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We’re always up for snack time at the Magic Kingdom! And today we’re proud to announce that the 2018-19 Edition of The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book is now available! To celebrate the grand launch we have a great discount for you! You can get the new guide for 25% off the cover price for a limited time — just use code SNACKS18 at the check-out. It’s time to snag your copy! The Disney Food Blog Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book is one of the many fun and informative Disney Dining e-Books offered by Disney Food Blog! Now we’ve updated our best-selling DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book for 2018-19 with even more great information, new photos, and…yep!… updated snacks! We’ve made this guide an instantly downloadable PDF guide with photos, information, and advice on more than 200 delicious snacks that you can savor at the Magic Kingdom. This means that you can have a list of must-try snacks on hand before snack cravings hit you in the Magic Kingdom! Don’t Miss Out on the Best Snacks in the Magic Kingdom! The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks is guaranteed to help you find the best snacks and treats (even mini-meals!) for your family while visiting the Magic Kingdom, or your money back — we all know that treats at the Magic Kingdom are just as nostalgic as our first flight on Dumbo! With a 100% money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book includes: Full-color photos of over 200 of our favorite snacks Current prices and Disney Dining Plan snack credit status. Don’t waste those snack credits!! Snack locations “Hidden treats” and add-ons that aren’t published on menus or that aren’t widely known Disney Food Blog reviews of all snacks A New Stuff Snack Crawl featuring some of our favorite NEW! items in the Kingdom! Tips and tricks from experienced snack eaters Special Bonus items you’re going to love! (Of course…how could we not include these?) Know what you’re getting BEFORE using a precious snack credit or spending limited vacation dollars. Whether you want sweet, salty, crunchy, healthy, or something in between, The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book tells you where to find a snack to match your craving! Don’t forget — for easy access in the parks, put the guide on your smartphone or iPad! To thank you for your support of the blog, we’ll be offering the Guide for 25% off its purchase price for a limited time! Order your copy now and use code SNACKS18 at the check-out. For more detailed information, head over to DFBStore.com! With a 100% money-back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! Want to Save Even More? Bundle for Bigger Savings! 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? Did You Purchase a Previous Edition of the DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks? If you purchased a copy of a previous edition of the DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks , we’ve got great news for you! Previous purchasers will receive a $4 discount off of the 2018-19 edition of the guide. If you purchased between January 1 and February 25, 2018 we’ll send you an updated version (everyone who purchased after February 25 has the most updated version). Please email us at Support@DFBGuide.com and note the email address used to purchase the earlier e-Book to receive your special discount code! For more detailed information and sample pages from The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks, head over to DFBStore.com! Thanks for your support of the DFB! We couldn’t do this without all of YOU! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Now Available! The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book 2016-17 Edition Grand Launch! The DFB Mini-Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book, 2013 Edition Grand Launch! The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book, 2014 Edition View the full article

Returning this year to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is the Florida Fresh Outdoor Kitchen, inspired by the fresh and amazing food that we have here in the Sunshine State! Located between the Morocco and France pavilions, Florida Fresh features a delicious carne guisada with a black bean cake and cilantro-lime sour cream; a spicy blackened shrimp and cheddar cheese grits with brown gravy and local sweet corn relish as well as a key lime tart with toasted meringue to satisfy all of those sweet and savory cravings. If you’re looking for something refreshing on a sunny day, you can enjoy fantastic beverages like a key lime sparkling wine from Florida Orange Groves Winery (St. Petersburg, FL); a quat seasonal fruit ale from Tampa Bay Brewing Company (Tampa, FL); a monarch milk stout from First Magnitude Brewing Co. (Gainesville, FL) and a watermelon cucumber slushy with Tamiami Florida Gin, among other options. Just talking about this makes me hungry! If you can’t get to Epcot fast enough, here’s the deliciosa recipe for the carne guisada that you can make right at home: Serves 4 BLACK BEAN CAKES 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 small white onion, diced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced 1/2 medium green pepper, diced 1 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 1 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 chipotle peppers, chopped Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 3/4 cups corn flour FOR CARNE ASADA 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 small white onion, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 pound cooked beef brisket, shredded 1 bay leaf 1/2 cup green olives, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro TOMATO RELISH 2 medium red tomatoes, diced 1/4 small red onion, diced 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste CILANTRO SOUR CREAM 1/2 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro GARNISH 1/4 cup chopped cilantro FOR BLACK BEAN CAKE: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat until hot. Add onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in garlic and cumin, cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and place in a large mixing bowl. Stir in black beans and chipotle peppers, mashing with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in quinoa and corn flour. Divide into 4 balls and flatten to make patties. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan until hot. Cook black bean patties for 3 minutes on each side, until crispy. Keep warm until ready to serve. FOR CARNE ASADA: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, until hot. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, and sauté until tender. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Add the cooked brisket, bay leaf, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Keep warm until ready to serve. FOR TOMATO RELISH: Combine tomato, red onion, parsley, olive oil, and white balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. FOR CILANTRO SOUR CREAM: Mix sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve. TO SERVE: Place 1 seared black bean cake on each plate. Top with 1/2 cup of the carne asada. Top with tomato relish and cilantro sour cream. Garnish with additional cilantro. The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival runs now through May 28. For more information, check out epcotinspring.com. View the full article

Rose gold continues its reign in Walt Disney World, and this time it’s been partnered up with the official Millennial spirit animal: the unicorn. This time you’ll need to head on over to the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to try the Rose Gold Unicorn Cupcake at Gasparilla Island Grill! Gasaprilla Island Grill entrance Gasparilla Island Grill has been home to several tasty and creative desserts over the years, including a lovely Coconut Pot de Creme and cupcakes featuring S’mores, German Chocolate, and Pina Colada flavors! So it’s no wonder that the thoughtful pastry chefs of the Grand have concocted a truly special take on the rose gold trend. The Rose Gold Unicorn Cupcake at Gasparilla Island Grill For starters, she’s a beautiful cupcake creation, featuring a transparent wrapper with gold filigree, some rose gold-brushed ears, and a pointed ribbon of chocolate fashioned as a horn. Details on the Rose Gold Unicorn Cupcake The unicorn’s hair is a beautiful shade of pink (although not altogether rose gold-y), and it cascades from front to back over a thick layer of fondant-like vanilla frosting. Rose Gold Unicorn There’s plenty of that pink mane tumbling down the back of the cupcake. Tasty rose gold mane And in case it has escaped your attention, this pretty lady has been dusted with edible glitter. I mean, what’s a unicorn without some glitter? Aside from the thicker-than-normal frosting, the cake really sets this cupcake apart from other Disney World cupcakes. Rather than the dense, moist cake we see everywhere else, this cupcake features a rose gold-colored, strawberry sponge cake. And it’s a legitimate sponge — all lightness and height. You can see how the cake is full of air from whipped eggs in the batter. Rose Gold Sponge Cake And while the lighter-than-air sponge is a nice texture, it doesn’t hold up well to the heavy, dense frosting. So maybe knife-and-fork this one. And grab a couple of extra napkins. But we aren’t hating on the sponge, because when eaten with the filling — a super rich hazelnut-flavored cream cheese! — the sponge was necessarily simple. A dense cake with this dense filling would be too much, even for us lovers of cream cheese everything! Hazelnut cream cheese filling in the Rose Gold Unicorn Cupcake We’re pretty happy to embrace the rose gold trend so long as it results in beautifully crafted, delicious treats like this. So if you’re in the World, monorail yourself over to Gasparilla Island Grill to enjoy this fabulous addition to the rose gold universe! Totally into Rose Gold snacks? Click here for a round-up of Every. Single. Rose. Gold. Snack. In. Disney. World. (You’re Welcome.) Oh, and if you’re headed to Disney World, check out our awesome guide below! 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. Would you make a special trip for the Rose Gold Unicorn 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: Every. Single. Rose Gold Snack. in Disney World News!! Rose Gold Ears Cupcake Has Arrived at Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons News! Rose Gold Ears Cupcake Debuts at Magic Kingdom! View the full article

It's not too early to start dreaming up the next generation of Avengers. There are plenty of reasons to think the next two Avengers movies (April's "Avengers: Infinity War" and 2019's still untitled sequel) will be the last ride for this original cinematic crew of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. There's... View the full article

The Easter season is in full force at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and for the seventh year running, this deluxe resort’s pastry chefs are absolutely wowing guests with artful Easter eggs covered in all things edible! Welcome to the Grand Floridian! This year’s Easter egg displays are dispersed throughout the lobby and cover a wide range of Disney films and artistic styles. And these eggs are designed to impress! Honestly, if they didn’t tell us they were made of edible materials, we wouldn’t be able to tell. The craftsmanship is outstanding, as always! Grand Floridian Easter Egg Display Photo Tour So let’s begin our tour at the bird cage, where Brave, The Fox and the Hound, Lion King, and others are holding court. Eggs on display near the bird cage A coral-themed egg, a steampunk egg, Frozen, and BB-8 can all be seen here. Eggs on display near the bird cage Near the elevator, you’ll find numerous eggs, including Wreck It Ralph, Robin Hood, The Wizard of Oz, Lady and the Tramp, Oliver and Company, and Pinocchio! Eggs on display near the elevator In the front entrance of the resort, a massive chocolate Easter Bunny oversees the displays, along with stunning eggs! Eggs on display in the front entrance Here reside The Nightmare Before Christmas, Disney villains, and Tangled. Eggs on display in the front entrance Eggs on display in the front entrance There are also eggs inspired by Cinderella, Zootopia, and Aristocrats greeting guests here. Eggs on display in the front entrance Aladdin and Jasmine, Minnie Mouse, and the Enchanted Rose are also in the front entrance of the resort. Eggs on display in the front entrance And an egg representing the four seasons is just stunning. Eggs on display in the front entrance Eggs with a garden view include a Moana creation and a gilded Grand Floridian egg. Eggs on display with garden view Throughout the day, guests can find cast members on hand to talk about the eggs (and the surrounding Easter decor, also all edible!). Eggs on display This year’s Easter eggs include some new additions as well as some returning favorites. Returning this year is the regal Bald Eagle Egg, which has been on display in the lobby year-round. Bald Eagle Egg The Brave egg is as cute as ever. “Brave” Egg And naturally, Elsa is on hand to celebrate. Frozen Easter Egg Anna and her troll friends are here, too! Frozen Easter Egg The Fox and the Hound are bringing the cute in intricate modeling chocolate. Fox and the Hound Egg And the multifarious characters of The Lion King are bursting from their egg. Lion King Egg BB-8 really suits the egg shape. Check out that awesome light saber! BB-8 Easter Egg And we love the painting of the Robin Hood Egg. Robin Hood Easter Egg Lady and the Tramp are looking as lovely as ever, on another hand-painted egg sitting atop a bowl of spaghetti, of course! “Lady and the Tramp” Egg And even artistic Rapunzel would applaud the styling of her Tangled Egg. “Tangled” Egg Check out the magical flower placed so delicately on top. Perfection. “Tangled” Egg Among this year’s new Easter egg additions are an Aladdin-inspired egg complete with a glowing magic lamp! Aladdin egg with light up lantern Aladdin Egg The three-dimensional styling of the Aristocats Egg is purrrrfectly sweet. Aristocrats Egg And the back is totally awesome. So much detail! Aristocrats Egg Big Hero 6 is getting some egg love this year, with neat movie details back and front (including a hidden Mickey!). Big Hero 6 Egg Back Big Hero 6 Egg And seriously, can we just take a minute to get a little real? The Cinderella Egg is mind-blowing. Look at the detail work! (If you want to see last year’s Carriage Egg, it’s on display in 1900 Park Fare!) Cinderella Egg The 2018 Enchanted Rose Egg is new and improved. The petals are just astounding. Enchanted Rose Egg The French Painting Egg features two pieces of artwork: “Are they thinking about the grape?”… French Paintings Egg French Paintings Egg Close Up …and “The Swing”. Someone in the pastry kitchen has outdone herself/himself with this artwork. WOW. French Paintings Egg For something a little more whimsical, look no further than the Minnie Mouse Egg, with her trademark polka dots and adorable skirt. Minnie Mouse Egg We know Nightmare Before Christmas fans will love this: a fabulous egg paying tribute to the cult classic! Jack and Sally even light up! Nightmare Before Christmas Egg Nightmare Before Christmas Egg Nightmare Before Christmas Egg And for a more obscure movie tribute: Oliver and Company! Oliver and Company Egg That is one happy pup! Oliver and Company Egg The Wizard of Oz Egg is new this year — and it’s making a huge statement. The details on this one are fantastic! Wizard of Oz Egg Village Seriously, can we please be egg-sized and live here? Wizard of Oz Egg Village Wizard of Oz Egg Wrapping up the new eggs is Wreck It Ralph and his colorfully painted egg! Wreck it Ralph Egg And we love all the sweets incorporated into this design! Vanellope would approve! Wreck it Ralph Egg Happy Easter, y’all! It’s never been a sweeter time to visit the Grand Floridian! 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! Will you swing over to the Grand to check out this fabulous display of pastry and artistic talent? Let us know your favorites 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! 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With so much spring fun already in store at Disney Springs, consider this the cherry (festival) on top! Taking place at Morimoto Asia through April 15, 2018, the Sakura Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with a special focus on cherry blossoms. Featuring ticketed events, menu specials and Instagram-worthy décor, the venue will showcase the pink blooms of the famed Japanese Sakura. Though the festival kicked-off on March 15, there are still four more opportunities to take part in an over-the-top Morimoto experience. While they all sound incredible, the Ramen Tasting is calling my name. (Seriously. Have you ever tried their Tonkotsu Ramen? If just might change your life!) Here’s a look at what’s still to come: Seas of Japan 101 (March 30, 2018; 4-6 p.m.; $45): Learn more about the seas of Japan and the delicacies that come from their waters. During this two-hour educational seminar, you’ll learn while tasting select menu items paired with sake. Morimoto Asia’s Guest Chef Series (April 3, 2018; 7-9 p.m.; $120): Take part in the inaugural event for this new series as the culinary talent from Morimoto Asia welcomes Chef Hitoshi Sugiura from Tokyo, Japan. The chefs will collaborate on a six-course Pan-Asian dinner, paired with wines from across the globe, for guests to enjoy. Ramen Seminar and Tasting (April 7, 2018; 12-3 p.m.; $36): Spend an afternoon learning about the many types of Asian noodles, then stick around to taste several varieties of ramen dishes. Matsuri Festival (April 15, 2018; 12-4 p.m.; $45 for guests ages 10 and up; children under 9 are free): Perfect for family fun, guests will have the chance to indulge in multiple street food stations, four beer and cocktail stations, and Japanese carnival games and activities suitable for guests of all ages. If you’re not able to get tickets to any of the above offerings, you can certainly enjoy special drinks, appetizers and desserts, all available for a limited-time. On the menu: locally-brewed Crooked Can Sakura Kolsh, Cherry Blossom Martini, Blue Cherry Cocktail, Chilled Panacea Oysters, and a Sakura and Peach Bavarian Dessert. With more than two weeks to go, you’ve got plenty of time to try everything! Planning to join the festivities? そこであなたに会えたらいいですね！(That’s “I hope to see you there!” in Japanese.) In the meantime, get full details here. View the full article

News came out last month about big changes coming to Dinner at Magic Kingdom’s Be Our Guest Restaurant, beginning July 27, 2018. We learned about dinner becoming a new prix fixe meal, and that the experience will require 2 Table Service credits on the Disney Dining Plan. We also received all sorts of menu details, which you can read about in full and see pictures of by clicking here. Be Our Guest Restaurant One thing we didn’t learn, however, is what the Beast will be serving for dessert after dinner in his Castle. While guests will order their choice from the appetizer and entree selections, the final course remained a mystery… until now!! Introducing the Dessert Trio, which will be exclusive to the Dinner menu at Be Our Guest Restaurant. ©Disney A raspberry macaron with lemon filling and fresh raspberries and a whole maraschino cherry dipped in dark chocolate with hazelnut topping are plated on the outer edges of the stained glass-inspired plate, featuring the Enchanted Rose from Beauty and the Beast. And in the center? Why, that’s a white chocolate cup — Chip, of course! — filled with… The Grey Stuff!! Très adorable! And with that, the dinner menu is complete! Pricing for the new experience will be $55 for adults, and $35 for children (ages 3-9), or two credits on the Disney Dining Plan, as noted above. Tax and gratuity are not included. So, knowing the full picture now — with the announcement of the Dessert Trio — will you be trying to land a coveted Advance Dining Reservation for dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant? Click here to find out all about the new Prix Fixe Dinner Coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant! We’d love to know! Is Dinner at Be Our Guest on your Must-Dine list? 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: New! The Grey Stuff Cupcake and Other Menu Updates at Disney World’s Be Our Guest Restaurant Changes Coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant in Disney World News: Tiffins Prix Fixe Menus! Plus: Review of Two New Eats in Pandora! View the full article

While the whole of Walt Disney World is known for its restaurants and unique dining options, no theme park has quite the culinary offerings of Epcot. Look no further than the World Showcase, where visitors can select from a wide variety of global cuisines, from meatballs in Norway to sushi in Japan... View the full article

With the 35th Anniversary “Happiest Celebration!” just around the corner, Tokyo Disney Resort guests can now enjoy the first springtime offerings during Disney’s Easter at Tokyo DisneySea, including a sneak peek of the theme song for the celebration. Colorful decorations, entertainment, special menus and exclusive merchandise bring this season to life at the resort. Tokyo DisneySea will host an egg hunt for the very first time this year, and guests who find the whimsical eggs themed to Disney characters will receive with an exclusive Bunny Ears hair clip. At the Mediterranean Harbor, Mickey and Minnie are joined by Disney characters to perform in the renewed Fashionable Easter show celebrating the arrival of spring. Exciting pyrotechnics and the premiere of the theme song for the “Happiest Celebration!” make this show a can’t-miss. Over at Waterfront Park, members of the Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band are also be dressed in new costumes in honor of the season. The first Tokyo Disney Resort 35th Anniversary merchandise is now on sale alongside dozens of new Easter designs, including the fan-favorite Bunny Ears Headbands and Easter “Bunny” Bonnets. Delicious new food and drink items are available at Café Portofino, New York Deli, Barnacle Bill’s, Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen and Tropic Al’s. Disney’s Easter will be at the resort until June 6, and the “Happiest Celebration!” begins on April 15. Stay tuned for more updates from Tokyo Disney Resort! View the full article

As we shared in last week’s first look, Disneyland park will light up when “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” celebrates the heart of Pixar! Debuting at the start of Pixar Fest on April 13, this all-new nighttime spectacular will take guests on an emotional journey of friendship with their favorite Pixar Pals—when unlikely characters first meet one another, set out on adventures and overcome adversities that forge everlasting bonds. Learn more about “Together Forever” in the video below. The stories will come to life through dazzling pyrotechnics, memorable music and colorful projections at iconic locations throughout the park. I hope you can join us to experience “Together Forever” when Pixar Fest kicks off April 13! View the full article

Change is on the way to a Walt Disney World art exhibit at Epcot’s American Adventure. “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” will be moving into the American Heritage Gallery sometime this summer, according to a post on the official Disney Parks Blog. It will be a collaboration... View the full article

One of the hallmarks of the Epcot World Showcase pavilions is their ongoing mission to bring authentic cultural experiences to our guests. From live entertainment, to our cultural representative Cast Members, to film experiences showcasing majestic vistas of the countries, we strive to give guests a glimpse of the people, culture and history of the country through art, dining and architecture. For some countries, that includes an exhibition of authentic cultural art. Recently, we told you about updates to the art gallery in Mexico, and more exciting work is underway to refresh the gallery in Norway. Also coming this summer to the American Heritage Gallery at The American Adventure is a brand new exhibition called “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art”. “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art” is made possible through the collaboration of the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C. Among the featured artists with works on display are fashion designer Loren Aragon (Acoma Pueblo), noted doll maker Glenda McKay (Ingalik-Athabascan), and Juanita Growing Thunder (Assiniboine Sioux) from the Growing Thunder family of Montana. As with other exhibitions that have graced the American Heritage Gallery, this new exhibition will feature interactive elements, where some of the artists will share the creative process and inspirations behind their works in their own words. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates to all the of the art exhibitions at Epcot, including an opening date for “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art.” View the full article

Spring has sprung at Walt Disney World Resort, and if you stop to smell the flowers, you might just smell some new snacks being cooked up at Magic Kingdom Park! There’s an enchanting array of new offerings now available, and even more coming soon. Perfect for the season, we’ve got a brand-new Flower Crown Cupcake available at Main Street Bakery. This beautiful vanilla cupcake is filled with raspberry buttercream and topped with a buttercream flower crown and hard candy Minnie Ears. This yummy treat is the perfect Spring snack, and even makes for a good photo opportunity. Just grab some Crochet Floral Minnie Ears from your favorite Disney shop and pose for the camera with your flowery cupcake in hand! Just across the street at Casey’s Corner, you’ll find a brand-new refreshing beverage – a Mint Julip Lemonade Slushy! This non-alcoholic lemonade slushy comes with mojito-flavored syrup, and a cherry, mint and lemon garnish. And we can’t forget about the popular Hot Dog of the Month. While there’s only a few days left in March, don’t miss your chance to try the Greek Hot Diggity Dog! And for April’s Hot Dog of the Month, you’ll find the Cuban Hot Diggity Dog, topped with Mojo pork, relish, swiss, and mustard. These special “of the month” toppings can even be added to an order of fries! At Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, March’s Ice Cream of the Month was Dulce De Leche, and April’s flavor will be Cookie Dough – yummy! But the ice cream doesn’t stop there – a Brownie Sundae and an Apple Blossom Sundae have also been added to the menu! Right next door at The Plaza Restaurant, you’ll find March’s Milkshake of the Month: Coffee Mint, with mint chocolate ice cream, coffee, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry. And for April, the Milkshake of the Month will be a Caramel Turtle Milkshake with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, caramel sauce and walnuts. In Fantasyland, Pinocchio Village Haus has added an Italian Cream Cake to the dessert menu. This lemon cakes comes topped with cream cheese icing, toasted coconut and a white chocolate piece featuring everyone’s favorite Conscious – Jiminy Cricket! As for the Flatbread of the Month – March’s flatbread is Buffalo Chicken. And since April is National Grilled Cheese Month, the April Flatbread of the Month will be a Grilled Cheese Flatbread with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, swiss and cheddar and served with a side of tomato-basil soup for dipping! At Be Our Guest Restaurant, I recently posted about an exciting new dinner menu coming this summer, and I now have the scoop on the fabulous dessert trio. This trio will have a raspberry macaron with lemon filling and fresh raspberries, a whole maraschino cherry dipped in dark chocolate with hazelnut topping, and a white chocolate Chip cup with our signature Grey Stuff! It will also be exclusive to the dinner menu. At Gaston’s Tavern, you’ll find a new Ham, Brie and Grain Mustard Sandwich as well as a Smoked Turkey, Swiss and Cranberry Aïoli Sandwich. In Tomorrowland, Sonny Eclipse has a new dessert at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café – a cookies & cream cheese cake topped with chocolate, galaxy sprinkles and a white-chocolate piece featuring the amazingly-talented Sonny Eclipse himself. And over at Liberty Square, you’ll find a crisp new Shrimp Wedge Salad at Columbia Harbour House. And finally, in Adventureland, I’ve got a fruit-tastic update to the menu at Sunshine Tree Terrace. Our famous Citrus Swirl, the classic frozen orange juice slushy twisted with vanilla soft-serve ice cream, has been joined by the new Orange Cream swirl! This new swirl twists together vanilla soft-serve ice cream with Orange Dole® Soft-Serve to create a tasty new citrus-flavored treat. Both of these swirls are now available in a cup, or as a float with refreshing orange soda. So there you have it. Magic Kingdom Park is buzzing with tasty excitement this spring, so come on out and try all of these delicious new offerings! View the full article

New Fantasyland is one of the most beautiful and imaginative areas of Magic Kingdom Park. With attractions inspired by several classic Disney films represented here, there is so much fun to explore! How well do you know this area? Put your knowledge to the test! .quiz-container#wp-quiz-201326{ background-color:#f0f8fb; color:#565656; border-color:#dce4e7; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-201326 .quiz-section h1{ color:#8bb428; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-201326 .quiz-title{ color:#10628b; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-201326 .quiz-header-image{ text-align:right; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-201326 .quiz-section{ border-color:#ffffff; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-201326 .quiz-details, .quiz-container#wp-quiz-201326 .quiz-results, .quiz-container#wp-quiz-201326 .quiz-embed{ border-color:#dce4e7; } .quiz-container#wp-quiz-201326 .quiz-result{ background-color:#dce4e7; } New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park How many acres is Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park? 15 acres 19 acres 21 acres How many 'books' are there in the library at Enchanted Tales with Belle? Over 12,000 'Books' Over 13,500 'Books' Over 15,000 'Books' How tall is the music box in the Rose Gallery At Be Our Guest Restaurant? Almost 5 Feet Tall Almost 7 Feet Tall Almost 9 Feet Tall How many characters are there in the 'Under the Sea' scene in the Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid attraction? 82 Characters 99 Characters 128 Characters Embed Quiz on Your Website Embed Code <div class="wp-quiz" data-quiz-id="201326" data-site-url="https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog"></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wp-quizzes/js/embed.js"></script>Copy and paste above embed code where you would like the quiz to appear on your website. View the full article

There are many reasons why I enjoy visiting Walt Disney World Resort at night: I don’t have to apply sunblock, some of my favorite outdoor attractions really shine after dark, the illuminations from the lights create excellent photo opportunities, and for whatever reason, I always adopt a slower pace at night and find the time to enjoy the ambiance. But my absolute favorite reason to embrace the night-owl mentality is thanks to all of the stunning entertainment offered after the sun goes down. Whether it’s fireworks, projections, lasers, dancing water, or special effects, each experience is a fitting finale to the day. No matter how many times I see it, I still get goosebumps when the Tree of Life awakens, when the music of Star Wars starts to play as pyrotechnics burst, and when my favorite stories play out on Cinderella Castle and in the sky. Here are some of my favorite photos of these night time experiences, taken by Disney PhotoPass Service: Want to see more photos like these? Follow the Disney PhotoPass Service Instagram page! View the full article

Colorful and texturized “Disney Walls” have become popular photo locations for guests visiting a Disney theme park, with many guests posting their favorite wall photos on Instagram and Twitter. Beyond the parks, Disney Vacation Club Resorts also offer some playful backdrops that are a little less known (until now). Here are a few of my favorite #WallsofDVC and where you can find them at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney’s BoardWalk Villas In addition to the iconic (and easy to locate) photo locale featured at the top of this post, you’ll also find the perfect striped setting outside Jellyrolls at Disney’s BoardWalk that can be used for stunning close-ups or elevated vertical shots. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge & Villas – Jambo House This photo was taken at my favorite “hidden gem” location at Jambo House. Head down the corridors leading to the accommodations on the third floor of this Resort and you’ll find little tucked away balconies, perfect for looking out onto the savanna. Not only does this offer a quiet spot to take in animal viewing, it also provides the perfect setting to capture photo backdrops with dramatic height! Disney’s Old Key West Resort Head on over to the original Disney Vacation Club Resort, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, where you’ll find two of my favorite photo spots. This first snap was taken right outside the Resort check-in area. It even comes complete with fun props! Each of the Resort buildings also offer a ton of fun photo backdrops in blue, pink, yellow and more. Pick your favorite shade and play to capture to perfect family vacation pic. Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa It’s easy being green at this colorful spot, located near the High Rock Spring Pool. Embrace Spring by wearing candy-colored pastels, or go for bold primary colors like this couple did and snap a photo that really pops! In fact, there are so many Instagram-worthy backdrops at Disney Vacation Club Resorts that I couldn’t include them here. Stay tuned for another post, which will highlight a few “must visit” spots at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Be sure to share your own favorite photos taken at Disney Vacation Club Resorts on Instagram! View the full article

The 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs from August 30-November 12, 2018, and we’re already thinking about what we want to eat this year! Each year certain food booths at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival wow us with unique dishes, and today we’re going to check out seven dishes that we hope return to this year’s Festival! The menus for 2018 haven’t been released yet, but a few of these dishes have been on the menu for a couple of seasons so there is hope for a return! Let’s check them out! Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses at Flavors from Fire Flavors from Fire was a new food booth in 2017 and this dish wowed us — it was crazy good! Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses Even if you don’t like corned beef you’ll want to try this dish if it returns this year! And you’ll want to ask for extra cheese! Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions at Active Eats The mac and cheese from Active Eats has been on our Best of the Fest list for a couple of years, and if it doesn’t return this year we’re going to seriously miss it! Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions This dish combines Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions together for savory goodness. If it comes back this year you’ll want to be first in line! Wasabi Shumai Steamed Pork Dumplings at Japan Japan has been hitting out of the park during the last few Festivals at Epcot (including this year’s Festival of the Arts and Flower and Garden Festival). Wasabi Shumai Steamed Pork Dumplings These dumplings were a hit for us last year — enough spice to be interesting but not so much that you can’t enjoy them! Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese Served on Griddled Garlic Toast at Hops & Barley The brisket in this dish has been perfect each time it’s featured at Hops and Barley. Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese served on Griddled Garlic Toast Definitely ask for extra cheese on this one, too! Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette at Coastal Eats Coastal Eats was new in 2017, and if it returns this year we hope they bring back this dip – it WOWED us! Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette The Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip was buttery and amazing. You definitely want to try it this year if it’s back! Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread at Ireland The Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip from Ireland is SO good you won’t want to share it with anyone. Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread Also? Skip the bread and just eat it with a spoon. You can thank us later. Tequila Chipotle Shrimp at Mexico Mexico always has a shrimp dish, but 2017’s Tequila Chipotle Shrimp was a winner! Tequila Chipotle Shrimp The flavors were great and even the presentation wowed us with this dish. Find All the Information on the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Here! Those are seven dishes that we really hope come back this year, but we can’t forget about a couple of our other standby favorites! Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup served with a Pretzel Roll at Canada This dish has been a staple at the Canada food booth for YEARS and while we’re pretty sure it’ll be back again this year, we wanted to mention it! Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup with Pretzel Roll You’ll always want to queue up for this in Canada! Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing at Hops & Barley This Carrot Cake from Hops and Barley is a favorite Food and Wine dessert here at DFB. Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing This is a not-to-be-missed dish! And, if you want to make it at home we have the recipe! Ready to Plan for Your 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and get the 2017 edition free as an immediate download! Two guides for the price of one! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Pre-Order your 2018 edition today and get the 2017 edition for FREE! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! Now that we’ve shared the dishes we hope to see at the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, we want to hear from you! What dishes are you looking forward to at this year’s Festival? 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: What Are the Dates for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Guest Review: New Dishes at Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Dates!!! View the full article

In today’s Disney Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Pascal from the 2010 film “Tangled” would do if he had the chance to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to Ashley, he’d seek out the ideal place that would make him feel at home – like the park’s iconic Tree of Life. “Pascal is always looking for places to blend in!” she said. “He could easily spend hours in the Tree of Life undetected with all of the animal carvings to camouflage him!” View the full article

The Star Wars: Galactic Nights event will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27th! This extra-ticket, one-night-only event will include access to select attractions in the the park, character greetings, a special projections show in addition to Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, and MUCH more! Part of the “much more” includes specialty FOOD just for the event! PLUS, there’s an add-on to allow guests to taste even more treats around the Galaxy: the Galactic Tasting Sampler and Viewing Package! Let’s peek at the food first, then continue scrolling for more info about the Sampler, Table Service dining menus, and more! Specialty Food at Galactic Nights It’s a Galaxy Gourmet for this year’s Galactic Nights event! Returning items will include the famous LIGHTSABER CHURROS! Lightsaber Churros ©Disney Keep an eye out for the Lightsaber Churro Sundae, too. Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn, the Star Wars-themed Orange Truffle Cupcake, the Mini-Éclair Trio, and Glow Cotton Candy will also make their way back to the event from a galaxy far, far away… Tapas-sized gourmet offerings (think Epcot Food and Wine Festival) will be available throughout the park, with up to 25 food and drink items to choose from! Among the new items this year will be the Dueling Gazpacho. Dueling Gazpacho ©Disney It’s spicy red pepper versus cool cucumber-melon, inspired by the lightsaber battle between Darth Maul and Qui-Gon Jinn. Three Cheese Pasta with a lamb and beef Meatball represents the Resistance Movement. Three Cheese Pasta with Meatball and Sweet and Spicy Drumstick ©Disney The honey-chili glazed Sweet and Spicy Fried Drumstick served with a pepper jelly biscuit is inspired by Chewbacca’s friendship with his Ahch-To companions: the Porgs! The Soba Noodle Salad is a vegetarian dish representing the Ewoks’ home of the Forest Moon on Endor. Soba Noodle Salad and Plantmeat on Rootcrush ©Disney Plantmeat on Rootcrush will provide another vegetarian option, with this veggie meatloaf dish “rationed” out a la Unkar Plutt’s concession stand on Jakku. Three Cheese Grits will feature steamed crawfish smothered in Louisiana boil broth served on top of sweet corn cheese grits, inspired by Mon Cala. Three Cheese Grits and Loaded Red Curry Duck Fries ©Disney And Loaded Red Curry Duck Fries are based on the Battle of Crait: seasoned fries will be topped with duck confit, red curry ketchup and white blended cheese sauce. LOADED. RED. CURRY. DUCK. FRIES. Y’ALL. Fish and Chips with Smoked Paprika Remoulade is inspired by the Erso’s homestead with its lowlands and black sand beaches. Fish and Chips with Smoked Paprika Remoulade and Ancho-Chili Octopus ©Disney More returning items include the C-3PO Charcuterie, Yoda Pepperoni Pizza, Pork Wings with Blueberry Slaw, Vegan Blue Milk Curry, the Grilled Wagyu Beef Slider, the Bloody Mary Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Skewer, the Crab Duo, and the Ribeye Steak Puff. And drinks will include Jettison Juice (non-alcoholic) or the Skywalker Wine Flight, featuring Sommità Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Rosé, and Sommità Pinot Noir from Skywalker Vineyards in Marin County, California. Slider and Skywalker Flight ©Disney Galactic Tasting Sampler and Viewing Package Enjoy up to five of the tapas-sized items (along with options for Disney Dining Plan snack credit-eligible items around the park) and reserved seating for the panel discussion which will take guests behind the scenes of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with the Galactic Tasting Sampler and Viewing Package. This package is $30 per person, including tax, and can be booked online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE by ticket holders for the event. Samplers may also be up for purchase on the night of the event based on availability. Specialty Menus at BaseLine Tap House and Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge No Advance Dining Reservations will be needed to dine at BaseLine Tap House or The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge to try their specialty menus for the evening. Larger portions of many of the food items noted above will be on the menu, along with exclusive items for each location. The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge Menu: Lemon Diver Scallop with Pork Belly (Location Exclusive) Tofu and Noodle Salad (Location Exclusive) Éclair Trio Shrimp and Chorizo Skewer Wagyu Beef Slider C-3PO Charcuterie Skywalker Wines The Lemon Diver Scallop with Pork Belly represents the time Luke spent on Ahch-To, the marine planet. You’ll only be able to find this one at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, along with the also-exclusive Tofu and Rice Noodles in honor of the capital city of Coruscant. Lemon Diver Sea Scallop with Pork Belly ©Disney The BaseLine Tap House Menu: Ancho-Chili Octopus (Location Exclusive) Éclair Trio Ribeye Steak Puff Vegan Curry C-3PO Charcuterie Dueling Gazpacho Skywalker Wines At BaseLine Tap House only, you’ll find Ancho-Chili Octopus inspired by the Sarlacc found in the Dune Sea region of Luke’s home planet, Tatooine. Galactic Nights Ticket Information Star Wars: Galactic Nights will take place on May 27, 2018, from 7:00 PM to midnight. Tickets are $129 for adults and $124 for children (plus tax), and may be purchased online. Costume guidelines for this special event can be found here. Want MORE Star Wars scoop? Check out our Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge page here!! Will you be attending Star Wars: Galactic Nights? Please let us know with a comment! 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Reservations will begin on April 4 for workshops and private-lounge access at Reunion Station, a new gathering space for Members opening April 30 at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge as part of Membership Magic. Presented as a “Membership Extra” for eligible Members and located in what appears to be a repurposed railroad station at the edge of Bay Lake, Reunion Station is flexibly designed to serve as a private lounge with foods and beverages by morning and evening, a center for paid workshops by midday, and a relaxing (complimentary!) retreat for Members by night. Reunion Station’s evolving roster of workshops at the time of this post include the “Disney Vacation Club Beverage Tasting Series,” “Phone Photography” and “Animation 101.” The “Disney Vacation Club Beverage Tasting Series,” taking place on Mondays from 1:30-3 p.m. beginning May 7, is an interactive series of beverage-tasting seminars focusing on a different beverage type each week, from “Speak Easy Craft Cocktails” to “New World Wines.” Each session includes small-plate food pairings to complement the beverages served. (Other arrangements should be made for those under 21.) During “Phone Photography,” presented on Tuesdays from 1:30-3 p.m. beginning May 8, participants learn to expertly capture vacation photos on their phones, including the best approaches to photographing fireworks, characters, family poses and more. “Animation 101,” presented on Thursdays from 1:30-3 p.m. beginning May 10, is led by noted Disney animator Todd Bright, whose credits include work on The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. Each week’s class explores Disney-animation history and focuses on a different animation topic, with participants learning how to apply basic animation principles to creating their own flip book, learning to draw action poses through a study of basic gesture drawing or learning the art of character design. Each workshop is priced at $40 a person (inclusive of tax and gratuity) and limits party sizes to a maximum of four people, including the Member. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a paying, participating parent or guardian. Beyond the workshops, Reunion Station will serve as a food-and-beverage-inclusive lounge available as an add-on option for Members staying in any Disney Vacation Club accommodation type at Boulder Ridge Villas or Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Members who add this option (priced at $50 a night for adults and $33 a night for kids ages 3-9) to their vacation will enjoy pastries, fruits, cereals, juices and more from 7-10 a.m. daily, and wine, beer, cheeses, salads, soups, desserts, crudité and more from 4-6 p.m. Note that this option is available only for the entire length of stay and for every member of the traveling party. And from 7-10 p.m. daily, Reunion Station will open its doors to all eligible Members (including those not staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge) for mixing and mingling. A lounge host will be on hand during these nighttime hours to answer questions and offer assistance. Call Member Services beginning April 4 to add Reunion Station workshops or food-and-beverage lounge access to your vacation plans. While the food-and-beverage-inclusive lounge-access option is available only to Members staying at Boulder Ridge Villas or Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Reunion Station workshops are open to all eligible Members. 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

It’s almost here! Less than two years from the historic opening of Shanghai Disney Resort, guests will soon have the chance to explore Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land, the seventh themed land at Shanghai Disneyland. This high-spirited, colorful world will shrink guests down to the size of a toy and invite them into Andy’s backyard to play with Woody, Buzz and all of their friends. Attractions like Slinky Dog Spin, Rex’s Racer and Woody’s Round-Up will bring guests into the action for endless days of laughter and fun. A special celebration ceremony will be held on the morning of April 26 to mark the land’s opening and welcome guests for the first time. We’ll share more details soon! View the full article

It’s a new week! And we’re back with another DFB Video today so I can tell you all about the BEST THINGS I’ve eaten in Disney World so far this year! Spice Trade Candy Bar at Sanaa We’re a quarter of the way into 2018, and I’m happy that the no-longer-new year so far has included a few trips to Disney World for me. But I don’t just go for me… I’m going for YOU, too, so I can share with you everything you should put on your Must-Eat list for your next visit! And I think all the dishes and snacks mentioned in our latest DFB Video should DEFINITELY go on your list this year! 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 are you most excited to eat in Disney World this year? 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: 5 Drinks to Get in Disney World in 2018 DFB Video: Eight NEW Must-Eat Disney World Snacks for 2018 DFB Video: 11 Things Disney World Pros Do, And You Should, Too View the full article

Spring has sprung in Walt Disney World, and amidst all the changes in greenery and scenery (particularly at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival), we’re also seeing lots of dramatic menu changes. (We shared the overhaul at Electric Umbrella over the weekend!) And today, we’re at Liberty Inn, the quick service spot located in Epcot’s American Adventure (a/k/a the America Pavilion!). Liberty Inn And like the changes at Electric Umbrella, these are numerous! Several items have been removed, including Surf and Turf New York Strip Steak; the Grilled Chicken with Bacon and Avocado Sandwich; Red, White, and Blue Salad with Chicken; Warm Peach Cobbler (which we enjoyed!); and Rocky Road Mousse! In their places, new items have been added (or returned). A Fried Shrimp Platter has staged a comeback, while a Southern-fried Chicken Sandwich, Cobb Salad with Chicken, Apple Pie Cheesecake, and Marshmallow Cookie Crunch Cupcake are entirely new to the menu! Liberty Inn Menu WHAT?!? APPLE PIE CHEESECAKE?!? (Yep, that’s pretty much exactly what we said, too.) But is it as good as it sounds? The Apple Pie Cheesecake is served in the ubiquitous black bowl you’ll find all over the World. As a general rule, we think this little bowl is pretty misleading; it holds more than it looks upon first glance. Apple Pie Cheesecake Underneath is a decent layer of cinnamon-spiced apples topped with some creamy cheesecake (more of a pudding consistency than a thick, rich cheesecake) and flavorful streusel. Those crumbs are totally yummy, and our only complaint is that there isn’t enough topping! We would have loved a thicker layer of the crumb, which added awesome flavor and great texture. Apple Pie Cheesecake Once you dig in, the layer of apples is actually pretty substantial, and the sweetened apples pair well with the cheesecake. Overall, this is a satisfying dessert, balanced and not too heavy for the quickly-warming temps of central Florida. Plus, I really like the imaginativeness of it — instead of a bland, boring cake, you get three layers for a more complex and unique snack credit option. Apple Pie Cheesecake at Liberty Inn The Marshmallow Cookie Crunch Cupcake is an indulgent combination of dark chocolate cupcake, cookies and cream frosting, chocolate drizzle, miniature marshmallows, and crunchy chocolate pearls. Marshmallow Cookie Crunch Cupcake With the addition of the marshmallows and chocolate pearls, this is a small step above the typical Disney World Oreo/cookies and cream cupcake (which we love!). Marshmallow Cookie Crunch Cupcake With so many layers of chocolate, this is a chocolate lover’s cupcake, for sure. And the best part was the cookies and cream frosting, which tasted fresh and had actual chunks of cookie in it! Rich chocolate cupcake There’s no filling inside, but it doesn’t really need it, owing to that mountain of frosting! And this is pretty big, folks, so unless you’ve got a massive sweet tooth, you’ll probably want to share. Interior Marshmallow Cookie Crunch Cupcake We embrace change when it comes to menus at Walt Disney World (even when we don’t love them as in the case of the Citrus Swirl’s short-lived change over to Orange Swirl!), and when they’re tasty changes like these, we can happily get on board. 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? Will you try one (or both!) of these new dessert items at Liberty Inn? What menu items are you most looking forward to trying? Let us know in the comments! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! 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This will be food long remembered…That’s right – Star Wars: Galactic Nights returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27, and I’ve got a special Foodie Guide to everything being offered at this special event! These items will be available at various locations throughout the park. Drawing inspiration from the beloved characters, worlds and stories, our culinary team has created a whole host of gourmet bites just for the occasion, including a few new offerings, such as the Dueling Gazpacho. This dish is a standoff between spicy red pepper and cool cucumber-melon, and was inspired by the famous lightsaber duel between Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Sith Lord Darth Maul. Next up on the list of new items is the Three-Cheese Pasta with a Meatball – a bold pasta inspired by the brave and persevering Resistance Movement, with creamy three-cheese sauce and a spicy lamb and beef meatball, a truly perfect pairing. There’s also the Sweet and Spicy Fried Drumstick. This honey-chili glazed drumstick is served with a pepper jelly biscuit, because what goes better together than chicken and biscuits? Well actually, Chewbacca’s friendship with the porgs of Ahch-To comes pretty close, and also serves as the inspiration for this dish. Speaking of Ahch-To – this dish reminds us of Luke’s time on that marine planet. The Lemon Diver Scallop with Pork Belly unites land and sea, and is available exclusively at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge. Also exclusive to this location is the Tofu and Rice Noodles, inspired by the vibrant and diverse capital of the galaxy – Coruscant. This contemporary dish features a medley of pan-seared tofu, leeks, red onions and noodles. If you love the adorable Ewoks, then you’ll love the new Soba Noodle Salad, a dish that compliments the Ewoks and their habitat on their Forest Moon of Endor. This vegetarian dish consists of chili-soy Soba noodles, cucumbers and carrots and is topped with a hard-boiled, chili-glazed deviled egg. But that’s not the only new vegetarian dish – there’s also the Plantmeat on Rootcrush! Inspired by Unkar Plutt’s concession stand on Jakku, this ration of vegetarian meatloaf, mashed potatoes, root vegetables and mushroom gravy will get you energized to go trade with the scavengers. “It’s a trap!” …of delicious flavors! These Cheese Grits are inspired by Mon Cala and feature a savory steamed crawfish smothered in decadent Louisiana boil broth served on top of sweet corn cheese grits. Also filled with flavor are the Loaded Red Curry Duck Fries. Based on the Battle of Crait, these seasoned fries are topped with duck confit, red curry ketchup and white blended cheese sauce, a snack that’s sure to ignite the spark of hope to any rebellion. This next dish was inspired by the Erso’s homestead, known for its lowlands and black sand beaches. This delicious meal of Fish and Chips with Smoked Paprika Remoulade comes with root vegetable chips and is sure to have you reminiscing of Lah’mu. And if you’re up for more seafood, then you won’t want to miss the Ancho-Chili Octopus, exclusive to BaseLine Tap House. This dominant dish of octopus and jicama, pear and cucumber slaw was inspired by the Sarlacc, the legendary creature found in the Dune Sea region of Tatooine. But that’s just the new items – I haven’t even gotten to the returning items yet, like the popular LIGHTSABER CHURROS! That’s right, those bright blue and red churros are back along with the tasty Lightsaber Churro Sundae with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup. Other returning sweets include the Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn, the Star Wars-themed Orange Truffle Cupcake, the Mini-Éclair Trio, and the Glow Cotton Candy. On the savory side, we’ve got several popular dishes returning, such as the C-3PO Charcuterie, Yoda Pepperoni Pizza, Pork Wings with Blueberry Slaw, Vegan Blue Milk Curry, the Grilled Wagyu Beef Slider, the Bloody Mary Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Skewer, the Crab Duo, and the Ribeye Steak Puff. And for drinks, you can find the refreshing Jettison Juice (non-alcoholic) or Skywalker Wine Flight, featuring Sommità Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Rosé, and Sommità Pinot Noir from Skywalker Vineyards in Marin County, California. During the event, The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge and BaseLine Tap House will offer table service dining with no reservations required. Here you can experience the flavors of the galaxy with many of the dishes listed above in heartier versions along with items exclusive to these locations. The Hollwood Brown Derby Lounge Menu: Lemon Diver Scallop with Pork Belly (Location Exclusive) Tofu and Noodle Salad (Location Exclusive) Éclair Trio Shrimp and Chorizo Skewer Wagyu Beef Slider C-3PO Charcuterie Skywalker Wines BaseLine Tap House Menu: Ancho-Chili Octopus (Location Exclusive) Éclair Trio Ribeye Steak Puff Vegan Curry C-3PO Charcuterie Dueling Gazpacho Skywalker Wines Now, if you’re looking at these items and just can’t decide on one dish, try the Galactic Tasting and Viewing Package! With this sampler package, you can taste a selection of five items – with up to 25 different specialty items and beverages (alcohol included) to choose from. In addition, you can also use this sampler for any Disney Dining Plan Snack-eligible items throughout the park. This package does not include items served at The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge and BaseLine Tap House. You can book the Galactic Tasting and Viewing Package online or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). Remember, these special Star Wars-themed offerings are exclusive to this event, so purchase your tickets today for Star Wars: Galactic Nights if you want to get in on the action! This event will take place on May 27, 2018, from 7p.m. to midnight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Discounts are available for Annual Passholders and DVC Members. Call 407-W-DISNEY (407 934-7639) for details and reservations. View the full article

Wine Bar George, one of the newest additions to Disney Springs and Florida’s only Master Sommelier-led wine bar, is hosting weekly wine tasting experiences and monthly wine dinners for Disney Vacation Club Members and special guests as part of Membership Magic.* Presented on Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m., and designed to help as many as 30 people taste wine like a Master Sommelier, the weekly wine tasting experience includes samplings of six types of wines from well-known and also up-and-coming wineries. Each week features a different collection of wines paired with a sampling of cheese and charcuterie. The cost of $45 a person (maximum of six people in a party) includes tax and gratuity. The monthly wine dinners, meanwhile, accommodate as many as 10 people on select Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m., and are hosted by George Miliotes and, when available, a featured winemaker. This monthly experience, which includes a reception and three-course dinner with wine pairings, is priced at $115 a person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Located in The Landing neighborhood of Disney Springs near The BOATHOUSE and Morimoto Asia, the two-story, 6,000-square-foot, 210-seat Wine Bar George is the vision of Master Sommelier George Miliotes, regarded as one of the restaurant industry’s foremost wine experts. Miliotes developed his skills and reputation in part at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, where he opened California Grill and managed the venue from 1995-2002. Wine Bar George draws design inspiration from a winemaker’s home estate and features more than 100 wines available by the bottle and glass, along with a selection of small plates, cheese and charcuterie boards, family style plates and desserts. The Disney Vacation Club Member events at Wine Bar George reflect the venue’s commitment to delivering wine education in a fun, approachable manner. Call Member Services beginning on March 29 for event registration or more information, and learn more about Wine Bar George online at WineBarGeorge.com. *Please note that cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance to avoid surrendering full payment. Guests must be 21 years old or older with photo ID to consume alcohol. Disney Dining Plan Entitlements cannot be used for this experience. Culinary Magic Experiences are not eligible for any additional special offers or discounts, including the Disney Vacation Club Member 10 percent food and beverage discount. Menu items, pricing and hours are subject to change without notice. Guests younger than 18 must be accompanied by a paying participating parent or guardian. A valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card with photo ID will be required at check-in. Please note food allergies at the time of booking. View the full article