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You can almost smell the aroma of warmed baked treats in the air – it’s National Gingerbread Day! We’ve got gingerbread items galore this year on both coasts – from gingerbread apples and cookies to fantastical displays in our parks and resorts. No matter where you’re celebrating the holiday season, you’ll be able to find some delicious gingerbread offerings at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Be sure to try these tasty treats, available throughout the holiday season, before they’re gone! At Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll find some amazing gingerbread displays such as the annual gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This year marks the 19th anniversary of this life-size holiday house, located in the lobby of the resort. Here, you can even learn how to decorate a gingerbread house yourself with daily demos starting Dec. 1. You can also find freshly baked items such as gingerbread cookies, shingles, ornaments, cookie bags and more! In addition, you’ll find even more gingerbread displays at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Epcot and Disney Springs. For more details, take a look at my recent blog post where I tell you everything you need to know about this year’s holiday displays. During Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can find gingerbread pops and a special “Prep and Landing”-themed gingerbread cupcake throughout the park. At the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, stop by the Yukon Holiday Kitchen in Canada to try the Maple Bûche de Nöel, a maple mousse rolled in gingerbread chiffon cake with cranberry sauce and pecan crumble. Or travel to France where you’ll find the Glace au Pain d’Epices at L’Artisan des Glaces – gingerbread ice cream with gingerbread pieces. For a traditional gingerbread cookie, you’ll find them at the new Cookie Nook Holiday Kitchen in the Odyssey building. And for a warm drink, why not get a gingerbread chai at Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company in Canada? This hot, creamy spiced chai tea is flavored with gingerbread syrup and Irish cream and comes topped with whipped cream. Over at Disneyland Resort, if you’re visiting Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, there will be a gingerbread replica of the resort located in the lobby, as well as a cart where you’ll find some tasty treats like gingerbread man cookies and peppermint hot chocolate. Another phenomenal display that can be found at Disneyland Park through early January 2018 is the Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house. You can see this spooky display, inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” in the ballroom of the Haunted Mansion. This fanciful creation features Oogie Boogie and is over six feet tall! For more details and fun facts, read our recent blog post. If you’re looking for some tasty gingerbread treats at Disneyland Resort, then you won’t have to look far! At any candy location throughout the resort, you’ll find some yummy crispy treats and candy apples, all coated in gingerbread-flavored sugar and decorated with icing. You can also find gingerbread man cookies at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, Market House, Red Rose Taverne, The Golden Horseshoe and Stage Door Café in Disneyland Park. Disney California Adventure park will have them at various carts throughout the park, Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café, Pacific Wharf Café and Pacific Wharf Coffee Cart. And at the Disneyland Resort Hotels, you’ll find them at The Coffee House, Hearthstone Lounge, and Surfside Lounge. View the full article

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Happy Thanksgiving Week! We’re back with another DFB Video today, giving you some solid tips on how to make your Disney trip stress-free! Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Yes, a Disney vacation is fun, memorable, and magical… but, let’s be honest. It can also be stressful. These days more than ever before, planning a trip to Disney World requires a lot of thoughtful scheduling long before you hop on the plane to get there. There is so much to consider, from where to stay to where to dine to FastPasses for your top attractions and much more. What other factors do you need to consider in advance? And how much in advance, while we’re at it? We discuss all that and more in our latest DFB Video! And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! So check out the video and then let us know: What’s your top tip for planning a Disney 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: Chef Mickey’s Versus Crystal Palace DFB Video: Magic Kingdom VERSUS Epcot! DFB Video: 7 New Things You HAVE to Try in Disney World RIGHT NOW View the full article

The SpectacuLAB, a brand-new exciting show that opened at Innoventions at Epcot this week, is bringing out the scientist in guests of all ages. Presented by worldwide technology company Murata, The SpectacuLAB features interactive experiments and fun ways to get guests intrigued about the exciting world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. Two actual scientists run each show, with commentary and fun provided by our “intern” Frankie who is learning about science on his first day of training. Young guests can volunteer to participate in different experiments which showcase the connection between science and technology – along with other STEM concepts. They learn about force while watching the scientists lay on a bed of nails, and about sound wave technology by testing the latest in ultrasonic drums – which can tell how far away Frankie is from them through ultrasonic sound waves. The real, live scientists are provided by Science from Scientists, a non-profit organization dedicated to exciting kids about the STEM fields through thrilling, informative and engaging training by practicing scientists. I got to watch a preview of the show this week and it was really fun! Frankie and team will be conducting their experiments multiple times throughout the day at Epcot Innoventions. Check your times guide for showtimes! View the full article

This weekend marked the birthday of the one it all started with – Mickey Mouse! Fans turned out to join the #HappyBirthdayMickey fun with special celebrations at all of our Disney Parks around the world. Take a look at the festivities at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts in the video below! Leading up to the big day, Mickey Mouse visited exciting destinations such as Japan, Chile, Canada, China, England and the United States, sharing magical moments on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Facebook and Instagram pages. Join us in celebrating the one and only Mickey Mouse and share your favorite moments using the hashtag #HappyBirthdayMickey! View the full article

Earlier this month, actor Jonathan Groff stopped by Walt Disney World Resort to share a visit – and a warm hug – with his pal, Olaf. Jonathan and the lovable snowman star in “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” a featurette that’s set to screen before Disney Pixar’s “Coco,” in theaters starting November 22. In this latest tale from Arendelle, royal sisters Anna and Elsa realize that unlike other families, they don’t have any holiday traditions. Olaf and Sven then embark on a hilarious journey throughout the town to find the perfect holiday traditions Anna and Elsa will love. Here at the Walt Disney World Resort, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” has already inspired the addition of a new finale for the existing “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new finale, which will run throughout the holiday season, features Olaf and three songs from the new featurette. View the full article

Take a stroll down memory lane with Disney Parks Moms Panelist, Lindsey P., as she reminisces about some of her favorite times spent at Magic Kingdom Park as a child. From spinning in the tea cups with her dad at the Mad Tea Party to taking flight on Peter Pan’s Flight, she can still remember the smiles and giggles. And now as a mom herself, Lindsey is making those same magical memories with her children: For more tips on planning a magical vacation with your preschooler, or to ask questions about planning your next Disney vacation, be sure to visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for a personalized response from our knowledgeable panel. View the full article

Spring is still a ways off, but if you like to plan ahead for Major League Baseball spring training, I’ve got the Atlanta Braves 2018 spring training schedule that is being announced today and there are some marquee games you definitely don’t want to miss. For starters, the World Series champion Houston Astros will play the Braves this spring at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort on March 8. For some of the players it will be a return visit after celebrating their first-ever World Series title here with a parade at Magic Kingdom Park earlier this month. Other can’t-miss games include clashes with the New York Yankees (March 9 and 24), Washington Nationals (February 26 and March 1), which both reached the postseason this past season. In all, the Braves will play 18 home games at Disney, its spring training home since 1997. Disney character appearances and special moments such as kids running the bases after every game are just some of the many in-game entertainment opportunities that make Braves spring training at Disney a grand slam. Spring training game tickets go on sale Dec. 11 at www.espnwwos.com/braves, through Ticketmaster outlets 800-745-3000 and at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Box Office. For more information, please visit espnwwos.com/braves. View the full article

Raising your hand and waving at someone seems like such a simple gesture but it is having an immense impact on a group of young people in need in Iowa. The waving is part of a new tradition at the University of Iowa’s home football games that is inspiring the patients at a nearby hospital. Because of this simple but moving gesture, Disney Sports is proud to announce it is presenting the Iowa football program with its coveted Disney Sports Spirit Award, which annually goes to the sport’s most inspirational figure. Here’s how the Iowa football program is lifting the spirits of sick children every week this season. At the end of the first quarter of every home game, their Kinnick Stadium announcer urges all of the fans inside the stadium to turn and wave to the young patients at the children’s hospital that’s next door to the stadium. Even the visiting team and the referees join in on the wave. As a result of that simple gesture, the young patients, their little noses often pressed again the windows of the hospital overlooking the stadium, are reportedly more optimistic, more hopeful. Check out this ESPN feature story on the “Kinnick Wave” and how it is changing lives every Saturday afternoon this season. Be sure to watch The Home Depot College Football Awards show on Dec. 7 on ESPN when the Disney Sports Spirit Award gets presented to the Iowa football program. View the full article

Light side or dark side? Jedi or Sith Lord? Wookiee or droid? These may be some of the important questions you’re asking yourself as you get ready for Star Wars Day at Sea. Dressing up like a Star Wars character, and seeing the costumes of other guests, is one of my favorite parts of the day’s galactic adventures. Young and young-at-heart get in on the fun! As you make your decision on which iconic character you’ll be, take a look at this video to get inspiration from other Disney cruisers. For even more costume inspiration, check out the gallery in Jonathan’s past post. Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy from January to April 2018. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog as we share more about the incredible experiences you’ll have during this epic day on your family’s Caribbean cruise vacation! View the full article

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Just in time for holiday shopping, Disney Vacation Club has answered Members’ call for personalized merchandise by launching a new, customizable collection available exclusively online at shopDisney.com/dvc. The community-inspired collection of shirts (from T-shirts to Nike polos), bags, drink ware and more allows Members to design the details. Each Disney Vacation Club Resort is represented with a unique logo and color, and Members may personalize their purchases by adding their “Member Since” year to most designs. Celebrating your place in this magical community with custom gear is a bit like putting your own name on the back of your favorite team’s jersey…only this team never loses. View the full article

Walt Disney World Veterans Day Flag Retreat Ceremony 2017 View the full article

In our Disney Doodles blog series, our team of Disney artists imagine what a character would do or see first if they had the chance to visit Walt Disney World Resort. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Giselle from “Enchanted” would do first if she had the chance to visit a Disney theme park. “I love how Giselle likes to try different foods while she’s exploring New York,” Ashley said. “I imagine she would have a love of fun trying all of the different snacks on Disney property.” To see past Disney Doodles, check out our new Disney Doodle page. View the full article

It’s a global Celebration of the Season at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays!! Epcot International Festival of the Holidays This new Epcot Festival just kicked off today and runs through December 30, 2017. All of the elements of Holidays Around the World (the previous name for Epcot’s annual celebration) have returned, including International Holiday Storytellers and food booths around World Showcase. Holiday Storytellers in Norway The Candlelight Processional will begin nightly performances starting November 24th as will the expanded Peace on Earth holiday version of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Brand new this year is Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree — a festive Scavenger Hunt similar to Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt from the Food and Wine Festival. Only this time, were helping Chip & Dale collect ornaments to decorate their Christmas Tree. But BEST OF ALL… the HOLIDAY FOOD BOOTHS are back! Better yet, these yuletide Food Booths (similar to the Food and Wine Festival’s Marketplace Booths), which debuted in 2016, have expanded greatly from last year’s seven booths. CLICK HERE for pictures of EVERY FOOD ITEM AT THE BOOTHS, PLUS prices and menus! So we’ve got LOTS to see and TASTE as we check out the Best of the FESTat the Epcot Festival of the Holidays! And you might as well get your stretchy Thanksgiving pants out NOW, is all I’m sayin’… BEST FOOD New Year Celebration Soba at Hokkaido Holiday Kitchen in Japan We’re starting with some of this year’s brand new eats, beginning at Japan’s Holiday Kitchen. Holiday dishes from the island of Hokkaido are featured here. Our top pick from Japan is the New Year Celebration Soba. New Year Celebration Soba Choose from shrimp tempura or chicken to add to your bowl of Buckwheat Soba Noodles with spinach. Hot soup for chilly Epcot days! Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere with Canadian Ketchup at Yukon Holiday Kitchen in Canada Oh, Canada! Another hit from one of our favorite Epcot pavilions, you’re going to want to try the Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere with Canadian Ketchup at Yukon Holiday Kitchen. Canadian Tourtiere with Canadian Ketchup Tamal de Chilorio at Las Posadas in Mexico Slow-roasted Pork Shoulder is marinated in Ancho Paste and stuffed in a Corn Masa. Served with Salsa tres Chile and garnished with Crema Mexicana and Queso Fresco at Las Posadas in Mexico. Tamal de Chiloro Grilled Lamb Kefta and Grapes at Tarabaki Holiday Kitchen in Morocco Enjoy this Lamb Kefta with Julienne of Euro Cucumber, Red Pepper, Pickled Pearl Onions, Harissa and Cilantro Dressing at Tarabaki Holiday Kitchen. Grilled Lamb Kefta with Grapes Celebration Barbecue Pork Rice Bowl and a Fortune Cookie at Shanghai Holiday Kitchen in China This wasn’t exactly served in a bowl, but it’s the thought that counts? Shanghai Holiday Kitchen kicked off the holiday season with this killer concoction. Celebration Barbecue Pork Rice Bowl BEST DESSERTS Warm Apple Fritter with Cinnamon Ice Cream at the Cookie Nook Holiday Kitchen inside the Festival Center Yes, that’s Warm Caramel Sauce topping this super sweet dessert at the Cookie Nook Holiday Kitchen. Warm Apple Fritter Maple Bûche de Noël: Maple Mousse rolled in Gingerbread Chiffon Cake at Yukon Holiday Kitchen in Canada Yes, the lines are long at this popular kitchen booth, however, you’re not going to want to pass by the Canadian pavilion. Garnished with Cranberry Sauce and Pecan Crumble at Yukon Holiday Kitchen in Canada, the Maple Bûche de Noël is one of this year’s showstoppers. Maple Buche de Noel Maple Buche de Noel Panettone alla Milanese: Warm Italian Fruit Cake at Italy’s Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Not your average fruit cake! In Italy at the Tuscany Holiday Kitchen, the Panettone alla Milanese is enhanced with Vanilla Sauce and Cherry Syrup. BEST DRINKS Spiced Rum Punch Slush at Alsace Holiday Kitchen in France Cheers to the Spiced Rum, Rhum Clement V.S.O.P., and Orange and Pineapple Juice with Cinnamon at Alsace Holiday Kitchen in France. It’s Christmas in a glass! Spiced Rum Punch Slush Frozen Kahlúa® Coffee Margarita at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen in Mexico If you’ve never tried a coffee margarita in the Mexico pavilion (they don’t have them all that often), now’s the time!! This one is frozen, and I do prefer it on the rocks, but Las Posadas adds Kahlua, because…Kahlua. Frozen Kahlua Coffee Margarita Iced Strawberry Milk: Strawberry Milk at Hokkaido Kitchen in China This one, with Japanese Calpico Yogurt (non-alcoholic), might be the perfect pick for your kiddos at Hokkaido Kitchen. Iced Strawberry Milk The Andalusian “Poinsettia” Cocktail at Tarabaki Holiday Kitchen in Morocco Sparkling Wine, Orange Liqueur and Cranberry Juice topped with Orange Blossom Water at Tarabaki Holiday Kitchen is another ideal cocktail to get ready for the holiday season. Andalusian Poinsettia Cocktail BEST FLIGHT Holiday Beer Flight at American Holiday Table This one, featuring Orange Blossom Brewing, Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, and JDub’s Season’s Greetings Peppermint Milk Stout, is a stand-out at American Holiday Table. Holiday Beer Flight BEST BEER Shipyard Candy Cane Coffee Porter at Holiday Sweets and Treats We fell in love with this coffee porter at Holiday Sweets and Treats! Shipyard Candy Cane Coffee Porter RETURNING FAVORITES Don’t hesitate to celebrate the holidays with some of our favorite returning dishes. Renamed the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen from last year’s Alpine Haus, we’re happy to see the return of the cheese fondue and Glühwein: House-made Hot Spiced Wine. Cheese Fondue from Alpine Haus at Holidays Around the World Glühwein At the American Holiday Table, the Slow-Roasted Turkey is back with all of our favorite trimmings! Slow-Roasted Turkey In short, there’s so much festive food around here it could even keep Santa Claus well-fueled for his midnight trip around the world! So when you’re making your own lists this year for the Holidays (and checking them twice!), don’t forget to put together your own Must-Eat list for the 2017 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! Be sure to visit our Holiday Kitchens Page for pictures of every food item, PLUS prices and menus! Which item would you most like to try at the Holiday Kitchens? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News! MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens at the 2017 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! News: Epcot International Festival of the Holidays (With Food Booths!) Starts November 19th Sneak Peek: NEW Festival Marketplace Booths for the Disneyland Festival of Holidays! View the full article

This week, we shared an exciting update that guests on Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland park can discover a thrilling NEW journey to the farthest reaches of space by landing on a planet in the outer rim of the Star Wars galaxy – a planet known to C-3PO, and now to us, as Batuu. There are more details on this remote outpost on the galaxy’s edge in Scott’s original story. Also, Disney Parks Blog readers were among the first to learn that beginning in 2018, a new nighttime series of events will be kicking off at the Disneyland Resort – and the first after-hours event will be Throwback Nite! At Throwback Nite, guests will step back in time to the ‘50s and ‘60s for a taste of the classic after-dark experience at Disneyland. Tickets for Throwback Nite will be available on Disneyland.com for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders beginning Nov. 30 and for general public beginning Dec. 7. Check out Erin’s original story for more details. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. A Toast to the Holiday Season! – Disney is not short on festive holiday celebrations on either coast with Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park, and Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer Coming to Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in 2018 – Known for its award-winning burgers and signature CrazyShake™ milkshakes, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer will open its first California location in the heart of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort next year. New Disney Parks Attractions and Entertainment Awarded for Global Excellence – It’s been an incredible year so far at Disney Parks, with unprecedented growth and exciting offerings at all of our resorts around the world. We’re happy to share that these new experiences were just honored by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), which represents the global themed entertainment industry. Holiday DIY: Make A ‘Mickey Snowflake Ornament’ Candy Apple – The Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs is overflowing with mouthwatering holiday treats – everything from Christmas stocking krispy treats to Santa Mickey apples and much more. Four-Step Plan For the Perfect Star Wars Day at Sea – There’s no better way to celebrate your family’s love for Star Wars than with one epic day of galactic experiences aboard a weeklong Disney cruise to the Caribbean. Starting this January, Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy on 15 special sailings through April. Foodie Guide to Holidays at the Disneyland Resort – Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is here, and I’m excited to share with you all of the wonderful treats that are in store for the most magical season of the year! From now until January 7, 2018, you’ll be able to find everything on this guide at various locations throughout Disneyland Resort. View the full article

13 years after the release of "The Incredibles," Disney-Pixar has released a teaser trailer for the audience-demanded follow-up, "Incredibles 2." While not revealing much in terms of plot, the sequel appears to take place almost immediately after the events of the first film. Set to Michael Giacchino's... View the full article

Today is Mickey Mouse’s birthday! And to celebrate, we have a little “treat” to share with you. As you know, Mickey’s made many new “pals” over the years, including the Parr family – undercover “supers” Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and their kids Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack from “The Incredibles.” “The Incredibles 2” trailer is here. Check it out above and see the film in theatres in 3D June 15, 2018. View the full article

OK, everyone-who-has-a-Disney-trip-planned-for-next-year: It’s time to pre-order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2018 e-book! Pre-Order TODAY to get: 1. 25% OFF your pre-order purchase! And… 2. The updated 2017 2nd Edition of the Guide immediately for FREE. Just use code WDW2018 at checkout! (We’ll send the 2018 Edition directly to your inbox as soon as it’s published after the New Year.) Just like all DFB pre-order deals — when you pre-order your DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book, 2018 Edition today for 25% off the cover price, you’ll also get our 2017 Edition immediately for FREE, so you can start planning TODAY! 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! What’s in the DFB Guide? The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2018 Edition is full to overflowing with 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. 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! DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Sample Page Here’s Just Some Of What We’ll Have Updated In Our 2018 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book: Fully updated menus, 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 500 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 Eight Spoon Cafe Macaroni and Cheese is a must-have! Updated section on Charging Stations, including FuelRod kiosks What’s New and Upcoming at Disney Springs What’s New and Upcoming at Disney’s Hollywood Studios A list of the must-do restaurants for Disney World first-timers, fully updated for 2018 Updated suggestions for unique kids’ meals Updated Suggestions and Reviews in our Drinking Around the World Chapter, Index of Bars and Lounges, and Late Night Dining Options Section Updated recommendations for traveling with babies and toddlers Our picks for the snacks you MUST try in 2018, including an update of the best cupcakes in WDW Updated Dining Strategies to help you stick to your budget New Seasonal Events Additional Disney Dining Scavenger Hunts and Trivia, Updated Food Crawls, and Updated BINGO cards Updated Disney Dining FAQ section Additional Top 5 recommendations And MORE! As you can see, 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. You can pre-order your copy today for 25% off the cover price and get the 2017 2nd Edition immediately for FREE!! Just use code WDW2018! The 2018 Edition will be emailed to you as soon as it’s published later in September. Read What Our Customers Say! But don’t take our word for it! Check out what some of our readers said about the guide on our DFBStore.com Testimonials page: Ready to see what all the fuss is about? We’d love to share our best tips with you! And remember, because the guide is an e-Book, it’s super easy to download it to all of your mobile devices and take it right into the parks with you! Starting today, and for a limited time, you can pre-order the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, 2018 Edition and receive 25% off — PLUS get the 2017 2nd Edition immediately for free. With a 100%, 30-day, money back guarantee, you have nothing to lose! As always we thank you for your support of Disney Food Blog and the work we do here. We couldn’t do it without 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: Pre-Order the **2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining** e-Book for 25% Off — and Get Our 2016 Edition FREE! Pre-Order the **2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Second Edition** e-Book and Save! It’s TIME! Pre-Order the 2017 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays! View the full article

The Force was strong with passengers aboard Star Tours – The Adventures Continue earlier this week when they were surprised with a visit from Star Wars star Mark Hamill! Take a look at his special visit: You can experience the next chapter in the Star Wars saga when Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in theaters December 15. Blast into the story yourself aboard Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disneyland and Disney Hollywood Studios, which now takes passengers to two exciting new destinations: Crait, the site of an epic battle in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Batuu, the remote outpost guests will discover when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Disney Parks in 2019. View the full article

Disney Parks How-To Make A Bento Box Magical: Miguel From Disney•Pixar’s ‘Coco’ View the full article

Starting Nov. 19, Epcot kicks off its new International Festival of the Holidays, celebrating holiday traditions from cultures all over the world. This year boasts a joyous array of Holiday Kitchens located throughout the World Showcase. Discover the flavors of the season with new recipes from around the globe and indulge in appetizing dishes, desserts and drinks at this Yuletide extravaganza. Delight in a mouthwatering warm apple fritter with cinnamon ice cream and warm caramel sauce at The Cookie Nook Holiday Kitchen at the Festive Center, or savor the Réveillon de Nöel in France, a delicious turkey breast stuffed with mushrooms and chestnuts with sweet potato purée. You’ll be sure to find your holiday spirit at one of the 15 unique Holiday Kitchens that decorate the World Showcase this year along with even more seasonal offerings at various quick service locations throughout the park. Here’s your guide to everything available at the 2017 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays from Nov. 19-Dec. 30. German Artisan Cheese Plate, Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, Germany Bavaria Holiday Kitchen (Germany) Food Items: German Artisan Cheese Plate – German ButterKäse with ham, mushroom brie with pretzel crostini, and Tillamook cheddar Sauerbraten, Red Cabbage and Spätzle Cheese Fondue – served in a bread bowl with fresh steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes Stollen Holiday Fruit Cake Beverages: Possmann Pure Hard Apple Cider, Frankfurt, Germany Possmann Pure Hard Black Currant Apple Cider, Frankfurt, Germany Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit Hefeweizen Cider Flight Specialty Riesling Glühwein – House-made hot spiced wine Stollen Holiday Fruit Cake, Bavaria Holiday Kitchen, Germany American Holiday Table (The American Adventure) Food Items: Slow-roasted Turkey – with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce Seared Pork Tenderloin – with green bean casserole, roasted sweet potato wedges and a Champagne demi-glace Chocolate Pecan Tart – with whipped cream and caramel sauce Beverages: Orange Blossom Brewing Cranberry Kringle Pilsner, Orlando, FL Shipyard Eggnog White Porter, Clearwater, FL JDub’s Season’s Greetings Peppermint Milk Stout, Sarasota, FL Holiday Beer Flight Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Chardonnay “Goldie”, California Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Pinot Noir, California Chocolate Apple Shake – featuring Twinings® Winter Spice Tea and butterscotch schnapps Cocoa Candy Cane Hot Cocoa – with peppermint schnapps Firenog – Eggnog with cinnamon whisky Chocolate Apple Shake – featuring Twinings® Winter Spice Tea (non-alcoholic) Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic) Eggnog (non-alcoholic) Maple Bûche de Noël, Yukon Holiday Kitchen, Canada Yukon Holiday Kitchen (Canada) Food Items: Seared Salmon – with maple-whisky glaze, parsnip silk, apple chutney and hazelnut croquant Traditional French Canadian Tourtiere Meat Pie – with Canadian ketchup Maple Bûche de Noël – maple mousse rolled in gingerbread chiffon cake with cranberry sauce and pecan crumble Beverages: Château des Charmes Riesling Icewine Neige Apple Ice Wine Red Stone Cabernet Franc Icewine Ice Wine Flight Fielding Estate Pinot Grigio Fielding Estate Red Conception Frozen Coffee – with whisky Unibroue Éphémère Elderberry Assort Holiday Cookies, The Cookie Nook, Festive Center The Cookie Nook (The Festive Center) Food Items: Warm Apple Fritter – with cinnamon ice cream and warm caramel sauce Snowflake Sugar Cookie Snickerdoodle Cookie Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Gingersnap Cookie – with cream cheese icing and cranberry jam Sachertorte – chocolate cake with apricot jam and dark chocolate glaze Decorated Gingerbread Cookie Holiday Tree Sugar Cookie Chocolate Chunk Cookie Beverages: Brew Hub Pumpkin Spice Dunkelweiss, Lakeland, FL Playalinda Brewing Company Sparkling Christmas Coffee Blonde, Titusville, FL Central 28 Beer Company Joy From the World Holiday Dubble, DeBary, FL Holiday Beer Flight Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Cranberry Wine Cranberry Sprite Punch – with pear vodka Hot Cocoa – with crème de menthe Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic) Three Kings Bread, Feast of the Three Kings, Showcase Plaza Feast of the Three Kings (Showcase Plaza) Food Items: Shredded Beef Tamale – with avocado crema and cilantro Rice Roasted Pork – with smashed yuca and pickled green bananas Three Kings Bread Beverages: Presidente Pilsner, Dominican Republic Coquito – with a rum floater Coquito (non-alcoholic) Holiday Sweets & Treats (Showcase Plaza): Food Items: Peppermint Sundae – chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and peppermint candy Beverages: Shipyard Candy Cane Coffee Porter, Clearwater, FL Frozen S’Mores – with caramel vodka Hot Cocoa – with assorted cordials Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic) Frozen S’Mores (non-alcoholic) Refreshment Cool Post (Outpost): Food Items: Warm Caramel-Stuffed Salted Pretzel – with soft-serve ice cream and chocolate sauce Beverage Items: Hot Cocoa – with cream liqueur Shipyard Eggnog White Porter Refreshment Port (Showcase Plaza): Food Items: Chocolate Peppermint Glazed Croissant Donut Beverage Items: Hot Cocoa – with chocolate liqueur Hot Cocoa (non-alcoholic) Fife & Drum Tavern (The American Adventure): Food Items: Holiday Apple Pie Sundae – with soft-serve ice cream, caramel sauce and crunchy streusel topping Beverage Items: Brew Hub Pumpkin Spice Dunkleweiss, Lakeland, FL Three Kings Bread, Feast of the Three Kings, Showcase Plaza Alsace Holiday Kitchen (France) Food Items: Napoléon de Saumon Fumé, Brioche à l’aneth – smoked salmon Napoleon in a dill brioche Réveillon de Nöel – turkey breast stuffed with mushrooms and chestnuts with sweet potato purée Bûche de Noël au Chocolat – slice of chocolate Christmas Yule Log Beverage Items: Spiced Rum Punch Slush – spiced rum, orange and pineapple juice with cinnamon Merlot & Cabernet Blend, Bordeaux Château de Bechuad, Saint Emilion Holiday Kir – sparkling wine and cranberry syrup Champagne Brut, Nicolas Feuillatte Tarabaki Holiday Kitchen (Morocco) Food Items: Grilled Lamb Kefta and Grapes – with cucumber, red pepper, pickled pearl onions, harissa and cilantro dressing Confit of Chermoula Chicken Drum – with cinnamon Granny Smith apple, toasted almonds, brussels sprouts and pinot noir syrup Triangle Honey Briwat – with almond paste, rose water and toasted sesame seeds Beverage Items: The Andalusian Poinsettia Cocktail – sparkling wine, orange liqueur and cranberry juice topped with orange blossom water Walnut Spiced Coffee – with walnut liqueur topped with cinnamon and whipped cream Casa Beer Warm Apple Fritter, The Cookie Nook, The Festive Center Tuscany Holiday Kitchen (Italy) Food Items: Fusilli di Gragnano alla Carbonara – fusilli pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce with pancetta and onions Cotechino con Lenticchie – fresh Italian salami sliced with lentils Crespelle di Mele – cinnamon apple fritters and a vanilla sauce drizzled with chocolate caramel sauce Panettone alla Milanese – warm Italian fruit cake with vanilla sauce and cherry syrup Panettone Mignon – miniature traditional Italian Christmas fruit cake Beverage Items: Pinot Grigio – white wine Chianti – red wine Prosecco – sparkling wine Corbinello – sweet sparkling wine Moscato – sweet wine Moretti Lager Beer Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer Shanghai Holiday Kitchen (China) Food Items: Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls Mongolian Beef Bao Bun and a Fortune Cookie Celebration Barbeque Pork Rice Bowl and a Fortune Cookie Beverage Items: Mango Wine Tsing Tao Lager Hokkaido Holiday Kitchen (Japan) Food Items: New Year Celebration Soba: buckwheat soba noodle with spinach in hot soup with shrimp tempura or chicken Cinnamon Mochi Cake – cinnamon and coconut cake Beverages: Strawberry Nigori Sake Cocktail – semi-sweet unfiltered sake with puréed strawberry Sapporo Lager Iced Strawberry Milk (non-alcoholic) – strawberry milk with Japanese calpico yogurt (non-alcoholic) Shredded Beef Tamale, Feast of the Three Kings, Showcase Plaza Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen (Mexico) Food Items: Tostada de Tinga – crispy corn tortilla smothered with black beans, topped with chipotle chicken and garnished with crema Mexicana, queso fresco, avocado and tomatillo sauce Tamal de Chilorio – slow-roasted pork shoulder, marinated in ancho paste and stuffed in a corn masa, served with salsa tres chile and garnished with crema Mexicana and queso fresco Buñuelo Navideño – a thin round fried pastry, drizzled with honey and dusted with cinnamon and brown sugar Beverages: Pomegranate Margarita on the Rocks Frozen Kahlúa Coffee Margarita Horchata Margarita on the Rocks Dos Equis Lager – served with a Kahlúa floater Additional Festival Locations: UK Beer Cart Eggnog – with Irish whisky Eggnog (non-alcoholic) The Tea Caddy (United Kingdom) Twinings® Iced Christmas Toddy – Twinings® Iced Christmas Tea with honey & drambuie Twinings® Iced Christmas Toddy – Twinings® Iced Christmas Tea with honey (non-alcoholic) Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe (Norway) Traditional Holiday Rice Cream Fountain View Mickey Santa Hat Cupcake Canada Popcorn Cart Pecan Maple Bark Chilled Maple Café – Joffrey’s “Le Cellier Blend” Coffee with maple bourbon cream liqueur and topped with whipped cream and maple sugar L’Artisan des Glaces (France) Glace au Pain d’Epices – gingerbread ice cream with gingerbread pieces Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie (France) Bûche de Noël au Chocolat – chocolate Christmas log with chocolate orange mousse, chocolate biscuit and praline crunch Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company® Future World East: Warm Glow – Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur blended with sweet cinnamon syrup and steamed light cream topped with whipped cream Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company® Canada: Gingerbread Chai – hot, creamy spiced chai tea flavored with gingerbread syrup and Irish cream and topped with whipped cream Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company® Showcase Plaza: Crazy Elf – RumChata Cream Liqueur and cinnamon whiskey topped with steamed light cream and whipped cream Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company® The American Adventure: Holiday Mint – a decadent 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