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This week, we shared a new peek inside the new Frozen Ever After, the first Disney Parks attraction inspired by the film “Frozen,” at Epcot. Frozen Ever After takes guests on an adventurous journey through the kingdom of Arendelle. Guests visit the “Summer Snow Day” Celebration where Queen Elsa uses her magical powers to create a beautiful “winter-in-summer” day for the kingdom. Check our original story for more details. And we were also thrilled to share that our next “Inside Disney Parks” LIVE event will take place July 18 from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where guests are enjoying the new “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks show. Our live stream will begin at 9:20 p.m. ET. Join us right here on the Disney Parks Blog minutes before the fireworks start to learn more about how the show was designed from the creators themselves. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Disney Early Morning Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Start August 1 – We’re happy to share that not only has Disney Early Morning Magic been extended through September 30, 2016, for Magic Kingdom Park, but Disney’s Hollywood Studios will soon offer Disney Early Morning Magic as well! The Force is Strong with Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – At the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can experience out-of-this-world desserts and drinks inside Star Wars Launch Bay. Become immersed in the Star Wars universe with photo opportunities, exciting exhibits and thrilling character encounters. Awaken the Five Senses at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa – From scrumptious Hawaiian food to fresh ocean breezes, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, is truly a multi-sensory experience. Here are a few unexpected ways to awaken your senses at the Aulani Resort! Scare up Some Fun with Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort September 9 Through October 31 – The spookiest time of the year is almost here! Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort returns September 9 through October 31, bringing with it 17 nights of Mickey’s Halloween Party as well as seasonal favorites like Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday. Bookings Begin July 21 for Premium Events for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – While there are plenty of events included with Epcot admission for the 21st Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, this year’s “premium events” include some don’t-miss options. Book your reservations when the phone lines open: 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378) at 7 a.m. next week on Thursday, July 21. (Chase cardholders can book with limited availability beginning 7 a.m. July 19.) Highlights from ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’ at Disney California Adventure Park – “Frozen- Live at the Hyperion” is delighting audiences this summer at Disney California Adventure park. This all-new theatrical interpretation for the stage adapts the story of Anna and Elsa from Disney’s blockbuster hit, “Frozen.” View the full article

Happy Sunday! We hope you’re having a great weekend! Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the Disney food news from the week! It has been an exciting week full of news for the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival including the grand launch of the DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-book! You can order your copy today for 20% off the cover price with the code Chefs16! We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… Disney Food News The full booth menus were released for the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! We have all the details on the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival culinary demos and beverage seminars! The schedule for the new Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! workshops have been released for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival! The full list of performers for the 2016 Eat to the Beat concerts series was announced! Frontera Cocina is now open at Disney Springs and we just had to check it out! Figaro Fries have returned as ‘Loaded Plaza Fries’ at The Plaza Restaurant! Disney Early Morning Magic is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in August. We have updates on early booking for some events at the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We checked out Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine! PizzeRizzo has been announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Coca-Cola Store Orlando opened at Disney Springs and we review the rooftop bar! The Polite Pig is slated to open at Disney Springs in the spring of 2017! Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including menu updates, restaurant closures, special events, and more! We’ve got all the latest for you, so check it out before you go. DFB Reader Finds If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or about Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday! We are huge cupcake fans here at DFB and were so excited when Sprinkles opened in Downtown Disney! We just can’t get enough of their delicious cupcakes! DFB reader Keri Moliterno had a chance to enjoy a seasonal cupcake: lemon and wild blueberries with lemon cream cheese frosting. YUM! So pretty. And so delicious! One of our must-have snacks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Carrot Cake Cookie (now available at Sweet Spells). DFB reader Courtney Embry shared her cookie with us recently (OK…just a photo of the cookie) and declared it “carrot cake happiness.” We agree! Best. Snack. Ever. Do you have a favorite Disney Food find? Share your photos with us! DFB Readers #OnTheList Suggestions As part of our new #OnTheList series we’ll be sharing weekly some of our readers’ suggestions for what they would add to the Disney Food bucket list! Check out our #OnTheList page to see what’s on OUR Disney Food Bucket List! Deal of the Week: 20% Off the DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival with code Chefs16 With more than 250 pages of new information for 2016, the DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival has everything covered to ensure that you have your absolute best Food and Wine Festival yet! And to celebrate our grand launch, we’re offering 20% off the cover price! Just use discount code Chefs16 at check-out to secure your savings! The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book features all the info you need to know about this year’s events, from what’s NEW, to brand new touring strategies — created with this year’s special events in mind! The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival includes customized bonus items that surpass any other Food & Wine Festival coverage that’s out there. These include: A full, daily schedule of events for every day of the festival — this is the only place you’ll find this schedule anywhere! A printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist that you can use to plan, and easily bring with you to the festival Themed World Showcase booth crawls, including “Fun Eats for the Kids,” the “Carnivore Crawl,” the “Continent Crawl,” and so many more! Food and Wine Festival customized Touring Strategies for One Day visits, Budget-Conscious visits, and even one to celebrate the TV Show The Chew! A chapter dedicated to all “New for 2016″ events, menu items, booths, and more Full food, wine, beer, winery, cocktail, and chef indexes, including dates and locations of where you can find your favorites Epcot Food and Wine Festival recipes Top tips on how to use MyMagic+ and the Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival And more! Whether this is your first festival or your 21st, you’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. And no matter what you want do — sample wine, explore the world’s beers, taste something you’ve never tried before, or find your next favorite dessert — The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is the perfect resource for navigating the biggest Epcot Food and Wine Festival ever. And we’re so excited to share it with you that in celebration of the grand launch, we’re offering 20% off the purchase price! Order your copy now for only $11.96 (regularly $14.95). To secure the discount, use code Chefs16 at the check-out. Remember, with a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose! On to the Round-Up! Mickey Fix found this adorable Mew-Bacca Coffee Mug. WDW For Grownups shared their favorite quick service restaurants at Disney World! Dole shared a recipe for Dole Whip Cake! We must make this! Disney Parks Blog showed us how to make ‘Finding Dory’ candy apples! OhMyDisney shared a really hard quiz: “guess the movie from the food scene.” Babble showed us some amazing food art! Have a great week! We’ll see you back here tomorrow with another great Disney food review! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! 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Today, we are excited to share details for the Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Workshops that will take place during the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! We now have details on the this hands-on, (fairly) low cost experience (woo!!!) that’s brand new to the festival. And just like the festival favorite culinary demos and beverage seminars, the Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Workshops will take place in the Festival Center. Booking all of your favorites starts in just a few days — July 21st for the general public, and July 19th for Annual Passholders, DVC members, Golden Oak Residents, Tables in Wonderland Members, and Chase Disney Visa Cardmembers*! We’re so excited to try this new offering for ourselves. Disney promises that this event will give guests a chance to “roll up your sleeves and learn some new techniques from the professionals. This new hands-on workshop series will give guests the opportunity to learn from the pros, whether it be cake decorating, garnishing, cocktail mixing, or a variety of other fun topics! ” Frosting and drink making? Sign me up!! Click through to our Low-Cost/Free Events, Seminars, and Demonstrations to see links to the Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Workshops as well as the Culinary Demos and Beverage Seminars! The cost for Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Workshops is $49 per guest, and the events feature a wide range of talent from the culinary world. One important thing to note: while Annual Passholders, DVC members, Golden Oak Residents, and Tables in Wonderland Members are eligible for $2 discounts on seminars and demonstrations held Monday through Thursday, we don’t think that discounts will be offered for Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Workshops. But we could be wrong. We’ve seen it published by Disney both ways. So ask for it — the worst they can say is no! Learn How to Make Cocktails Like a Pro! Look for a wide range of culinary and beverage experts to share both their knowledge and their passion in these educational workshops. From Sushi 101 to Pasta Making to exploring Gin to Creating Amazing Pastries, there’s sure to be something for everyone! Ready to Plan for Your Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book is now available for pre-order! 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 2016 edition today and we’ll immediately send you the 2015 edition for FREE to get started on planning right away! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! As always, stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com, the DFB Newsletter, and our DFB Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page for all the details as soon as they happen! Booking You can book most of the events on July 21st, at 7AM ET by calling 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). You can also book Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars along with other select events online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com. Beverage Seminar in Progress at the Festival Center Early Booking* — Tables in Wonderland Members, Annual Passholders, DVC Members, and Golden Oak Residents can book Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars on July 19th, beginning at 9AM ET. Chase Disney Visa Cardmembers can book Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars on July 19th, beginning at 7AM ET. Early booking for these groups applies to select events only. Pre-sale reservations can be made by phone only at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). SUBJECT TO CHANGE! Champagne Tasting at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Don’t forget to check out our other 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Coverage; we work hard to make sure we have the most comprehensive coverage of the festival anywhere! And visit our Epcot Food and Wine Festival Page frequently for updates, and also check out Epcot Food and Wine Festival 101 for even more information about the festival! Have you Already Ordered a DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? We sent out an updated edition that included the Mix It, Make It events to all purchasers this morning. But if you did not receive it (check your spam folders!), email us at support@DFBGuide.com with the email address you used to purchase the guide and we’ll send you an updated edition! Want More Epcot Food and Wine Festival Info? We’ll have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog! Here’s what we know so far… 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2016 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2016 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and FOOD PHOTOS 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items How to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting July 21. Join the Disney Food Blog Newsletter to find out as soon as we do about details and booking dates! Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars and general admission for some special events may be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com as well as by phone. Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents will be eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. These members will be able to book seminars and demos July 19th at 9AM. (Note: According to an official Disney World Annual Passholder website and email, booking for low-cost demonstrations begins for Annual Passholders ONLY on July 18th. We can find no other confirmation of this date, but we wanted to be sure you were aware of all possibilities!) Discounts are by phone only at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details. Chase Disney Visa Cardholders can book select special events, demos, and seminars on July 19th as well. A limited number of seats are available for the booking date. Which Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Workshops are you most looking forward to booking? Share with us in comments below! *Chase Disney Visa Cardmembers can begin booking at 7AM on July 19. Annual Passholders may be able to book select experiences on July 18. All information is subject to change. 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! 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule! News! 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demos and Beverage Seminar Details! UPDATED: News! Updates to Early Booking for Some Events at the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival View the full article

Earlier this week, we shared that our next #DisneyParksLIVE stream will take place this Monday, July 18 and will feature “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” live from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The spectacular is the next generation of Star Wars-themed fireworks shows for the park. “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” dazzles with new themed fireworks, lasers, special effects and video projections of iconic characters and scenes from the complete saga, all set to the unforgettable score of the film series. Check out the full details on our live stream here. In the meantime, enjoy these sneak peek photos of what to expect during our live stream. View the full article

With Adventures by Disney you can enjoy gorgeous views of iconic cities across the globe, often right from your own hotel room window. Now you can even experience a new European vista each morning – without ever having to change rooms – on an Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise. For the first time ever, Adventures by Disney travelers are savoring views of Budapest, Hungary; Vienna, Austria; Passau, Germany; and more. And it’s all from the comfort of the AmaViola, a new river cruise ship designed with families in mind. Guests are soaking in the sight of fairytale castles, historic architecture, towering mountains and idyllic countryside as they sail through four countries. Magnificent views from the ship are just the beginning. Active adventures await you at each port, making the journey even more astounding. Adventures by Disney River Cruises also offer maximum port time in each city, arriving at dawn and departing late night. This means more time to discover each destination through customized activities designed to appeal to all ages. Imagine waking up, throwing open your curtains and beholding the beauty of a new European destination each day – eight locales in all. You can do it with an Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise. Now sailing! View the full article

Getting around Walt Disney World will become a little easier, thanks to a new MyMagic+ feature that's sort of like MapQuest for theme parks. The "get directions" feature will debut early next week. It works like this: You search for an attraction, hotel or restaurant on your iPhone or Android phone.... View the full article

Ravenous Pig owners James and Julie Petrakis will open a new restaurant at Disney Springs called The Polite Pig, they announced Friday. The James Beard award nominees plan to open the new concept this Spring, partnering with James Petrakis' brother Brian, who owns and operates Greens & Grille. It's... View the full article

Hooray! It’s official… Disney has confirmed that PizzeRizzo is indeed opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this fall! ©Disney The spelling is a bit different from when the original rumors surfaced that Pizza Rizzo might be opening in the former home of Toy Story Pizza Planet, but other anticipated details remain the same. The new theme of the Counter Service pizza spot in the Studios will center around Muppet Rizzo the Rat! Along with the artwork above, Disney also revealed that the Imagineering team responsible for the new eatery will hide “hints of Rizzo, his extended family and friends who have visited PizzeRizzo over the years throughout the two-story quick-service location,” owned and operated by Rizzo himself. Features will include a “cheesy” banquet room as well as a unique booth that is specifically designated for Rizzo’s celebrity pals. Look for PizzeRizzo to open this fall in the Muppets Courtyard of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Are you excited about PizzeRizzo? 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: Muppets Courtyard is Officially Official…for now…at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Rumor: Will Toy Story Pizza Planet Reopen as “Pizza Rizzo”? Imagineering Fun: Construction Walls in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (This Post is Not as Boring as it Sounds in the Title) View the full article

Muppets fans will understand - Rizzo The Rat is one of the few rats you’d be fine seeing at a pizza joint. His new restaurant, PizzeRizzo, will open this fall in Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, according to a Disney Parks Blog post. It’ll be in the former Toy Story Pizza Planet... View the full article

Sunday, July 17, is National Ice Cream Day, and to celebrate I’ve got your complete guide for where to find your favorite frozen treats at the Disneyland Resort. Whether you prefer old-fashioned hand-scooped ice cream or creamy soft serve, there’s something for everyone! Hand-Scooped Ice Cream With nine classic Dreyer’s flavors like Vanilla, Mint Chocolate Chip, Cookies and Cream and Mocha Almond Fudge, the only thing you’ll need to decide is whether you want one scoop or two! Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Disneyland park Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Disney California Adventure park Soft-Serve Ice Cream Creamy vanilla or chocolate soft-serve, in a cup or cone. If you’re craving both, get a swirl! Cozy Cone Motel, Disney California Adventure park Paradise Pier Ice Cream Company, Disney California Adventure park Custom Ice Cream Bars Choose your ice cream flavor, chocolate coating and topping for a completely customized treat! Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Disney California Adventure park Dannon Soft-Serve Frozen Yogurt Vanilla, chocolate or swirl, served in a cone or cup. You can even add your favorite topping, like sprinkles or chocolate chips! Clarabelle’s, Disneyland park Ice Cream Sundaes Go for a classic sundae, or one of Ghirardelli’s indulgent creations. Carnation Café, Disneyland park The Golden Horseshoe, Disneyland park Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Disneyland park Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop, Disney California Adventure park Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Disney California Adventure park Dole Whip Soft-Serve While not technically ice cream, this is a perfect pineapple treat for anyone looking for a dairy-friendly or vegan alternative to ice cream. Tiki Juice Bar, Disneyland park Ice Cream Floats Whether you prefer a traditional root beer float or a one topped with Coca-Cola, there’s a flavor to suit every palate! Carnation Café, Disneyland park Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Disneyland park The Golden Horseshoe, Disneyland park Tiki Juice Bar, Disneyland park Ghiradelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop, Disney California Adventure park Paradise Pier Ice Cream Company, Disney California Adventure park Cozy Cone Motel, Disney California Adventure park Milkshakes Who doesn’t love a sweet milkshake on a hot day? The ones at Flo’s V8 Café are even topped with “road gravel” (chocolate sandwich cookies); or try cherry, Walt’s favorite at Carnation Café! Carnation Café, Disneyland park Flo’s V8 Café, Disney California Adventure park Nestle Premium Mickey’s Ice Cream Bars, Ice Cream Sandwiches Everyone has a favorite when it comes to these iconic Mickey-shaped treats! Quick-service locations, carts and kiosks throughout Disneyland Resort Where is your favorite place to grab an ice cream treat at Disneyland Resort? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Pizza lovers, rejoice! PizzeRizzo will open this fall in Muppets Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, in the former Toy Story Pizza Planet location. Rizzo The Rat owns and operates the pizzeria, where guests can grab a pizza pie and a cold drink. Enjoy a casual Italian-American dining experience in a whole new way, through the eyes of the lovable, wisecracking Muppet. Walt Disney Imagineering hid hints of Rizzo, his extended family and friends who have visited PizzeRizzo over the years throughout the two-story quick-service location. In addition to the expansive indoor and outdoor seating area, guests will be able to dine in a “cheesy” banquet room, or take five in a special booth designated just for Rizzo’s celebrity friends. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more delicious details about PizzeRizzo! View the full article

On a quick trip to the World of Disney Store in Disney Springs recently, I couldn’t help but notice these colorful signs with cute sayings, just a couple stops down from Amorette’s Patisserie in the Marketplace… Signs in Disney Springs Curious, I snapped a few pics. And then, lo and behold, we heard at our Disney Springs media event today that The Polite Pig, “a new fast casual concept,” is on the way to Disney Springs! Signs in Disney Springs To “bring in local flavor,” James and Julie Petrakis, the James Beard-nominated chef/owners of two popular Orlando-area restaurants (in Winter Park, FL, specifically) will open this new location with an opening date yet to be announced. Both The Ravenous Pig and Cask & Larder are known for their emphasis on using seasonal ingredients, offering “the best seasonal foods that Florida has to offer” (quote sourced from The Ravenous Pig website). My meals at The Ravenous Pig have been wonderful, and I can’t wait to see how they do farm-to-table as a counter service spot! Stay tuned! What do you think of this possible upcoming addition to Disney Springs? 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: Disney Springs News! Details About The Edison and the Opening of Vivoli Gelateria News! Amorette’s Patisserie Opening in Disney Springs on May 15th News! Menus and Opening Dates for Aristocrepes, B.B. Wolf’s, and The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs View the full article

"Pokemon Go" players can get real-life value out of the popular augmented reality game at several Central Florida attractions this weekend. SeaWorld Orlando is the first of Orlando's major theme parks to officially organize and host a "Pokemon Go" event. The "Pokemon Go Lure Launch Event" is Saturday... View the full article

Ravenous Pig owners James and Julie Petrakis will open a new restaurant at Disney Springs called The Polite Pig, they announced Friday. The James Beard award nominees plan to open the new concept this Spring, partnering with James Petrakis' brother Brian Petrakis, who owns and operates Greens &... View the full article

Ravenous Pig owners James and Julie Petrakis will open a new restaurant at Disney Springs called The Polite Pig, they announced Friday. The James Beard award nominees plan to open the new concept this Spring, partnering with James Petrakis' brother Brian, who owns and operates Greens & Grille.... View the full article

A Look Inside Frozen Ever After at Epcot | Walt Disney World View the full article

It’s here! We are SO excited to share with you the DFB Guide to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, 2016 Edition! And with not a moment to lose — early booking for this year’s Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars opens July 19th at 9AM; and booking for ALL events opens for EVERYONE on July 21, at 7AM! With more than 250 pages of new information for 2016, we have everything covered to ensure that you have your absolute best Food and Wine Festival yet! And to celebrate our grand launch, we’re offering 20% off the cover price! Just use discount code Chefs16 at check-out to secure your savings! The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book 2016 is a big year, as the Epcot Food and Wine Festival runs 62 full days from September 14 through November 14! And The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book features all the info you need to know about this year’s events, from what’s NEW, to brand new touring strategies — created with this year’s special events in mind! With the Epcot Food & Wine Festival right around the corner — all of the delicious fun gets underway September 14 — now is the time to prepare! Booking for festival events opens on July 21 at 7AM ET. That’s just a week away! And our exclusive daily schedule of events is the most efficient way to plan your festival strategy. (Did you purchase a pre-order of the DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival and not receive your book? Let us know at Support@DFBGuide.com!) With a detailed schedule of seminars and events for every single day of the festival, it’s a quick, easy way to decide what activities and events you want to book! DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival sample pages Don’t waste time flipping between web pages, PDFs, and websites — just find the date you need and we’ve got it all right there at your fingertips. Super easy! What are our pre-order customers saying about the Guide? Thank you always for having the best guide for this fabulous event! – Jean S. via email I don’t know how I’ve managed without these books before. – Suzanne S. via email Bonus Items The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival includes customized bonus items that surpass any other Food & Wine Festival coverage that’s out there. These include: A full, daily schedule of events for every day of the festival — this is the only place you’ll find this schedule anywhere! A printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist that you can use to plan, and easily bring with you to the festival Themed World Showcase booth crawls, including “Fun Eats for the Kids,” the “Carnivore Crawl,” the “Continent Crawl,” and so many more! Food and Wine Festival customized Touring Strategies for One Day visits, Budget-Conscious visits, and even one to celebrate the TV Show The Chew! A chapter dedicated to all “New for 2016″ events, menu items, booths, and more Full food, wine, beer, winery, cocktail, and chef indexes, including dates and locations of where you can find your favorites Epcot Food and Wine Festival recipes Top tips on how to use MyMagic+ and the Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival And more! Whether this is your first festival or your 21st, you’ll appreciate knowing what you are getting before spending time and vacation dollars. And no matter what you want do — sample wine, explore the world’s beers, taste something you’ve never tried before, or find your next favorite dessert — The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is the perfect resource for navigating the biggest Epcot Food and Wine Festival ever. Don’t forget — for easy access in the parks, put the guide on your smartphone, iPad, or other electronic device! And we’re so excited to share it with you that in celebration of the grand launch, we’re offering 20% off the purchase price! Order your copy now for only $11.96 (regularly $14.95). To secure the discount, use code Chefs16 at the check-out. What are our pre-order customers saying about the guide? I’m reading the 2016 food and wine festival dfb guide! Great stuff! -Harrison D. via twitter This is our second purchase from you and it is money well spent! Thanks for what you do! -Mike L. via email Want an Even Better Deal? We’ve got it! For an even bigger discount, head over to the DFB Store and check out our e-Book Bundles! Bundle for savings! Food and Wine Bundle: Here’s your chance to enjoy even greater savings on two of our most popular guides! You already receive a significant discount on our 450-page DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2016, and the DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival in this bundle. But to celebrate our grand launch, enjoy an additional $5 off with discount code FWBundle! This Food and Wine Bundle offers all of our insider tips and tricks for the Festival AND the rest of your Disney World visit! For more detailed information and sample pages from The DFB Guide to the 2016 Epcot Food & Wine Festival, head over to the DFB Store! With a 100% money-back guarantee on all of our guides, you have nothing to lose, ever! 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: Grand Launch and Discounts! The DFB Guide to the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival e-Book Mid-Festival Sale on the DFB Mini-Guide to the 2011 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book! Grand Launch and Discount! The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2016-17 Edition View the full article

Mickey Mouse is not the top cheese when it comes to headwear sales at Walt Disney World. He's not even in the runner-up slot. Those honors go to products based on Minnie Mouse. The top-seller is a headband with the famed round black ears separated by Minnie's trademark red-and-white polka dot bowl,... View the full article

To celebrate the upcoming 61st anniversary of Disneyland this weekend, we are taking a look at the attractions that opened in 1955 and are still favorites to this day. We recently asked you to tell us your favorite original Disneyland attraction, and today we are taking a look at those originals that have kept much of their classic charm. While Disneyland continues to grow and change, some of our favorites (aside from a new look here and there) have remained the same. Mad Tea Party, which opened along with Disneyland on July 17, 1955, has become one of those quintessential Disney Parks attractions. While the Disneyland park version moved locations and got a new look with the New Fantasyland expansion in 1983, those spinning teacups are still whirling up memories for guests just as they did on opening day. Another opening-day attraction, the world-famous Jungle Cruise has literally grown up over the years. And while the boats may have gone through a few changes and the animals have become a little more – shall we say – animated, this classic is still taking Disneyland park guests into the wilds of the jungle on tours departing daily. Casey Jr. Circus Train opened just a few weeks after the park, on July 31, 1955, and it looks like the famous engine hasn’t aged a day! That’s what happens when you keep a positive attitude, right? View the full article

Today, tickets are on sale for D23 Expo 2017, which will take place next year from July 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. We are once again looking forward to bringing all of Disney’s wonderful worlds together under one roof as we celebrate all things Disney including Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ABC, Disney Channel and so much more! Discounted tickets are available now through December 31, 2016, and members of D23, Disney’s official fan club, receive even greater savings for this amazing event. Once again we look forward to presenting the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony — honoring talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to the Disney legacy, an exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives, and the Mousequeade costume contest. And, from now through Sunday, D23 will be streaming select presentations from D23 Expo 2015 at D23Expo.com, including “Disneyland: Fond Memories of the Past” hosted by Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline, “Once Upon a Time: An Evening with Snow White & the Evil Queen” with stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Lana Parilla, and “A Goofy Movie 20th Anniversary Celebration!” with stars Bill Farmer, Jason Marsen and Jim Cummings. Tune in to check them out and get a taste of what’s to come at next year’s exciting event! View the full article

Up for celebrating Halloween at a Disney Park this year? You don’t want to miss out on what “Club Villain” has in store this year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On Friday and Saturday nights from September 2-October 29 (and also on October 31), Sunset Showcase will host “Club Villain,” a special ticketed event filled with fabulous performances, delicious food, bewitching cocktails and enchanting encounters with some legendary Disney villains. The mysterious Dr. Facilier will serve as host, welcoming his guests and “friends from the other side” into his parlor of mystical mishaps, with musical numbers and a wicked mix from his house DJ. Also stopping by to socialize will be several divas of evil: Maleficent, the Queen of Hearts, Cruella De Vil and the Evil Queen. Guests can also enjoy complimentary drinks from the Potions Bar, savor culinary delights from New Orleans and beyond, mingle with the villains and dance the night away. Two “Club Villain” experiences will be held each Friday and Saturday night, with starting times at 5:15 and 8:30 p.m. Guests can learn more or make reservations here or call 407-WDW-DINE/407-939-3463. And don’t forget that starting August 1, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will also begin offering Early Morning Magic. For details on that offering, click here. View the full article

If you've experienced a little more elbow room at the World of Disney store, one reason may be that the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique has moved out. After 10 years of operation, the salon — designed to transform little girls into little princesses — has migrated north a few storefronts. It's now attached... View the full article

Louis, the trumpet-playing alligator character in the Disney animated film "The Princess and the Frog," is now a part of "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire," a live stage show at Magic Kingdom theme park. The show, produced several times daily near the base of Cinderella Castle, debuted June 17,... View the full article

As I boarded the tram at Disney's Transportation and Ticket Center, I fired up the app to quickly find a Pokestop in a nearby lot. It was the Jafar sign. For rows 73-76, to be exact. I immediately knew that this place was a jackpot for "Pokemon Go" players. I was at the Magic Kingdom, on a self-imposed... View the full article