bacon and smothered in sawmill gravy. There’s also the Sunrise Burger topped with pecan-smoked bacon, a fried egg, white cheddar, and tomato-bacon jam, or the Country Benedict, an open-faced big biscuit with griddled country ham, two poached eggs and house-made hollandaise. And of course, a brunch wouldn’t be complete without drinks! The Rise & Shine cocktail menu has a wide selection of Bloody Marys, sangria, and more – with the highlight being the Princess Mimosa with bubbly and freshly-squeezed Florida orange juice. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we have a yummy new Italian Sausage Hoagie at the Dino Diner topped with sautéed peppers and onions and served with potato chips. At Magic Kingdom Park, there’s the Hot Dog of the Month at Casey’s Corner – the Philly Cheese Steak Hot Diggity Dog with roast beef, sautéed peppers and onions, and cheese sauce. This month’s Flatbread of the Month at Pinocchio Village Haus is the Beef & Bleu Flatbread with bleu cheese, onions, and beef brisket with Alfredo sauce and brushed with a garlic butter. Right next door at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you can cool off with some refreshing new coffee beverages and snacks at the Oasis Bar & Grill. Enjoy some Kalua Pork Sliders while you sip on a Seven Seas Salty Caramel cold brew with vodka, coffee liqueur, and a caramel garnish or an Island Java-rita cold brew coffee margarita with premium tequila, orange liqueur, and flavors of mango, guava, and ginger. There’s also the Tahitian Vanilla cold brew with Irish whisky, Irish cream, vanilla, and whipped cream that goes GREAT with Malasadas – Portuguese doughnuts served with passion fruit curd. Looking for an on-the-go breakfast pastry? Well Disney’s BoardWalk has some savory pastry turnovers at the BoardWalk Bakery. Try the Meat Lovers Pastry Turnover with scrambled eggs, ham, pork sausage, jalapeños, and crème fraiche or the Vegetarian Pastry Turnover with scrambled eggs, spinach, basil, piquillo peppers, and crème fraîche. Rounding out the list this time is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! At Artist Point, you’ll find two new menu items – the first being Wild Halibut Cioppino. Serving two, this dish comes with clams, mussels, bay scallops, Carolina gold rice, pigeon peas, and baby fennel. The second dish is the Farm Egg Pappardelle with duck ragoût, English peas, dandelion greens, and aged cow’s milk cheese. And for your sweet tooth, you can also find Chocolate Caramel Mousse at Roaring Fork. Be sure to come on out and visit Walt Disney World Resort to try all of these delicious new offerings! To make a reservation for Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs or Rix Sports Bar & Grill at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or call (407) WDW-DINE (407-939-3463). View the full article

In honor of National Best Friends Day, we wanted to share the best experiences Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can enjoy with their best friends. With Pixar Fest going on now, and Pixar Pier set to open in just two weeks, it’s truly the best time to grab your BFF and enjoy all-things Pixar at the Disneyland Resort! Jump start your planning now because starting June 11 through September 3, Annual Passholders can bring a friend to the Disneyland Resort and save up to 40 percent off an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket.* Plus, So Cal Select, So Cal and Deluxe Passholders, we’re unblocking select dates in June**, giving you more time to celebrate friendship and beyond with your bestie! Starting June 11, tickets may be purchased at the Disneyland Resort main gate or Disney Desk locations at participating Good Neighbor Hotels. Tickets are valid only on day of purchase and only on days that the Passholder’s Passport is valid for admission. Here are the top 5 things to do with your best friend! 1. Catch all the entertainment of Pixar Fest. The beloved stories of favorite Pixar friends can be found throughout Disneyland Resort! You and your pal can enjoy the super cute “Pixar Play Parade” at Disneyland park and the dazzling “Paint the Night” parade at Disney California Adventure park. Don’t forget to look up in the evening skies for the all-new “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular,” also at Disneyland park. 2. Taste Pixar-inspired eats and treats. Now is the time to treat your best friend! During Pixar Fest, the limited-time food and beverage offerings are perfect for sharing. Why not split a Fried Bologna Sandwich from Carnation Cafe, followed by Grape Soda Cake Pops from Trolley Treats? 3. Buddy up! Some favorite Pixar buddies are in Disney California Adventure park, ready to meet you and your best pal. Say cheese and get autographs from Buzz and Woody or Mike and Sully! 4. Enjoy the sounds of Pixar. Take a break and soak in the memorable music of Pixar, performed by favorite musical acts—including the The Pixarmonic Orchestra at Disney California Adventure park. 5. Discover your favorite Pixar stories at Pixar Pier. Opening June 23, Pixar Pier will be a newly reimagined land at Disney California Adventure park featuring whimsical neighborhoods representing beloved Pixar stories with newly themed experiences and attractions, including the highly-anticipated Incredicoaster! *Savings based on the non-discounted price of the applicable adult ticket. Tickets valid for ages 3 and above. Valid only for Annual Passholders with Passports that are valid for admission on day of visit; Passholder must present valid Annual Passport for purchase and admission (government-issued photo ID may be required). Tickets valid for use only on day of purchase, and Passholder must accompany guests into the parks. Offer not valid before June 11, 2018 and ends on September 3, 2018. May purchase up to two (2) tickets per Passholder per day with valid Annual Passport at any Disneyland® Resort Ticket Booth or at Disney Desk locations in participating Good Neighbor Hotels. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice. Special Passholder Ticket Prices: Value Park Hopper Price: $89 Regular Park Hopper Price: $99 Peak Park Hopper Price: $109 View 1-Day Ticket Calendar. **Affected Blockout Dates: SoCal Select: June 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19 and 20, 2018 SoCal: June 15, 16, 20, 21 and 22, 2018 Deluxe June 16, 2018 View the full article

Next weekend, the long-awaited sequel to Disney•Pixar’s animated hit “The Incredibles” blasts into theaters, and guests sailing with Disney Cruise Line won’t have to wait until they get home to find out what our favorite family of supers have been up to since we last saw them. “Incredibles 2” will premiere in Disney cruise ship theaters at the same time as on land! Did you know our guests can relive the excitement of the original film from the comfort of their staterooms? “The Incredibles” is available on-demand aboard all Disney Cruise Line ships, along with a massive line-up of Disney animated and live-action films. For guests sailing with us over the next week, an in-room viewing party (complete with milk and cookies from room service, please!) is the perfect way to celebrate the return of Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, Dash and Jack Jack. Our littlest sailors can even get in on the action during Jack Jack’s Incredible Diaper Dash, a high-speed crawling race named for the youngest Parr family hero. During the dash, babies don their race numbers and crawl to the finish line of a specially themed 20-foot track, fueled by rousing music from the film and the cheers of an atrium full of spectators. This super fun event is offered year-round, and it’s a blast for guests sailing with and without crawling cruisers of their own. Will you be catching up with the Incredibles on land or at sea next weekend? Either way, it’s sure to be “totally wicked!” View the full article

For the past 14 years, Festival Disney has hosted more than 7,000 choirs, bands and orchestras from around the world at an unrivaled annual music competition festival held at Walt Disney World Resort. In 2019, students can continue the tradition and once again take the stage to achieve performance excellence on select weekends from March 1 to May 4. During the competition experience, directors can choose between competitive or non-competitive performance opportunities and receive educational adjudication from nationally-recognized collegiate music educators. Each festival weekend ends with an upbeat awards ceremony where groups can earn “Best in Class,” as well as gold, silver and bronze awards for their performance. Check out this video below to learn more about this music festival with character: Registration is now open for next year’s Festival Disney competition. For even more details and to register now, visit FestivalDisney.com and don’t forget to like Disney Youth Programs on Facebook and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with all things Festival Disney. View the full article

Heads up to Walt Disney World Annual Passholders! Toy Story Land construction wall Select Passholder levels — specifically, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus, and Premeir — will have exclusive access to Toy Story Land for select dates and times this September for some “Passholder Play Time!” Toy Story Land Construction Walls Details such as dates and times have not yet been released for this event, which will require advance registration. However, if you are a Passholder, you’ll want to be sure to keep an eye on your registered email inbox, as Disney will be notifying Passholders about registration for the limited capacity event which will be first-come, first-served. Also note that blockout dates have been lifted for all four theme parks for Silver and and Weekday Select Passholder levels from June 8 – June 29, 2018! (Weekday Select passes will still be blocked out on Saturdays and Sundays.) Remember, Toy Story Land opens on June 30, 2018 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Want to stay informed of ALL the Disney News?? Sign Up for the Disney Food Blog Newsletter and don’t miss a thing! Click HERE to subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Details! 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. Are you excited for Toy Story Land to open?! Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney World Toy Story Land Menu Updates! Mobile Order Locations Announced for Disneyland (PLUS Early Access NOW for Annual Passholders!) NEWS!! Toy Story Land Opens on June 30, 2018, in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios! View the full article

I ventured to Epcot a few weeks ago to take in this year’s Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. The butterfly garden is a can’t miss with my family. As I wandered thru the festival, I was pleasantly surprised to see so many preschoolers running around this amazing park. Honestly, I forgot just how entertaining Epcot can be for little ones with tons of appropriate attractions and fun activities. From meet and greets with Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus and Frozen Ever After fun, to interactions with fave characters from “Finding Nemo” at The Seas with Nemo and Friends and Turtle Talk with Crush, there are lots to keep little ones happy. Watch as little Lane gives a first-hand account of her awesome visit to Epcot. View the full article

This sale is LONG overdue! A sale for our favorite people – all of you! To help you plan your upcoming Disney vacation – we are having a huge DFB READER APPRECIATION SALE on all of our DFB Guides! Receive 40% off all products with Promo Code: 40SALE These guides help you choose restaurants, save money, and plan your perfect Disney vacation. Our books are updated every year AND there’s a full, money-back guarantee! Save EVEN MORE with DFB Bundles! DFB Bundles are always a good value option to receive a collection of some of the best DFB Guides. These bundles are already discounted but with this reader appreciation sale, you get an ADDITIONAL 40% off with promo code: 40SALE ! Looking at our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining but also want to learn about all the best snacks in the parks too? Check out our DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle! Food and Wine Festival fans will love the Food & Wine Bundle which includes the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining and the pre-order for the 2018 Food & Wine Guide (plus, you receive the 2017 edition FREE)! See what other readers just like you are saying about our collection of DFB Guide Books at the DFB Store Testimonials Page! With a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! Visit the DFB Store today and use promo code 40SALE to get 40% off any DFB Guide or Bundle! As always, we thank you for your support of the Disney Food Blog! We love you! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Ends Soon! Save 40% Off of the Entire DFB Store With Our Memorial Day Sale! Save 40% off EVERYTHING in the DFB Store with Our Memorial Day Sale! Flash Sale! Save 35% off ALL Bundles at the DFB Store! View the full article

Disneyland Resort is the land of Mickey Mouse, princesses, and churros. Okay, maybe that’s not an official designation, but churros are a quintessential part of the Disneyland experience. With so many from which to choose (and even more available during Pixar Fest!), there’s a churro for everyone! Our Disneyland correspondent, Heather (check her @DiningInDisney on Instagram!), is always up for a new churro, and she brings us the Pineapple Churro today! She picked this up from the churro cart in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Pineapple Churro This super bright yellow churro is dusted with pineapple-flavored sugar, which Heather reports has a stronger smell than it does flavor. Pineapple Churro But the pineapple flavor is still noticeable and enjoyable. The churros also come with Marshmallow Dipping Sauce, which basically means marshmallow fluff out of a jar. But we’re not hating it! Pineapple Churro with Marshmallow Dip Heather wants to be clear: this is not a Dole Whip churro, despite the pineapple flavor. But it’s a yummy addition to the Disneyland churro world! Pineapple Churro Ahhhh, Disneyland churros, we love you. And we’re always game to try some new iterations of these crunchy sticks of fried batter. Want to know more about the Pixar Fest Churro Challenge? Check it out here! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! Are you in for some Pineapple Churros? Let us know in the comments! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: The Best Disneyland Pixar Fest Nosh So Far: Cocoa Churro Pixar Fest Eats: Carrot Cake Churro at Disneyland Resort Pixar Fest Eats: Lemon Churros at Disneyland Resort! View the full article

Good news for some Disney passholders. You can get free exclusive access to Toy Story Land on select dates in September. The timing makes sense because September is typically known as one of the slower months at the theme parks. It is not for all passholders, it is worth noting. Just for those... View the full article

Incredible Summer is now underway at the Walt Disney World Resort, bringing all-new entertainment and more to all four theme parks. And, Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort is serving up an array of summertime fun. Disney Vacation Club is also celebrating summer in style, offering Members and guests the perfect accommodations to enjoy all that’s new – both throughout the summer and beyond. Best of all, Disney Vacation Club also has a new offer that will help make it even easier to stay magical year after year. As part of this Incredible Summer, save $2,000 or more when you purchase a Disney Vacation Club Membership at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!* Plus, don’t forget to enter the Incredible Family Vacation Sweepstakes for a chance to win a 5-day, 4-night Disney Vacation Club getaway to the Walt Disney World Resort for the winner and up to 7 loved ones!** Enter now through July 19 at IncredibleVacationSweeps.com. Official rules apply. With new lands and attractions like Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort and Pixar Pier at Disneyland Resort, it truly is an incredible time to become a Member! *Offer requires new purchasers to buy a real estate interest equal to at least 175 Vacation Points in Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Savings is in the form of a credit off the purchase price and does not represent any portion of the minimum down payment required of at least 10%, depending on qualified financing. Offer expires 7 days after an in-person Open House Tour or 21 days after a telephone tour, which must be completed by October 31, 2018. Fixed ownership interests are not eligible for this offer. Offer cannot be combined with select Disney Vacation Club offers or discounts and may be extended, modified or withdrawn at any time without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. **NO PURCHASE OR SALES PRESENTATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Sweepstakes begins 12:00:00 PM ET 5/15/18 & ends 11:59:59 PM ET 7/19/18. Open to 50 US/DC, at least 18 years old or the age of majority in jurisdiction of residence. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules at http://incrediblevacationsweeps.com/dvc/rules for entry instructions, odds, prize description & restrictions. Sponsor: Disney Vacation Development, Inc., 1390 Celebration Blvd. Celebration, FL 34747. ©Disney View the full article

Tonight’s “After Dark” image was snapped at Disneyland Paris of the park’s iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle. Outside, the park’s 167-foot-tall castle was given an imaginative, fairytale look that includes spires, turrets, stained glass windows and elaborate tapestries. At night, the castle sets the scene for the “Disney Illuminations” extravaganza that combines fireworks and projections with stunning special effects that bring classic Disney tales and new stories to life, including “Frozen” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” What do you love most about this Disney castle at Disneyland Park in Paris? Tell us in the “Comments” section below. View the full article

Happy June from Disneyland Resort! I take a long walk through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks (camera in tow) once a week in an effort to keep the resort’s photographic archive fresh and quietly make art. It’s amazing how quickly one can rack up those daily steps in the name of health and photography at this magical place. Here are some pictures from recent walks. The day usually starts in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland park. One of the great joys of this gig is figuring out new, fresh ways to photograph the resort’s many iconic locations. I thought the sun rising behind this cartoon fish talk/gas pump looked interesting and it’s a picture I can’t remember seeing before. One morning, as I walked along the old Fantasyland Motor Boat Cruise dock, Monorail Orange, with “The Incredibles”-themed Pixar Fest wrap came cruising overhead. I thought it looked gorgeous against pinkish clouds, blue sky, and green foliage. As I approach Central Plaza I always find myself taken by the Tabebuia Impetiginosa tree blossoms when they’re in bloom. On this morning, I thought it’d be fun to frame-up the Matterhorn between their lush branches. There’s magic everywhere you look at Disneyland Resort. I love the way lit signage reflects against the new Main Street, U.S.A. brickwork after an early-morning steam cleaning. As I make my way through Grizzly Peak at Disney California Adventure park, I enjoy watching the sun rise. It also makes me really happy to see guests taking advantage of a morning stroll. Cars zip by the exquisite rockwork of Cadillac Ridge at Radiator Springs Racers as the sun sets on Cars Land. And, just like that, another picture-perfect walk in the park draws to a close. Now it’s your turn – burn those calories and make some memories! View the full article

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