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Y’all! Free Pastry Alert! Free Pastry Alert! (Note to self: make “Free Pastry Alert” a thing.) If you’re a fan of Amorette’s Patisserie (or been jonesing to give it a try!), this is a fun way to get not only a great souvenir but also a spectacular pastry! We’re not sure how long this will be in effect, but at present, you can get a free Amorette’s pastry(!) with the purchase of a caricature! Caricature Stand at Amorette’s Patisserie Caricatures are a fun way to commemorate your vacation, and so many people sit for these fun, playful portraits anyway. Why not head to Disney Springs and sit for one here — so you can leave with a pastry! Like these gorgeous concoctions or a Mickey Mousse! Mickey Mousse Pastry chefs at Amorette’s are artists, people! Which is why getting a free pastry with your caricature makes perfect, delicious sense! Free Pastry!!! What are you waiting for! Go! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun or Freebies! The 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, Second Edition, is now available! With more than 650 pages, the 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, Second Edition is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 20+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to get your copy of the 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, Second Edition E-book — and use code SAVE2017 for a 20% discount for a limited time! Use code SAVE2017 at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! What’s your favorite Amorette’s Pastry? Tell us about it 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: Vino Gone Viral: Wine Slushies Debut at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs News: Dates Added for Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs Review: Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs View the full article

We got an unexpected look at the construction of BaseLine Tap House in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. The construction walls, which normally hide this very un-magical work from guest view, were down, presumably due to the approaching hurricane. BaseLine Tap House — which will serve beer, wine, and appetizers — will reside on Grand Avenue, a new-ish area that’s designed to capture “the spirit of Downtown Los Angeles.” We say new-ish because it’ll mostly be located in the remnants of Streets of America. BaseLine Tap House Logo and Signage Let’s take a look! So far there’s lots of stylized fencing and lamp posts. Wrought iron fencing and light post work Ladders and construction debris Construction in progress… Construction machinery at rest Cool details on the lamp posts Buildings reflect various architectural styles of L.A. Brick and iron work With lots of finishing touches obviously still needed on the exterior, we can report that the sign and probable menu board are up! Sign is up! From the looks of these in-progress shots, the area will have tons of character and offer yet another exciting thoroughfare in a park that is set to expand rapidly in 1-2 years! And we can not wait to check it all out! Read more about BaseLine tap house — and see shots of the upcoming food and drink on the menu — here! What are you most looking forward to when Hollywood Studios unveils its newest lands and areas? Tell us about it 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: News: BaseLine Tap House and Grand Avenue Opening This Fall in Hollywood Studios Imagineering Fun: Construction Walls in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (This Post is Not as Boring as it Sounds in the Title) News: Hollywood Studios Grand Avenue and Grand Park Details View the full article

Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re getting down to the serious business of MILKSHAKES! There are dozens of milkshake options in Disney World, but we’ve narrowed down the playing field to the top 10. We also give our thoughts in this video on the trend of “over-the-top” milkshakes that’s become popular in Disney World and at Universal Studios. 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 your thoughts on best milkshakes 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: New DFB Video: Best Breakfasts in Walt Disney World New DFB Video: DON’T MISS THESE Disney World Bars and Lounges! New Video: Eat THIS at Disney’s World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge View the full article

During the next several days, Disney Parks Blog readers can find the latest Hurricane Irma-related updates on closures, cancelations and more at the Walt Disney World Resort on our special DisneyWorld.com/hurricane-irma-info page. You can also learn about any adjustments made to Disney Cruise Line itineraries and check advisories for Disney Vacation Club members by following the links below: Walt Disney World – Hurricane Irma Update Disney Cruise Line Advisories and Itinerary Updates Disney Vacation Club – Hurricane Irma Information Also, find answers to frequently asked storm questions on our hurricane policy page. We will continue to provide updates as needed on the Disney Parks Blog. View the full article

Please be advised of these temporary changes to making or canceling Advance Dining Reservations in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Irma. New dining reservations are not being accepted for any Disney World restaurants for the dates of September 10th or 11th. Also, the regular dining cancellation policies will not be enforced for reservations through Monday, September 11th. Below is the statement from the Disney World website. Screenshot from Disney World website For a full and current list of cancellations and closures taking place at Disney World this weekend in anticipation of the hurricane, you can refer to this post. 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: How Disney World Is Prepping for Hurricane Irma — Cancellations and More News: Same-Day Dining Reservations for Skipper Canteen in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom News! Disneyland Dining Reservations Available Online Starting October 3rd View the full article

Mac and Cheese, the go-to meal of toddlers everywhere, has become a bit of a phenomenon at Walt Disney World. Everyone loves it. It comes in a bevvy of styles. And it’s almost always totally awesome. So here’s a gallery of our favorites! Mac and Cheese — Polite Pig The Polite Pig Mac and Cheese is one of the newest additions to our gallery, and it’s divine. We love the shell pasta and how it holds all that tasty cheese sauce. Mmmm. Mac and Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese Varieties — Eight Spoon Cafe It’s impossible for us to choose just one of the mouthwatering options at Eight Spoon Cafe in Animal Kingdom, so we suggest getting one of each. The simple Baked Mac and Cheese is creamy and delish, while the Pulled Pork and the Sweet and Spicy Shrimp versions are interesting and satisfying. Eight Spoon Cafe Shrimp and Pork Macaroni and Cheese Variations Mac and Cheese — BOATHOUSE For grown up Mac and Cheese that will blow your mind, try the BOATHOUSE. Their version has additions of andouille sausage and shrimp, making it a filling and multilayered dish. Shrimp and Andouille Mac and Cheese — Up Close Pimento Mac and Cheese Grilled Cheese; 6 Cheese Mac and Cheese; Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger — Planet Hollywood Observatory When PHO reopened in the spring of 2017, it really upped the Mac and Cheese game. For starters, they added macaroni and cheese to the already-awesome Pimento Grilled Cheese. Pimento Grilled Cheese — Inside Then, of course, there is the simple Six-Cheese Mac and Cheese, which is anything but simple: Six Cheese Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Then, because those two options weren’t enough, there’s a Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger. Why not? Bacon Mac N Cheese Burger — Inside Mac and Cheese — STK Orlando If you’re looking for full-on cheese overload, order the Mac and Cheese at STK Orlando. It’s served right in the vessel it’s baked in, and there’s a thick blanket of cheese on top. Yes, please! Mac and Cheese Mac and Cheese — Jiko For years, visitors to this upscale table service restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge have raved about the Mac and Cheese. A bobotie version is currently served with the restaurant’s signature Oak-Grilled Filet, and we gotta say, they’re a dynamic duo. But we love the original so much (don’t worry — you can still get the original if you ask for it), we’ve got the recipe, too! Oak Grilled Filet with Mac and Cheese Momma’s Mac and Cheese — Homecomin’ Oh, Momma, we love you. Chef Art Smith is the king of comfort food — and Momma’s Mac and Cheese at his Homecomin’ is a great little bowl of love. This one isn’t as flavorful as we’d like — it’s more subtle (aka needs salt), but if you’re a gourmet mac and cheese lover you’ll likely love this one. Momma’s Mac and Cheese Skip’s Beefy Baked Pasta — Skipper Canteen If augmented Mac and Cheese is more your jam, sail over to the Skipper Canteen for Skip’s Beefy Baked Pasta. We love the dense savory meat sauce that’s hiding beneath a layer of gooey broiled cheese. It’ll help fortify you for your next Jungle Cruise. Skip’s Beefy Baked Pasta Shrimp Mac and Cheese — Columbia Harbour House Columbia Harbour House is known for it’s overall awesome menu, and this generous portion of Mac and Cheese with Shrimp is no exception. The shrimp are pretty straight-forward, not offering a whole lot of flavor on their own. But with the creamy mac and cheese, they’re super tasty. Columbia Harbour House Shrimp Mac and Cheese Four-Cheese Macaroni with Pancetta — Mama Melrose’s Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano offers a ton of delicious options, and the Four-Cheese Macaroni with Pancetta is no exception. It’s served as the bed for Charred Strip Steak, and it seriously holds its own. We love that the noodle here is penne rather than elbow, and the pancetta takes this Mac and Cheese to the next level. Charred Strip Steak Crab Mac and Cheese — Shula’s Steak House Shula’s is a mecca for steakhouse side dishes, and we love this golden brown Crab Mac and Cheese presentation. The crab is next next level, people! And that crunchy top is a texture experience. Crab Mac and Cheese Gratin de Macaroni — Chefs de France If some of the more complicated French dishes at Chefs de France are a little intimidating, we’re happy to say that the Gratin de Macaroni is a delicious option. With tons of crispy browned cheese on top, its a satisfying bowl of cheesy carbs. Perfect! Macaroni Gratin Mac and Cheese — Liberty Tree Tavern When you order the All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Patriot’s Platter at lunch or dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern, you’ll get a bowl of this creamy Mac and Cheese. And despite having so many options in this meal, we always find ourselves going back to this. It’s sticky, delicious, and comforting — just what we want to eat at our Magic Kindgom home away from home. Liberty Tree Tavern Mac and Cheese 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: Craft Beers and Active Eats This is a fresh addition to the list, but it made such a big impression on us on the opening day of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival that we had to add it immediately. The Zesty Cheeseburger and Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Handwich has the stellar distinction of being served in an edible cone (a throwback to the original handwich served in Disney World years ago), but even without those tasty carbs, the flavorful cheeseburger, cheese, and macaroni combination is totally awesome. Zesty Cheeseburger and Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Handwich And the Food and Wine Festival doesn’t stop with one winning mac and cheese. Oh, no, friends. There’s another. Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese is found at Active Eats this year, and really who cares where it is: you must get this. Twice. That Nueske’s Pepper Bacon? Beyond delicious. Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions Start Your Food and Wine Planning NOW! News! The DFB Guide to the 2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book is now available! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2017 edition today! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% discount! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest coverage about the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We’ll have the details FIRST! Now, we couldn’t cover all of the Mac and Cheese options in the World, but these are a handful of our faves. We love the many variations and that Mac and Cheese has become a vessel for so many awesome ingredients. We can’t wait to see what the talented Disney chefs will devise next for our favorite cheesy dish! Which Mac and Cheese is your favorite? Let us know! 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 World Cheese Plate Gallery Disney Food Challenge: The Disney World French Fry Crawl! Disney Food Crawl: Pimento Cheese Edition View the full article

I’m sure you all know that Disney World may be in the direct path of a pretty strong hurricane this weekend and/or early next week. Cruises have been canceled, flights have been canceled, and we’re hearing form our readers that entire vacations are being canceled due to the threat of Hurricane Irma. In this post, we’ll be updating regularly with any cancellations we hear about due to the storm, and any tips and updates that might be helpful for those in Disney World during the storm, or those planning to head to Orlando this weekend. Stay tuned and stay safe. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Cancellation We have an important update for anyone who has tickets to the September 10th Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The event has been cancelled (September 10th only) in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party If you do have tickets, please note the following options that are posted on the Disney World website. Guests may exchange their September 10th ticket for one of the following: – Tickets to attend another Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Tickets to attend an upcoming Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – 1 Day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper Option, to be used within the next 2 years – A full refund for event tickets Night of Joy Cancellation Additionally, Night of Joy at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex has been cancelled for September 9th (the September 8th Night of Joy will still take place). September 9th guests may attend the Friday night event or request a full refund. Blizzard Beach Closure Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will also be closed on Friday, September 8th and Saturday, September 9th. Stay safe, everybody!! 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: Updates to Refillable Popcorn Bucket Program in Disney World News: Happy HalloWishes Dessert Premium Package Now Available for Booking for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party News: Happy HalloWishes Dessert Premium Package Now Available for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party View the full article

As we put the finishing touches on a new episode of “Inside Disney Parks,” we wanted to give Disney Parks Blog readers a sneak peek at one of the can’t-miss segments from the upcoming video show. Our team went in search of the top costumes at a recent Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and we think you’ll love what they found. For Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights, partygoers of all ages can dress in costume (guidelines here) and trick-or-treat throughout the park. The event requires a separate ticket that can be purchased here and is available for the following dates. September 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 October 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31 November 1 Be sure to check back on Friday to see the full September edition of the “Inside Disney Parks” show featuring more from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort as well as a look at Halloween at Disneyland Paris. We’re also sharing some need-to-know information from the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and debuting a new “Coming Soon” segment featuring quick updates from around Disney Parks. View the full article

The spell is almost cast! Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, September 15 through October 31, will be bigger than ever with spook-tacular experiences in Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. Take a peek! Don’t miss Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort beginning September 15. Check out these posts for more on the new experiences coming this year! Top New Experiences for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Cars Land and Buena Vista Street to Get Spooky as Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Expands to Disney California Adventure Park Help #SaveGroot at Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark During Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Expands to Disney California Adventure Park When it Returns September 15 through October 31, 2017 View the full article

Hurricane Irma’s threat has encouraged Walt Disney World to close its Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground ahead of the storm’s arrival. Fort Wilderness campers need to have their vehicles out of the resort by 2 p.m. Saturday, a Walt Disney World spokeswoman said Thursday afternoon. Guests are being... View the full article

Disney has been busy making live-action versions of beloved animated classics, and perhaps none has been as closely watched - and criticized - as "Aladdin." The latest blowback started after the Hollywood Reporter reported Tuesday that Billy Magnussen is joining the cast to play a new character... View the full article

Disney's big move away from Netflix just took another major step. Bob Iger, the company's walking winning streak of a chief executive, announced Thursday that two of its biggest cinematic franchises, "Star Wars" and Marvel, will migrate to Disney's streaming service that's set to go live in 2019. ... View the full article

As we’re in the thick of the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, we have another new(ish) Epcot Festival to prepare for. The newly-named Epcot International Festival of Holidays will run from November 19 – December 30, 2017! The Epcot Christmas Tree Holidays Around the World at Epcot has been a beloved seasonal tradition for many years. Holiday Storytellers, the Candlelight Processional, an extra-festive Peace on Earth Holiday version of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, and enhanced food offerings have all been part of the celebration year after year. In 2016, however, the addition of Holiday Kitchens changed the landscape of the event. While Holidays Around the World had always featured snacks representing traditional holiday foods from around the globe, the new Holiday Kitchens brought entire food booths and — much like the Marketplace Booths for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival — they offered their own complete menus. So, for 2017 — with the promise that the Holiday Kitchens will return — Disney has rebranded the event as the new Epcot International Festival of the Holidays! American Holiday Table Holiday Kitchen In fact, the Holiday Kitchens will be bigger and better than last year! According to wdwmagic.com, the count for Holidays Kitchens will be fifteen (as opposed to last year’s seven!). So far, Disney has confirmed the return of the following: American Holiday Table, Feast of the Three Kings, Holiday Sweets and Treats, and Mexico. Feast of the Three Kings Booth area And remember, unlike any other Epcot Festivals (which also include the Festival of the Arts and the Flower and Garden Festival), many of the Holiday Kitchens featured full-sized entrees in addition to small plates! Case in point: the Slow-Roasted Turkey from American Holiday Table: Slow-Roasted Turkey from American Holiday Table As you’re getting ready to plan your Epcot Holiday Eats, be sure to check out all the offerings from last year — along with our review of the event — to get an idea of what the Holiday Kitchens may have to offer for 2017! One more new addition to the Festival will be Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree — an add-on ($6.99) Scavenger Hunt experience similar to Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt for the Food and Wine Festival. A note: while the Holiday Kitchens will make their debut on November 19th as part of the start of the Festival, it is anticipated that the Candlelight Processional and the holiday version of IllumiNations will maintain their previously scheduled start dates of November 24th. Candlelight Processional So get ready for a new way to celebrate the Holiday Season at Epcot! Holiday Disney Trip Planning? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017 to Jump Start Your Fun! 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. We’ll guide you through all the special events, activities, and dining so that you can get the biggest bang for your buck! Yep — Our Holiday Guide covers everything Disney holiday-related — not just the food! And if you pre-order the 2017 Guide now, we will send you an instant download of the 2016 Guide so that you can start your planning right away! Then, you will automatically receive the 2017 Guide as soon as it’s published the Fall! As a special thank you to our readers for pre-ordering the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017, we are also offering a discount. Enter discount code PreHoliday at check out, and receive 20% off the list price of $14.95! That’s both the 2016 Guide and the 2017 Guide for $11.95! Two for the price of one! What do you think of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays? 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! MORE FOOD BOOTHS (Menus Here!) Coming to Epcot’s Holidays Around the World! News: Festival of Holidays Returns to Disney California Adventure on November 10 News! Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booths Going UP! View the full article

Hurricane Irma is forcing the cancellation of two sessions of Walt Disney World events. The resort will not hold neither the Saturday evening edition of Night of Joy, its two-day Christian music festival, nor the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party that is scheduled for Sunday, the company announced... View the full article

Yes, yes, I’m one of those people who just couldn’t embrace Halloween celebrations in August. So I waited until September to attend Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. But in Central Florida, September is really August: Part 2, and, in my opinion, too warm to be going around... View the full article

Hurricane Irma is already wreaking havoc on Central Florida’s arts scene. The Amway Center has announced that Disney on Ice’s “Dare to Dream” has been postponed. “In an effort to ensure the safety of our patrons, all performances of Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream previously scheduled for... View the full article

In our Disney Doodles blog series, our team of artists imagine what a Disney character would do or see they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Bambi and friends would do first if they could step into Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a day. According to Ashley, they’d head for the Africa section of the park, where butterflies are known to make an appearance. “I love visiting the butterflies at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!” Ashley said. “I would imagine Bambi and Thumper would have a lot of fun making new friends there!” View the full article

Decades of work experiences around the world for Walt Disney Co. form the basis of a new book called “Beyond the Castle: A Guide to Discovering Your Happily Ever After” by Jody Jean Dreyer. Dreyer says she held 22 different positions with the company, starting with a merchandise job on Magic Kingdom’s... View the full article

To celebrate the return of the popular nighttime spectacular, “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland park, the Disneyland Resort Design and Engineering team brought Maleficent to life with 5,250 canned and packaged goods at the 10th anniversary of CANstruction Orange County. For the past six months, this hard-working group has brainstormed, designed and planned the 10-foot-tall character. “It is important to always get involved, volunteer and help those in need. We participate in CANstruction because it serves a great cause in providing food for our local community, and we get to have fun while doing so!” said Giuliana Haro, Architecture and Facilities engineer. CANstruction Orange County is a design competition that raises funds and collects donations for the Orange County Food Bank to help put an end to hunger. The Disneyland Resort Design and Engineering team has participated for all 10 years and continues their dedication to this annual event. “Disney cast members have helped educate people about the issue of hunger in a creative and compelling manner through magical and visually stunning structures that have entertained people,” said Mark Lowry, director of the OC Food Bank. Past years’ entries have included TOW Away Hunger, a “Cars”-inspired structure, which won the Juror’s Favorite award, and Sea the Difference a CAN Makes, a “The Little Mermaid”-themed structure, which won the award for Best Use of Labels. Disney VoluntEARS regularly assist in efforts at the Orange County Food Bank, and over the past decade the Disneyland Resort has provided more than 65,000 meals for the local community. This year’s CANstructures will be on display from September 2-24 at South Coast Plaza, John Wayne Airport and the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). Vote here for your favorite! View the full article

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! has been taking Disney California Adventure park guests on an out-of-this-world adventure since its opening earlier this summer. If you’ve ever wondered what inspires the storytellers behind experiences like this, join us at the Disney Parks Blog Galactic Meet-Up! The evening of Tuesday, Sept. 19, NASA representatives will join Imagineers along with the creative minds behind some of your favorite Super Hero stories for a unique panel discussion exploring how the science of space exploration influences the storytelling that we bring to life in innovative ways at Disney Parks. Following this exciting discussion, event guests will have the opportunity to experience the new Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. Scheduled to participate in panel discussion*: Capt. Mike Foreman – Retired U.S. Navy pilot and NASA astronaut Kimberly Ennico Smith – Astrophysicist, Space Sciences Division, NASA Stephen Wacker – Vice President of Development, TV and New Media, Marvel Entertainment John Mauro – Regional Executive Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering Amy Jupiter – Executive Media Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering *Panelists are subject to change or cancellation without notice Space for this experience is limited, and you must sign up here. Confirmation emails will be sent after registration has reached capacity. Please remember the following: All participants who sign up for this experience must be 18 years or older, but guests of the participants may be younger than 18. Limit one guest per registrant. Confirmations are non-transferrable and have no cash value. Confirmation will be for the accepted registered person plus one guest. Valid photo I.D. will be required at check-in. Space is limited to 450 registrants. Registrations will be accepted in the order received based on eligibility and capacity. Disney California Adventure park admission will be provided beginning at 8 p.m., but participants will be responsible for any parking fees. I will give an update at the top of this post when capacity has been reached. Please note this experience is subject to restrictions, change and cancellation without notice. View the full article

You’re invited to bring your family and friends to discover Plaza de la Familia, an all-new festivity beginning September 15 at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure park that celebrates Disney·Pixar’s “Coco” and the everlasting bonds of family. A highlight of Plaza de la Familia is “A Musical Celebration of Coco,” featuring an entertaining group of storytellers and original songs from “Coco” in a performance of dance and music. Our singing host, Mateo, is joined by an ensemble of Folklórico dancers and the GRAMMY®-winning Mariachi Divas, bringing to vibrant life three of the film’s enchanting songs. In addition to daily performances of “A Musical Celebration of Coco” at Plaza de la Familia, you’ll also enjoy authentic Mariachi music on the Paradise Gardens Bandstand, The World of Coco exhibit, a Tree of Life interactive photo location and a delicious all-new menu of Mexican foods. Plaza de la Familia is inspired by the beautiful tradition of Día de los Muertos that celebrates loved ones who have passed and honors the familial bonds that last forever. You can experience Plaza de la Familia, A Celebration of “Coco” for a limited time, September 15 – November 2 at Disney California Adventure Park, and look for Disney·Pixar’s “Coco” when the film arrives in theaters in 3D on November 22. View the full article

With highly anticipated new attractions coming to Disney World in the next several years, a historically high volume of road construction is taking place to get the parks ready. Reedy Creek Improvement District — the Disney-controlled taxing district that provides government services to the resort... View the full article

What’s “The Chew” cooking up with Minnie? A magical sweepstakes so that you can have a chance to win a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort at the most delicious time of the year – a vacation to see a live taping of the Emmy award-winning ABC hit show, “The Chew,” at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival! There is one week left to enter – and we don’t want you to miss out on the fun, magic, or food! The Chew’s Magical Culinary Adventure Sweepstakes winner receives a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort to experience all four Theme Parks, a stay in the middle of the magic at a Disney Resort hotel, a $500 Disney Gift Card, plus the opportunity to attend a live taping of “The Chew” at Epcot. Enter for your chance to win at magicalculinaryadventure.com now! For more information, see our other blog post for a detailed description of the fun event. We hope to see you there! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes ends at 11:59 PM ET on 9/15/17. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 years of age or older. Winner must travel between October 3 – 8, 2017. Limit one (1) entry per person per day. See [Official Rules] for full details including entry requirements, eligibility restrictions, odds of winning, prize description and limitations. Void where prohibited. View the full article

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort begins September 15, and this year the celebration is expanding to Disney California Adventure park with new spooky experiences around every corner! Here is what we are most excited to see: Cars Land Haul-O-Ween Celebration – The residents of Radiator Springs are decorating their establishments for the season, with Fillmore showing off his Jack-Oil-Lanterns and ghostly folk art, a Spider-Car spinning webs all over Flo’s V8 Café and more. Two Cars Land attractions will transform for the first time ever, with Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters becoming Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree becoming Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree! Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark – Once the sun sets each evening during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will transform into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. The Guardians have successfully escaped The Collector’s Fortress, but they have accidentally left Groot behind! Help Rocket distract the creatures that have been released so he can find and rescue his little buddy. Headless Horseman Statue at Buena Vista Street – A new 10-foot-tall statue of the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, holding his jack-o’-lantern head up to the sky, will haunt Carthay Circle throughout the season. Characters in Costume – Mickey Mouse and his friends will appear in new costumes along Buena Vista Street, with Mickey Mouse as a bat, Goofy as a ghost, Daisy Duck as a witch and more! Oogie Boogie Welcomes You – A spell will be cast the moment you enter Disney California Adventure park, with new Halloween decor inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Oogie Boogie’s oversized silhouette beckons guests through the main entrance as a swarm of bats encircle Carthay Circle Theatre. Which new experiences are you most looking forward to this year during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

This Sunday, Sept. 10, is National Grandparents Day, and what better place to spend quality time with your grandparents than the Disneyland Resort? We asked our guests to share their favorite things to do — grandparents and grandkids together — for a day of fun in the parks. Check out their answers! What is your favorite thing to do with your grandparents or grandchildren at the Disneyland Resort? Tell us in the comments! View the full article