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Give me an “M!” We’re giving Minnie Mouse three ch’EARs during National Polka Dot Day as she brings her spirited fashion to the Disney Sports world! Minnie made the stylish debut of her new cheerleading uniform during the grand opening of The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, just in time to join the nearly 5,000 athletes attending the 2018 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships. Sporting an updated look designed with consultation of Varsity Spirit Fashion, the world’s leading producer of cheerleading and dance uniforms, Minnie’s uniform keeps true to her classic style featuring polka dots and signature bow, with multiple style options! The uniform also features a double ‘M’ on the front for Minnie Mouse and stays relevant to current cheerleading trends with the cutouts in the back. Look for Minnie at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort donning her new uniform at future cheerleading and dance events, which can be found at espnwwos.com. Follow us: Facebook: @ESPNWWOS Twitter: @ESPNWWOS
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NFL Pro Bowl Week is kicking off here at Walt Disney World Resort this week and there are several opportunities for you to get in on the fun. All of the key Pro Bowl Week activities take place at our ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and many are free and open to the public, including the team practices. The AFC and NFC teams are training Wednesday starting at 10:30 and Thursday-Saturday starting at 11:30 am. Fans can also cheer on their favorite players from the AFC and NFC as they go against each other in unique competitions at the 2018 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown. Tickets are limited – register here. In addition to watching the players practice, fans can test their own football skills the NFL Pro Bowl Experience – a free, interactive fan zone with fun activities for the whole family. Open daily at 10 a.m. starting Wednesday, the NFL Pro Bowl Experience gives fans the opportunity to get even closer to the action with new football-related activities, immersive exhibits and sponsor activations. After watching the pros, fans can get a look at the future at one of the NFL’s premier youth football events – the NFL FLAG Championships on Friday and Saturday. Fans interested in exclusive access to NFL-themed games and activities, youth football clinics and more, must register for the NFL Fan Mobile Pass. The Pro Bowl fun extends beyond the field, too. There’s a Pro Bowl Fun Run Series at the Track & Field Complex at ESPN Wide World of Sports on Saturday at 1 pm. The event features distances for runners of all ages and abilities, and participants will receive a finisher medallion, a race bib and a commemorative item, plus post-race refreshments. Runners can also expect to see some of their favorite Disney characters, Pro Bowl cheerleaders and mascots along the way. Spots are still available here. With complimentary parking at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, fans can partake in all of the exciting Pro Bowl action all week long! Fans can also head over to Disney Springs to catch the NFL Pro Bowl All-Star Pep Rally starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 27. The Pep Rally will feature special entertainment, games, NFL Cheerleaders and Mascot appearances, and more! Those are just some of the many Pro Bowl Week activities here. To learn more ways to get in on the action or to purchase tickets for Sunday’s game at Camping World Stadium, visit http://www.nfl.com/probowl. View the full article

They saw dots — lots of them — today in Southern California. Minnie Mouse finally got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The character, which was created by Walt Disney and first appeared in the film “Steamboat Willie” in 1928, follows in the footsteps of Mickey Mouse, which was given the honor... View the full article

They’re seeing dots today in Southern California. Minnie Mouse will finally get her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The character, which was created by Walt Disney and first appeared in the film “Steamboat Willie” in 1928, follows in the footsteps of Mickey Mouse, which was given the honor... View the full article

Happy Monday! And what better way to kick off your week than with another DFB Video? Today we’re checking out 5 Disney World drinks that we think you should put on your list to try in 2018! Guava Pink Peppercorn Margarita at Choza de Margarita From Epcot and Hollywood Studios to Animal Kingdom and beyond the parks in Disney Springs, we enjoyed several fun new drinks in 2017 that we totally think you need to check out on your next Disney World visit! And while plenty invite you to imbibe, we’ve also included our favorite non-alcoholic beverage on the list so everyone’s sure to have something tasty and cool to sip. Cheers to you, my friends! 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 drink in Disney World? Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: DFB Video: Things Most People Don’t Know About Walt Disney World DFB Video: Best Disney World Sit Down Restaurants for Kids DFB Video: Best Disney World Restaurants for Vegan and Vegetarian Food View the full article

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Residents Celebrate #RockTheDots View the full article

Today we’re kicking off a week on the Disney Parks Blog with this early morning photo, snapped at the koi pond at the Japan Pavilion at Epcot. This little stop is a must-see for me and my 7-year-old son, who loves to look at these fish and marvels at their size. (And, have you noticed the not-so-Hidden Mickey in the koi pond area?). Looks like they’re hungry and ready for a new day. View the full article

This week in our Disney Doodles blog series, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Prince Naveen and Princess Tiana from “The Princess and The Frog” would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Walt Disney World Resort theme park. According to her, their love of music may sway their taste in theme park activities. “Prince Naveen and Princess Tiana both appreciate good music,” Ashley said. “It’s easy to imagine them having the best time at Mickey’s Philharmagic, listening to popular Disney songs!” View the full article

Minnie’s Rock the Dots Sendoff Celebration View the full article

Happy National Polka Dot Day! We hope you’re keeping warm on this winter weekend! Now it’s time to kick back, relax, and catch up on another week of Disney food news! Minnie Mouse Cake Pop The 2018 Epcot Festival of the Arts kicked off January 12 and we have all the Food Booth menus and food photos! See our Best of the Fest here!! This weekend is the perfect time to #RockTheDots and get discounts at Disney World and Disneyland in honor of Minnie Mouse! It’s time to buy the 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! Use code WDW2018 at check-out to get 25% off the cover price! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News Disney is celebrating #RockTheDots this weekend with discounts and more on both coasts! We reviewed new items at The Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. Menus were announced for the Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure. We reviewed lunch AND dinner at The Edison in Disney Springs. Mickey’s Fun Wheel from the Cove Bar is now available at the Alfresco Tasting Terraces! Check out the 2018 Disney Dining Plan Restaurant List! We have a FULL review of Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant in Disney Springs. The dates have been announced for the 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. New DFB YouTube videos: Top 5 Disney Cruise Line Dining Secrets and the Worst Disney World Resorts. 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: Top 5 Disney Cruise Line Dining Secrets 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 – Top 5 Disney Cruise Line Dining Secrets! 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. Last weekend we told you about the new Rose Gold Ears Cupcake at Epcot’s Sunshine Seasons. DFB reader Tammy Korczyk told us they enjoyed TWO of the cupcakes at her daughter’s bachelorette party! Congrats to your daughter, Tammy! ;-D The bride-to-be and her cupcake! The Croques Glaces at L’Artisans des Glaces in Epcot’s France Pavilion is a favorite snack here at DFB! And recently one of our readers, @sleanders, let us know that he tried one based on our recommendation and loved it! A great snack in Epcot’s France! Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix shared a great how-to for making Mickey Waffles! WDW for Grownups shared the best Quick Service breakfasts for 2018! Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for Peanut Butter Blondie Bars from the Disney Fantasy. Disney Family shared a recipe for Red Velvet Minnie Mouse 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 14, 2018 Disney Food Post Round-Up: January 10, 2016 Disney Food Post Round-Up: December 10, 2017 View the full article

You already know that Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is, well, magical. From sunrise to sunset and beyond, it’s beautiful from almost any angle. Cinderella Castle And now our icing wishes have come true (naturally!) at Gaston’s Tavern. Because when you ask for extra icing, they no longer scoop a little somethin’ somethin’ on top — they hand you a cup full of love — er, icing. Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll with Extra Icing Pardon me while I just daydream about pouring that icing directly into my mouth… Although, unless one wishes to be called a Beast, one must use a spoon, yes? Or put it on the cinnamon roll, as it’s intended. See it in action on an instagram video here! Gaston’s Cinnamon Roll No one icings like Gaston, obviously. But if you want to try your hand at his cinnamon rolls, we’ve got the recipe for ya! Are you a cinnamon roll fan? Tell us where you get your favorite at Walt Disney World! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: #OnTheList: Cinnamon Roll at Gaston’s Tavern in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Cinnamon Roll Throw-Down: Gaston’s Tavern vs. Main Street Bakery Full Review: Gaston’s Tavern in New Fantasyland View the full article

This week on the Disney Parks Blog we’ve been celebrating all-things Rock The Dots in honor of Minnie Mouse and National Polka Dot Day, which happens to be Monday, January 22. But Minnie Mouse isn’t the only member of the Disney family who “rocks” dots – several residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom rock “dots” and other naturally beautiful patterns 365 days a year! We recently stopped by the park to see what our giraffe, African painted dogs, cheetah and more think about National Polka Dot Day. To learn how you can celebrate National Polka Dot Day at Disney Springs and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Sunday, January 21, check out our previous blog posts. #DisneyParksLIVE To Stream Minnie’s #RockTheDots Send-Off Celebration January 21 at 12:55 p.m. ET Minnie is Set to #RockTheDots at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney on January 22 New Minnie Mouse-Inspired Products #RockTheDots for National Polka Dot Day 2018 at Disney Parks Spotted Sweets for #RockTheDots View the full article

Discover magical fortune at Hong Kong Disneyland this year as night falls, when Main Street, U.S.A. and the Plaza are transformed into a bustling Night Market just for the Chinese New Year celebration! Stalls filled with festive delicacies and specialties will line the walkway, while Mickey and his friends visit to wish everyone prosperity in 2018. There will even be atmosphere entertainment to drum up the festive spirit. All day long, guests can also enjoy Pluto-themed decorations honoring the Year of the Dog and dine on holiday menu items across the resort. I hear Wishing Fish at the Market House Bakery are a festive start to the year – you can also find them at outdoor vending carts around the park. Dozens of new seasonal merchandise items are on sale as well, such as StellaLou in her first traditional Chinese outfit. The first five days of the Lunar New Year will bring a newly designed Year of the Dog-themed Lai See Packet for guests, which contain a chocolate gold coin and a merchandise coupon for even more good fortune. And to top things off, God of Fortune Goofy will share blessings guests at The Annex on Main Street, U.S.A. Disney friends will appear in different festive outfits day and night to offer their best wishes, including StellaLou, who will be celebrating her first Chinese New Year at Hong Kong Disneyland. Chinese New Year is only the beginning of a very exciting year at Hong Kong Disneyland! The seasonal favorite Disney Friends Springtime Carnival and the new “We Love Mickey!” Main Street Projection Show both start in March, while “Moana: A Homecoming Celebration” debuts in May as the first attraction of the ongoing multi-year expansion plan. We’re just getting started! Stay tuned for more from Hong Kong Disneyland right here on the Disney Parks Blog, and for more Chinese New Year, read about our celebrations at Shanghai Disney Resort and the Disneyland Resort. View the full article

National Popcorn Day, has inspired me to resurface one of my favorite videos we’ve shared here on the Disney Parks Blog. Originally posted by Shannon Swanson in December 2012, this video was created over the course of 12 months and features 10 of the Popcorn Animation Dolls featured on seven popcorn carts throughout Disneyland park. Read about the history of these helpful poppers in Shannon’s original story. View the full article

I have a confession to make! I have a problem. I’m addicted to Broadway shows. I’ve been known to take in five shows in a weekend trip to NYC. I know it. I own it. But I can’t help it. So the Disney on Broadway series at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts is RIGHT up my alley. The festival’s first weekend (Friday through Monday) saw Tarzan and Jane from Disney’s “Tarzan” – Jenn Gambatese and Kevin Massey – singing together for the first time in a long time. We caught up with Gambatese and Massey before a performance and they told us about the joy of interacting with fans during the Festival. The Disney on Broadway series runs each weekend of the Festival – Fridays through Mondays – with the Festival running seven days per week. This weekend Kevin will be paired with his wife Kara Lindsay. VERY exciting. Here is the rest of the series lineup: January 26-29 and February 2-5: Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White, who will perform songs from “Tarzan,” “The Lion King,” “Aida,” “Aladdin,” and “The Little Mermaid.” February 9-12 and 16-19: Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland, who will perform songs from “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Tarzan,” “Mary Poppins,” “Newsies” and “Frozen.” For more information on the Festival, click over to disneyworld.com/ArtfulEpcot or call 407-WDW-DINE or 407-939-3463. And keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for updates throughout the Festival. View the full article

Starting January 22, Shanghai Disney Resort is welcoming the Year of the Dog with new limited-time entertainment and elaborate decorations in bright red and gold, bringing Chinese New Year to life for an unforgettable holiday celebration! Mickey Mouse, Pluto and their friends will be decked out in seasonal attire for festive photos on Mickey Avenue, while lucky guests are treated to special wishing cards and golden chocolate coins symbolizing good fortune. Even more wishing cards will be in the Garden of the Twelve Friends when it’s transformed into Shanghai Disneyland’s first-ever Wishing Garden for the holiday, and the Gardens of Imagination will be home to an exciting drum ceremony every morning. Over in Celebration Square, Disney characters in beautiful vintage Shanghai costumes will take part in a new high-energy performance called Shanghai Swing, inspired by the Lunar New Year and Shanghai’s historic jazz and swing traditions. On February 16, guests can also experience a traditional eye dotting ceremony at Storyteller Statue. New Chinese New Year specialties will satisfy cravings at Remy’s Patisserie and Il Paperino. For an especially unforgettable meal, guests can enjoy Wandering Moon Restaurant’s traditional family feast or Royal Banquet Hall’s special holiday dinner with items like Cinderella’s Pumpkin with Braised Pork in Soya Sauce – delicious! Even more limited-time holiday dining will be available at both resort hotels, including Lumiere’s Kitchen, Aurora, Sunnyside Café and Sunnyside Market. Sweethearts Confectionary and Marketplace in Disneytown will both be transformed into fun shopping carnivals filled with dozens of exclusive Chinese New Year gifts, including fan-favorite Lucky Bags filled with surprises. To top it off, a Chinese New Year Carnival will be held at Disneytown every weekend until February 21, including the first day until the sixth day of Lunar New Year, with live shows by Chinese folk artists, holiday treats and activities for guests of all ages. It’s bound to be an amazing Year of the Dog at Shanghai Disney Resort! We can’t wait to celebrate with you. And for those of you visiting Disneyland Resort in California, check out the Lunar New Year festival at Disney California Adventure from January 26 through February 18 with unique live entertainment, delicious food and more. View the full article

Once “it’s a small world” returns to its classic version, transitioning from “it’s a small world” Holiday, guests may notice work continuing in the promenade in front of the attraction. The location of the queue will be moved – along with other enhancements, including a new parade route entrance and stroller area – allowing guests to travel through “it’s a small world” Mall with greater ease. “it’s a small world” Mall is a popular area of Disneyland park. In addition to accessing “it’s a small world,” guests use the promenade in front of the attraction to get to Mickey’s Toontown and Fantasyland Theatre, among other offerings. The slightly adjusted parade route will make room for the attraction’s new queue, creating more space in the area. “it’s a small world” Holiday will close on Jan. 22 and “it’s a small world” will reopen on Feb. 2. The aforementioned changes are expected to complete in spring, when “Pixar Play Parade” will step off the new parade route entrance during Pixar Fest, beginning April 13. View the full article

It has been just five days since the birth of a Nile hippopotamus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and already the newborn is garnering attention from around the world as Guests fall in love with the newest addition to the herd. For our animal care experts, the calf’s arrival has been a labor of love as they have spent months preparing for the first hippo birth at the park in 13 years. Read more about the birth here. To learn more about hippos, check out DisneyAnimals.com. We are delighted to share this short video update of the newborn calf with mom Tuma. The pair are doing well and staying close together as they bond. Guests may see Tuma and her adorable calf on Kilimanjaro Safaris day and night. Guests participating in Wild Africa Trek may also see the hippos. View the full article

TODAY IS NATIONAL POPCORN DAY! I couldn’t be more excited because popcorn is one of my all-time favorite snacks, and it’s also one of the most popular and abundant treats you can find in a Disney Park. There’s nothing I love more than chowing down on the buttery goodness that is Disney popcorn. Whether it’s while walking around the parks or watching fireworks glitter in the sky, popcorn is the perfect on-the-go snack to munch on while enjoying the magic of our parks and resorts. To start off, did you know that Pop Secret is the official popcorn of Disney Parks? That’s right! You can find their delicious buttery kernels at popcorn carts located across both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. And while you may enjoy that classic buttery flavor, there’s a few places where you can even find some unique specialty popcorn – such as the Cozy Cone Motel at Cars Land in Disney California Adventure park. Here, you’ll find a delicious array of flavors such as dill pickle, buffalo ranch, white cheddar, Sriracha, pizza and garlic parmesan. You can even order it in a cool Lightning McQueen souvenir bucket! Over here at Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot is ‘poppin’ with some fun specialty popcorn offerings. If you head over towards Future World West, you’ll find a popcorn cart that sells buffalo bleu cheese, sour cream and chive, and cheddar cheese popcorn. And if you’re looking for a little sweetness to add to your salty snack, you’ll want to travel over to Canada in the World Showcase for some maple popcorn, which is my personal favorite flavor. Or if you’re in the Germany pavilion, you can stop by Karamel-Küche, presented by Werther’s Original, to try some sweet and salty kernels. Here, you’ll find their popular fresh-made caramel-coated popcorn, and you can even watch while it’s being made! Another fun popcorn offering at Epcot is available for a limited time during the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. If you visit the Odyssey Festival Showplace, you’ll find a popcorn pairing flight at The Painter’s Palate Food Studio. This flight comes with three unique beers each paired with a different flavor of popcorn. The first pairing is North Coast Brewing Co. Scrimshaw Pilsner Style Beer with Bacon Barbecue Popcorn; the second is M.I.A. Beer Company Jazz IPA with Jalapeño Ranch Popcorn; and the third pairing is Central 28 Beer Company Miss Mary Brown Oatmeal Brown Ale with Buffalo Bleu Cheese Popcorn. In addition to these fun specialty popcorn offerings, you’ll also find Main Street Popcorn Company pre-packaged popcorn at select merchandise locations at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. This popcorn comes in traditional flavors like caramel, kettle corn, cheddar and confetti. But you’ll also find some more unique options like Sriracha kettle corn, parmesan garlic, kettle corn with red alaea salt, truffle, maple bacon, and one of the most popular ones – churro! So whether you prefer that classic buttery popcorn or those fun flavors, you’ll always have something to snack on for National Popcorn Day! And you “butter” believe I’ll be snacking on some myself to celebrate! View the full article

We just love Minnie Mouse here at the DFB! ©Disney And we’re so excited that Sunday, January 21st – National Polk Dot Day – has been declared #RockTheDots day for a second year in a row — because it’s a day set aside to celebrate all things Minnie Mouse! Minnie Mouse Cake Pop If you want to celebrate Minnie and her fab sense of style on Sunday, you can don your favorite polka dot look and tag your social media photos with #RockTheDots. Minnie rocking some springtime dots with Mickey! And if you find yourself at Disney Springs in Disney World or the Downtown Disney District in Disneyland, you’ll have have more chances to join in the fun with special photo ops with props, entertainment (dance parties from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on both coasts — Disneyland and Disney World), and more! There will also be discounts to be enjoyed by those SPORTING POLKA DOTS (seriously, you gotta put ‘em on!) at several merchandise locations… and a few restaurants are getting in on the deal, too! Disneyland Discounts and Offerings At Downtown Disney in Disneyland, guests Rocking the Dots will be eligible for a 10% discount at Kayla’s Cakes, and two free beignets with purchase of a po-boy at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express. Ralph Brennan’s Beignets Special offerings at other locations will include Polka Dot Pancakes at Catal Restaurant, Polka Dot Italian Soda at Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, Polka Dot Cookies at Napolini and the Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s, Polka Dot Milkshakes (!!!) at UVA Bar & Cafe, and specialty Minnie Mouse treats at Marceline’s Confectionery. @uva_bar_and_cafe Instagram You can also get 20% off Polka Dot Pepperoni Pretzels at Wetzel’s Pretzels, 10% off your purchase at Jamba Juice or La Brea Bakery Cafe, and a Whoopie Pie sweet treat at the Downtown Disney District Starbucks. Disney World Discounts and Offerings Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza and Paddlefish are offering a 10% discount for guests wearing their dots, while Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea is offering a complimentary Minnie Mouse latte art! The Art Lover Pizza Paddlefish is also hosting a Polka Dot Brunch on January 21st from noon until 3:00 p.m. Sprinkles is serving Mini Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcakes, D-Luxe Burger is offering Mickey Mouse sprinkles with the purchase of any milkshake, The Ganachery will have Minnie Mouse-inspired ganache lollipops for purchase, and you’ll also find Minnie-inspired treats at Disney’s Candy Cauldron and Goofy’s Candy Company! Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcakes And there are plenty of retail locations offering discounts for the day, too! If your mini Minnie Mouse wants to visit the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, they can request the Minnie Dot Package which includes a tutu, t-shirt, bow, and Minnie Mouse hairstyle! Guests who bring their Minnie Dot Package proof of purchase to Amorette’s Patisserie will receive a complimentary Minnie Mouse dessert! Let us know if you’ll be rocking the dots on January 21st! We would LOVE it if you would also share your #RocktheDots photos with the DFB on Instagram by tagging #DisneyFoodBlog so we can ooh and aah over all those dots with you! Will you #RocktheDots with Minnie Mouse? 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: #RocktheDots Discounts in Disney World and Disneyland on January 22nd Celebrate Mother’s Day at Disney World and Disneyland! News: Disney World Annual Passholder 45th Anniversary Dining Discounts Extended View the full article

Hollywood Records artist and actress Olivia Holt vacationed with her family at Walt Disney World Resort last week while on break from promoting her single “Generous” and filming the upcoming Freeform series, “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger,” which was announced yesterday to premiere on June 7, 2018. We caught up with Holt at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where she for the first time ever journeyed into Pandora – The World of Avatar and flew on the back of a banshee at Avatar: Flight of Passage! She then trekked around the park and braved the thrilling Expedition Everest before meeting up with Mickey Mouse in his park ranger gear. Watch the video below for more of Olivia’s adventures! View the full article

Rocking her iconic polka dots, Minnie Mouse inspires Disney fans and fashionistas around the globe with her timeless fun-loving, positive spirit. This weekend at Disney Parks, guests can “rock the dots” like Minnie in anticipation of National Polka Dot Day on January 22. This dot-filled celebration returns with new merchandise including products created especially for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. “This year, we expanded our merchandise offerings with even more polka dot fashions including new PANDORA Jewelry, trendy apparel, and stylish accessories,” remarked Denise Shick, Senior Franchise Strategy Manager with Disney Parks Merchandise. Select products, such as the “Minnie Rocks the Dots” logo collection, contain a hint of bling to celebrate Minnie Mouse receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Other items have more subtle nods to the favorite style muse. The new Dooney & Bourke handbag collection includes plenty of polka dots along with heart-shaped mouse tails incorporated into the designs. The new merchandise joins a curated assortment of fan favorites such as sequin-filled headbands, or the classic Minnie Mouse dress from the nostalgic Dress Shop collection. The new merchandise joins a curated assortment of fan favorites such as sequin-filled headbands, or the classic Minnie Mouse dress from the nostalgic Dress Shop collection. These products and more may be found in select merchandise locations including World of Disney at Downtown Disney District in California and at Disney Springs in Florida. Other locations where guests will find Minnie Mouse merchandise include Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A.; Mickey’s of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Mouse Gear at Epcot; and Elias & Co. in Disney California Adventure park. Guests can also find select items on ShopDisney.com including two new Minnie Mouse-inspired t-shirts. These limited release shirts will be available to order from Jan. 19-26 by visiting ShopDisney.com/ParkEvents. Please allow 3-5 weeks for shipping. For more information on Minnie Rocks the Dots in Florida, follow @DisneySprings on Twitter and Instagram or check out the flyer here. In California, follow @DisneylandToday on Twitter or see the full list of offerings. No matter where you post from, be sure to use hashtag “#RockTheDots.” For more information on Minnie Rocks the Dots in Florida, follow @DisneySprings on Twitter and Instagram. In California, follow @DisneylandToday. View the full article

We’re thrilled that the Epcot International Festival of the Arts is back for a second year – a very colorful second year may we add – and today we’re sharing a full palette of Disney PhotoPass Service opportunities you’ll find during the Festival. These opportunities not only allow you to be one with the art, but also allow you to capture masterpieces featuring a special subject – you! One of our favorite photo opportunities are the artful photo ops that allow you to step into famous pieces of art from around the world. You can match your pose to the original painting or create your own – the choice is yours! An event-exclusive Animated Magic Shot offered at the locations below will help you compare the artwork to the masterpiece you create: Step back in time and into “George Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze at The American Adventure. Celebrate “The Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli in the Italy Pavilion. Let out a SCREAM or channel your inner “Mona Lisa” in these paintings by Edvard Munch and Leonardo Da Vinci in the Italy Pavilion. Be the life of the party in the “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in the France Pavilion. You can also enhance your photos taken at “Luncheon of the Boating Party” and “George Washington Crossing the Delaware” with digital stickers found only in the My Disney Experience mobile app! A hat is a must-have digital accessory when crossing frigid waters with George Washington! Looking for even more PhotoPass masterpieces? You can capture Magic Shots and take photos with props and Festival backgrounds that are exclusive to the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Add a pop of color to your photos with this vibrant prop! Available behind Spaceship Earth, close to Mouse Gear. Use a spark of imagination to pose for this Magic Shot! Available from most PhotoPass photographers at Epcot.* This multicolored backdrop features icons from around World Showcase. You don’t want to miss it! So sketch, draw and paint your way over to Epcot to enjoy the Festival and all it has to offer! Want to take home all of your Festival photos to create your own art gallery? Consider purchasing Memory Maker One Day! You can purchase Memory Maker One Day at the Camera Center while you’re at Epcot or in the My Disney Experience mobile app during or after your visit. *Magic Shot not available at Character Experience locations. Memory Maker is subject to the applicable terms and policies available at https://mydisneyphotopass.disney.go.com/help-and-support/policies. Includes photos taken during the applicable Memory Maker Window as defined in such terms (generally, photos taken (i) within one day for the One Day product or (ii) within 30 days from the date of first activation for standard Memory Maker). A MagicBand is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos in your account will expire pursuant to the expiration policy. Downloads are restricted to personal use only. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Valid theme park admission required for certain photo locations. View the full article

Hey, there! We’re back today with another DFB Video, and we’re letting you in on our Top FIVE Disney Cruise Line Dining Secrets! Will you be setting sail with Donald Duck? Aaah, there’s nothing quite like a Disney Cruise Line vacation. The ocean. The excursions. The magic. The FOOD!! There’s so much to enjoy on a Disney Cruise, and we want to help you enjoy YOUR future voyage even more by sharing our very best Disney Cruise Line Dining tips! So, do exactly what you would do on a Disney Cruise as you get ready to watch our latest DFB YouTube video… sit back, relax, and enjoy! Bon Voyage! 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 best tip for cruising with Disney? 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: Top Ten Disney Cruise Line Dining Tips New Video: Disney World Food Secrets — Free Stuff, Cool Stuff, and MORE — Part 2 DFB Video: Cinderella’s Royal Table vs Akershus Royal Banquet vs Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast View the full article

For one night only, guests can take part in the ultimate Disney fan experience at Walt Disney Studios Park with exclusive new shows, rare Disney character encounters, original dining menus, a chance to hear from Disney Imagineers and more as part of Disney FanDaze, a one-of-a-kind inaugural hard ticket event only at Disneyland Paris! Get your camera ready because more than 50 Disney characters will visit the park, including George Sanderson and Needleman from “Monsters, Inc.,” Kuzco and Kronk from “The Emperor’s New Groove,” Quasimodo and Esmeralda from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Mr. and Mrs. Incredible and Frozone from “The Incredibles,” and even more characters from “Hercules,” “Atlantis: The Lost Empire,” “Treasure Planet” and “Big Hero 6.” Guests will also see the first-ever Disney Parks appearance of Ortensia, dearest friend of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit! Keep an eye out for Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow and Clara Cluck, as well as Disney favorites in colorful new outfits. Rumor has it that more than a dozen Disney Heroes and Villains will also be on the loose. Entertainment includes a Dance Your DuckTales Parade, PJ’s DJ Party and Jumba & Pleakley’s Mission: Stitch! interactive show. Over on the Production Courtyard Stage, Max-Live! Getting’ Goofy With It nighttime spectacular will get everyone moving, and the Farewell Street Party will close the evening with more than 80 Disney characters. On top of all that, guests can savor new flavors from original menus at restaurants and gourmet kiosks, purchase limited-edition merchandise, take part in a grand raffle for a dream night at Disneyland Hotel’s Sleeping Beauty Suite and enjoy exclusive access to park attractions. Packages are now on sale for every Disney fan to build their Disney FanDaze experience, but act fast! This opportunity won’t last long. View the full article