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Breakfast lovers, rejoice! Today is National Eggs Benedict Day and to celebrate, I’m sharing my favorite Disney takes on the classic breakfast (or brunch) dish at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, Olivia’s Café, Disney’s Old Key West Resort Poached eggs with a Key West twist—crab cakes and key lime hollandaise served on an English muffin with a side of potato casserole. The Samoan, Kona Cafe, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort No traditional English muffin here, at Kona Cafe poached eggs with hollandaise are served over a smoked pulled pork hash and English muffin croutons. Crab Cake Eggs Benedict, Geyser Point Bar & Grill, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge At this quick-service location, you’ll find poached eggs, spinach and hollandaise served on top of crab cakes instead of an English muffin – served with potato hash or fresh fruit. Lobster Eggs Benedict, Narcoossee’s, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa During the Waterfront Brunch, you’ll find a butter-poached Maine lobster with country ham, soft-poached eggs and citrus hollandaise on a toasted English muffin. Eggs Benedict, Trail’s End Restaurant, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground On the breakfast buffet, you’ll find a delicious, rustic version topped with pulled pork. Eggs Benedict, Captain’s Grille, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort One of the more traditional takes on the dish, Captain’s Grille serves poached eggs with Serrano ham and hollandaise on an English muffin. At Disneyland Resort, you’ll find three varieties of eggs benedict at Steakhouse 55 at Disneyland Hotel: • Classic with poached eggs, Canadian bacon and hollandaise on an English muffin • Serrano Ham with poached eggs, steamed asparagus and blood orange hollandaise on a homemade cornmeal biscuit • Smoked Salmon with poached eggs, caviar and hollandaise on an English muffin What is your favorite way to enjoy eggs benedict? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

You have until April 16 to sip and taste your way through more than a dozen different Festival Marketplaces at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, each with a menu inspired by California-grown ingredients. One of the most unusual offerings is the Jackfruit Carnitas Banh Mi Nachos with Cilantro Crema and “Pickled” de Gallo, available at Off the Cobb Marketplace. The main ingredient, jackfruit, is a nutritious member of the fig family; vegetarians often make a meatless barbecue with this sweet fruit, since barbecue sauce is often sweet. Give these vegetarian nachos with a sweet kick a try — they’re even vegan if you omit the sauce! This video shows how the nachos are made. Don’t miss all the flavor and fun of the festival! Visit disneyland.com/foodandwine for more. View the full article

Today we’re happy to share our latest in the Disney Parks Blog downloadable wallpapers with you, with a new design just in time for Easter. Created by artist Jason Ratner, spring colors and yummy sweet treats were the inspiration behind this seasonal design. Aside from Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, can you spot any famous Disney faces in the design? 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

Spring is in the air in Central Florida, and special Easter eats are hopping into restaurants across Walt Disney World Resort. From sweet treats to stunning displays, there’s a perfect way for everyone to celebrate Easter with some “bunny” special. The famous chocolate egg displays are back at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Beautiful chocolate eggs are sculpted, painted and ornately decorated by the talented pastry teams at each resort. Be sure to check out the displays before they disappear on April 29, just taking in sights and smells is a treat in itself. While you’re at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, be sure to visit Contempo Café, where they have two specialty cupcakes. A Carrot Cake Cupcake with white chocolate filling and cream cheese buttercream frosting, garnished with toasted coconut and carrot powder will be available until April 29. On April 16, a special Easter cupcake will also be available; coconut cake is filled with chocolate cream before being topped with banana buttercream frosting, white chocolate shavings and jelly beans. If you’re looking to fill an Easter basket, be sure to stop at The Ganachery at Disney Springs! With four flavors of foil-wrapped eggs, a salted caramel bunny pop and adorable milk and dark chocolate Easter bunnies, you’ll find all the chocolate treats you need to assemble a decadent Easter basket. Hop on over to Epcot, you’ll find two specialty cupcakes. Fountain View has a chocolate cupcake with marshmallow filing, buttercream frosting bunny feet and a tail. And at Sunshine Seasons, a chocolate chip cupcake is filled with chocolate-caramel mousse, topped with buttercream, crushed chocolate cookies and jelly beans. At Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom Park, you’ll find a special vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream, topped with an “Easter bonnet” sugar cookie sandwich, filled with jam, coated in white chocolate. Over at the BoardWalk (just a hop, skip and a jump away from Epcot), BoardWalk Bakery will offer adorable pink or blue bunny macarons from April 7 to 16. Across Walt Disney World Resort, you will also find special Easter breakfast and brunch buffets including Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Cape May Cafe and Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Trail’s End Restaurant. Have a very “hoppy” Easter! View the full article

If you haven’t heard the big news, I’m here to deliver it: April is Grilled Cheese Month. And that, my friends, is a food holiday that we can totally get behind. Because we know of a BUNCH of seriously worthy grilled cheese choices in the Disney parks and resorts that we can’t wait to tell you about! And if you love what you see here, be sure to check out our 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, which includes tons of bonus features, like fun food crawls throughout Walt Disney World! Now pack your bags and your stretchy pants, cause it’s time to head to both coasts to partake in the Disney Food Blog Grilled Cheese Crawl! (Should there be Rocky music playing here or something? I feel like there should be.) Who’s coming with? Let’s go! Our first stop: Walt Disney World! Pimento Grilled Cheese, Planet Hollywood Observatory If you were there with us when Planet Hollywood Observatory opened (or actually, reopened) its doors earlier this year, then you know that we weren’t all that impressed with most of what we tried. But there was one standout: the Pimento Grilled Cheese. Pimento Grilled Cheese — Up Close The triple decker sandwich is two meals in one. First, you have a fairly traditional Grilled Cheese, spiced up with the addition of Pimento Cheese. But then, the second story involved super cheesy Mac and Cheese layered between crunchy Grilled Bread. Yep, that’s A Layer of Carbs on Top of More Carbs. And we are completely fine with that. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Bisque, Beaches and Cream Tuck into a Big Bowl of Childhood with the Grilled Cheese and Tomato Bisque at Beaches and Cream Soda Shop. Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Bisque at Beaches and Cream There’s absolutely nothing fancy about this duo; it’s just sammy and soup perfected. The Tomato Bisque is creamy and perfectly seasoned. And the sandwich combines a blend of Six Different Cheeses on buttered and griddled White Bread. I can’t promise that you won’t want to curl up with your blankie and take a nap after this one. Croque Monsieur, Be Our Guest Restaurant Lunch Next, head to Be Our Guest for lunch, and enjoy a French Classic, the Croque Monsieur. Croque Monsieur In Beast’s version of the popular dish, Carved Ham and Gruyere appear alongside Bechamel Sauce on Whole Grain Bread. Pommes Frites round out the plate. While it may not look all that interesting, I promise you that the sharp, nutty flavor of the Gruyere makes this one something special. If you’d rather get your cheesy fix in the morning, you can opt for the Open Faced Bacon and Egg Sandwich for breakfast. Open-Face Bacon and Egg Sandwich for Breakfast at Be Our Guest Restaurant While the sandwich isn’t technically grilled, the warm Bacon and Poached Egg rest atop soft Brie, and the whole dish is delightfully decadent. Three Times a Boxty, Raglan Road Sometimes you don’t need bread to make a sandwich at all. That’s definitely the case at Raglan Road, where their Three Times a Boxty makes our list of stops on the Grilled Cheese Crawl. In place of bread, the “sandwich” is built with two Boxties, or Irish Potato Cakes that are made with a combination of shredded and mashed potatoes. Three Times a Boxty The cakes are grilled, and Ham and Dubliner Cheese are placed between them. A Fried Egg on top completes the dish. The first time we tried this one, we wondered what in the world took us so long to find it! Brie aux Pommes, Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie One of our favorite spots for a quick breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack in Epcot is Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in the France Pavilion. The counter service stop offers traditional French delicacies in a charming setting. Les Halles offers a Croque Monsieur of course, but since we already had one of those at Be Our Guest, I’m suggesting that you sample their Brie aux Pommes, or Apple and Brie Sandwich, when you stop here. Brie and Apple Sandwich A Multigrain Baguette plays host to Poached Apples and Sliced Brie. When the cast member behind the counter asks you if you’d like it heated, say yes. That way, the cheese delightfully melts into the apples and bread, and makes this simple sandwich so, so satisfying and delicious. And now, let’s jet off to Disneyland for the second half of our Grilled Cheese Crawl! Next Stop: Disneyland! Three Cheese Monte Cristo, Cafe Orleans Anytime I’m in Disneyland, one of my first stops is always Cafe Orleans, where I rarely resist the urge to order their Monte Cristo Sandwich. This battered and deep fried sandwich is a delightful mashup between lunch and dessert — and it will keep you going for hours! The really awesome thing here is that you can get the traditional version with Sliced Ham, Turkey, and Swiss Cheese. Or, you can opt for the Three Cheese version. Three-Cheese Monte Cristo at Disneyland’s Cafe New Orleans This yummo sammy combines Swiss, Mozzarella, and Double-Cream Brie for an ooey gooey sammy that’s irresistible. Cheddar Cheese Stick, Corn Dog Castle Sure, there’s a lot to love about Corn Dog Castle. You can’t really go wrong with their Hand Dipped Corn Dogs, or with their spicy version made with Hot Link Sausages. But today, we’re enjoying a meatless version — the Cheese Stick Corn Dog! Cheese Stick Corn Dog Who? WHO came up with the brilliant idea to take a Cheddar Cheese Stick, dip it in Corn Dog Batter, and fry it up? We don’t know, but we’re pretty sure this person is our hero. Want something extra fun? Go for a DFB Disneyland Snack Hack, and pick up a FREE side of Marinara Sauce from Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta to make a Saucy Cheddar Cheese Stick. Trust me. You’ll thank us. Jolly Holiday Combo, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Sad that you don’t have your own Beaches and Cream, Disneyland? You don’t have to be. At least not when it comes to Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Combos. Because you can find one of the best at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland Park. Jolly Holiday Combo The best thing about this version of our favorite (besides that we get to sit in Jolly Holiday and eat it, with the promise of a killer dessert to come) is that the sandwich is cut into fingers. I don’t know exactly why, but that makes me smile every single time. Fajita Quesadilla Rolls, Cove Bar Finally, when is a grilled cheese not really a grilled cheese, but it still kinda is? When it’s a Fajita Quesadilla Roll at Cove Bar. Besides being one of our favorite stops for its gorgeous views and fantastic secret drink menu, we also love Cove Bar for its inventive approach to pub grub. And the Grilled Quesadilla Rolls are one of our favorite selections. Fajita Quesadilla Rolls Grilled Flour Tortillas (See?! Grilled!) are stuffed with Chicken, Onions, Peppers, Monterey Jack Cheese (See?! Cheese!) and Avocado Relish, then topped with Guajillo Sauce and the Chipotle Crema. How can you not love the sound of that? We’ve covered sammies for dipping, grilled cheese with a French accent, inventive bread stand ins, deep fried options, and a rolled up version. Really. There’s no end to Grilled Cheese wonderfulness. Happy Grilled Cheese Month! Don’t Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! 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 sample dining itineraries, plus our “Disney Dining at a Glance” section, featuring “Where Can I Find?” options, 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! Will you accept the DFB Grilled Cheese Crawl Challenge? Tell us which sandwich you plan to start with in comments below! 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’s Best Grilled Cheese Dining in Disneyland: Grilled Cheese on a Stick, Sort Of… Review: Gourmet Grilled Cheese at Epcot’s Taste Track View the full article

BB-8, the round and rolling droid seen in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” is now meeting and greeting visitors at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The character is stationed in a newly themed section of the theme park’s Star Wars Launch Bay. Its official opening date is Saturday, although there will... View the full article

BB-8, the round and rolling droid seen in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” is now meeting and greeting visitors at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The character is stationed in a newly themed section of the theme park’s Star Wars Launch Bay. The queue for BB-8 is separate from the two other characters... View the full article

Even if you have visited Walt Disney World Resort many times, with all of the new attractions, shows and things to do, it sometimes feels like it is the first time. First time or not, it can be very overwhelming! Latina Magazine and Growing Up Bilingual blogger, Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz, knows a thing or two about planning that perfecta vacación for all. Here are her best consejos to save time and money: Plan ahead! – Visit the MyDisneyExperience.com web site and download the app on your mobile so you can use it while on vacation! On the site, you can find the best itinerary tools, reserve FastPass+ in advance and make wish lists. Stay at a Disney resort – Not only is staying at a Walt Disney World hotel convenient, as it saves you time and makes it easier to go to all the theme parks and Disney Springs. But it’s also a fantastic experience in itself. All of the hotels, with their immersive themes, bring the magic of Disney into your room every day. Also by staying at a Disney resort hotel, there is no need to worry about transportation; you can take Disney’s Magical Express from the airport to your hotel, and then take the resort transportation to the parks and other locations. And the best benefit of all is the Extra Magic Hours! Each day, at select resort hotels, guests are offered exclusive time in a theme park one hour prior to scheduled park opening or up to three hours after park closing. The park varies from day to day so be sure to check out the times before your plan your day! MagicBands! – They connect you to your park admission tickets, give you direct access to Disney FastPass+ service experiences, Disney PhotoPass photos and videos and they also serve as your room key when staying at a Walt Disney World hotel. What are your favorite tips on planning a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort? View the full article

Walt Disney World is set to debut its new evening fireworks and castle projection extravaganza “Happily Ever After” at the Magic Kingdom on May 12. Part of the new show will be a series of new animation sequences that will be mapped to the Cinderella Castle facade starring classic characters from... View the full article

Disney resort guests were treated to a very special evening under the stars last night. Guests at Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort; Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa; Disney’s Vero Beach Resort; and Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort gathered for an exclusive screening of Disneynature “Born in China” before it debuts in theaters April 21. In addition to watching the film, many guests took part in special activities, including the one below, which was taken right out of the Disneynature “Born in China” activity packet. The packet is available online as a free download. Just in time for Earth Day, the screening of “Born in China” brought families together outside in nature for a fun evening watching intimate moments of three animal families: pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys and snow leopards. If you missed the fun last night, you can catch the film when it opens in theaters April 21. Disneynature, via the Disney Conservation Fund, will make a contribution to the World Wildlife Fund to help protect wild pandas and snow leopards on behalf of each moviegoer who sees the Disneynature film during its opening week, April 21-27. View the full article

Pirate Night is one of the most talked about highlights of a Disney cruise, and why wouldn’t it be when you can don your swashbuckling garb, speak in yer best pirate slang and greet everyone with a hearty “argh!” Oh, and there’s the fact that we plan incredible fun your entire family will enjoy! One thing Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” films have shown us is there’s no shortage of adventure on the high seas. In honor of the upcoming release of “Dead Men Tell No Tales,” which premieres May 26 in theaters on land and onboard our ships, I wanted to share with you five ways you can prepare your pirate crew for the adventures ahead on your Disney cruise. 1. Confirm your pirate identity. Over family dinner before your cruise, choose names, establish personalities and decide whether you’re a buccaneer or a scallywag. Then you’ll need to shop for fitting pirate costumes and learn to speak the right lingo so you can dive into character once onboard. To complete your transformation, make plans to get a makeover at Pirates League on the ship before the Pirate Night festivities get underway. 2. Plan your plunder. With so much to do on a Disney cruise, especially on Pirate Night, the best crew will know their plan of attack ahead of time. Kids, make a list of which Disney characters dressed in pirate garb you want to meet. And mom and dad, decide how you’ll party like a pirate while your little ones are hanging out in the youth club after the fireworks spectacular. 3. Learn a bounty of pirate trivia. Get ready for an action-packed competition with other families during our “Pirate’s Life For Me” game show, complete with pirate props, rollicking music and “Yo ho, yo ho” fun. Only the pirate savvy will survive! 4. Practice your best moves. While dancing at the “Pirates IN the Caribbean” deck party isn’t required of all first mates, you’ll want to make the Captain happy (Captain Mickey, that is) by joining the fun. So sharpen yer swashbucklin’ dance skills and be prepared to show ‘em off! 5. Walk the plank. Once your crew is prepared for the adventures ahead, ye be no longer a landlubber—ye be a pirate ready to find your treasure! From the moment you embark on your Disney cruise vacation, you’ll find new meaning to the word “treasure” when you make memories with your family that will last a lifetime. In his post last week, Shawn told you about the Disney “Pirates of the Caribbean” Land & Sea Sweepstakes. If you haven’t already, check out #PiratesLifeSweepstakes on Twitter and Instagram, and then join the fun by posting your own pirate-inspired photos. Hope to see you onboard soon dressed in your best pirate attire! For more about the fun you can have during Pirate Night onboard our ships, check out my past posts: How to Make the Most of Pirate Night on Your Disney Cruise Kids Remember Pirate Night on Their Disney Cruise Ahoy, Mateys! Prepare for Pirate Night on a Disney Cruise How to Talk Like a Pirate on A Disney Cruise View the full article

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Lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi means long-nosed butterflyfish. As you may recall from my first blog post, I have a passion for ʻolelo Hawaiʻi, or the Hawaiian language. Today, in honor of Earth Month, I continue the series with a nature-related word that can be found in Aulani Resort’s Rainbow Reef. If you’re not familiar, Rainbow Reef is a 3,800 square foot private snorkeling lagoon that houses more than 1,000 fish, many of which can be found throughout the reefs of Hawai’i. One fish you may meet when you come to visit is Hawai‘i’s state fish, the humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa, or triggerfish. However, if you thought that was the longest fish name in Hawaiʻi, you are a few letters short! The longest fish name is lauwiliwilinukunuku‘oi‘oi, totaling 25 letters! (In Hawaiian, we count the ‘okina, or glottal stop, as a letter as well.) When we break the name down, it tells us the fish is shaped like a lau wiliwili, or coral tree leaf, with a nukunukuʻoiʻoi, or long, pointy nose! In English, we call this the long-nosed butterflyfish. On your next visit to Aulani, remember the words of Sebastian the crab: “Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me!” Enjoy a swim at Rainbow Reef, and be sure to greet the lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi by name. A hui hou, until we meet again! Note: In printed materials, Aulani Resort uses the contemporary spelling of Hawaiian words, which includes marks such as the kahako (macron). Because these marks do not often display correctly in electronic formats, including the text of the Disney Parks Blog, we’ve omitted them to ensure clarity. View the full article

We’ve got some classic Disney snacks to share with you from the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street Confectionery! Learn About: Main Street Confectionery Magic Kingdom Disney World Restaurants Walking down Main Street, you can smell the sugary goodness coming from the Confectionery before you can see its turn-of-the-century facade. And it’s always worth a trip inside to check it out! They have the cutest Disney treats, including chocolate covered cookies, candy covered apples, and gourmet candies in the shapes of our favorite Disney characters. Even if I don’t want to eat sweets (*cough*NEVERHAPPENS*cough*), I like to stop in to watch the cast members roll the Rice Krispies and dip apples into that sweet chocolate! And today we’ve got some favorite Confectionery treats to share with you!!! Sweets display at Main Street Confectionery Eats We’ll start with the Mickey-shaped treats, because I think they’re the most magical. First, we have that classic Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookie, and it is enormous! This picture doesn’t really do it justice. This bad boy practically requires two hands. (We recently posted this on Instagram and there were a bunch of folks who didn’t know where to get one. So if that was you — here you go!!) Large Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookie The buttery and crunchy-on-the-outside-chewy-on-the-inside chocolate chip cookie is the perfect amount of sweet and salty. The ears are dipped in a smooth milk chocolate, similar to the Mickey krispies with chocolate-dipped ears. Close-up of chocolate-dipped ear This one is $5.49 and is snack credit eligible on the Disney Dining Plan. I think it’s a pretty good deal since it’s yummy and big enough to share! Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookie close-up If chocolate chips and chocolate-dipped ears is just too much chocolate for you, there’s also a white sugar cookie option available. Moving on to the next classic Mickey snack: the Specialty Mickey Apple. Mickey Specialty Apple from Main Street Confectionery This one is the quintessential Mickey treat! It’s $10.99, which is kind of steep, but think of all the cute pictures you can take with it! Besides, it’s one of those things you can not get anywhere but a Disney Park. Specialty Mickey Apple First, the apple is dipped in caramel, then in a smooth milk chocolate. Mickey’s “pants” are made of red sprinkles and two yellow jellybeans. Close-up of Specialty Mickey Apple For the ears, they’ve attached two chocolate covered marshmallows. Close-up of Specialty Mickey Apple Apples like this are a staple at the Confectionery, so stop by and see if one catches your eye! They come in tons of varieties including candied, caramel, peanut butter chocolate, M&M, and apple pie, not to mention the character-clad ones. If you’d like to share your apple (and you probably will) the cast members can slice the apple into more shareable, easy-to-eat pieces. You can see our full review of these here! Now, the next two treats are not Mickey-centric, but they are yummy! The Milk Chocolate S’more Square is a simple treat for your snack credit and has become a new classic. Milk Chocolate S’more Square It’s $4.99, so a decent snack credit value for a unique treat that you won’t find too many other places in Disney World. Milk Chocolate S’more Square cross-section Inside the milk chocolate coating is a graham cracker, another layer of chocolate, and some gooey marshmallow. Milk Chocolate S’more Square close-up It’s a simple, easy to eat treat that you can carry to your next ride or parade-viewing spot! The Confectionary also features fudge. Lots and lots of delicious fudge. The Peanut Butter Fudge version is one of our favorites! Peanut Butter Fudge Disney fudge definitely has a fan following. Even though it is no longer made on property (in Disney World that is; we’re hearing different in Disneyland), it is still one of our favorite snacks — and who doesn’t love peanut butter anything?! You can also find plenty of fudge varieties including plain chocolate and cookies and cream. Look for seasonal options during the holidays! The Peanut Butter Fudge has a creamy texture, and it’s also a great pick for those who like the salty-sweet flavor combo! Close-up of Peanut Butter Fudge The fudge is $4.39 and snack credit eligible. Overall There are some cute, tasty snacks stashed around the Magic Kingdom! If you haven’t had these classics yet, I’d definitely suggest giving them a try. Don’t Miss Out on ALL the Magic Kingdom Snacks! The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks is newly updated for your 2017-18 Walt Disney World Trip! With more than 2oo color photos of our favorite Magic Kingdom Snacks, the DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks is guaranteed to help you find the best snacks and treats (even mini-meals!) for your family while visiting the Magic Kingdom, or your money back! After all, we all know that treats at the Magic Kingdom are just as nostalgic as our first flight on Dumbo! Know what you’re getting BEFORE using a precious snack credit or spending limited vacation dollars. Whether you want sweet, salty, crunchy, healthy, or something in between, The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks e-Book tells you where to find a snack to match your craving! To thank you for your support of the blog, we’re offering the Guide for 25% off its purchase price for a limited time! Order your copy now. To secure the discount, use code SNACKS17 at the check-out. Have you tried any of these snacks yet? Let us know 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: New DFB Video: Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom Fun Disney Mugs at Magic Kingdom’s Confectionery! Review: Mickey Caramel Apple at Magic Kingdom’s Big Top Treats View the full article

Bonjour again! I come to you bearing even more news of our wonderful colleagues at Disneyland Paris and their 25th Anniversary Celebration. Unfortunately, I’m not actually there this time; but it will be the next best thing because I – and you too – can watch the Anniversary Celebration live streaming through the Disney Parks Blog. Tomorrow (April 12) is the official anniversary date – Disneyland Paris officially opened its gates on April 12, 1992. To celebrate, the cast there has prepared a whole bunch of great activities. They start VERY early morning for us (Paris is six hours ahead of us in Eastern time and 9 hours ahead of our Western U.S.readers); but I know are true blue Disney Parks Blog fans would want to know all the details: SPECIAL LIVE STREAM – At 9 a.m. (Paris Time) / 3 a.m. Eastern: the Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary Grand Celebration will kick-off, with a huge cast of dancers and characters and a special Happening by Disneyland Paris cast members; and a few surprises – carried live here on the Disney Parks Blog! The above video will be live at 3 a.m. Eastern. In addition to the morning ceremony, throughout the day, there will be lots of special activities at the park like: “The Grand Celebration Cavalcade” of characters and entertainment performers parading through the streets of Main Street, U.S.A. And, of course, all new entertainment and attractions, specially-created for the 25th anniversary celebration that premiered last month: the new daytime spectacle – Disney Stars on Parade; two new stage shows in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle – Mickey Presents “Happy Anniversary Disneyland Paris” and The Starlit Princess Waltz; a recently re-Imagined Star Tours: The Adventures Continue; and a stunning night-time finale – the all-new Disney Illuminations, night-time spectacular featuring state-of-the-art technology. We want to say a HUGE “Joyeux Anniversaire” to all our colleagues at Disneyland Paris. We’re proud to be a small part of the festivities – even if it is during the middle of the night here. And stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more from the 25th Anniversary Celebration throughout the year. View the full article

We recently announced how guests can support the U.S. Fund for UNICEF on behalf of Star Wars: Force for Change starting this April at Disney Parks. Today, I’m delighted to share additional details about other new Star Wars products launching this month at both Star Wars Celebration 2017 and at select locations in Disney Parks. I caught up with merchandise product developer Cody Hampton who discussed his role at Disney Parks Merchandise, and offered a sneak preview of new items coming soon to this galaxy. “I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was two-years old,” explained Cody. “I feel like I have a dream role at Disney as I collaborate with the Lucasfilm team to create unique merchandise and immersive experiences you can only find at Disney Parks.” Cody has been involved with developing Star Wars products found at Disney Parks for years. Most notably, he helped launch Star Wars Droid Factory, a build-your-own action figure experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2012. This month, Cody is part of a team rolling out a limited release, boxed set with four Astromech droid action figures inspired by characters from the animated series, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” Additionally, three limited release action figures are making their debut including C1-10P “Chopper” from Disney XD’s animated series “Star Wars Rebels;” a two-pack featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope; and a red Protocol droid, R-3D0, that was briefly seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “This is the first time we’ve introduced Protocol droids to the Star Wars Droid Factory collection,” continued Cody. “All of these pre-packaged figures have interchangeable parts that can be mixed and matched with action figures created at the Droid Factory.” Other products include three emitters for the popular Star Wars Build-Your-Own Lightsaber experience at Disney Parks. These items were inspired by lightsabers seen in Star Wars Rebels. Finally, look for a plush Ewok scout named Paploo as seen in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. This is the 12th character from the limited release Ewok plush collection, and was created especially for Star Wars Celebration 2017. These products will debut in Booth 3463 at Star Wars Celebration, a Star Wars fan event coming to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from April 13-16, 2017. On April 17, guests may find action figures and the Build-Your-Own Lightsaber parts in select merchandise locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. View the full article

Easter is just days away, and with so many springtime delights available now at Disney Springs, it’s the perfect excuse to create a custom basket with all your favorite items from the Marketplace to the West Side, and everything in between. New this year, the team from Disney Floral and Gifts will be onsite at Marketplace Co-Op starting this Friday, April 14, 2017 through Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 during normal operating hours. Loose floral bouquets will be available, but I’m most excited for the custom Easter Basket building service they’ll be offering. Guests are invited to shop throughout Disney Springs and bring their purchased items to a team of talented “Basketeers” who will design the baskets on stage, creating truly one-of-a-kind gifts! Have a little girl who’s always dreamed of getting a makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique? You can pre-book her appointment and give her a dream-come-true basket tied to her upcoming transformation. Prefer a more “traditional” chocolate and toy-filled surprise? Options abound – whether you opt for sweet treats from Goofy’s Candy Co., specialty apples from Candy Cauldron or gourmet cupcakes from Sprinkles, they all pair perfectly with treasures from World of Disney, Once Upon a Toy and Marketplace Co-Op, among other must-shop spots! For something more sophisticated, you can pair accessories from any of our unique boutiques or flagship retailers with hand-crafted ganache from The Ganachery. Socks from Stance. Bangles from Pandora Jewelry. Something shiny from Luxury of Time by Diamonds International. These are just a few of the endless possibilities. Whether you’re a central Florida local or visiting from out of town, now is your chance to create a truly personalized keepsake. Prices for the container and wrapping start at $9.99; white Easter Baskets, pictured, are $29.99, not including the product. Free delivery to any Disney Resort hotel is included at no additional charge. What would you put in your dream basket? Share in the comments below – I’d love to know! View the full article

It’s here!! We are absolutely thrilled to share the Grand Launch of the Disney Food Blog Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2017-18 Edition! Use Your Snack Credits Wisely! And to celebrate, we’re offering a 25% off discount for a limited time! Use code Epcot17 at check-out! We’ve updated our detailed snack guide to help you find the best eats (and treats!) in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. You’ll see some of your old favorites as well as some snacks that you might have missed. This edition includes over 400 Epcot snacks, and over 60 NEW snacks! The Disney Food Blog Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book is created to supplement our massive Disney Food Blog Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book. Here you’ll find in-depth information, photos, and reviews about iconic and new-to-you Epcot snacks — in great detail! How Do I Get One? There is absolutely no waiting to satisfy your snack cravings! This guide is an instantly downloadable PDF guide with 440 pages of information and advice on over 400 delicious snacks that you can savor in Disney World’s Epcot. Download your copy right now, and start planning! Don’t Miss Out on the Best Snacks in Epcot! This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan your snacks and treats in Epcot, or your money back — we all know that treats in Epcot are just as important as a FastPass+ for Soarin’! The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book includes: Huge, full-color photos of over 400 of our favorite snacks (including 60 brand new snacks in this edition!) Current prices and Disney Dining Plan snack credit status Snack locations Insider tips and details we’ve discovered through over 20 years of Disney World snacking experience Snack reviews Special Bonus items you’re going to love! (Of course…how could we not include these?) DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book Sample Pages Disney World veterans and those new to Epcot will appreciate knowing what they are getting BEFORE using a precious snack credit or spending their limited vacation dollars. Whether you want sweet, salty, crunchy, healthy, or all of the above, The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book tells you where to find a snack to match your craving! Don’t forget — for easy access in the parks, put the guide on your smartphone or iPad! To thank you for your support of the blog, we’ll be offering the Guide for a 25% off discount! To secure the discount, use code Epcot17 at the check-out. For more detailed information, head over to The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks! Want Even Greater Savings? Here’s How! Get four awesome e-Books bundled for 25% off the already discounted price! Limited time only… Bundle for greater savings Our DFB Guide & Snacks Bundle offers: The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2017 Second Edition, PLUS The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks, The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks, The DFB Guide to Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom Snacks All four are being sold together — for 30% off the already hugely discounted bundle price. Use code BUNDLE17 at check out to get the discount. Our Snack Guides vibrantly display and review hundreds of Disney World snacks (!!), including classic favorites and some of our favorite under-the-radar treats and eats in the parks. Get your DFB Guide & Snacks Bundle — including the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2017 Second Edition, the DFB Guide to Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom Snacks, the DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks, and the DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks — for 25% off here. Find out more about the DFB Guide & Snack Bundle here! Did You Purchase a Previous Edition of the DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks? If you purchased a copy of a previous edition of the DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks BEFORE March 11, 2017, we’ve got great news for you! Previous purchasers will receive a $4 discount off of the 2017-18 edition of the guide. Please email us at Support@DFBGuide.com and note the email address used to purchase the earlier e-Book to receive your special discount code! If you’ve purchased an Epcot Snacks guide within the last month, email us at Support@DFBGuide.com to get a complimentary copy. Include the email address used to purchase the guide. For more detailed information and sample pages from The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks, head over to DFBStore.com! Thanks for your support of the DFB! Save Save Save 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 Discount! The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2016-17 Edition Grand Launch and Discount! The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2015-16 Edition Grand Launch and Discount: The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2014 Edition View the full article

In celebration of National Pet Day, registration is now open for the runDisney Virtual Running Shorts Series featuring our favorite “pet” Pluto! From beginners to advanced, we invite runners of every level to participate in one or more of these fun 5K summer runs. Earn some serious doggy bling whether you choose to run around the neighborhood, on a treadmill or even through the dog park with your favorite four-legged friend. Plus, it’s a great way to train for your next runDisney race or experience the excitement…all from your own backyard! Wanna know more? Here are the details on how you can earn these adorable Pluto-inspired medals. There are three individual race windows, each with a different commemorative finisher medal spotlighting elements of Mickey’s No. 1 pup. Run all three of the 5K races within the completion timeframe and you’ll also receive a Virtual Running Shorts Series Finisher Medal plus a Coolcore towel to beat the heat. PLUS, if you register for the Virtual Running Shorts Series by April 30, 2017 you can also receive a commemorative dog tag for your favorite pet and a collapsible bowl! Information on Virtual Running Shorts Series: Virtual Running Shorts 5K – June The first medal of the series centers around Pluto’s dog tag and collar with a playful yellow lanyard. Virtual Running Shorts 5K – July For July’s 5K race, the medal highlights Pluto’s dog bowl with every dog’s favorite chew toy featured throughout the lanyard and on the medal. Virtual Running Shorts 5K – August For the final virtual 5K of the summer, take home this medal inspired by this playful pup’s dog house. Best of all, if you run all three 5K distances within the allotted timeframe, you can also earn this Virtual Running Shorts Series Finisher Medal, which combines all of the fun Pluto-themed elements from the individual medals. Our celebratory charity will be Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, who is celebrating 80 years of saving pets in Central Florida. For updates and medal releases, follow runDisney on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. Share your excitement using the hashtag #runDisneyShorts. To learn more about runDisney events, please visit http://rundisney.mydisneyresorts.com. *You must register for the Virtual Running Shorts Series to receive the Running Shorts Pluto Series Medal and Coolcore towel in addition to the three individual race medals. View the full article

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Walt Disney World has announced the artists for the 2017 edition of Night of Joy, its annual two-day Christian-music event in September. For the second consecutive year, Night of Joy will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex after years at Magic Kingdom theme park. The lineup for Sept.... View the full article

The hits just keep on coming – as they say – with this year’s Disney Night of Joy event featuring 15 of the greatest performers in Contemporary Christian music – Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9. With Country Christian Music legends like MercyMe, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman and Kirk Franklin joining a new generation of Christian hit makers like Danny Gokey, Jordan Feliz and Rend Collective, the complex will be filled with two nights of awe-inspiring music. Word has it that Amy and Steven might sing a couple of songs together! We are also thrilled to welcome Night of Joy favorite, Matthew West as our host for the two-night event this year. Matthew will be running around the complex, introducing artists and just generally keeping things hopping. This year’s event – our 35th actually – will feature one of the greatest concert lineups in Contemporary Christian music history. (Entertainment subject to change.) Friday, Sept. 8 – MercyMe, TobyMac, Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, Matt Maher, Colton Dixon, Rend Collective, Zach Williams. Saturday, Sept. 9 – Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kirk Franklin, Jordan Feliz, Crowder, Jeremy Camp, Tye Tribbett. Tickets will go on sale in early June. For more information, stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates on ticket prices, on-sale dates, entertainment and events. View the full article

In my latest Disney Parks Blog series, I’m taking you on a tour of destinations throughout Europe you can visit with Disney Cruise Line. For the first time this summer, we’re calling on Portland, England, a charming limestone island in the English Channel —just a short distance from Stonehenge and a central part of the Jurassic Coast. Both in and around Portland is a wealth of cultural and historic treasures awaiting your family. History and Mystery at Salisbury & Stonehenge – This excursion combines a visit to the most sophisticated and mysterious stone circle in the world with time to explore a fascinating medieval city. You’ll have two hours at Stonehenge, an amazing feat of engineering and one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. Next up is free time in historic Salisbury to explore the city’s Market Square and stunning cathedral, home of England’s tallest spire and the historic Magna Carta. Jurassic Coast Fossil Hunt Adventure – Bring out the archaeologist in your child when you venture to the incredible Jurassic Coast, renowned for being one of the richest heritage sites for prehistoric remains. After a visit to the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, you’ll be led down to the beach by an expert who will guide you to the most likely spots to find hidden gems unearthed daily by the powerful tide. The ammonite fossils you collect are yours to keep and a great souvenir for your family adventure! A Lord’s Private Manor and English Cream Tea – Step onto the private grounds of an English heritage house for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour led by the lord of the manor. Your visit to the historical 17th-century ancestral home includes tea time in the family dining room and a chance to explore the exquisite Himalayan gardens just outside the mansion. As you walk the trails, enjoy the hundreds of unique flowers and shrubs planted by passionate gardeners over generations. Keep following along as I give you suggestions for adventures in Europe with Disney Cruise Line. Remember, when the ship’s in port, venture ashore! View the full article