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Disney Parks Moms Panel | Kid Sized Stays at Disney Resort Hotels View the full article

Disney Parks Moms Panel | Making Travel Easy With Preschoolers View the full article

Disney Parks Moms Panel | Make New Memories With Your Preschooler View the full article

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 blend of chocolate sauce, peppermint syrup and Irish cream blended with steamed light cream and topped with whipped cream View the full article

They fell in love, bonding over Star Wars, when they met at work in Hollywood Studios. When Disney employees Christopher and Rachael DeGeorge married last month, her father was the officiant dressed in Jedi robes. She held a bouquet of elegant paper flowers in a light-saber base. Engraved inside... View the full article

While Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge won't arrive to Disney's Hollywood Studios or Disneyland until 2019, but the creative team behind the new panet they’re building now has a name. Be prepared to visit Batuu, a planet on the edge of the Star Wars galaxy. The detail was revealed to visitors to Star Tours... View the full article

Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, achievements and everything in between with a Celebration Display Frame from Disney PhotoPass Service! We know how much you love wearing a celebration button when you’re enjoying an extra special day at Disneyland Resort, so this one-of-a-kind keepsake features a Disney PhotoPass photo from your account and your celebration button displayed in a frame for $79 plus tax and shipping. Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can enjoy their applicable merchandise discount when purchasing. Celebration Display Frame designs are available for the following buttons: Visit Kingswell Camera Shop at Disney California Adventure park or Main Street Photo Supply Co. at Disneyland park for more information and to purchase yours today! View the full article

The visual, performing and culinary arts will come together once again during the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts from Jan. 12-Feb. 19. Introduced as a weekend-only event in 2017, the festival returns as a daily celebration in 2018, filling the park with visual and performance artists, Disney and cultural galleries, fine-art-inspired photo opportunities, hands-on workshops (including animation drawing, photography, calligraphy, mixed-media art, floral design, topiary sculpting and more), palate-pleasing flavors at artful “Food Studios,” event-exclusive merchandise (including nearly than 30 specialty merchandise tents throughout World Showcase) and more seven days a week. As an added bonus Fridays through Mondays, the America Gardens Theater will host the star-studded Disney on Broadway Concert Series, with priority seating available through special dining packages. (If you’ve sailed on a Member Cruise in recent years, you may recognize some familiar faces among the stars!) Disney Vacation Club Members enjoy a 15 percent discount off the paid workshops’ regular price of $39 plus tax as part of Membership Magic. (Note that Epcot admission is required but not included.) Workshops take place from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Learn more about the festival online at Disneyworld.com/ArtfulEpcot before calling Member Services to book your Disney on Broadway Concert Series dining package or discounted workshop. You should not purchase a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club Resort in reliance upon the continued availability of Membership Extras. These are incidental benefits, which are subject to change or termination without notice, may require payment of a separate fee, and cannot be combined with other offers. New Members after April 4, 2016 who do not purchase their ownership interest directly from Disney will not have access to Membership Extras. View the full article

Friends, the 2017 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is complete, and it’s as grand as ever! 2017 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Seriously, the amazing Cast Members/cookie engineers/pastry chefs/magicians have outdone themselves again! The chimney is ready for Santa, the shingles are delightfully snowy, and the attention to detail is everywhere. Side view Side view Even the view from above is lovely! Up on the rooftop There’s even a tiny, adorable GINGERBREAD village on the porch of the gingerbread house. Why not? Village on the Porch You won’t want to miss this perennial favorite. We call him Hangry Santa because we can only assume he looks so ornery because he hasn’t had a gingerbread cookie yet. Hangry Santa Let’s help Hangry Santa. Welcome to the gingerbread house Bake Shop! The Bake Shop The display of treats are completely fragrant and gorgeous. So many choices! So much sugar! We’re never leaving! Displays Really, it’s what we imagine Santa’s workshop would look like if everything in the workshop was edible. Displays There’s a handy paper menu so you can scope our your choices before you step up to the counter. Note that there are several gluten-free options for those with allergies, plus two columns of Disney Dining Plan-eligible snacks. Bake Shop Menu (Click to Enlarge!) You can always get the classic Gingerbread Shingle. It’s a replica of those used on the roof of the house! Classic Gingerbread Shingle Or go with this new dapper Penguin Cookie in honor of the Floridian’s Mary Poppins penguins. He’s adorable! Penguin Cookie As with any good Christmas treats spread, there are lots of other cookies from which to choose as well. And some are downright beautiful! The flower print on this cookie is pretty stunning. Gorgeous Tree Cookie! This Mickey-shaped cookie features a holly leaf design and lots of glistening sugar details. More cookie gorgeousness If you’re looking for something a bit more free-form, check out this awesome S’mores Cookie! S’mores Cookie And for something that at least sounds a little healthy, the Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie fits the bill. Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie For a great souvenir, pick up the annual decorative chocolate snowglobe featuring the year, the Gingerbread House, and the Grand Floridian logo! Happy Holidays Cookie And this Chocolate Mickey Lollipop. He’s almost too cute to eat. But — as always — I’d go for an ear first. (THESE ARE PERFECT FOR STOCKINGS!) Mickey Lollipop Another lollipop option is this dense Brownie Tree Pop. That’s one hefty lollipop! Brownie Tree Pop And if you’re looking to splurge a little, these Chocolate Truffle Boxes are a great gift (for others or for yourself!). Chocolate Truffle Boxes Oval Chocolate Box with three truffles You can also pick up your 2017 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Pins! 2017 Pin 2017 Pin And if you stop in Sandy Cove Gifts and Sundries at the Grand Floridian, you’ll find some of the gingerbread house treats available there, too! Sandy Cove Gifts and Sundries This might save you a little time in the House’s line if you’re trying to grab a few stocking stuffers as you wrap up your vacation. Various Treats Gingerbread House It’s all so festive and fun! Christmas is coming, and we can’t wait! And if you’re like us and just love Disney World during the holiday season, we have a DFB Guide for that ! Got a Disney World Trip Planned for November or December? CHECK THIS OUT! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including: A full What’s New!! chapter for the 2017 Holiday Season A full Monthly Schedule of Events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World’s busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And of course we’ll tell you where to eat! ;-D Order your 2017 Guide now and get 20% off with code PEPPERMINT! As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back! What’s your favorite part of the holidays at Disney World? Share with us 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: 2014 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House and Beach Club Gingerbread Treats Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House News: Gingerbread House at Disneyland’s Grand Californian Debuting November 27th View the full article

Earlier this week, we were thrilled to gather together with 200 Disney Parks Blog readers for a “Flurry of Fun” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Flurry of Fun” is the new park-wide holiday celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which includes the new Sunset Seasons Greetings projection show, a new finale at the park’s “Frozen Singalong,” beautiful decor in the Echo Lake area, the return of “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” and more. To kick things off, we met the group for a special dessert party at Sunset Showcase, where Mickey Mouse, Santa Goofy, Chip & Dale were on-hand to greet our guests. Executive Producer Laura Offerdahl also served as our special guest and talked about what it took to bring this year’s Flurry of Fun celebration to life. Guests then had some free time to enjoy the new projection show, Sunset Seasons Greetings, along Sunset Boulevard. This new holiday offering brings magical holiday stories – inspired by Mickey & Minnie, friends from “Toy Story,” Swedish Chef from The Muppets, and Olaf from “Frozen” – to life on The Hollywood Tower Hotel. We later met up for a viewing of “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” It’s a full on “Cranberry Red!” situation in this show for elves Wayne and Lanny from “Prep & Landing,” who go on a wild chase to find Santa and return him to the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve. For a full look inside the event, check out the video above. View the full article

The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort has begun, and when you visit Disney California Adventure park this season, you’ll enjoy a 5-minute sneak peek of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ holiday featurette, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure”! This preview, presented prior to performances of the theatrical extravaganza, “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” offers an advance look at a sequence from the featurette, including Olaf’s delightful new song, “That Time of Year.” In “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure,” Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission. It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions and save this first Christmas for his friends. Directed by Emmy®-winning filmmakers Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton (“Prep & Landing”), produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (“Big Hero 6”), and featuring a screenplay by Jac Schaeffer and four original songs by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature “Coco” in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2017. Be sure to catch this special 5-minute sneak peek of “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” for a limited time this holiday season at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure park. View the full article

Magic Kingdom Park Transforms for the Holiday Season | Walt Disney World View the full article

We’ve raised the curtain on “Beauty and the Beast” aboard the Disney Dream! Our exclusive retelling of this tale as old as time is now wowing families in the Walt Disney Theatre. Those of you who joined us for the #DisneyParksLIVE stream will agree this brand-new theatrical production is both emotionally moving and visually stunning. (If you missed it, check out the replay here.) The classic story is brought to life in an entirely new way using high-definition projections, innovative puppetry, elaborate costuming and, of course, classic Disney storytelling. Now, I am excited to give you a first look at even more scenes from this spectacular musical. Sit back and enjoy! View the full article

From the studio that made us love the monsters in our closets and rats in our restaurants comes an extraordinary film that celebrates family, remembering our ancestors and following our dreams. Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco” follows 12-year-old music lover Miguel into the vibrant and colorful Land of the Dead to unlock the truth behind his family’s baffling, generations-old ban on music. Voicing Miguel in the visually stunning film is Anthony Gonzalez, whose rise to stardom included a weeklong stop this summer as a special guest aboard the Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise. Anthony became an instant favorite among our sailing Members, punctuating a behind-the-scenes look at the film with a standout performance of the “Coco” anthem “Remember Me” (written by Academy Award-winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez of Frozen fame), sharing personal stories of his work on the film and giving out more hugs to fans than the Mouse who employs me. Anthony was kind enough to sit down with me – and our Member Cruise camera crew – for a visit in the ship’s appropriately themed Animator’s Palate restaurant, and I’m pleased to share that conversation with you here. The video includes a quick clip of Anthony’s “Remember Me” song number from our voyage, and you can see more of his musical talent in the accompanying video of his surprise performance in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. See “Coco” in theaters beginning this Wednesday, Nov. 22, and be sure to check out the film’s unforgettable soundtrack, available now in stores and for digital download. View the full article

Disney’s Yacht Club has some major dining changes in store. The refurbished Ale & Compass Lounge and new Ale & Compass Restaurant will complete the rollout of the Ale & Compass dining concept for the Deluxe Resort, in cohesion with the previously opened Market at Ale & Compass. Ale & Compass Lounge sign Since there is currently a Private Event happening in the soon-to-be opened spaces, we were able to get a Sneak Peek TODAY!! Ale & Compass Lounge Not only that, but we also got the scoop on a new Grand Opening date. Previously anticipated for November 26th, the new Ale & Compass Restaurant — along with the opening of the newly refreshed Lounge — will open on Tuesday, November 21st! Ale & Compass Event sign The Ale & Compass Lounge certainly delivers on the promise of expanded seating since its refurbishment. Refurbished Ale & Compass Lounge The formerly cozy feel has been refreshed with a more modern, sleek look emphasizing dark colors, somewhat brightened by the whites in the flooring pattern. Refurbished Ale & Compass Lounge A few cozy touches are still in place, though, thanks to the presence of the fireplace. The Ale & Compass Restaurant — as expected, knowing the placement for what used to be the Captain’s Grille — is a bit harder to get a look into. Ale & Compass Restaurant sign Ale & Compass Restaurant Entrance But the menus, in any case, are on full display (just click to enlarge, or read more about the menus here). Ale & Compass Menu Ale & Compass Drink Menu We can’t wait to check it all out on Tuesday! How about you? See the full menus for Ale & Compass Restaurant here! Are you making plans to dine at any of the Yacht Club’s Ale & Compass locations? 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: Disney World Yacht Club Resort Ale & Compass Restaurant and Ale & Compass Lounge Opening in October UPDATED: Ale and Compass MENUS and Opening Date at Disney World’s Yacht Club Resort Sneak Peek INSIDE: Ample Hills Creamery on Disney World’s BoardWalk (And Rumored Opening Date!) View the full article