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If you watched the Oscars awards ceremony last night on ABC, you may have seen our new, three-part commercial series that allowed viewers to #FollowTheBall and trace the Pixar Ball’s journey across the United States to Toy Story Land here at the Walt Disney World Resort. Check out the first of these spots above. As a reminder, Toy Story Land will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 30, 2018. To join in on the conversation on Twitter, let us know what you’re excited to do or see in this new land with the hashtag #ToyStoryLand. For more about Toy Story Land, visit the posts below: Toy Story Land to Open at Walt Disney World Resort June 30 5 Things We Know About Toy Story Land So Far Jessie & Rex Arrive in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios All in the Details: First Look at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land Toy Story Land Model & More Now on Display at Walt Disney Presents All in the Details: Slinky Dog Dash Track Completed in Toy Story Land View the full article

Hope your week is off to a great start! We’re back with another DFB Video, and we’re sharing 9 Rookie Mistakes to avoid in Disney World! Cinderella Castle If you’re planning your first Disney World vacation, we think we’ve got some tips that will help you save some time and money to make the most of your trip. We’ve also included some ideas that you may not consider when making your vacation plans. But even if you’ve planned many a Disney World vacation, we’d love it if you would check out this video, too, then chime in with your top tip for Disney World vacation planning! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What’s something you wish you had known before your first Disney World vacation? 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: What I Wish I’d Known BEFORE I Went to Disney World DFB Video: Disney World vs Disneyland — Which One Is Best for YOU? New Video: BIG Disney World Dining Mistakes (We Don’t Want You to Make!) View the full article

It’s a lovely morning at Disneyland Paris! This week’s “good morning” shot was snapped of the Disneyland Hotel at the resort. This Victorian-style hotel offers close access to Disneyland Park (Paris), as well as a host of amenities that include Inventions character buffet, California Grill restaurant – and as you can see, a smiling Mickey Mouse-inspired garden. Have you stayed at this charming hotel? What was your favorite part? Tell us in the comments section below. View the full article

In our Disney Doodles series, our Disney artists take turns imaging what different Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit Walt Disney World Resort. Inspired by the scene in the film in which Eric takes Ariel on a tour of his village in his carriage, Ashley imagined what vehicle they may seek out at the park for some fun. “I love when Eric takes Ariel for a tour around the kingdom in his carriage!” she said. “It’s easy to imagine Prince Eric and Ariel having a romantic dinner in own of the cars at the Sci-fi Dine-In Theater at Hollywood Studios!” View the full article

While celebrating the best of film from the past year, the Oscars also gave a sneak peek at the upcoming " Mary Poppins Returns" during a commercial break Sunday night. In the clip, a storm blows through the streets, catching a kite and sucking it up into the skies. Lin-Manuel Miranda's Jack, a... View the full article

Toy Story Land – Opening this Summer at Walt Disney World Resort View the full article

Get Ready to Play Big | Walt Disney World View the full article

Your pals at the DFB are back with What’s New, and this week we’re back at Animal Kingdom and the All-Star Resorts! We’ve got menu changes (Satu’li!!), new merchandise, and a couple new activities to share. Let’s gooooooo! Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom Eats, Drinks, and Menu Changes First, let’s address these changes at Satu’li Canteen. One is actually a great new addition: Combination Bowls! Updated Menu at Satu’li Canteen now with Combination Bowl! That’s right! Now diners can order their bowl with grilled beef and chicken! This is great if you can’t decide between the two — or if you’re sharing a Bowl and both want something different! Combination Bowl It’s still a substantial portion of food, too, as we’ve come to expect at Satu’li, and it still comes topped with your choice of sauce, some cole slaw, and a few popping pearls. Combination Bowl The Grilled Beef is as delicious as ever. Grilled Beef And the Chicken is great too — lightly spiced and with some good color. Chicken The other change at Satu’li is the removal of the Quinoa and Vegetable Salad Base. It’s been replaced by Rice and Black Beans. This is a bit of a bummer for those who enjoy quinoa. But the rice and black beans are tasty, with some mild spices and finely diced veggies mixed in. Rice and Black Beans Warung Outpost at the Animal Kingdom now has bottled Tiger Beer Asian Lager available. Tiger Beer Asian Lager available at Warung Outpost Over at Tiffins, the wagyu beef option is now Snake River Farms Wagyu Eye of Ribeye. Wagyu Entree at Tiffins is now Snake River Farms Wagyu Eye of Ribeye Previous plating of Wagyu Striploin and Braised Short Rib at Tiffins Thirsty River has added Tiger Beer Asian Lager and McKenzie’s Black Cherry Cider. Thirsty River has added Tiger Beer Asian Lager and McKenzie’s Black Cherry Slider The Restaurantosaurus menu has seen some noticeable changes. The Hot Dogasauraus has been removed, and a Battered Fish Entree has been added. Also, the menu now specifies that “Entrees 1, 2, 5, and 6 Include Topping Bar“. We don’t know how they’ll be keeping track of this, as previously it was implied that any meal came with the Topping Bar, and there’s no one stationed to guard the toppings… Happy Little Toppings on a Previous Visit The Vegetarian Burger description has been updated from “Vegetarian Black Bean Burger” to “Black Bean Burger with Provolone.” And Chili has been removed as a side option. Dessert is now a Warm Chocolate Caramel Brownie. Previously it was a Warm Chocolate Turtle Brownie. It looks similar, but the current version no longer has the nuts on top. Changes to Restaurantosaurus Menu The Drinks menu at Restaurantosaurus has also seen two changes. The Cretaceous Cooler (which we enjoyed!) has been removed, and a Lime Margarita has been added. Two drink changes at Restaurantosaurus We told you about the new additions over at Pongu Pongu. They’ve added the delicious and colorful Rum Blossom and a Colossal Pretzel with Cheese Sauce. New additions to Pongu Pongu Menu Anandapur’s Ice Cream Truck is now serving McKenzie’s Black Cherry Hard Cider Floats. That’s the hard cider with your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or twist soft serve. Mr. Anandapur’s Ice Cream Truck now has McKenzie’s Black Cherry Hard Cider Float And sadness: Souvenir Lotus Glow Cubes and Souvenir Popcorn Drums are no longer available at Mahindi. We loved these! Mahindi Changes Good bye, Lotus Blossom Popcorn Bucket! The Pandora Ice Cream Cart has added Melissa’s Clean Snax in Coconut or Cranberry for $4.00 each. And you can now find Orlando Brewing Company Organic Blonde Ale here for $10. Additions to Pandora Ice Cream Cart Melissa’s Clean Snacks at Pandora Ice Cream Cart Pandora Ice Cream Cart beer offerings And at Creature Comforts (this park’s Starbucks location), guests can now find this beautiful Mocha Caramel Cupcake! Creature Comforts Mocha Caramel Cupcake And he’s not a food or a menu change, but guests can now meet Timon (with his mischievous look!) in Discovery Island near Creature Comforts. Meet Timon at Animal Kingdom New Animal Kingdom Merchandise Banshees are now available at the Outdoor Merchandise Cart in Pandora! Banshees now available at Pandora’s Outdoor Merchandise Cart You’ll find a few new ball caps at Animal Kingdom merchandise locations too. Wild Cap available at Animal Kingdom Queen of Hearts Cap Hakuna Matata Cap If Minnie Ears are more your style, there are a few new variations in the park too! Red and White Minnie Ears with Bow Sparkly Giraffe Minnie Ears Lion King Minnie Ears Hakuna Matata on Lion King Minnie Ears And I’m not sure how anyone can resist this Thumper Purse. That’s one cute bunny (apologies to Judy Hoppes for the use of the word “cute”, but it fits!). Thumper Purse available at Animal Kingdom All-Star Resorts Updates There’s always plenty to see, do, and eat at the All-Star Resorts. And now the Resorts’ Mickey Tie-Dye activity includes Knee High Socks or Crew Socks. Fun! Mickey Tie-Dye has added Knee High Socks Option at all three All-Star Resorts Over at the World Premier Food Court at All-Star Movies, guests can now find several varieties of Canned Beer. Canned Beer at World Premier Food Court at All-Star Movies Canned beer at World Premier Food Court There’s also now Draft Bud Light here! Draft beer at World Premier Food Court Bud Light on draft at World Premier Food Court We can’t wait to try the new Cinnamon Apple Muffin! Cinnamon Apple Muffin Cinnamon Apple Muffin at World Premier Food Court And in case you need a rich chocolate fix, World Premier has added a Chocolate Toffee Crunch Brownie! Chocolate Toffee Crunch Brownie Over at Intermission Food Court at All-Star Music, there’s a new Sweet Cream Cheesecake in the pastry case. Sweet Cream Cheesecake at Intermission Food Court, All-Star Music Sweet Cream Cheesecake And the rose gold trend continues here: Rose Gold Cupcakes at All-Star Music! Rose Gold Cupcake at Intermission Food Court This one features swirls of frosting in various shades of pink and ivory. Plus you get chocolate ears! Rose Gold Cupcake at All-Star Music The S’mores Brownie looks tasty too — with tiny marshmallows baked into the top. S’mores Brownie at Intermission Food Court And there’s a Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcake update. Yum! PB&J Cupcake at Intermission Food Court Doesn’t look like the most inventive cupcake ever, but when there’s peanut butter involved, we’re intrigued. Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcake at Intermission Food Court There are also some menu changes at All-Star Music, including a new Sausage and Pepper Sub. New Sausage and Pepper Sub at All-Star Music’s Intermission Food Court They’ve also added Large Mighty Meaty Pizza and Large Simply Supreme Pizza to the menu. Large Pizza Options at Intermission Food Court And for something a little more unique, there are a few Bowls on the menu — including a Create Your Own option! See our full review of the new bowls here! Bowls at Intermission Food Court More Bowls signage at All-Star Music There are also a few new Featured Cocktails at All-Star Music. (The Bloody Marys and Mimosas have been at Sports for a while and finally made the journey over.) Featured Cocktails at Intermission Food Court Featured Cocktails at Intermission Food Court Speaking of All-Star Sports, they’re now serving a Plant-Based Chicken Quesadilla. End Zone Food Court at All-Star Sports has a Plant-Based Chicken Quesadilla The BLT Flatbread has been removed, and a Margherita Flatbread has been added. Margherita Flatbread available at End Zone Food Court There’s also a new Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese. That sounds delicious! Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese at End Zone Food Court The Brisket Burger has been removed at All-Star Sports and replaced by a Barbecued Pulled Pork Burger. Barbecued Pulled Pork at End Zone Food Court And the Carrot Cake Cupcake here has been redesigned. It’s now sparkly. Carrot Cake Cupcake at End Zone Food Court That’s it, Disney food friends! Stay tuned for new everything from the World! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! The 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2018 to save 25% today! Use code WDW2018 at check-out for a 25% off the cover price! Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What changes are you most looking forward to at Walt Disney World this year? 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: What’s New at Animal Kingdom and the All-Star Resorts: November 27, 2017 News! Fun New Drinks and Shakes at Disney’s All Star Resorts Review: Fried Pickles at Intermission Food Court at Disney World’s All-Star Music View the full article

Happy March! Here’s all the Disney food news this week! The 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is ON! We have FULL MENUS for the FESTIVAL plus Photos of EVERY FOOD ITEM and most beverages! And, the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival also started this week! Click here for the FULL MENUS and ALL the FOOD PHOTOS for the Festival! And it’s time to get the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book! Save 25% now with code wdw2018! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News We have the Best of the Flower and Garden Festival! Check out the preliminary bands we found for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concerts! Here’s the FULL booth menus AND FOOD PHOTOS! for the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. Check out the new temporary location for eats in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion. Raglan Road’s Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival starts March 16! We checked out some must-have desserts at Smokejumpers Grill at Disney California Adventure. We reviewed some new dishes at All Star Music’s Intermission Food Court. Check out some of the merchandise at the 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! We reviewed Geyser Point Bar and Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Online ordering is now available at The Polite Pig in Disney Springs! Check out the dates a few of the new eats at Raglan Road in Disney Springs. New DFB YouTube videos: Free Food in Disney World and 5 Best Disney World Snacks for Peanut Butter Lovers. Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. New DFB Video: Free Food at Walt Disney World Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got great content going up twice a week showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video – Free Food in Disney World. Check it out — and don’t forget to subscribe here. Deal of the Week: 25% off the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 is here and we’re celebrating the grand launch with 25% off the cover price with promo code WDW2018. What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2018 Edition is full of need-to-know details, tools, and features to make your trip go smoothly, including: A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks. An in-depth analysis of the Disney Dining Plan and whether it’s right for YOU. A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience. Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips! Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning. A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic. The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket! With over 600 pages of full-color photos, tips on the best restaurants, an ENTIRE chapter on snacks — including the best snack credit values throughout the parks and resorts — and a full break-down of whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth it for your family, now’s the time to get started planning your next Disney World vacation! 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Sample Pages Here’s Just Some Of What We’ve Updated In the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book: Fully updated prices and restaurant info for 2018 visitors Updated details about available discounts and deals at Disney World restaurants DFB’s own 2018 recommendations for everything from table service to counter service to snacks and more Over 600 pages of updated Disney Dining advice, details, and information Disney Dining Plan Analysis – Is it right for your family? Can you really save money? NEW Disney food and restaurant photos Updated reviews of all Disney World restaurants, kiosks, bars, and lounges including all new eateries An updated chapter focused on one of the most popular Disney dining topics: Snacks in the theme parks and resorts A comprehensive section of What’s NEW in Disney Food, including new restaurants, new menus, restaurant closures, and more Updated information about the My Magic+ Planning System that Disney rolled out in 2013, and how it may affect your 2018 Disney plans Changes coming to Disney World in 2018 and 2019! As you can see, this is a labor of love and we put a ton of time and effort (and research) into ensuring that we are sharing with you the most relevant, up to date Disney Food Information that’s available. We do this so that you can plan your own Disney visit with confidence, and have the trip of a lifetime, every time. And right now you can save 25% off the cover price with promo code WDW2018! DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or around Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday. We love sharing the best snacks at Disney World and our friend DC Disney Guy decided to try to eat ALL of our recommended snacks! YA-HOO!! Now THAT’S a tray of food! The 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival started this week and one of the new booths is Avocado Time. DFB reader Jon Bisceglia recommends the Petite Guacamole Burger. We loved it, too!! One of the new menu items at this year’s Festival! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared this fun Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker! WDW for Grownups shared their best breakfasts under $10 at Disney World. Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for an Island-Style Grilled Cheese from Aulani. Disney Family shared a recipe for Mickey Stained Glass Window Cookies! Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Disney Food Post Round-up: January 28, 2018 Disney Food Post Round-Up: January 21, 2018 Disney Food Post Round-up: February 18, 2018 View the full article

This week, we kicked off the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort with several stories, including a special look at some of the top Festival experiences you shouldn’t miss this season. It’s the Festival’s 25th year, and the park is overflowing with the brightest plants, flowers, trees and topiaries. Check out Charles’ original “Epcot Back in Blooms” story for all of the details. For more information about the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, visit epcotinspring.com or call 407-W-DISNEY. Also, our popular Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort returned this week with more than a dozen Festival Marketplaces featuring California-inspired tastes and sips, in addition to live music, entertainment and special activities throughout the park. The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival runs through April 12, and you can make reservations for the festival’s signature events today. Additional fees required for the signature events and certain seminars. Separate admission to Disney California Adventure Park is required and is not included with the cost of such events. Space is limited for all ticketed events; advance reservations are recommended. Guests must be 21 years of age or over to consume alcohol and to participate in some events; valid photo ID required. Events and demonstrations are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week: Moms Panel Monday: Disneyland Resort Awards– This week for the Disney Parks Moms Panel Awards, our panelists have chosen their favorites at Disneyland Resort. The categories were extremely close, with each winner barely squeaking out on top! Let’s take a look and see what our panelists selected as their top choices at the Happiest Place on Earth. Transformative Multi-Year Expansion Announced for Disneyland Paris – Earlier this week, Disney Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger announced plans for a two billion euro, multi-year expansion for Disneyland Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris. Enjoy New and Returning Disneyland Resort Entertainment with Pixar Fest Dining Packages – Pixar Fest is coming to Disneyland Resort, April 13 through September 3, and we can’t wait! This first-ever celebration of friendship and beyond brings favorite Pixar stories and characters together for a limited time with special parades, fireworks and more throughout the Disneyland Resort. What’s even better is that there are some amazing dining packages available that can make your Pixar Fest experience one to remember. Foodie Guide to 2018 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort – Everyone’s favorite California foodie festival is back again this year at Disneyland Resort. Through April 12, come out and enjoy the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Disney Cruise Line Adds New Destinations to Incredible Lineup of Itineraries in Summer 2019 – Announced earlier this week, in summer 2019 we will sail a first-ever round-trip cruise from Rome and visit seven new destinations in Europe. Plus, we’ll return to Alaska, the Caribbean and the Bahamas, including new cruise lengths aboard the Disney Fantasy. Disney Women of Food & Beverage – Part One – March is National Women’s History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the contribution and achievements of women throughout history … and in our day-to-day lives. With over 22,000 cast members in Food & Beverage at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, we wanted to shine the spotlight on just a few of the many talented and passionate women that make a difference each and every day for our guests and fellow cast members. View the full article

Hey, guys! We’re back with another DFB Video this weekend, and I hope you’re ready to blast off with us as we take you on a food tour of Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland! Mission to S’mores Latte from Revive in Tomorrowland When you think of Tomorrowland in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, visions of Space Mountain, the Carousel of Progress, and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin likely come to mind… and I don’t blame ya! But even though Tomorrowland is home to some stellar attractions, it’s also home to some terrific eats. You may even run across a certain singing alien who may serenade you while you dine! (And here’s a tip: if you’re looking for specialty coffee, but want to avoid the morning rush at the Main Street Bakery, Tomorrowland’s got you covered there, too). So join us today in Tomorrowland! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What’s your favorite thing to eat in Tomorrowland? 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 Video! Review of Tomorrowland Terrace in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom New DFB Video: Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom DFB Video: Food Tour of Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland View the full article

Epcot Food and Wine Festival fans – it’s TIME! Here at DFB we pride ourselves on reporting Epcot Food and Wine Festival Info just as soon as we have it! And today, we’re sharing with you a look at the VERY FIRST artists seemingly slated for the 2018 Eat to the Beat concert series! If you’re new to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival here’s what this means. Eat to the Beat is a concert series that takes place during the Epcot Food and Wine Festival (the dates of which we STILL DON’T KNOW, but we got some intel today that it will likely be similar to 2017’s dates — late August through mid-November). The series features musical acts from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s, and concerts take place most evenings of the Festival. Since this partial list is preliminary, be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for additions and/or changes to the schedule! We will bring you all the latest news first! Eat to the Beat concerts are performed three times per evening, so you have three opportunities every night to see your favorite acts — at 5:30PM, 6:45PM, and 8:00PM. 2018 Eat to the Beat Concert Line Up…So Far Note: this schedule is subject to change. September 29-30: Jeffrey Osborne November 3-4: Taylor Dayne We’ll be updating our Eat to the Beat Schedule Page as soon as we have more bands confirmed! All concerts take place in the American Gardens Theater at Epcot’s America Pavilion. Concerts are “free” — included in the price of your Epcot admission! Sugar Ray performs during the 2017 Eat to the Beat concert series Lots of Festival goers plan their trips around which bands will be playing, so we’re pretty serious about bringing you news of bands and and dates as soon as we get our hands on them! Check back with our 2018 Eat to the Beat Concert schedule frequently to see updates. 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! We can’t wait for more Food and Wine info to be released! Be sure to join our DFB Newsletter for Epcot Food and Wine Festival details! What musical acts are you hoping to catch at this year’s Eat to the Beat concerts? Let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News! 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Preliminary Bands News! 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Preliminary Dates News! 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Preliminary Dates View the full article

The 25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has returned to Epcot, and with it, plenty of Disney character topiaries! This year’s festival includes favorite classic character topiaries of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, plus Belle and Beast in the France pavilion, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in the Germany pavilion, and Anna and Elsa in Norway. Gallery Topiaries at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival view all Check out the gallery above for a look at some of our favorites this year. The 25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will continue through May 28, 2018. View the full article

Hot on the heels of the 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival on the east coast starts the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort on the west coast! 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival And we are taking in all of the bites and sips of California-inspired cuisine along the way! The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival is ON for the next SIX WEEKS. So, you’ve got until April 12th to take in all of the Food Booths, Special Events, Seminars and Demonstrations, and more that make up all the Festival fun. But we’ve got plenty to share right now, because we have eaten our way through all fourteen Food Booths at this year’s Festival! You can see all of our pics by visiting our 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Menus page. (Oh, and the Festival Beer Garden is back, too!) Click HERE to check out photos of ALL THE FOOD on our 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Menus page! In the meantime, though, here is a look at our favorites so far… Introducing The BEST of the FEST (and beyond)! Best of the 2018 DCA Food and Wine Festival Petite Guac Burger at Avocado Time It was love at first sight — AND first BITE — with the Avocado & Pepper Jack Petite Guac Burger at Avocado Time! Avocado and Pepper Jack Petite Guac Burger They sure don’t skimp on the guacamole here, and the pepper jack gives this slider just a hint of kick. Popcorn Lemonade Cocktail at Off the Cob I know, I know… it sounds super weird. But the Popcorn Lemonade Cocktail (also available without alcohol) at Off the Cob should not be missed! Popcorn Lemonade with Whipped Cream and Candy Corn Garnish It’s basically lemonade with a fun hint of sugary kettle corn. And the whipped cream and candy corn garnish make it as cute as it is yummy. Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese at Peppers Cali-Ente We are LOVING the Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese with Bacon at Peppers Cali-Ente. Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese with Bacon But it IS super spicy… so don’t say we — or the name of this booth — didn’t warn ya! Strawberry Frose AND Float at Strawberry Patch It was difficult to pick our favorites at the new Strawberry Patch… but we finally narrowed it down to the two sips here, which include the cool and refreshing Strawberry Frose. Strawberry Frose It also includes a returning favorite from last year: the Strawberry-Pineapple Float with Strawberry Popping Pearls! Strawberry Pineapple Float with Strawberry Popping Pearls You might remember this terrific and unique float from when it was located at LA Style in 2017. Same great, fruity flavor, but with a new home at the Strawberry Patch! Compressed Asian Cucumbers at Eat Your Greens Well, they’ve done it. The new Eat Your Greens Booth actually found a way to make us want to do exactly that with the Compressed Asian Cucumbers with Green-Green Sauce, Toasted Almonds, and Sea Beans. Compressed Asian Cucumbers with Green-Green Sauce, Toasted Almonds, and Sea Beans Nope, I’m not kidding. Granted, those greens are helped with some mighty flavorful sauce and almonds… but still ! Bourbon Chocolate Whoopie Pie at I Heart Artichokes The Bourbon Chocolate Whoopie Pie at I Heart Artichokes is another winner. Bourbon Chocolate Whoopie Pie Why? Because bourbon. And chocolate. And WHOOPIE PIE. That’s why! Creamy Mac and Cheese at Garlic Kissed The Creamy Mac and Cheese with Garlic Bread Crumble at Garlic Kissed is just comfort food at its finest. Creamy Mac & Cheese with Garlic Bread Crumble Sometimes pictures really do speak a thousand words, so we’re letting this one that we took today do that for us. YUM. Mimosa Flight at Nuts About Cheese You’ll find the famous Mimosa Flight at Nuts About Cheese this year! Mimosa Flight Included are a Pineapple Mimosa, a Raspberry Mimosa, and a Strawberry Mimosa. Salt & Beer Vinegar Parmesan Chicken Wings at Cluck-A-Doodle-Moo Not only does the new Cluck-A-Doodle Moo have arguably the best Food Booth name at the Festival. It also lands on our list thanks to the Salt & Beer Vinegar Parmesan Chicken Wings! Salt & Beer Vinegar Parmesan Chicken Wings Tasty and savory, and a great portion with four wings, to boot! Meyer Lemon Ginger Mule at Citrus Grove Last year’s Lemon Grove is now the Citrus Grove. But even though the name has changed, this Food Booth has retained some terrific hits, like the returning (and still a favorite) Meyer Lemon Ginger Mule. Meyer Lemon Ginger Mule Cocktail The pucker from the lemon and the zest from the ginger make this one drink we’re especially glad to welcome back. Sweet Corn Nuggets at Off the Cob And, finally, making our list again this year are the Sweet Corn Nuggets with Beef Chili at Off the Cob! Sweet corn nuggets with beef chili, spring onions and sour cream Just like last year, it’s straight up pub grub. Also just like last year, we aren’t complaining about that in the least! Not when the spice from the chili balances the sweet and savory corn nuggets so well. And THAT’S the Best of the Fest! And for now, we’re signing off from sunny — and tasty! — California!! Click HERE to check out photos of ALL THE FOOD on our 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Menus page! 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Index 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminar and Demonstrations 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Wine, Beer, and Spirits Education and Tasting Seminars 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Passholder Information Epcot Festival Fans Facebook Page 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Menus and FOOD PHOTOS Booking Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Events Booking is NOW OPEN for Low-Cost/Free Events, Seminars, and Demonstrations and Special Events. This year guests must register at this 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival page in order to book any reservations. Which item are you most excited to try at the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival this year? 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 Food Booths For the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! News: Two More New Food Booths Confirmed for the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival News! FULL FOOD BOOTH MENUS for the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

Bud Luckey, an Oscar-nominated animator who crafted hand-drawn, two-dimensional characters for more than three decades before using new digital tools to create Woody, the pull-string star of Pixar's "Toy Story," has died. Luckey died Feb. 24 at a hospice center in Newtown, Conn. He was 83 and had... View the full article

The 90th Oscars will air live on ABC this Sunday, March 4. If you are an Oscar-lover like me, you may remember “Frozen” won Best Animated Feature Film four years ago today, and we are thrilled to share this story with our guests through a theatrical adaptation at Disney California Adventure park! Entertainment Stage Manager Austin Sarti helps bring “Frozen” to life several times a day in the Hyperion Theater. “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” takes audiences along Anna and Elsa’s heartwarming journey, with all the excitement of live theater. In this episode of “Every Role a Starring Role,” Austin talks about his role as a stage manager at the nearly 2,000-seat theater. With a custom, 2,200-square-foot onstage video screen and precision mapping technology, the Hyperion Theater helps audiences travel from Arendelle to the North Mountain and beyond. See how Austin helps Disneyland Resort performers “break a leg” in this video! View the full article

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Imagine: You and your family are on a magical, happy vacation at a Disney park. Perhaps you're racing through the Matterhorn at Disneyland or you're on a terrifying elevator ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. In the middle of your park day, you get a little grumbling in your tummy and you decide... View the full article

Now is the time to “Get More Happy” at the Disneyland Resort with the Southern California resident ticket offer!* With flexible options for two or three days of magic and adventure at special prices, this ticket provides the ideal way for Southern California residents to enjoy the Disneyland Resort, including these three big experiences. 1. Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – Expanding to six weeks this year, the popular Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will offer more days for guests to enjoy the flavors of the Golden State. More than a dozen Festival Marketplaces will feature California-inspired tastes and sips, and guests can experience presentations and demonstrations with celebrity chefs such as Robert Irvine; food and beverage tastings; winemaker dinners; beer, wine and spirit seminars – all in addition to live music, entertainment and special activities throughout the park. 2. Pixar Fest – Beginning April 13, this first-ever celebration of friendship and beyond will bring an all-new fireworks spectacular plus the return of the popular “Paint the Night” parade and Pixar Play Parade. Pixar Fest will also feature special treats and merchandise as well as even more limited-time experiences throughout the Disneyland Resort. 3. Star Wars experiences at Disneyland park – Tomorrowland at Disneyland park is your destination for all things from a galaxy far, far away. Travel to Batuu aboard Star Tours – The Adventures Continue and put your younglings’ lightsaber skills to the test at Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple. Visit Star Wars Launch Bay to encounter some of your favorite characters and explore an epic exhibition of themed displays that takes you behind the scenes of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Southern California residents may purchase tickets at www.Disneyland.com/SoCal and at Disneyland Resort ticket booths. Guests who purchase tickets online may print their tickets at home. Proof of residency is required for purchase and theme park admission. With these tickets, guests may also purchase Disney MaxPass, a digital tool for guests to maximize their experience with unlimited Disney PhotoPass photo downloads and the convenience of mobile Disney FastPass while in the parks through the Disneyland App.** For restrictions, visit www.Disneyland.com/SoCal. *SoCal Resident Ticket Offer: Valid on 2-Day and 3-Day Disneyland Resort Theme Park tickets, and savings based on non-discounted price for the same ticket at the Disneyland Resort Main Entrance ticket booths. Valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000-22999; proof of residency is required for purchase and admission. Tickets expire May 24, 2018 and are not valid before January 8, 2018. Blockout days of 3/23/18 – 4/8/18 apply. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 5 tickets per person per day with valid ID. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice. **Disney MaxPass: Disney PhotoPass® Service is subject to the PhotoPass® terms and expiration policy found at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass® photos captured during the day your Disney MaxPass is used must be linked to your Disney account. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Guests are strongly advised to check the day’s FASTPASS® ticket availability and other Park details before purchasing Disney MaxPass as your preferred attractions may not be available at the time of purchase. FASTPASS® tickets are limited and availability is not guaranteed. FASTPASS® tickets for entertainment are not available through Disney MaxPass. Disney MaxPass is nonrefundable and is subject to restrictions and change without notice. Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is approaching the big 2-0, and Walt Disney World is planning special events and activities to mark the occasion, starting with two weeks of Party for the Planet festivities. Visitors will be able to attend conservation talks by animal-care experts and have enhanced interactions... View the full article

Sorry kiddos - you might not see cheeseburgers on the Happy Meal menu anymore as of this summer, but McDonald's toys are about to get a magical makeover. The fast food chain just announced a new multi-year contract with the Walt Disney Company driven by the Golden Arches' initiative to improve... View the full article

Exciting news for Disney Parks Blog readers who are passionate about conservation – Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals Science and Environment, has just published an article on the National Geographic Voices online blog. Cick here to read Dr. Penning’s take on Connect to Protect at Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Through the Connect to Protect program, guests used the My Disney Experience app to learn about conservation efforts and partake in interactive missions that connected them with the local animal and plant life on Pandora. After completing one or more missions, guests unlocked a contribution, up to $10, from Disney Parks through the Disney Conservation Fund. They could then choose how that contribution would help protect or restore habitats important to one of 10 threatened categories of animals: apes, elephants, butterflies, coral reefs, cranes, monkeys, rhinos, sea turtles, sharks & rays and tigers. Thanks to the support of more than 300,000 guests who participated in Connect to Protect, we reached our $1 million commitment which unlocked grants of $100,000 to each of 10 projects committed to protect habitats for at-risk wildlife. Make sure to check out Mark Penning’s National Geographic Voices blog post. You can also learn more about Disney’s conservation efforts at Disney.com/conservation and DisneyAnimals.com. View the full article

The popular Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns today through April 12 with more than a dozen Festival Marketplaces featuring California-inspired tastes and sips, in addition to live music, entertainment and special activities throughout the park. The festival’s signature events are can’t-miss experiences that open your senses to delicious California cuisine in new ways and include new experiences such as Celebrity Chef LIVE! at the Hyperion, as well as returning favorites like Disney Family of Wines Dinner, Sweet Sundays and the Winemaker or Brewmaster Dinners. Be sure make your reservations now! Additional fees required for the signature events and certain seminars. Separate admission to Disney California Adventure Park is required and is not included with the cost of such events. Space is limited for all ticketed events; advance reservations are recommended. Guests must be 21 years of age or over to consume alcohol and to participate in some events; valid photo ID required. Events and demonstrations are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. View the full article

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