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BREAKING!! The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival FULL Booth Menus are now available! Click here to see the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and Start Planning! While we anxiously await August 30th — the first day of the Food and Wine Festival — let’s take some time right now to check out some brand new Food Booths and items for 2018! Be sure to click on our individual pages from our Main Menu Page for each booth to see food photos of most of the dishes! New! 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booths and Menu Items Once again this year, the Food Booths expand into Future World and even the Festival Center in addition to, of course, World Showcase. Enjoy more than 30 different booths in all! NEW In 2018: Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar and More The new Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar will feature of variety of Mimosas with options such as a Key Lime Mimosa, a Tropical Mimosa, a Blood Orange Mimosa, and more! Mimosa Flight ©Disney But there won’t simply be sipping at Shimmering Sips… an array of pastries such as Chocolate and Almond Croissants and Cheese Danish will be available, too, to enjoy with your mimosa of choice! Interestingly, this booth will also have a “Frozen Apple Pie,” which reminds us of the slushy of the same name at the Poland Booth a couple of years ago! Frozen Apple Pie This time it will be non-alcoholic, though! The kiddos will love it! Also new this year, they’re turning Taste Track into a booth (find some yummy specialty cronuts here!), and the Craft Beers booth seems to have turned into Craft Drafts this year! Returning Booths — With Some Surprises! Of course, there are several returning favorites we can never resist. Be sure to arrive early before the lines get to long at the Canada booth and the Ireland booth, which is sure to have even LONGER lines this year thanks to the NEW Guinness Baileys Shake on the menu!! 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival: Ireland Booth Of course, the fan favorite Kalua Pork Slider returns to the Hawai’i booth for the 2018 Festival. The Kalua Pork Slider from the Hawai’i Booth is a Favorite Want to see if your favorite booth or dish are returning this year? Head over to our 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth Menus and Photos page to see the full booth menus! We hope you’ll take time to click through each individual booth page to see pictures of the actual booths themselves, what’s on the menu, and actual food photos from the upcoming event! Also, don’t forget to check out our other 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Coverage; we work hard to make sure we have the most comprehensive coverage of the festival on the internet! 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 start planning now! 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! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Be sure to check our main Epcot Food and Wine Festival Page frequently for updates, and also check out our DFB YouTube video for even more information about the festival! Want More Epcot Food and Wine Festival Info? We’ll have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog! Here’s what we know so far… 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2018 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2018 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items How to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars and general admission for some special events may be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com as well as by phone. Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents are eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. Discounts are by phone only at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details. Because Chase is no longer a Festival Sponsor, Chase Disney Visa Cardholders have no access to early booking this year. Which booths are you excited to try out during the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Tell us your thoughts in comments below! Related posts: New Milkshake May Debut at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival in Disney World 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Announced Festival Center Updates for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

Checking in to the Hollywood Tower Hotel? If you’re looking for a special keepsake to mark your… memorable stay, our spirited friends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are now offering an 8-inch by 10-inch lenticular print showing you entering the Twilight Zone! If you’re hesitant about discovering what lies beyond the darkest corner of the imagination alone, you can have other souls join you in this photo. This product is only available at Tower Photo near the exit of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, so drop by today to purchase yours for $19.95 + tax. The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc. Photos taken as part of this experience are not captured by Disney PhotoPass photographers and cannot be linked to a Disney PhotoPass account or downloaded as part of an active Memory Maker entitlement. View the full article

Start making your foodie plan of attack by perusing the newly released menus for this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The event will be held from Aug. 30-Nov. 12. Park admission is required. This year’s festival doesn’t have as many new marketplaces as last year: the Shimmering... View the full article

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Walt Disney World appears to be making a pilot program to allow dogs in some of its hotels a permanent offering, a Disney blogger is reporting. The policy will become permanent in October at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and... View the full article

Hopefully you’ve had a chance to check out the “incredible” new float in “Paint the Night” parade at Disney California Adventure park. The Parr family and their pal Frozone appear in this electrifying parade, bringing all of the fun and excitement of “The Incredibles” to life with high-tech, pop-art effects. While this innovative float was being built, we had a chance to document it along the way. The video below shows the progression of the float over several months, along with some super fun facts. Here are a few more incredibly impressive fun facts: The “art wall” around the rear base of the float uses 134 fixtures, all exactly nine inches apart to create the “sine wave” curve effect. 123 individual LED Panels make up the 13 buildings; only 2 of these are exactly the same size and shape. The penthouse floor of of one of the buildings has 112 individual windows, each with its own miniature LED light source. Nearly 200 individually programmable lights are embedded in the buildings, The Underminer’s drill and Frozone’s ice trail. View the full article

The votes have been tallied! We’re thrilled to share that Cruise Critic members have recognized Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, as the “Best Cruise Line Private Island” for its 2018 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, making this the third year in a row! But that’s not all! Castaway Cay was also voted the Top Rated Overall island in all of the Caribbean. What makes Cruise Critic’s Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards so exciting is that the awards are given based exclusively on consumer ratings and reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website over the past year. One Cruise Critic member said: “They have done such a nice job of making the island a special place for everyone. It was our first time over at the adult-only beach, and that was even more awesome.” Castaway Cay is a tropical island paradise exclusively reserved for Disney Cruise Line guests. With activities for everyone in the family, from animal encounters and snorkeling, to bike rentals and private cabanas, your family will have countless ways to create amazing vacation memories. Luckily, the year-round Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings from Port Canaveral, Florida, all include a full day at Castaway Cay! For more information about Castaway Cay, click here! View the full article

Sometimes it’s hard to tell with Florida’s heat breathing down our collective necks, but the start of school is coming and summer is starting to wind up. So, too, are some theme-park activities that were especially designed for this peak period. Here’s a list of the last calls for several events... View the full article

Sometimes it’s hard to tell with Florida’s heat breathing down our collective necks, but the start of school is coming and summer is starting to wind up. So, too, are some theme-park activities that were especially designed for this peak period. Here’s a list of the last calls for several events... View the full article

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As Remy in Pixar’s “Ratatouille” muses, “Good food is like music you can taste.” And with the return of Rendez-Vous Gourmand at Disneyland Paris, everyone’s taste buds are sure to sing with the flavors of new sweet and savory treats, now through September 30. Guests can stroll down Rue de Paris to Place de Rémy in Walt Disney Studios Park for a chance to try mouthwatering options from six chalets representing French regions from Alsace to Savoy and Brittany to Provence. In addition to the rich French flavors, this year’s “feast”-ivities will also celebrate the West Indies, Italy, Spain and Belgium. Scrumptious options include the Alsatian sauerkraut and Savoyard tartiflette, plus sweet tooth indulgences like kouign-amann, tropézienne and pineapple cakes. Pairings of champagne, wine, beer and cider are available. This year’s gastro offerings also feature vegan options. And to bring the magic home, guests can stop by “La Petite Boutique” chalet to purchase a special souvenir mug, bowl, apron or glass. It is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure that we invite guests to discover a second helping of French fare during this truly unique dining experience, only at Disneyland Paris! View the full article

It’s getting closer! The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts in ONE MONTH! This year’s Festival runs for 75 days from August 30 until November 12! The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival This means it’s time to start making your plans for your visit to this year’s Festival — and we have the BEST tool for planning that Food and Wine Festival visit: the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! And TODAY, the Guide is on sale for 50% off the cover price! Shop NOW! Get the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival for 50% off the cover price with promo code DFB50! What’s In the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Full Daily Schedule of Events The Guide is full of insider tips and advice, a FULL daily schedule of events, FULL booth menus, PLUS all of the other essential information you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. See the full daily schedule of events! The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs for 75 days – and every day has a full slate of Special Events, seminars, Eat to the Beat Concerts, and much more. The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival gives you the full daily schedule of events right at your fingertips. This schedule is EXCLUSIVE to the DFB Guide — you won’t find it anywhere else, and it’s insanely useful. Marketplace Booth Menus, Recommendations, and Food Pictures The centerpiece of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is the food, and the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival includes all the booth menus in addition to food photos from every single booth at the Festival! Australia Booth from the 2017 Food and Wine Festival Having all the booths menus and food photos on your smartphone or tablet while you’re at the Festival makes planning what to eat and drink SO EASY! But, don’t forget to check out the menus before you go so that you’re not trudging around the World Showcase in 90+ degree heat and humidity without a plan. Also, your plan should ALWAYS include air conditioning! All the Info You Need to Plan Your Visit! The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival also includes information on the Low-Cost and Free Seminars and Demonstrations including the Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Hands-On Workshops, Back to Basics, and more. Get all the details for Low-cost Seminars at the Festival! You’ll also find detailed information on on EVERY Special Event including Party for the Senses, seminars, food and beverage pairings, and more! Other fun and useful sections in the Guide include a full list of performers for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Booth Crawls — a fun way to experience the Food and Wine Festival booths, Celebrity Chef Spotlight where you can learn about many of the celebrity chefs coming to the festival, Frequently Asked Questions, how to avoid the crowds, and much more! Find a touring strategy that fits your needs! The DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is the BEST tool for planning your visit to the Festival no matter if you’re going for just one day or for a full week or longer! Use the Guide to plan what food to eat, what Special Events or low-cost seminars to experience, and so much more. Purchase the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival now – and save 50% off the cover price when you use promo code DFB50. PLEASE NOTE: We have already released a preliminary guide edition this year, which includes all special events, the Full Daily Schedule of Events, and more details for the 2018 Festival. You will receive this edition automatically when you purchase, and we’ll send the FINAL edition directly to your inbox when Disney releases the final details of the festival! We always like to keep our customers informed and up to date, which is why we release several editions as Disney slowly announces details. As always, we’ve made this guide instantly downloadable for your convenience, and easily installed on your mobile devices. It’s a PDF guide with ​250+ pages of detailed information about the Festival as well as hundreds of photographs and customized bonus items to help you get the best experience possible. ​​​​​​​ This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan a rewarding Food & Wine Festival tour, or your money back! Whether this is your first festival or your 23rd, you’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. 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 DFB50 at check-out for a 50% off the cover price! Are you making plans to attend the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Let us know with a comment what you’re looking forward to at the Festival. Related posts: The BEST Way To Plan Your Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip! Peek INSIDE… BREAKING!!! 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival NEW Events, Eats, Booking Dates, and More! It’s a Super Bowl of Savings! Save 30% off the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

Well, would you look who has the place of honor on an EXCLUSIVE Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card?! Orange Bird Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card ©Disney Why, it’s our favorite pal from Sunshine Tree Terrace… the Little Orange Bird! Little Orange Bird Plush Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom is an interactive game in which players use spell cards to thwart the plans of Disney Villains in magic portals placed throughout the park, and all guests are welcome to play by picking up free card packs at the Firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A. anytime. Main Street Pumpkins in Autumn But there’s only one way to get the upcoming Orange Bird card… and that’s by attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! BOO! from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Yep! Party guests can pick up the Orange Bird’s Juice-o-Lanterns Spell Card as part of the party’s inclusions, which also feature trick-or-treat stations throughout the park, the Boo To You Parade, the HalloWishes fireworks spectacular, and so much more! Check out ALL the Party fun to be had in our DFB YouTube Video!  Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney World Fun This Holiday Season! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Pre-order The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2018 and get the 2017 edition as a free, instant download! It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2018 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Pre-order your 2018 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! Are you going to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Snack Series: Orange Bird Souvenir Cup at Sunshine Tree Terrace Secret Menu: Disney World Citrus Swirl…JUST THE CITRUS!!!! New Additions to Disney World’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Announced for 2018! View the full article

We are wrapping up our month-long Christmas in July series at the Happiest Place on Earth! Yes, the Disneyland Resort is our final stop in our holiday tour that began at the Walt Disney World Resort and has ended where it all began! The seasonal magic will begin November 9, 2018, and run through January 6, 2019. This festive season includes the return of favorite holiday experiences and entertainment, including Festival of Holidays and the “Believe…in Holiday Magic” Fireworks Spectacular. The Festival of Holidays, which honors the sights, sounds and tastes of Christmas/Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day, will remain at Disney California Adventure park for an additional two days, running through Jan. 8, 2019. Disney Parks Moms Panelist, Linda M., can’t say enough about the holiday season in her favorite place. “The holidays bring all sorts of good times and good cheer to the parks, including nightly lightings of the Christmas trees in both parks, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, and the façade of “it’s a small world” Holiday. Additionally, there are usually special Christmas Day meals at the restaurants located in the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. In years past, these included buffets full of traditional holiday fare and even a few special character appearances. Check the Disney Parks Blog in the fall for announcements on special meals during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Also at Disneyland park, “A Christmas Fantasy” parade will take place daily and will feature Mickey Mouse and his pals in their festive attire. The parade is complete with floats, music and marching “tin soldiers.” Guests will be in awe of the 60-foot tall Christmas tree in Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A. Filled with nearly 1,800 ornaments, the tree is the perfect holiday spot to take a photo with family and friends. At Disney California Adventure park, be sure not to miss walking into the holiday-themed Cars Land. “Snowcar” will greet guests as they make their way to Radiator Springs and each address along Route 66 will be decked out in its holiday best! Once again, this year holiday overlays will take place at two attractions transforming them into Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree. Young and old will want to visit with Santa Claus at Santa’s Holiday Visit at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail and take a moment to gaze at the spectacular 50-foot Christmas tree on Carthay Circle along Buena Vista Street. The Downtown Disney shopping, dining and entertainment district also joins in the holiday festivities with twinkling lights and ornaments, holiday displays, special entertainment and holiday-inspired eats and treats. But if you are planning on dining in the district during the holidays, Linda M. reminds Guests to make sure they make a reservation beforehand. That wraps up our Christmas in July series and what a joyous month it has been. With only 151 days left until Christmas, do you think it’s too soon to play Christmas music? What we do know for sure is now is the perfect time to begin planning your Disney vacation for the upcoming holiday season. For answers to your Disney vacation planning questions, please visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personal answer from one of our panelists! Happy Holidays! View the full article

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom Park Friday, August 17, and this year, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom fans can pick up an event-exclusive game card inspired by Orange Bird! As the storyline behind the card goes: During one of his walks through the Adventureland, Merlin met the adorable Orange Bird. Merlin was so taken with the little fellow, that he created a brand new Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom spell in his honor. On this new “Orange Bird’s Juice-o-Lanterns” spell card, Orange Bird celebrates Halloween in his own, sunny way by creating “Juice-o-Lanterns,” drawing funny faces on the oranges that grow near the Sunshine Tree. In case you aren’t familiar with Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, it’s an in-park interactive quest that allows guests of all ages to join Merlin’s mission to stop Disney Villains from taking over the park. Guests search for villain hideouts throughout the park, and visit magic portals where they use these spell cards to stop a villain’s plan. The fun begins at the Firehouse on Main Street, U.S.A., where guests can pick up everything they need to play. This special event card will be distributed separately (and in addition to) the regular Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card packs guests are given at this location. Guests must register to play with their party ticket and event wristband in order to get one. Excited to grab this year’s card? Share your excitement in the comments section below. View the full article

On a really hot day in Central Florida, there’s not much that seems more refreshing than an icy, frozen beverage. Though you can find varieties like Blue Raspberry, Cherry, and more all over the parks, the most popular options are typically Frozen Lemonade and Frozen Coke. And the Little Mermaid’s Price Eric has found a way to add a little something different to those drinks. Prince Eric’s Village Market At Prince Eric’s Village Market in Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland, you’ll now see some rather interesting flavored syrup options on the menu listed under Frozen Coca-Cola. Prince Eric’s Village Market Menu You can add your choice of Green Apple, Vanilla, Cherry, Watermelon, Toasted Marshmallow, or Red Passion Fruit. We checked to see if you could add these syrups to Frozen Lemonade (even though the choices are just listed under Coke), and the response from the Cast Member was “Absolutely!” Frozen Lemonade This is an especially fun option since Columbia Harbour House discontinued offering flavored syrups a couple of months ago, and it’s just in time for the warmest days of the summer. Take a complete Food Tour of Fantasyland in our DFB YouTube Video!  Will you be trying a flavored frozen drink this summer? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Review: ALL! THE! CHEESE! at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom Review: Sweets Eats at Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom! Another Change in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Snack Game: The Mint Julep Slushy! View the full article

Sometimes the only way to make a Disney food even better than the original is to make it mini. We submit mini Mickey Waffles as irrefutable evidence. And now Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland Resort’s Frontierland is providing another piece of proof for this theory. The Golden Horseshoe Ready to see our favorite new “mini” option in Disneyland?!? Here they are! Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches! Okay, please: how fun are these? Ice cream sandwiches, but mini! And drizzled with caramel or chocolate sauce? The awesome is oozing out of these! Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches Thanks to a tag from our Insta-friend @krthedizneynerd, we got a look at this duo of cookie/ice cream joy! Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches!! Yup, that’s four small chocolate chip cookies, two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream, and sauces. For $6.49, these make an irresistible snack. If you decide to share them (What? Who are you?!), they could be a great deal, too! Wanna share your Disney food pics with DFB (and the world!)? Tag us @DisneyFoodBlog on Instagram and Twitter! What Disney food would you miniaturize? Daydream with us in the comments! Related posts: Pixar Fest Eats: Jessie’s Berry Jubilee Funnel Cake in Disneyland The Best Disneyland Pixar Fest Nosh So Far: Cocoa Churro Pixar Fest Eats: Woody’s Boot with Root Beer Float View the full article

Cupcakes and donuts and floats, oh my! I’ve got bunches of new sweets to share with you in this month’s Sweet Treats, and first up are the cutest little donuts you ever did see – MICKEY BEIGNETS! That’s right, you can now get Mickey-shaped Beignets at Walt Disney World Resort. Just head on over to Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter for this sweet and iconic treat. They come covered in powdered sugar and served with your choice of dipping sauce: caramel, strawberry, or chicory coffee ganache! Right next door at Scat Cat’s Club, guests over the age of 21 can also nosh on the Baton Rouge Beignets, jazzed up with your choice of one of two cream liqueurs or coffee liqueur. And if you haven’t heard yet, there’s a whole new menu at Scat Cat’s Club – check out my recent story to learn all about it! At Epcot, the Blueberry Grass Band has been bringing French and English Canadian hits to the Canada pavilion this summer, and we’ve got a couple blueberry frozen drinks to celebrate! Found at the Canada Popcorn Cart, the Blueberry Frozen Drink is made with white cranberry juice and blueberry infusion. Guests over 21 can even add a little acai-blueberry vodka to the mix. Pair it with some Maple Popcorn, head over to the Canada Mill Stage, and you’ve got yourself a snack and a show! The Blueberry Grass Band will be performing daily through August 26. If you’re a fan of the Bubble Milk Tea at Joy of Tea in China, then you’ll love the new Milk Cap Tea. It’s Lychee tea topped with a creamy milk cap and sprinkled with Himalayan salt. At Fountain View, there’s a new Boston Cream Cupcake. This white cake comes with cream filling and a chocolate ganache topping. And over at Sunshine Seasons, you’ll find some yummy Chocolate Mousse with cookies and cream crumbles and chocolate crispy pearls. Do you love COOKIE DOUGH? Well guess what? Disney’s All Star Resorts are now serving up delicious cups of Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough at Intermission Food Court, End Zone Food Court, and World Premier Food Court. I can definitely say it’s DELICIOUS! For a limited time only at Disney’s All Star Sports Resort – if you love that little blue Experiment 626, then you’ll love this cupcake! Stitch’s Blue Raspberry Cupcake is made with yellow cake with chocolate-raspberry filling and topped with blue raspberry buttercream. Find it at the End Zone Food Court, and be sure to grab one before he escapes! You won’t have to fly off to Neverland to try this next treat! Just stop by Storybook Treats at Magic Kingdom Park to get the Peter Pan Float. It comes with lime soft-serve, sprite, and a chocolate feather, and it is SO CUTE! There’s also a Peter Pan T-shirt that goes perfectly with it. You’ll feel SO FLY wearing it and sipping on this float – find the shirt on Shop Disney Parks or at various merchandise locations throughout our parks and resorts. And keep an eye out for some of the other cute Peter Pan-themed merchandise like the Peter Pan Bangle Set by Alex and Ani or the Peter Pan MagicBand! And of course I can’t forget about those monthly ice cream treats! At Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, the August Ice Cream of the Month will be Chocolate Fudge, and the August Milkshake of the Month at The Plaza Restaurant will be Extreme Cookies and Cream. At the Disneyland Resort, you can find some unique and tasty donuts at the Main Street U.S.A. Coffee Cart in Disneyland park. These donuts are made fresh twice daily, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, and the flavors are always changing. You never know what you might find! Right now, one of those flavors is the Pineapple-Filled Donut with Meringue! This tropical treat is the perfect way to start your day in Adventureland. But remember – these donuts are quite popular, so come on out and get yours before they run out! For a fun frozen sandwich in Frontierland, mosey on down to The Golden Horseshoe to try the Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches! These cookie sandwiches come with vanilla ice cream and are drizzled with your choice of chocolate or caramel sauce. Over at Disney California Adventure park, take a trip to the recently-opened Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff at Pixar Pier. Here you’ll find all sorts of sweet treats, like the Memory Refreshers – frozen drinks that come in all colors and flavors! One of the drinks is the Rainbow Unicorn, with grape soda, blue raspberry soda, lime, cherry, lemon-lime and rainbow candies. Another one is inspired by Bing Bong himself, Imaginary Pal, which will be made with pink lemonade and grape soda with rainbow cotton candy, topped with a marshmallow flower. And last up, did you know that August 6 is National Root Beer Float Day? Well if you’re looking for a tasty treat to toast it with – why not try an Ice Cream Float at Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream? Also located in Disney California Adventure park, this ice cream shop serves up root beer floats with scoops of vanilla ice cream. And guests over 21 can even enjoy a Hard Float with your choice of ice cream bar served in an alcoholic hard soda or dark beer! So come on out to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort to try one of these sweet new treats this summer. Whether it’s a pineapple-filled donut or a tasty float, you’re sure to satisfy that sweet tooth at Disney Parks! View the full article

The Animal Kingdom called out to us and we had to visit this week! We found so many new food items AND new merch that we had to make our regular “What’s New” into two posts! We’re tackling food first, of course! Welcome! Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Discovery Island New Menu Items Creature Comforts (this park’s Starbucks location) is offering a new Strawberry Cake Pop that we think is smiling at us! It’s really delicious if you’re a strawberry fan! Strawberry Cake Pop at Creature Comforts Good news for coffee lovers out there who don’t want to stand in a Starbucks line for a cup of regular brewed coffee – the hot dog cart located near Pizzafari and Tiffins now has coffee available starting at park open and is typically available until around 1pm. Hot Dog Cart Now Offers Coffee in the morning at Animal Kingdom Nomad Lounge has some new menu items available – and these are included on their allergy-friendly menu. Items include: Accara: Black Eyed Pea Fritters Impossible Burger Sliders Truffle Poutine Nomad Lounge Menu The chefs at Tiffins have been busy! There is a new lunch tasting menu as well as other new items on their menu including Peaches and Cream appetizer, Crispy Corn Cake entree, and a Tiffins Dessert Trio. The Lunch Tasting Menu is served from 11:30 – 3:30 and is $35.00 per person. It includes choice of one appetizer and one entree OR choice of one entree and one dessert. Lunch Tasting Menu at Tiffins Dessert Menu at Tiffins Appetizer Menu at Tiffins You Main Course Menu at Tiffins You can now find this cute, convenient, and refillable Animal Kingdom Canteen that even attaches to your belt (or stroller…or bags) at Pizzafari and the Feeding Ground. You can also find it in Africa at Mahindi! Refillable Canteens at Animal Kingdom Refillable Canteens at Animal Kingdom Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Pandora New Menu Updates As we reported earlier this week, Satu’li Canteen is no longer serving the Vegetable Curry “Pods”. The Cheeseburger “Pods” are still available. Steamed “Pods” on the Menu Cheeseburger Pods Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Africa New Menu Updates When you stop at Dawa Bar you’ll notice they have updated ingredients for a couple of their specialty cocktails: Lost on Safari now comes with Starr African Rum instead of Pink Pigeon Rum Ngumu Jungle Juice now comes with Snow Leopard Vodka and Peach Schnapps instead of Myers Dark Rum Dawa Bar Specialty Cocktails Menu Zuri’s Sweet Shop is now offering a special on their Marshmallow Wands: 20% off when you buy 2 or more. When they are as cute as these Hippo and Zebra wands who can resist? Zuri’s Sweet Shop Marshmallow Wand Special Zuri’s Sweet Shop Marshmallow Wands Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Asia Menu Updates Royal Anandapur Tea has added Carrot Ginger Muffins to their bakery case. Royal Anandapur Tea Carrot Ginger Muffin The Dragon’s Breath and Singapore Sling drinks are still available at Thirsty River Bar & Trek Snacks. They were introduced last month, but now look to be printed on more “official” looking menus. Thirsty River Bar Menu How about these cute, Instagram-able statues of Russell and Dug! You can find them standing outside the UP! A Great Bird Adventure theater. Russell and Dug at the UP! A Great Bird Adventure theater Disney World’s Animal Kingdom DinoLand USA Menu Updates The Dino Diner now has new signage and picture of the Italian Sausage Hoagie on their menu. The hoagie was introduced last month, but a picture wasn’t on the menu at that time. Dino Diner Menu Dino Diner photo of Italian Sausage Hoagie Those of you with a sweet tooth and sharp eye might have also noticed the Donald Cupcake is now available at Dino Diner as well! Donald’s Dino-Bash Cupcake Restaurantosaurus has added a Shrimp and Chicken dinner to their menu. Don’t forget they are also testing a new lounge in Restaurantosaurus for the next three months as well. Restaurantosaurus Menu New Shrimp and Chicken Dinner at Restaurantosaurus Trilo-Bites is now open again, with the same menu as before. But, this does mean the Buffalo Chicken Chips that were available at Dino-Bite Snacks while Trilo-Bites was closed are no longer available at Dino-Bite Snacks. They’re back at home at Trilo-Bites. Trilo-Bites Menu Dino-Bite Snacks Menu What are you going to try the next time you are at the Animal Kingdom? Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! Get four awesome e-Books FULL of Disney park dining advice, bundled for 30% off the already discounted price! Yep, we’ve scoured the parks to find any and all snack choices — from the mundane to the spectacular — and we tell you all about them (with full-color pictures!) in our snack guides! These are updated every year, so you know your guide will be perfect for your upcoming trip, and they’re bundled with our DFB Guide to WDW Dining! This money-saving bundle includes all of the following: The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks All four are being sold together — for 30% off the already hugely discounted bundle price. Use code BUNDLE18 at check out to get the discount. It’s a $63 value for under $30!! With this Bundle of e-books you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to plan the best Disney World vacation ever. And with our handy e-book format, you can download the Guides to all of your electronic devices and take them with you wherever you go! And with our 100% money-back guarantee, what do you have to lose? Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom (Satu’li Menu Updates!) and the All-Star Resorts?? What’s New at Animal Kingdom and the All-Star Resorts: November 27, 2017 What’s New at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom: April 3, 2018 View the full article

Hey , there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing nine things that surprise people about Walt Disney World! My Disney Experience will really help you enjoy the parks to the fullest! A little planning can go a long way… and now more than ever that’s true when it comes to planning a trip to Walt Disney World! That’s why we’re sharing nine things that some guests find surprising about going to Disney World so you can know those things ahead of time to make the absolute most of your vacation! 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 did you find most surprising the first time you visited Disney World? Related posts: DFB Video: How to OUTSMART the Crowds in Disney World DFB Video: Pros and Cons of Disney World Transportation DFB Video: Disney World Bathrooms! (Volume I) View the full article

A brand-new art exhibit, “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art,” just debuted at the American Heritage Gallery at Epcot. The display showcases 89 pieces on display represent 40 different American Indian tribes from seven geographic regions across the United States. Highlights from the collection include an “Ancient Resonance” dress by designer Acoma Pueblo, a Pokagon Potawatomi black ash hamper basket made in the early 1900s, and a Chilkat blanket from Alaska dating to the 1890s complements “Raven and the Box of Daylight,” a 2017 glass sculpture by Preston Singletary (Tlingit). For a look inside the exhibit’s dedication ceremony, check out the video above. View the full article

There’s a new art exhibit for Walt Disney World visitors to absorb. “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” is now open at the American Heritage Gallery inside Epcot’s American Adventure attraction. There you’ll see expected items such as beadwork, basket weaving, jewelry... View the full article

We’re kicking off the week with a big thank you to the Disney Parks Blog readers and fans who are part of our growing community on Instagram. We’ve reached 500,000 followers! And, to help celebrate this milestone, Mickey Mouse is sharing a special video. Also, to mark the milestone, we’ve gathered five favorite recent images and videos featured on the Disney Parks Blog Instagram channel. Jessie & Rex became the first “Toy Story” characters to be installed in #ToyStoryLand at Disney’s Hollywood Studios earlier this week! If you’re new to Instagram, you can follow the Disney Parks Blog account as well as our other official Disney Parks Instagram accounts – Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. RELATED STORY: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/12/disney-parks-are-among-the-most-instagrammed-locations-in-2017/ View the full article

Disney’s newest musical, Frozen, opened earlier this year on Broadway. If taking your family to see this rousing musical spectacular is on your wish list, there’s no easier way to score tickets than by booking the Adventures by Disney New York City Long Weekend vacation. While exploring “the city that never sleeps” with Adventures by Disney, not only are you guaranteed prime seats to Frozen, you also enjoy a wealth of other exciting experiences, including: Going backstage at Good Morning America on an exclusive VIP tour. Learning music and dance from a musical during a Broadway workshop. Discovering the magic of Broadway on a backstage tour of the legendary New Amsterdam Theatre. Setting off on an exciting, interactive tour of iconic sights on THE RIDE: NYC Tour. Sampling flavors of the Lower East Side as you celebrate the diversity and rich history of New York City at the Tenement Museum. This 4-day, 3-night Long Weekend getaway also can be added to Disney Cruise Line sailings departing from the port of New York City, allowing you to enjoy the best of both land and sea. Departure dates through December 2018 are available. There’s just something so enchanting about New York City, and the addition of a magical queen with ice powers is sure to make the experience even more thrilling! View the full article

Yes! We are thinking about Christmas in July! The July 31 deadline for purchasing pre-sale tickets for Breakfast with Santa at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney Catal Restaurant this December is quickly approaching! Breakfast with Santa at Catal Restaurant Breakfast with Santa includes joining Santa and his merry band of elves for a fun-filled family event. This Special Holiday Event Includes: Pictures with Santa (1 printed copy) Build-a-Bear™ Workshop teddy bear given to each child from Santa himself! Family-style breakfast Bottomless Mimosas (21yrs +) Hot cocoa cart Personalized stockings for each child Festive Charles Dickens carolers Interactions with Santa’s elves Cookies & Milk Station Guests will have a meet and greet photo opportunity with Santa upon arrival. During your visit with Santa, a professional photographer will take and provide you with one complimentary photo per family. Additional photos will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to bring their own cameras to capture the special moment. No digital downloads will be available. Following your time with Santa, guests will be escorted by one of Santa’s elves to their family style breakfast feast. Dates: December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 Seating times: 8am-12pm Price: $80 per adult $35 per child (3-10yrs) $0 Infants (0-2yrs) Parking: Downtown Disney guest parking will be in the Simba parking lot at the time of the event. Guest parking will be validated for up to 5 hours. Please allow yourself enough time to park and walk through security on your way into the District. Tickets: Purchase your tickets here Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: News: Breakfast with Santa at T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs in December News: Breakfast with Santa Coming to T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs DFB Snack Attack IllumiNations Dessert Party Tickets On Sale May 13th View the full article