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Tonight’s “Disney Parks After Dark” post takes us to Fantasyland at Disneyland park as fireworks sparkle over Dumbo the Flying Elephant during a presentation of “Together Forever — A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular.” “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” is a beautiful addition to Pixar Fest. The show celebrates friendship and beloved Pixar stories with music, immersive projections, colorful lasers and dazzling pyrotechnics. It’s a truly unique multimedia storytelling experience – scheduled to run nightly through September 3 at the Disneyland Resort. Dumbo the Flying Elephant is a true Disneyland classic. Imagineers recently unveiled a new queue area with added shade, water features and more. Check it out next time you find yourself in Fantasyland! View the full article

Making a pit stop at Flo’s V-8 Cafe in Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land? Flo’s V-8 Cafe Then you’ll want to know that you’ll be fueling up with items from a new menu for lunch and dinner! Pit Stop Classics Pit Stop Classics include the Ka-Cheeseburger, a 1/3lb angus beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, 1000 Island, and caramelized onions. Ka-Cheeseburger ©Disney Ramone’s Low & Slow Club features turkey breast, crispy bacon, avocado-bacon mayo, lettuce, and tomato on toasted white bread. Or you can try the Fin-tastic Tuna Sandwich. Ramone’s Low & Slow Club and Fin-tastic Tuna Salad Drive In Dishes Classic comfort food is the focus of the Drive In Dishes, which features Flo’s Famous Fried Chicken with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, and seasonal vegetables. Flo’s Famous Fried Chicken ©Disney The Cobb de Ville Salad and Fillmore’s Pot Pie round out the Drive In Dishes. Cobb de Ville and Fillmore’s Pot Pie ©Disney Checkered Flag Chicken Noodle Soup is also an option. Checkered Flag Chicken Noodle Soup Blue Plate Specials Before you place your order, be sure to ask about the Blue Plate Special! Why? Because these rotating offerings will NOT be listed on the menu — they’re secret items! Flo’s Really Shines at Night! Jr. Pit Crew Kids’ Meals include a Micro Burger, Chicken Fenders, Mack’s Mac & Cheese, or the Taillight Turkey Slider. Kids’ Meals ©Disney All come with fresh fruit, baby carrots, and a choice of a small lowfat milk or a small bottle of water. Kids’ Meals ©Disney Flo’s Classic Shakes and Desserts Flo’s Classic Shakes come in vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry and are topped with “Road Gravel” cookies and cream crumbles. Choose yours with or without a souvenir glass. Flo’s Classic Shakes Desserts will rotate on the new menu, but the current offering is Strawberry Pie. Beverages Of course, fountain beverages, milk, orange juice, coffee, hot tea, or hot cocoa are always available. And of-age guests can also select from draft beer and wine including Victory Prima Pilsner, Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, Kendall-Jackson VR Chardonnay, Coppola Rosso & Bianco, and Red Sangria. Find even MORE Cars eats during Pixar Fest! And remember, Flo’s isn’t the only race in town when it comes to Cars-themed eats! You’ll find even MORE of it this summer during Pixar Fest! Will you be fueling up with Flo’s new menu? 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: Review: Dinner at Flo’s V-8 Café in Disney California Adventure’s Cars Land Review: Breakfast at Flo’s V-8 Cafe in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park Review: Lunch at Flo’s V-8 Cafe in Disney California Adventure View the full article

It’s not just Pixar Fest happening in Disneyland Resort… don’t forget that there’s plenty of Guardians of the Galaxy fun going on, as evidenced by the new Infinity Gauntlet Souvenir Sipper! Infinity Gauntlet @stephrpowers Instagram user @stephrpowers posted this awesome pic! Infinity Gauntlet @stephrpowers Find the Infinity Gauntlet Souvenir Sipper for $20 at Guardians of the Galaxy area carts in Disney California Adventure, filled with your choice of beverage. Note the limit of one per guest, per transaction for what’s sure to be a crazy popular item! Follow us on Instagram for more Disney Food pics and fun! And find more Disneyland Food fun here! Will you be trying to grab a Gauntlet? 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: Spotted! Crush Souvenir Sipper Cups at Select Disney World Quick Service Locations CHECK IT OUT! Gingerbread Funnel Cake Fries in Disney California Adventure! GROOT BREAD at Disney California Adventure’s Summer of Heroes View the full article

Wine Bar George, the restaurant and bar by master sommelier George Miliotes, will open 5 p.m. Saturday with a menu full of small plates, family-style eats and, of course, plenty of wine in Disney Springs. On May 20, the restaurant will start its regular daily hours of 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. The 200-seat... View the full article

OK, I know we’re Disney Food Blog, but this was too good not to share!! Do you have a day trip to SeaWorld Orlando during your Central Florida vacation this summer? Well, if you do (and you are 21 years of age or older), we’re gonna tell you how you can score FREE BEER! No strings attached! ©SeaWorld Orlando From May 18 through September 2, 2018, visit Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen Patio in Sea World from 10:30 am to one hour prior to park close and get two complimentary 7-ounce beers per visit! Rotating offerings throughout the summer will include Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Light, Yuengling and more, such as the first selection which is SeaWorld’s own Mako Red Ale. ©SeaWorld Orlando Additionally, Happy Hour at SeaWorld takes place daily at 4:00 pm, featuring Buy One, Get One Free offers on all food items and drinks at Flamecraft Bar and Sharks Underwater Grill Bar. Find tickets and info about SeaWorld at SeaWorldOrlando.com! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you visiting SeaWorld Orlando this summer? 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: News: STK Orlando to Open Summer of 2016 in Disney Springs Free Appetizer or Dessert at Emeril’s Orlando Restaurants 2011 Disney World Free Dining Pin Code Offers for Summer Dates Being Received View the full article

Wine Bar George is set to open in a matter of days in Disney Springs! Wine Bar George — Coming Soon! Guests will be welcome to visit the wine bar starting at 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 19th. The next day, May 20th, the wine bar will begin operating for what will be its regular daily hours of 11:00 am to 2:00 am. The opening of Wine Bar George will mark the debut of the only wine bar in the Sunshine State owned by a Master Sommelier — that, of course, is George Miliotes! ©Disney The food menu will be made to pair wonderfully with the selection of over 130 wines served by the ounce, glass, and bottle. Wine Bar George ©Disney Small Bites © Wine Bar George Find Wine Bar George in The Landing of Disney Springs (by Raglan Road). And also look for The Basket at Wine Bar George — the spot’s Counter Service component — to be open as well. Walk-ins will be welcome! But if you are interested in planning your visit to Wine Bar George ahead of time, Advance Dining Reservations will open on May 25th for dates beginning June 25, 2018. We look forward to raising a glass at Wine Bar George soon! 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 planning to visit Wine Bar George? 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: Wine Bar George by George Miliotes Coming to Disney Springs in Fall 2017 News: Opening Date Announced for Paddlefish in Disney Springs! News: Groundbreaking Held for Wine Bar George in Disney Springs View the full article

On May 19, 2018, the doors will open at 5 p.m. and the first glass of wine will be poured at the grand opening of Wine Bar George, the latest addition to the dynamic food and beverage scene at Disney Springs. The following day, May 20, Wine Bar George will open at 11 a.m. for its normal daily service hours of 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. As we previously posted, the restaurant’s namesake, George Miliotes, is a Master Sommelier – one of only 249 in the world. Wine Bar George is the only wine bar in Florida owned by a Master Sommelier and will offer more than 130 selections by the ounce, glass, and bottle in a range of varietals, vintages, and prices. This 200-seat wine bar is centrally located at The Landing. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with ambience reminiscent of a winemaker’s home or enjoy the sights and sounds of Disney Springs on the terrace with its sweeping views of The Landing and the waterfront stage. Looking to dine al fresco at Disney Springs? The Basket at Wine Bar George will offer European-style sandwiches, cheese, olives, hummus, charcuterie, cookies, and wines on tap—served to-go by the glass or carafe. Walk-ins are always welcome, and reservations for Wine Bar George will be available May 25 for bookings starting on June 25, 2018. Cheers to George and the entire Wine Bar George team! View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re talking about the BEST Walt Disney World restaurants with a FIREWORKS view! Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After Fireworks Spectacular Many Disney World guests don’t feel as though a Disney day is complete without capping it off with one of the famous Disney World fireworks spectaculars! But did you know that you can watch the fireworks in spots other than Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. or surrounding Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon? In fact, several restaurants (some even located outside the parks in select Disney World Resorts) around Disney World offer views of the fireworks, so you can relax and enjoy a meal while taking in one of the shows! We’re sharing those spots with you today — along with some helpful tips for scoring a reservation — in our latest DFB YouTube Video! 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’s your favorite spot for fireworks viewing in Disney World? 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: DFB Video: Top 5 Disney World Resorts for FOOD! DFB Video: How to Master the Disney Dining Plan DFB Video: Best Disney World Sit Down Restaurants for Kids View the full article

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is returning for even more days of wicked fun! Beginning September 7 through October 31, a spell will be cast at both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, transforming the Disneyland Resort into a frenzy of happy haunts. This limited-time seasonal celebration will include special attraction overlays, themed décor, seasonal treats and merchandise, plus spooky encounters with favorite characters. Oogie Boogie will once again take over Disney California Adventure park with stylish Halloween decor along Buena Vista Street and a swarm of bats encircling Carthay Circle Theatre. Cars Land will celebrate Haul-O-Ween as Radiator Springs turns into Radiator Screams! For the occasion, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will transform into Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree while Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters changes into Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. In Hollywood Land, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will transform nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. Over at Disneyland park, the Pumpkin Festival will greet guests as they make their way down Main Street, U.S.A. Fan-favorite attractions will also return, including the eerily delightful Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. Additionally, the highly anticipated Mickey’s Halloween Party will host 15 nights of fun. This separate-ticket, after hours event gives you the chance to make your Halloween Time experience even more fun with some exclusive entertainment, Disney characters in their Halloween attire and trick-or-treating throughout Disneyland park! Be sure to purchase your Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets* early and mark your calendars for the dates below. Tickets may be purchased online at Disneyland.com/party (until the day before the event), at the Disneyland Resort main gate and by phone at 714-781-4400. June 5: Tickets on sale to Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders, Disney Rewards Visa card holders and Disney Vacation Club members June 12: Tickets on sale to general public Mickey’s Halloween Party 2018 dates: Sept. 19, Sept. 21, Sept. 24, Sept. 26, Sept. 28, Oct. 2, Oct. 5, Oct. 9, Oct. 12, Oct. 16, Oct. 19, Oct. 23, Oct. 26, Oct. 29, Oct. 31 For more information about Halloween events at the Disneyland Resort, please visit http://www.Disneyland.com/Halloween. Entertainment and attractions are subject to change or cancellation without notice. *Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets are subject to availability and are valid only for specific event dates and hours. Space is limited. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Tickets are nonrefundable and may not be resold. Ages 2 and under: no ticket required. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Jack Skellington and Haunted Mansion Holiday are inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. View the full article

Disney Cruise Line announced details for its fleet deployment for fall 2019 including ships sailing from Florida, Texas, California and New York. Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy will keep doing what they always do, sailing out of Port Canaveral year-round, with Dream doing the 3- and 4-night Bahamas... View the full article

Today, Disney Cruise Line announced an exciting lineup of vacations for fall 2019, including returns to captivating destinations like Bermuda, Bahamas, Baja, Canada and the Caribbean on a variety of itineraries from home ports in New York, California, Texas and Florida. With cruises ranging from two-night getaways to weeklong vacations and beyond, this season of sailings offers countless opportunities for families to delight in Disney magic, explore exotic locales and make lifelong memories together. Read on to discover all the ways your family can embark on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation in fall 2019. . . Sailings to Bermuda, Bahamas and Canada from New York The Disney Magic will return to New York in September 2019 for an exclusive selection of departures to a diverse collection of destinations, including luxurious Bermuda, sun-kissed Bahamas and historic New Brunswick, Canada. Three special five-night cruises feature two days in Bermuda, allowing extra time for guests to indulge in the island nation’s famous pink-sand beaches, world-class shopping, abundant water activities and distinctive blend of British and Caribbean culture. A single five-night cruise to Canada will transport guests from New York to charming Saint John, New Brunswick with a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine. Saint John is the home of majestic natural phenomena like the renowned Reversing Falls and the world’s highest tides, located where the Saint John River meets the Bay of Fundy. And during two seven-night sailings from New York to the Bahamas, cruisers will be treated to a double-dose of pixie dust. We are pairing a stop at Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay, with a magical day at Port Canaveral, Florida… where every guest receives a one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper ticket and round-trip transportation to the theme parks in nearby Orlando! Baja and Mexican Riviera Voyages from California Also in September 2019, the Disney Wonder will set sail for a limited engagement in San Diego, where guests can embark on adventures to Baja and the Mexican Riviera. Baja itineraries highlight the region’s famous beaches and exciting water activities with calls on Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. Two exclusive seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings feature the snorkeling and scuba diving hot spots Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas. Disney Cruise Line guests can add even more magic to these vacations by combining select San Diego-based cruises with a pre-cruise package from Adventures by Disney. During this three-night itinerary, guests will embark on a rare behind-the-magic visit to The Walt Disney Studios and Disney Archives, a private tour of Walt Disney Imagineering and a visit to the place where it all began — the Disneyland Resort! Vacations to Bahamas and Caribbean from Texas Beginning late November 2019, the Disney Wonder will make Galveston its home port for a special series of sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas, with itinerary options at four, six and seven nights. Caribbean cruises include stops in Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Bahamian itineraries feature stops in Castaway Cay and Key West, Florida. Two of the Bahamian sailings also take guests to Nassau, Bahamas, while another includes an exclusive second day on Castaway Cay. Tropical Escapes from Florida The Disney Magic will return to Miami in November 2019 with a diverse lineup of cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean, with most itineraries featuring a day ashore at Castaway Cay. The Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy will continue sailing guest-favorite itineraries out of Port Canaveral, and every sailing includes a stop at Castaway Cay. The Disney Dream sails three- and four-night Bahamian cruises, while the Disney Fantasy sails seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages. The Disney Fantasy will also sail a selection of special itineraries in fall 2019: In October, an eight-night voyage transports guests south to St. Kitts, Antigua and San Juan, Puerto Rico. A six-night Western Caribbean itinerary in October includes calls on Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Both itineraries are capped off with a day at Castaway Cay. In December, two unique seven-night itineraries on the Disney Fantasy include one cruise to San Juan, Tortola and Castaway Cay, and another voyage featuring two days on Disney’s private island after visits to Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Disney Vacation Club Charter Cruises for 2019 Today, Disney Vacation Club announced the dates for two special members-only Disney Cruise Line charter cruises: a five-night Pacific Coast sailing aboard the Disney Wonder on May 15 and a seven-night cruise to Bermuda aboard the Disney Magic on October 5. Bookings for both cruises open to Disney Vacation Club members on June 23, 2018. Which cruise will you choose? Bookings for fall 2019 sailings open May 24, 2018. Check the Ports and Itineraries for 2019 page of disneycruise.com for more details. View the full article

Family fun awaits during departures from New York, California, Texas and Florida CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 17, 2018) – In fall 2019, Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations and home ports on a variety of itineraries, including adventures to Bermuda, Bahamas, Baja, Canada and the Caribbean. With cruises ranging from two-night getaways to weeklong vacations and beyond, this season of sailings offers countless opportunities for families to delight in Disney magic, explore exotic locales and make lifelong memories together. Bookings open to the public on May 24, 2018. More details on 2019 itineraries can be found on the Ports and Itineraries for 2019 page of disneycruise.com. Sailings to Bermuda, Bahamas and Canada from New York The Disney Magic returns to New York in September for a selection of departures to a diverse collection of destinations, including luxurious Bermuda, sun-kissed Bahamas and historic New Brunswick, Canada. Three special five-night cruises feature two days in Bermuda, allowing extra time for guests to indulge in the island nation’s famous pink-sand beaches, world-class shopping, abundant water activities and distinctive blend of British and Caribbean culture. During two seven-night sailings from New York to the Bahamas, cruisers are treated to a double-dose of pixie dust. A stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, is paired with a day at Port Canaveral, Florida, where every guest receives a one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper ticket and round-trip transportation to the theme parks in nearby Orlando. A single five-night cruise to Canada transports guests from New York to charming Saint John, New Brunswick with a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine. Saint John is the home of majestic natural phenomena like the renowned Reversing Falls and the world’s highest tides, located where the Saint John River meets the Bay of Fundy. Baja and Mexican Riviera Voyages from California In September, the Disney Wonder sets sail for a limited engagement in San Diego, where guests embark on adventures to Baja and the Mexican Riviera. Baja itineraries highlight the region’s famous beaches and exciting water activities with calls on Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. Two exclusive seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings feature the snorkeling and scuba diving hot spots Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas. Disney Cruise Line guests can enrich their experience by combining select San Diego-based cruises with a pre-cruise package from Adventures by Disney, a leader in family guided group vacations. During this three-night itinerary, guests embark on a rare behind-the-magic visit to The Walt Disney Studios and Disney Archives, a private tour of Walt Disney Imagineering and a visit to the place where it all began — the Disneyland Resort. Vacations to Bahamas and Caribbean from Texas Beginning late November, the Disney Wonder will make Galveston its home port for a special series of sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas, with options at four, six and seven nights. Caribbean cruises include stops in Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Bahamian itineraries feature stops in Castaway Cay and Key West, Florida. Two of the Bahamian sailings also take guests to Nassau, Bahamas, while another includes an exclusive second day on Disney’s private island. Tropical Escapes from Florida In fall 2019, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy continue sailing guest-favorite itineraries to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Port Canaveral, while the Disney Magic returns to Miami in November with a variety of cruise lengths and itineraries. The Disney Magic’s diverse lineup includes three-, four- and five-night Bahamian sailings and five- and six-night Western Caribbean cruises, and most itineraries feature a day ashore at Castaway Cay. Other ports of call on Bahamian voyages include Nassau and Key West, while stops in Grand Cayman and Cozumel headline the Western Caribbean itineraries. The Disney Dream sails three- and four-night cruises to Nassau and Castaway Cay. These itineraries make for the perfect family getaway, combining the magic of Disney with the ease and enjoyment of a tropical cruise vacation. The Disney Fantasy sails seven-night Caribbean voyages, and every cruise includes a stop at Castaway Cay. Eastern Caribbean itineraries visit the Virgin Islands of Tortola and St. Thomas, and Western Caribbean cruises call on Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Falmouth. These weeklong experiences allow for even more family fun as guests make memories aboard their Disney cruise ship and at port in renowned tropical destinations. The Disney Fantasy will also sail a selection of special itineraries. In October, an eight-night voyage transports guests south to St. Kitts, Antigua and San Juan, Puerto Rico, while a six-night Western Caribbean itinerary includes calls on Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Both itineraries are capped off with a day at Castaway Cay. In December, two unique seven-night itineraries include one cruise to San Juan, Tortola and Castaway Cay, and another voyage featuring two days on Disney’s private island after visits to Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Disney Vacation Club Charter Cruises for 2019 Today, Disney Vacation Club announced the dates for two special members-only Disney Cruise Line charter cruises: a five-night Pacific Coast sailing aboard the Disney Wonder on May 15 and a seven-night cruise to Bermuda aboard the Disney Magic on Oct. 5. Bookings for both cruises open to Disney Vacation Club members on June 23, 2018. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent. ### View the full article

Family fun awaits during departures from New York, California, Texas and Florida CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 17, 2018) – In fall 2019, Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations and home ports on a variety of itineraries, including adventures to Bermuda, Bahamas, Baja, Canada and the Caribbean. With cruises ranging from two-night getaways to weeklong vacations and beyond, this season of sailings offers countless opportunities for families to delight in Disney magic, explore exotic locales and make lifelong memories together. Bookings open to the public on May 24, 2018. More details on 2019 itineraries can be found on the Ports and Itineraries for 2019 page of disneycruise.com. Sailings to Bermuda, Bahamas and Canada from New York The Disney Magic returns to New York in September for a selection of departures to a diverse collection of destinations, including luxurious Bermuda, sun-kissed Bahamas and historic New Brunswick, Canada. Three special five-night cruises feature two days in Bermuda, allowing extra time for guests to indulge in the island nation’s famous pink-sand beaches, world-class shopping, abundant water activities and distinctive blend of British and Caribbean culture. During two seven-night sailings from New York to the Bahamas, cruisers are treated to a double-dose of pixie dust. A stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, is paired with a day at Port Canaveral, Florida, where every guest receives a one-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper ticket and round-trip transportation to the theme parks in nearby Orlando. A single five-night cruise to Canada transports guests from New York to charming Saint John, New Brunswick with a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine. Saint John is the home of majestic natural phenomena like the renowned Reversing Falls and the world’s highest tides, located where the Saint John River meets the Bay of Fundy. Baja and Mexican Riviera Voyages from California In September, the Disney Wonder sets sail for a limited engagement in San Diego, where guests embark on adventures to Baja and the Mexican Riviera. Baja itineraries highlight the region’s famous beaches and exciting water activities with calls on Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, Mexico. Two exclusive seven-night Mexican Riviera sailings feature the snorkeling and scuba diving hot spots Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas. Disney Cruise Line guests can enrich their experience by combining select San Diego-based cruises with a pre-cruise package from Adventures by Disney, a leader in family guided group vacations. During this three-night itinerary, guests embark on a rare behind-the-magic visit to The Walt Disney Studios and Disney Archives, a private tour of Walt Disney Imagineering and a visit to the place where it all began — the Disneyland Resort. Vacations to Bahamas and Caribbean from Texas Beginning late November, the Disney Wonder will make Galveston its home port for a special series of sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas, with options at four, six and seven nights. Caribbean cruises include stops in Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Bahamian itineraries feature stops in Castaway Cay and Key West, Florida. Two of the Bahamian sailings also take guests to Nassau, Bahamas, while another includes an exclusive second day on Disney’s private island. Tropical Escapes from Florida In fall 2019, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy continue sailing guest-favorite itineraries to the Bahamas and Caribbean from Port Canaveral, while the Disney Magic returns to Miami in November with a variety of cruise lengths and itineraries. The Disney Magic’s diverse lineup includes three-, four- and five-night Bahamian sailings and five- and six-night Western Caribbean cruises, and most itineraries feature a day ashore at Castaway Cay. Other ports of call on Bahamian voyages include Nassau and Key West, while stops in Grand Cayman and Cozumel headline the Western Caribbean itineraries. The Disney Dream sails three- and four-night cruises to Nassau and Castaway Cay. These itineraries make for the perfect family getaway, combining the magic of Disney with the ease and enjoyment of a tropical cruise vacation. The Disney Fantasy sails seven-night Caribbean voyages, and every cruise includes a stop at Castaway Cay. Eastern Caribbean itineraries visit the Virgin Islands of Tortola and St. Thomas, and Western Caribbean cruises call on Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Falmouth. These weeklong experiences allow for even more family fun as guests make memories aboard their Disney cruise ship and at port in renowned tropical destinations. The Disney Fantasy will also sail a selection of special itineraries. In October, an eight-night voyage transports guests south to St. Kitts, Antigua and San Juan, Puerto Rico, while a six-night Western Caribbean itinerary includes calls on Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico. Both itineraries are capped off with a day at Castaway Cay. In December, two unique seven-night itineraries include one cruise to San Juan, Tortola and Castaway Cay, and another voyage featuring two days on Disney’s private island after visits to Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Disney Vacation Club Charter Cruises for 2019 Today, Disney Vacation Club announced the dates for two special members-only Disney Cruise Line charter cruises: a five-night Pacific Coast sailing aboard the Disney Wonder on May 15 and a seven-night cruise to Bermuda aboard the Disney Magic on Oct. 5. Bookings for both cruises open to Disney Vacation Club members on June 23, 2018. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent. ### View the full article

Our Disney Doodles series explores what a Disney character may do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney theme park. Today, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what attraction Lilo and Stitch would explore first if they had the chance to visit Magic Kingdom Park. According to her, space-loving Stitch would take the lead in exploring Tomorrowland. “Stitch loves flying around on his spaceship,” she said. “So it’s no surprise that he’d want to ride Space Mountain! Especially with his friend, Lilo!” View the full article

What could be better than a Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise? How about two? Disney Cruise Line ships will become “Member-ships” twice in 2019, with one charter voyage departing each U.S. coast and taking the Member Cruise tradition to places it’s never been before. From May 15-20, 2019, members and their guests will sail for five nights aboard the Disney Wonder from San Diego, Calif., making stops in San Francisco and Victoria, British Columbia before disembarking in Vancouver, British Columbia. And from Oct. 5-12, 2019, the Disney Magic will host our 7-night Member Cruise voyage out of New York City, with members and their guests enjoying a port stop in Boston and a two-day visit to Bermuda before returning to the Big Apple. Like all Member Cruise voyages, the 2019 sailings will elevate the already spectacular Disney Cruise Line experience with broad lineups of special entertainment from some of Disney’s greatest storytellers, commemorative in-room gifts and more. Member Services will begin taking reservations for both voyages on June 23, 2018. In the meantime, visit DVCMemberCruise.com for more information. 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

Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort tend to jump on particular food trends and…never let go. Right now, it’s all about the Push Pop. The craze started slowly back in 2015 during Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival when France introduced the Peach Iced Tea ice pop. A Grown-Up Ice Pop Debuts at the Fleur de Lys Outdoor Kitchen in the France Pavilion Then France served the Ice Pop Pomme (an apple flavored alcoholic ice pop!) at that year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival. Ice Pop Pomme at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2015 France followed that up the next year with a Frozen Daiquiri Ice Pop during Food and Wine. Frozen Daiquiri Ice Pop from France Booth Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen more iterations of the childhood favorite (many with a grown-up twist!), including the most recent addition to the Disney push pop universe: the Tiramisu Popsicle — layers of tiramisu gelato and coffee-soaked lady fingers packed into the handy plastic tube. Find this one in Epcot’s Italy! Tiramisu Popsicle Animal Kingdom recently debuted an Up!-inspired push pop loaded with cake and frosting for it’s 20th Anniversary Celebration and to commemorate the new Up! Bird Show. “Up” Cake Push Pop During Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in 2017, guests could spook up a Jack Skellington Push Pop at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments. We didn’t love it, but it was fun and festive. Jack Skellington Push Pop That fall and winter also saw Olaf get in on the push pop action during the Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with his cake and frosting version. Olaf Push Pop And Jack Skellington was back at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party — this time as Sandy Claws and tasting better than the Halloween version! Sandy Claws Push-Pop Disney California Adventure even brought guests a savory version during its Food and Wine Festival with the Garlic-Rosemary and Avocado Oil Ice Cream Pop. Garlic-Rosemary and Avocado Oil Ice Cream Pop What’s next for the push pop at the Disney Parks? We can’t wait to see! But like Disney food’s last food trend — popping pearls everywhere! — we suspect push pops will get even more love in the months to come! 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. What would you put in your push pop? Tells us in the comments below! 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: There’s Now a Tiramisu Popsicle in Disney World’s Epcot! Disney World Mac and Cheese Gallery Disney Food Trend: Trios View the full article

That’s right, racers! Cruise on into this Route 66-inspired diner and fuel up on the amazing new menu. Starting today, you’ll find a brand-new lunch and dinner menu at Flo’s V8 Café in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. You’ll definitely want to make a pit stop to try these delicious dishes! Starting with the Pit Stop Classics, you’ll be saying “Ka-Chow!” when you try the amazing Ka-Cheeseburger. This 1/3lb angus beef patty comes served on a sesame seed bun with cheddar cheese, 1000 Island, and caramelized onions. If you’re looking to dine in style, then Ramone’s Low & Slow Club is for you with turkey breast, crispy bacon, avocado-bacon mayo, lettuce, and tomato on toasted white bread. And then there’s the Fin-tastic Tuna Sandwich with albacore tuna salad, lettuce, and tomato on toasted wheat bread. If comfort food is more your style, then you’ll love the Drive In Dishes. Flo’s Famous Fried Chicken starts off this list and comes with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, and seasonal vegetables. Then there’s the Cobb de Ville Salad with mixed lettuce, turkey breast, crispy bacon, blue cheese, blue cheese, hard boiled egg, corn, and tomatoes all topped with house-made ranch dressing. Fillmore has chipped in on the menu, too, with Fillmore’s Pot Pie! It comes in a flaky pie crust with creamy sweet corn, potato, chiles, and cheddar cheese and is served with fresh fruit. In addition to the Drive In Dishes and Pit Stop Classics, you’ll love the Checkered Flag Chicken Noodle Soup. And don’t forget to ask about the Blue Plate Specials. These specials aren’t listed on the menu, and you never know what you might find! For the Jr. Pit Crew, little racers can enjoy a Micro Burger, Chicken Fenders, Mack’s Mac & Cheese, or the Taillight Turkey Slider. All these dishes are served with fresh fruit, baby carrots, and a choice of a small lowfat milk or a small bottle of water. Now what diner would be complete without some tasty milkshakes? Flo’s Classic Shakes are just the thing to satisfy that sweet craving. Try a vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry shake topped with “Road Gravel” cookies and cream crumbles. You can even get it in a fancy souvenir glass to take home! Also on the dessert menu will be a rotational dessert, starting with the delicious Strawberry Pie. You can also fill up your tank with refreshing fountain beverages, milk, orange juice, coffee, hot tea, or hot cocoa. For guests over the age of 21, specialty draft beer and wine is also available. Drafts include Victory Prima Pilsner and Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA, and whines include Kendall-Jackson VR Chardonnay, Coppola Rosso & Bianco, and Red Sangria. Once you stop by for a meal, you’ll be revving your engines for more – this new menu starts today at Flo’s V8 Café in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park. Drive on over to Radiator Springs and take these new eats for a test drive! View the full article

The Tropical Hideaway is coming soon to Adventureland in Disneyland Park! Coming Soon… The Tropical Hideaway What’s The Tropical Hideaway, you may ask? The former Aladdin’s Oasis is being transformed into a new dining experience where guests will be able to “rub elbows” with skippers in the midst of a traders’ market which will feature the “flavors of the tropics”! The lone piece of concept art revealed in February gives us an idea of the upcoming spot displaying tables, canopies, and thatched roofs along the shores of the river. Disneyland Tropical Hideaway Dining Location ©Disney And now, a construction wall is up in the area with art that further emphasizes the tropical scenery that guests will enjoy in the area. Art on The Tropical Hideaway construction wall Art on The Tropical Hideaway construction wall Art on The Tropical Hideaway construction wall Familiar scenes from Adventureland including the Jungle Cruise and crooning flowers from the Tiki Room are highlighted, as the new dining experience will be located between the Jungle Cruise and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room attractions. Art on The Tropical Hideaway construction wall Art on The Tropical Hideaway construction wall Art on The Tropical Hideaway construction wall See more Disneyland Food Coverage here! We’ll keep you posted on further developments for The Tropical Hideaway, but in the meantime, check out all there is to know about The Tropical Hideaway and four other Disneyland dining destinations that are new and coming soon! Are you excited to visit The Tropical Hideaway? Please let us know with a comment! Heather Sievers is DisneyFoodBlog’s Dining in Disneyland columnist! Check out more of her adventures at @DininginDisney on Instagram! 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: Disneyland To Add Tropical Hideaway Restaurant to Adventureland! Confirmed: Maria & Enzo’s — Plus Pizza Ponte and Enzo’s Hideaway — Coming to The Edison Complex in Disney Springs News: Indoor Seating Area Coming to Disneyland’s Bengal Barbecue View the full article

As the world gets ready to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19, we wanted to remind Disney Parks Blog readers that the Disneyland Resort has plenty of “royal” experiences to enjoy a “happily ever after.” Who doesn’t love a sparkly tiara? Find your inner princess at Crystal Arts on Main Street, U.S.A. This shop specializes in sparkling gifts and exquisite crystal mementos—including tiaras. Disneyland park’s very own New Orleans Square has a whole street dedicated to all-things “royal.” Along Royal Street, order a sourdough bread bowl of clam chowder or gumbo at the Royal Street Veranda, pick out your perfect fragrance at Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie or listen to the smooth sounds of the Royal Street Bachelors. Be sure to visit the Royal Hall to meet Disney Princesses from some of your favorite fairytales. At the nearby Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, young guests can experience a royal transformation with its signature “Crown Package.” Enjoy storytelling from “Beauty and the Beast” and “Tangled” at the Royal Theatre, located in the Fantasy Faire neighborhood in Disneyland park. These live stage performances offer a comical twist on these favorite tales! Sip afternoon tea at the elegant Steakhouse 55 at the Disneyland Hotel. Nothing is more royal than this 17th-century English tradition! This relaxing respite promises an unforgettable afternoon of sweets, savories and a grand selection of special teas. Disneyland and royalty is not a new trend. Let’s take a look back at some of the actual royals who have visited Disneyland park through the years. View the full article

Over the past few weeks, Disney PhotoPass Service has launched quite a few new Magic Shots at Walt Disney World Resort! Today I’m going to share these opportunities with you and help you locate them during your next visit. Many of these Magic Shots are only offered in locations that are covered intermittently by photographers who continuously roam all around the parks to capture memories rather than staying stationed in one place. But they’re so fun that I just couldn’t resist sharing them with you! So if you happen to see a photographer in these locations, be sure to stop by and ask for these Magic Shots: In front of the Casting Agency door near Disney Clothiers on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park Near Dumbo the Flying Elephant at Magic Kingdom Park Near Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom Park and in the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot (Please note that this Magic Shot is not available from photographers capturing photos at Character Experience locations.) Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Near UP! A Great Bird Adventure in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Rafiki’s Planet Watch as well as select Discovery Island locations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom These are just a few of the many Magic Shots offered at Walt Disney World Resort. Check out every Magic Shot currently available by visiting the albums section of the Disney PhotoPass Service Facebook page, and don’t forget to purchase Memory Maker or Memory Maker One Day to make the most out of Disney PhotoPass Service. Once you’ve downloaded your photos, be sure to share them with us using #DisneyPhotoPass for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! View the full article

Adventures by Disney recently unveiled its lineup of 2019 vacations, including a reimagined trip to the Canadian Rockies. With awe-inspiring mountains, unforgettable wildlife and lush scenery as far as the eye can see, this amazing destination is top of my “must visit” list, and I can’t picture a better way to see this breathtaking province than with Adventures by Disney. Unplug and become one with nature as you take part in all-new Western-themed activities in Calgary. Release your inner cowboy as you tour a working ranch with the family that has owned it for five generations. History will come to life as ranchers enchant you with tales of the first cowboys of Canada. And, with hands-on demonstrations, you’ll become part of the ranch’s story yourself. Savor the sights of the region as you walk alongside majestic bison and elk, and visit one the most picturesque places in the world, Banff National Park. Here you’ll take in the views of stunning glaciers as you walk a glass platform hundreds of feet in the sky and soar 7,500 feet in a gondola ride to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. The grandeur of the trip will come alive as you visit the colossal Columbia Icefield and journey along Lake Louise, a vibrant blue lake surrounded by astounding peaks that climb into the sky. You’ll truly see why the great outdoors make for the perfect backdrop for lifelong family memories. Booking for this trip, and more than 50 other Adventures by Disney vacations, are now open. It’s never too early to start planning your 2019 adventure! View the full article

Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World is the place to go if you like changes because with Toy Story Land set to open on June 30 and construction continuing in earnest on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, there’s no shortage of new on the ever-expanding horizon. And the latest addition to the Star Wars universe — spin-off Solo: A Star Wars Story — has inspired a brand new cupcake at Hollywood Studios’ go-to locale for pastries and sweets: Trolley Car Café. Trolley Car Cafe is the place to go for pastries in Hollywood Studios! Solo: A Star Wars Story Cupcake is billed as cookies and cream with cookie crumble buttercream. And this is one for the chocolate lovers out there! Solo: A Star Wars Story Cupcake The Solo Cupcake is impressive in the pastry case, with a soaring chocolate piece and lots of shimmering rocks. Solo Cupcake And in case Instagram-ability is important for your snacking, this one works for you — with one melty exception. Solo Cupcake Yeah, that chocolate piece will last ya about five seconds in the central Florida heat, so click quickly! Solo Cupcake The shimmering chocolate rocks add a lot of interest to the cupcake. Don’t they look otherworldly? Solo Cupcake Inside the rocks is solid milk chocolate, and the way they’re packed on there, the Solo Cupcake satisfies even the biggest sweet tooth. Solo Cupcake The frosting is cookie crumble buttercream — basically a really prominent cookies-and-cream. Solo Cupcake Maybe this cross-section will illuminate just how much of the frosting there is on there because it’s very nearly 50/50 with the cake! Solo Cupcake Cross Section The cake is described as cookies-and-cream, but it’s a really dense chocolate with no hint of cookie bits. So if it’s made with Oreo cookies, they’re thoroughly incorporated. Solo Cupcake ‘Cookies and Cream’ Cake And even though we kind of bemoaned the melty chocolate piece, it actually looks pretty cool in profile. Solo Cupcake Melting Action Love chocolate? Get on this cake, ASAP! The components are chocolate on chocolate on chocolate — which is awesome if that’s your jam! At $5.99 this is a good use of a Disney Dining Plan Snack Credit, too! 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? Would you join Solo to enjoy this cupcake? 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: Guest Review: Darth Vader Cupcake at Star Wars Weekends in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review: Jabba the Hutt Cupcake at Tusken Fridge Raiders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review: Star Wars Cupcake at Contempo Cafe in Disney’s Contemporary Resort View the full article

As Disney Cruise Line prepares to grow its fleet from four to seven ships, a report out of the Bahamas confirms the line is interested in developing a second private destination there. Nassau-based news site Tribune242.com said Kim Prunty, vice president of communications for Disney Signature Experiences,... View the full article

As Disney Cruise Line prepares to grow its fleet from four to seven ships, a report ouf of the Bahamas confirms the line is interested in developing a second private destination for its fleet there. Nassau-based news site Tribune242.com said Kim Prunty, vice president of communications for Disney... View the full article

This past weekend, “Disney Channel GO! Fan Fest,” a special day for fans to meet dozens of their favorite Disney Channel stars, took place at the Disneyland Resort. The festivities included Disney Channel stars in a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland park, followed by panel discussions and fan meet and greets at Disney California Adventure park. Check out the highlights video below! The line-up included stars from Disney Channel series “Andi Mack,” “Raven’s Home,” “Stuck in the Middle,” “Bizaardvark” and “BUNK’D,” and Disney Channel Original Movies “ZOMBIES” and “Freaky Friday.” “Disney Channel GO! Fan Fest” was also highlighted by “DuckTales LIVE!” – a script performance (AKA “table read”) by the voice cast stars of “DuckTales.” Stay tuned for new programming this summer on Disney Channel, with new shows at 9:00 a.m. EST/PST on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. EST/PST on weekends. Disney Channel fans can also now watch all their favorite Disney Channel series and movies on Hulu’s live TV streaming service or its on-demand library. View the full article