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This summer will bring a transformed land to Disney California Adventure park with Pixar Pier, featuring the Incredicoaster – a new experience featuring characters from “The Incredibles.” A super combination of character figures, lighting and special effects will bring the action to life as the Parr family races alongside you in an attempt to catch baby Jack-Jack! In the video below, the Imagineers creating this experience tell you more about the Incredicoaster story and how they approach storytelling on a high-speed attraction. Experience the Incredicoaster this summer at Disney California Adventure park! View the full article

The combination of Fox and Disney will lead to billions of dollars in "synergies," Robert Iger said in announcing the deal Thursday morning. The Disney chairman was referring to a wide range of partnerships (and, potentially, cost-cutting). But also among those synergies is the possibility of characters... View the full article

He is 34 years old, but Alfredo Majuri Vargas lives Christmas with a childlike joy. That's why every year, the Puerto Rican who works as a stage artist in one of the main theme parks of Orlando, combines his passion and professional skills to create a unique Christmas tree. This year, the tree... View the full article

National Cupcake Day is today, and there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate here at Walt Disney World Resort! You’ll find all of these cupcakes and more throughout our theme parks and Disney Springs. Epcot has several wonderful cupcakes for you to enjoy this holiday season. At Sunshine Seasons, you can find two fun cupcakes. The first is a new holiday cinnamon vanilla swirl cupcake with vanilla buttercream icicles. The second cupcake celebrates Epcot’s 35th anniversary and is a vanilla cupcake with peanut butter and jelly filling topped with edible flowers from The Land pavilion. You can find another 35th Anniversary cupcake at Fountain View – the Spaceship Earth Cupcake consists of yellow cake with strawberry pastry cream filling, silver fondant and sprinkles! In addition, there is a festive Santa Mickey chocolate cupcake with chocolate mousse filling, red buttercream, chocolate cream cookie ears and holiday-colored crispy pearls. At Magic Kingdom Park, you can find a few cupcakes at the Main Street Bakery. The first is a red velvet cupcake filled with peppermint mousse and topped with cream cheese buttercream, peppermint sprinkles and peppermint bark, a perfect treat for the holiday season! There is also a chocolate cupcake filled with peanut butter mousse and topped with mocha buttercream, chocolate curls and a white chocolate Lightning McQueen, as well as a yummy yellow cupcake with strawberry mousse filling and topped with raspberry buttercream, strawberry crispy pearls and a white chocolate Mickey and Minnie heart. If you’re on safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, stop by Creature Comforts on Discovery Island to try the Rivers of Light Cupcake, a vanilla cupcake topped with a buttercream lotus flower, or the Cotton Top Tamarin Cupcake, a chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate buttercream icing, chocolate shells and a dark and white chocolate Cotton Top Tamarin pop! For the Flurry of Fun at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can find a “cool” Olaf Cupcake, a chocolate marshmallow-flavored cake topped with buttercream and everyone’s favorite snowman, at ABC Commissary, Catalina Eddie’s, Fairfax Fare and Rosie’s All-American Café. A special “Prep and Landing”-themed gingerbread cupcake can also be found at those locations as well as The Trolley Car Café. One of the year-round cupcakes available is offered at nearly every quick service location around the park – the Dark Side Cupcake: a chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate buttercream icing, chocolate shavings and a chocolate Darth Vader. At Sprinkles at Disney Springs, you’ll find cupcakes galore in nearly every flavor you can imagine! For the month of December, you can find special holiday flavors like red velvet, chocolate peppermint and gingerbread. You can even order a spirited JOY box filled with their holiday cupcakes adorned with Sprinkles JOY sugar decorations. And for an on-the-go dessert, visit the Sprinkles Cupcake ATM right in front of the store, where you can order any cupcake available. View the full article

Happy Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! Today we’re celebrate the quirkiest styles of holiday T-shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts by sharing a look at several new styles that debuted as a part of our Disney Parks Happy Holidays Collection this year. The two holiday-sweater tees were released in time for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year. In these styles, Goofy and Clarabelle Cow appear in a design inspired by “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the live show in which Mickey and his pals hold an unforgettable holiday gathering celebrating friendship and music. Guests may find these shirts in select merchandise locations, such as World of Disney stores at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.Select items are also available on ShopDisney.com or Shop Disney Parks. View the full article

Not long after Disneyland opened in Anaheim, creator Walt Disney noticed a cowboy character from Frontierland strolling through the futuristic world of Tomorrowland. The clash of themes bothered Disney so much, according to theme park historians, that the subsequent design of Walt Disney World... View the full article

Not long after Disneyland opened in Anaheim, creator Walt Disney noticed a cowboy character from Frontierland strolling through the futuristic world of Tomorrowland. The clash of themes bothered Disney so much, according to theme park historians, that the subsequent design of Walt Disney World... View the full article

Unless you live under a rock somewhere, you know that the latest iteration of the Star Wars franchise — The Last Jedi — opens today, and you know the Disney Parks are leaping into the merchandise battle with amazing Star Wars souvenirs. (And we aren’t complaining!) Our pal Carlye Wisel (find her on Instagram @carlyewisel!) hooked us up with some pics of a Captain Phasma Stein that You. Must. Acquire. It comes with your choice of grapes or pineapple — but while we appreciate some healthy eats from time to time, that’s not really why you’re buying it. Captain Phasma Stein Sign Seriously, you’re going to want to put this on the shelf with the rest of your Star Wars collectibles because it’s so awesome. In fact, it’s centerpiece-worthy. Okay, so at $12.99 it’s not made of chromium, but who cares? It’s shiny, and it’s appropriately intimidating. Plus, it’s Captain Phasma’s head — and you can hold it in your two hands! Look at these things!! This is a First Order souvenir! You can find it in Tomorrowland locations in Disneyland, and we recommend zooming your way over as soon as galactically possible. Is Star Wars gear a must get for you? Tell us about your favorite pieces 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: Berlin Wall Stein in Epcot’s World Showcase Spotted: Lightsaber Churros at Disneyland (and Maybe Coming Back to Disney World!) News and Review: Disneyland Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge View the full article

Tonight’s “Disney Parks After Dark” image depicts the park’s nighttime show, “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth,” as seen from the edge of World Showcase. During this time of year, the park is filled with beautiful holiday decor, including the park’s signature Christmas tree, shown above. What location is your favorite to watch “Illuminations” from? Tell us in the comments section below. View the full article

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Happy Holidays! It’s the most magical time of year! If you’re anything like us (and we know you are!) you LOVE the holidays at Disney World including all of the special holiday merchandise! And, if you want a chance to win some of those Disney World holiday goodies, then you’ll want to sign up for the DFB Newsletter! Sign Up for the DFB Newsletter for a Chance to Win! We have TWO Holiday Gift Boxes that include holiday merchandise from Disney World plus exclusive Passholder and limited-edition pins from Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! And all you need to do to be automatically entered to win is subscribe to the DFB Newsletter! Holiday Gift Box Goodies! Join the Newsletter NOW to be entered to win! Winners will be chosen Sunday, December 17th! So, what makes the DFB Newsletter so good? There is always SO MUCH to cover when it comes to Disney and food that we can’t cover it all on the blog. So that’s where our newsletter comes in! With color photos, additional content, and exclusive deals on DFB products — like our full line of DFB Guide e-books — the newsletter is our way of communicating all that’s happening in the world of Disney Food. But there’s MORE! DFB Newsletter subscribers are the FIRST to learn about FREE Dining and other Disney discounts because we send them directly to your inbox! We can’t wait to give two lucky winners these Holiday Gift Boxes! Sign up for the DFB Newsletter today for your chance to win! Join the DFB Newsletter today for FREE and you’ll receive an email from me welcoming you on board. Then stay tuned for more DFB goodies! Happy Holidays from YOUR DFB Team! 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: Join the DFB Newsletter for a FIRST LOOK at Disney Deals and Exclusive Discounts This Season! Join the DFB Newsletter TODAY to Get Access to Great Deals and Discounts TOMORROW! Join the DFB Newsletter Today To Get Access to Deals and Discounts Tomorrow! View the full article

Hey Guys! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re sharing one by popular request: we’re talking about the BEST Disney World Restaurants for vegan and vegetarian fare! Falafel Burger at The Mara We are always thankful to our DFB Readers who send great tips and info from their own Disney dining experiences. But today’s video is especially a group effort, as our vegan and vegetarian friends have shared some of their favorite restaurants and dishes with us. And we, in turn, are sharing them with you in case you (or anyone in your traveling group) follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. There are plenty of options in the parks, but places on our list can be found in the Resorts or Disney Springs, too, ranging from Counter Service to Table Service. And, as a bonus, we’ll talk about some favorite snacks, too! 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 are your favorite spots if you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet? 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 Walt Disney World Restaurants for First Timers DFB Video: All the Mac and Cheese in Walt Disney World! DFB Video: Best to Worst Disney World Two-Credit Restaurants View the full article

With life-size gingerbread displays, brightly colored poinsettias, themed Christmas trees and more, Walt Disney World Resort hotel lobbies, which also serve as the point of welcome for Disney Vacation Club Members staying at adjoining Disney Vacation Club Resorts, are alive with holiday spirit this time of year. What’s your favorite Resort to visit during the holiday season? Mine is definitely Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, home to the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins. When I step into the lobby of this Resort during the holidays I feel like I’ve ventured out West to one of America’s beautiful National Parks. There’s nothing more majestic. For the Mielke Family, who have been Disney Vacation Club Members for 17 years, their favorite is Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, which they enjoy while staying at Disney’s BoardWalk Villas. Here they savor the sights and smells of the season while making new family traditions of their own year after year. Hear more from the Mielkes in this video. See how the entire Walt Disney World Resort comes to life each holiday season during “Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic,” which airs on Dec. 18 on the Freeform channel! Check your local listings for show times. View the full article

Boasting the largest collection of Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains ever assembled on a cruise ship, Marvel Day at Sea offers heroic encounters of epic proportions. Our Marvel Day at Sea sailings from New York City this fall marked the first official appearance of Iron Man, Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot on a Disney Cruise Line ship. They’ll soon be back when Marvel Day at Sea returns on select sailings from Miami this January through April. When Tony Stark isn’t promoting the latest Stark Industries technology, he’s greeting guests and showing off his Iron Man armor. Don’t miss the chance to shake his hand before his big gala that night. You may even run into some of your favorite Guardians of the Galaxy around the ship. Just know that Gamora may not be very amused if Star-Lord kicks off an impromptu dance party! But you’ll have another chance to see the dance-loving Star-Lord get his groove on later in the evening at Fathoms nightclub, which turns into a Ravager hideout just for adults. Iron Man and Groot are two of the Marvel heroes you are guaranteed a time to meet and take photographs with during the cruise. Before you even step onboard, you have the chance to reserve time with these characters and more under the My Disney Cruise section of www.disneycruise.com. Want to see more of the Super Heroes and Villains you can encounter during Marvel Day at Sea? Stay tuned for another inside look later this week. View the full article

Have you ever seen a dinosaur in a Santa hat? Gertie, our favorite dinosaur at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is so excited about the holidays that she has gotten all dolled up for the season. Check out this friendly dino in Brittany Ungvarsky’s fabulous new wall paper and happy holidays to you and your’s! Find a size for your desktop/mobile device here. Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. Want to check out other designs? Visit our complete gallery of wallpapers here. View the full article

“What are you doing New Year’s… New Year’s Eve?” Well, if you’re planning to spend New Year’s Eve in Disney World’s Epcot, then you should know about the New Year’s Eve Dinner at the World Showplace Pavilion! Epcot at Night What’s that? You’re wondering why it took them so long to announce this? Us, too! Which means maybe it’s not sold out, yet! A full buffet will feature soups and salads for starters, such as an antipasto salad with basil, grilled vegetable and bean salad, roasted Ruskin tomato basil soup, and a seafood-and-corn chowder. Entree selections on the buffet will include seafood mac and cheese with butter-toasted panko, parmesan-crusted chicken breast with lemon caper sauce, and even gluten-free options like mojo-roasted pork, oven-baked cod, and tender demi-braised beef with mushrooms and pearl onions. Children are welcome at the event and will find selections just for them including chicken fritters, baked “Minnie” corn dogs, and meatballs with red sauce. Dessert? Yes, please! Look for key lime raspberry glitter tarts, Nutella-stuffed chocolate Bundt cakes, assorted eclairs, fresh fruits, chocolate-kissed coconut macaroons, hand-dipped vanilla bean ice cream and sugar- and gluten-free spice cake among the options. Disney songs will play in the background and fun photo vignettes will be part of the fun, too. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling (407) WDW-DINE (the Cast Member can assist you with available seating times). The price per adult guest is $72.90, and the price for children is $44.38 (tax and gratuity are included for both). This event will accept Disney Dining Plan credits, requiring two Table Service credits per guest. Epcot admission is required and not included. 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! Will you be welcoming 2018 in Disney World? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: New Year’s Eve Events at Walt Disney World to Ring in 2016 News! 2018 Disney Dining Plan Updates — Now With Alcohol! Guest Review: Trail’s End Dinner Buffet at Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Resort View the full article

The decision by 21st Century Fox to sell its TV and movie production units as part of a $52.4-billion deal with Walt Disney Co. means Fox will be the only broadcast network without a studio to supply its scripted shows. That has current and former Fox executives and their competitors wondering... View the full article

Thursday's news release announcing Disney's deal to acquire a massive package of 21st Century Fox assets was heavy on certain specifics, especially those that deal with the entertainment world. Deadpool, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four — comic-book film entities previously owned by Fox — get mentioned... View the full article

This week is a big deal for Star Wars fans here at Walt Disney World Resort. In just a few hours, the highly anticipated film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, will be released in theaters worldwide. Star Wars: Galactic Nights will take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Saturday, December 16. And don’t forget, guests can experience thrilling new adventures on two new planets – Batuu and Crait – at the Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction every day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today we’re sharing the perfect DIY video for Star Wars fans who wish to take their fandom to the next level this week – a Rey-inspired hairstyle tutorial. Check out the video above for step-by-step instructions on how you can create a look that’s truly from another galaxy. And speaking of celebrating, guests seeing the film on opening weekend at Disney Springs are in for a treat. The West Side area will offer special photo backdrops, and themed music and décor for a limited time to celebrate the release of the film. And be sure to check out some of our shops, which will be filled with Star Wars merchandise, including Star Wars Galactic Outpost, World of Disney, Sperry, Stance and more. View the full article

Coming summer 2018, Pixar Pier will transform the southern shore of Paradise Bay at Disney California Adventure park with whimsical neighborhoods filled with characters from some of your favorite Pixar stories. Today, we are bringing you a first look at this transformation through photos of a working model now in use at Walt Disney Imagineering. Featuring newly themed attractions, foods and merchandise, this area will introduce new neighborhoods representing beloved Pixar stories. The neighborhood inspired by “The Incredibles” will be anchored by the Incredicoaster, which will feature a new mid-century-modern-style loading area inspired by the Parr family home as seen in the upcoming “Incredibles 2.” Another of the neighborhoods will be a celebration of many of your favorite Pixar stories. In this neighborhood, each of the 24 gondolas on what is now Mickey’s Fun Wheel will feature different pairs of Pixar pals, and at the Games of the Boardwalk, all of the midway games will be inspired by characters from films such as “a bug’s life,” “WALL·E” and the Pixar short “La Luna.” Pixar Pier will open summer 2018, during the first-ever Pixar Fest celebration, which begins April 13. The celebration will include the new “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” fireworks spectacular as well as the return of Pixar Play Parade and “Paint the Night” parade, and much more throughout the entire Disneyland Resort. View the full article

In our Disney Doodles blog series, our Disney artists imagine what a character would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. This week’s Doodle was inspired by characters from “Pocahontas” – Meeko and Percy. According to the imagination of artist Ashley Taylor, these pals would likely head to a Disney resort that’s famous for producing yummy treats this time of year. “Meeko and Percy love trying new treats,” she said. “So it’s easy to imagine these two critters wanting to try the gingerbread treats at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!” View the full article

Walt Disney Co. said Thursday it has extended the contract of Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Iger through December 2021, locking in a 16-year run leading the Burbank entertainment juggernaut. The move, which had been expected, came as Disney announced its $52.4-billion deal to buy much of 21st... View the full article

Walt Disney Co. said Thursday it has extended the contract of Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Iger through December 2021, locking in a 26-year run leading the Burbank entertainment juggernaut. The move, which had been expected, came as Disney announced its $52.4-billion deal to buy much of 21st... View the full article

Stewie Griffin, meet Mickey Mouse. The foulmouthed toddler of Fox’s animated series “Family Guy” is an un-potty-trained troublemaker whose florid vocabulary and diabolical machinations would likely get him kicked out of the Magic Kingdom. But with Walt Disney Co.’s game-changing plan to acquire... View the full article

Walt Disney Co. plans to buy much of the media assets of Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox. If approved by regulators, the deal would create an entertainment powerhouse and transform the Hollywood landscape. Here is a breakdown of what Disney would acquire. View the full article