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Nothing beats a fall visit to Walt Disney World Resort. In just a few weeks, the season will return early, giving guests more time than ever to experience favorite festivals, parties and more. Here’s what’s on tap this fall at Walt Disney World Resort. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties Begin Aug. 25 – This guest-favorite fall event will return to Magic Kingdom Park on select nights, beginning Aug. 25. This hard-ticket event features Halloween decor, special entertainment, Disney characters in costumes, trick-or-treating (for all ages!), Disney attractions, Happy HalloWishes Fireworks, and so much more. This year’s event dates are: Aug. 25 and 29; Sept. 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 29; Oct.1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 31; and Nov. 1, 2017. Guests are also welcome to dress up for the event (be sure to double-check the park’s costume guidelines before you go). Grab tickets here. Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Returns Aug. 31 – This year’s festival will offer 75 days of culinary fun that will include: 35 global marketplaces (including five new ones!), a selection of 39 new marketplace dishes, 65 new cocktail selections, 225 Eat to the Beat concerts and much more. ABC’s “The Chew,” will also return to broadcast five episodes from the festival this year. For a full look at what to expect at this year’s festival, click here. The Great Irish Hooley Returns Sept. 1-4 – The 6th Great Irish Hooley music festival will return to Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs in just a few weeks. Celebrating Irish song, dance, food and drink, the Great Irish Hooley kicks off performances beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, and continues each day and night through late Monday and into the wee hours. This year’s Hooley entertainment headliners include: Elevation, Lisa Canny Band, Gary O’Meara Band, The Raglan Roots Coalition, Jake Richardson, Over the Bar, Rollickin’ Rua and Aaron O’Sullivan. The Raglan Road Irish Dancers, as well as champion Irish dancer Ciaran Keating, will also share their talents on stage. Disney Night of Joy Returns Sept. 8-9 – The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will again host Disney Night of Joy, two evenings filled with joyous gospel, hip-hop, pop, rock, praise and adult contemporary music. This year’s lineup includes performances by artists like TobyMac, MercyMe, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman and many others. Browse the full lineup here and grab tickets now. Which fall offering are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments section below. View the full article

Think YOU can’t wait any longer for the 2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival? Well, neither can we. OR, as it turns out, can Disney Springs! In celebration of the Festival’s approach, three Disney Springs food kiosks are offering food and drink pairings of their own at a discounted price! @DisneySprings Twitter Stop by The Daily Poutine to pair a big ol’ bowl of Poutine with an alcoholic beverage for $13.99, or a non-alcoholic beverage for $11.99. The Daily Poutine It’s YOUR choice of Poutine: Classic, Latin, Italian, or French. Alcoholic beverages here include Fireball Sangria and non-alcoholic beverages include Watermelon Lemonade. ©Disney AristoCrepes offers crepes with sweet and savory choices like the S’mores Crepe, Strawberries and Cream Crepe, a Beef Crepe, and Ham and Cheese Crepe. AristoCrepes Kiosk Pair your crepe with an alcoholic beverage for $13.99 or a non-alcoholic beverage for $9.99. ©Disney And at B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co., entree choices include — but aren’t limited to — the Italian Sausage, the Vegetarian, and the 3 Little Pigs Trio. B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. These can be coupled with an alcoholic beverage (here, Yuengling Traditional Lager) for $13.99, or a non-alcoholic beverage for $11.99. ©Disney Seriously, not a bad deal at all! Which pairing would you choose ? Would you enjoy a Disney Springs food kiosk pairing? Please let us know your top stop with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News! Menus and Opening Dates for Aristocrepes, B.B. Wolf’s, and The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs News! “The Daily Poutine” Coming to Disney Springs in Walt Disney World First Look and Review: The Daily Poutine in Disney Springs View the full article

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Wanna know a secret? Then come with me to World Premiere Food Court at All Star Movies Resort for an AMAZING one!! Learn About: World Premiere Food Court Disney World Restaurants The Food Courts at the All Star Resorts — Sports, Music, and Movies (which is the Resort we’re visiting today) — are pretty fun places. Since the All Stars land in the category of Value Resorts, they don’t offer a Table Service restaurant. So that means the Resort Food Courts are extra big and packed with options to feed the huge numbers of guests in these sprawling Resorts. That said, the menus tend to cater to the masses primarily with safe bets like pizza, hot dogs, and the like. While the All Stars Food Court counterparts — Pop Century’s Everything Pop and the Art of Animation Resort’s Landscape of Flavors — raised the bar in providing some more unique options, the All Star Resort Food Courts… well, let’s just say they’ve never exactly been what you might call a place of intrigue. Until now… thanks to the arrival of a few SECRET MENU ITEMS at World Premiere Food Court! And seriously, this is pretty darn cool! World Premiere Food Court Our stealth, on-the-scene reporter snuck in to the food court in a trench coat and fedora. World Premiere Food Court Okay, she walked in like normal. Turns out trench coats and August in Florida don’t mix. Anyhoo… should YOU choose to tackle this mission on your own, here’s a big hint: Roxy Counter Report to the ROXY counter. Once there, our roving reporter asked a Cast Member about the Secret Menu Items. And here’s what happened… Secret Menu Item Briefcase A Manager walked out with a briefcase. And in that briefcase were a few, beautiful, old school-style VIEWFINDERS. VIEWFINDER!! And clicking through the Viewfinder is how you find out what the Secret Menu Items are (just like the old dessert menu at 50s Prime Time Cafe!) SPOILER ALERT: STOP READING RIGHT NOW if you prefer not to know the ALL THE SECRETS. But if you don’t mind, then please read on… I’ll give you a minute to decide. Okay, TIME’S UP! The Secret Menu Items are — pause for added suspense and drama: Poutine with Gravy and Cheese Curds, Bacon Mac and Cheese Dog, AND A CINNAMON BUN AND CANDIED BACON CHEESEBURGER (and if anything gets ALL CAPS over Poutine, you KNOW it’s a big deal)! The Cinnamon Bun Burger is… honestly, a bit to my surprise… EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS IT IS! Cinnamon Bun Burger When it came up on the Viewfinder, we figured it might be an all-sweet, dessert-y twist on a burger. But, NO. It’s a straight up Cinnamon Bun — with icing, no less! — split in half and surrounding a beef patty topped with cheese and BACON! Cinnamon Bun Burger Okay, there’s a bit more sweetness to add. That bacon? It’s candied. Candied Bacon And that’s white American cheese paired with it. In all the hubbub, I forgot to mention… it comes with french fries and coleslaw. Cinnamon Bun Burger with Fries and Coleslaw But you know what those are all about. What you want to know is… how did that burger work out? Actually, it was pretty good! Cinnamon Bun Burger The always-a-hit sweet and salty combo is helped along by the fact that the light and airy bun is a nice pair with the hearty, dense fillings (which, yes, include the typically overdone Disney food court burger patty — but it wasn’t a hockey puck this time, and it was good enough that it doesn’t take away from the overall dish). Cinnamon Bun Burger It’s also surprisingly easy to eat, since the cinnamon bun smashes down easily. It’s every bit as messy and sticky as you might anticipate, but the sheer fun factor makes up for that. Additionally, we couldn’t possibly resist a dish of Poutine, now could we? No real secrets here in regards to how the dish is comprised… which, when it comes to Poutine, is a VERY good thing! Poutine with Gravy and Cheese Curds French Fries are topped with a hearty helping of rich brown gravy and plenty of warm cheese curds. Poutine with Gravy and Cheese Curds Of course, they aren’t the thick-cut fries we love with Poutine (the way they’re served at The Daily Poutine). Just the regular thin-cut food court fries. But still. Gravy. Fries. Curds. Poutine with Gravy and Cheese Curds And the flavor and fun are all in there, and the fact that the curds are warm is appreciated. YUM! Oh, and while we didn’t get the mac and cheese dog, you can get that at several places around Disney World. Here’s the gist. It’s pretty great, too. : Mac and Cheese Dog Bacon Close-Up I just gotta say it… WAY TO GO, WORLD PREMIERE FOOD COURT!! You’ve pulled off a SUPER fun surprise with tasty items, too! All you parents out there … don’t you think this could be a cool way to surprise and astound the kiddos with a fun vacation memory? (And, of course, you could always split a dish as a group if maaaaybe you don’t want your child eating their own entire CINNAMON BUN BURGER ). Oh! Before we sneak out… we don’t want to keep the prices a secret. The Cinnamon Bun Burger is $14.99, the Poutine is $7.99, and the Bacon Mac and Cheese Dog comes in at $12.29. Pretty much on par with the regular food court entrees. Allright, that’s it from World Premiere Food Court! I’d let you in on my next destination, but… it’s a SECRET . What do you think of the Secret Menu Items at World Premiere Food Court? Don’t keep it a secret — please comment 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: Guest Review: World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Food Review: Newly Refurbished Intermission Food Court at Disney World’s All Star Music Resort News! Fun New Drinks and Shakes at Disney’s All Star Resorts View the full article

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This week, Disney Parks Blog readers were among the first to learn that models of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land will soon be on display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – offering a special look at what’s to come at the park as it continues its exciting transformation. The One Man’s Dream attraction is currently being reimagined into Walt Disney Presents, which will continue showcasing historic items from Walt Disney’s history. Walt Disney Presents will also act as a preview center where you’ll be able to view concept art, ride vehicle maquettes and a never-before-seen model for Toy Story Land. A portion of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge model also will be on display, as well as concept art for the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction. You’ll be able to view the models starting in mid-September. Visit Jennifer’s story for more details. We also shared top ten summer hits at Disneyland Resort. The summer may be winding down but there’s still much to do. Check it out in this week’s special infographic in Erin’s original story. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week. Disney PhotoPass Tells Your Super Hero Origin Story During Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure Park – This summer the best place on Terra to enjoy heroic encounters is at Disney California Adventure park. During the Summer of Heroes, you’re placed in the center of the action in Hollywood Land, where some of the greatest heroes from across the cosmos have gathered. You’ll not only have the opportunity to meet your favorite heroes during this epic event – you can also unleash YOUR inner hero. Cruising with Dad: How I Became a Super Hero to My Kids on a Disney Cruise – With all of the things you can say “yes” to your kids about on a Disney cruise, we often hear from parents that they feel like a super hero during family vacation. Parenting blogger Charlie Capen shared the same sentiment this past Father’s Day while sailing on the Disney Dream with his wife and two sons. Take a look at some of the fun adventures he had with his boys where he got to be part of the fun. Disneyland Railroad Engineers Share Excitement for Return of Classic Attraction – The Disneyland Railroad has officially resumed its grand circle tour of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom! The return of this classic attraction has been highly anticipated by Disneyland park fans eager to experience the beautiful new waterfront and updates along the Rivers of America. Among some the most excited fans, in fact, are the cast members who engineer and care for the historic steam engines. Be Surrounded by Rich European Culture on the Adventures by Disney Rhine River Cruise – Those looking to be immersed in unparalleled European culture, look no further! From decorating your very own clogs in a waterfront Dutch village to stepping back in time in the famous Heidelberg castle, cruise on down the Rhine River and be surrounded by culture every step of the way! Travel Around the World with the runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Medals – Pack your bags and grab your suitcase as we travel around our world for the start of the Walt Disney World Resort race season! The 2017 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by MISFIT medals have arrived, taking inspiration and elements from the upcoming Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and featuring fun travel-themed designs like a luggage tag, plane ticket and passport. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Films Stars Talk Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure Park – Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is a hit with Disney California Adventure park guests, and they are not alone! In the video in the original post, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” writer and director James Gunn is joined by stars from the hit “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, who all share their excitement for this new attraction. View the full article

Think August is too early for Halloween? Well, not exactly… at least not in Magic Kingdom, where preparations are on for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party which kicks off on August 25th! Disneyland follows suit on September 20th with Mickey’s Halloween Party. Someone else is getting ready for Halloween, too… our friend Donna Yan, who creates Cute Food Art featuring iconic Disney snacks! And she JUST came out with three prints for the most ghoulish time of the year! Just look at all the details on the Mickey Beignets and Mint Julep — Halloween Version print (Hello, Zero!). That Maleficent krispy treat is epic. And see the spiderweb detail on the Mickey balloon, just like they have in the parks during the Halloween season?? The Poison Apple Mug with Grapes is full to overflowing with grapes all decked out in their costumes, including a teeny tiny Haunted Mansion Cast Member. Speaking of the Haunted Mansion… the Creamy Corn Chowder Ghost Host is making more mischief — this time with a Pumpkin Twist! You can check out the full selection of prints — including other collections — here. Just click on your image of choice, and select Full Details to see an enlarged image, or Purchase to find sizes with pricing (prints start around $7). Upon selecting your preferred size, you can also choose to Frame It to receive your prints ready-to-hang, with customizable matting should you choose. (Selecting Frame It will lead you to pricing options.) Customized Frame So BOO to you from your new Cute Food Friends! Which Cute Food print is your favorite? Please let us know with a comment! Note: For the month of August, a small percentage of any Donna Yan purchase will support DFB! Win! 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: You’re Going to Love This! “Cute Food Art” Featuring Iconic Disney Snacks! New Halloween Cupcakes at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party National Waffle Day Mickey Waffle Giveaway! View the full article

Thought you’d heard all the news there is to hear as we get ready for the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-Epcot-Food-and-Wine-Festival-Logo-Disney.jpg“> Well, you gotta stay tuned to the DFB, because as August 31st approaches (that’s the Festival kickoff date!), there’s still plenty to share! For instance, today we have brand new information about the Festival Tasting Sampler! The Tasting Sampler comes with credentials (or vouchers) for eight food or beverage items at the Festival Marketplace Booths (some exceptions do apply, and will be noted on the voucher). Also included is a limited-release Epcot Food and Wine Festival Pin. Tasting Sampler Credential Note that last year, purchasers could choose between eight and sixteen items on their sampler. This year, from what we can tell, there’s only the option to get eight. The price is $65, and the Tasting Samplers can be purchased daily starting at 9:00 am at the following locations: the Festival Center, the Bridge Kiosks, the Festival Shop at the Germany Pavilion, and the Festival Boutique between Morocco and Japan (additional places to purchase may also be made available). Be sure to visit our 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events Page for more information on the Festival Tasting Sampler and other Special Offerings for the Festival! Start Your Planning NOW! News! The DFB Guide to the 2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book is now available to 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. We cover every single World Showcase Booth, and include full-color photos for most of the food items being offered at this year’s festival! 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! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% discount! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest coverage about the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We’ll have the details FIRST! Will you be purchasing the Tasting Sampler this year? 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: Details on Grand Marnier Tasting at 2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival News! 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival BOOTH MENUS, FOOD PHOTOS, and SPECIAL EVENTS Details! News! Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2017 Dates!! View the full article

Earlier this week, we shared an exclusive look inside the Disney Archives’ “A Pirates Life for Me: Disney’s Rascals, Scoundrels, Really Bad Eggs” exhibit at this year’s D23 Expo. This walk-through exhibit celebrated the 50 years of Pirates of the Caribbean fun by showcasing costumes, pirate props and more from the original pirates attraction at Disneyland park to the most recent Pirates of the Caribbean Battle for the Sunken Treasure attraction at Shanghai Disneyland. Of course, props from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise were also on display. Click through the Disney Parks Blog Instagram gallery above for a full look at the exhibit. View the full article

Amanda Gadd was feeling nostalgic and leery of change as one of her favorite rides at Disney was closing permanently. So she did what you do when you want to remember something forever. She bought a T-shirt. Instead of a quiet goodbye, Disney has released limited special merchandise this month... View the full article

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is a hit with Disney California Adventure park guests, and they are not alone! In the video below, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” writer and director James Gunn is joined by stars from the hit “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, who all share their excitement for this new attraction. Experience Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! now at Disney California Adventure park! View the full article

Heather Sievers, our Disneyland correspondent and the queen behind @DiningInDisney, knows how to have fun with Disney food. She’s hooking us up with Disney Frankenfoods, which are mash-ups between two (or more!) complementary Disney foods. Today we have one of her most recent food combos — a Churro Cotton Candy Churro! Churro Cotton Candy is found in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney. You can find tubs of cotton candy in unique flavors like Strawberry Lemonade, Green Apple, and Pina Colada! These tubs are super convenient; it’s a lot easier to keep your cotton candy fresh throughout the day when it comes in a tub rather than a bag. Cotton Candy Tubs at Disneyland Heather went straight for the Churro Cotton Candy. But she also knew it wasn’t quite complete. Because what could go better with Churro Cotton Candy than an actual Churro? So she grabbed one of those, too. Wrap that cinnamon-sugar stick in the spiced spun sugar, and BA-DAH-BING! You’ve got yourself a Churro Cotton Candy Churro! Churro Cotton Candy Churro Who needs a cardboard stick for Cotton Candy when you can wrap it around a Churro? The combination of textures and flavors and the funky appearance make this an artsy food mash-up winner! What’s your dream Cotton Candy flavor? 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: News and Review: Pineapple Cotton Candy at Disneyland’s California Adventure Dining in Disneyland Review: CHURRO ICE CREAM SANDWICH with Bonus Oreo Churro! Eight New Churro Flavors in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! View the full article

Dancers, dreamers and Duffy fans – I’m delighted to share an update that Duffy’s newest friend, StellaLou, has danced her way to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. This little lavender rabbit with cute ears and starry eyes has been delighting guests at Tokyo DisneySea since Duffy first met her in front of the S.S. Columbia at American Waterfront, where StellaLou told Duffy her dream of becoming a dancer on Broadway. Starting today, StellaLou will join her friends at Hong Kong Disneyland in the photo zone of Main Street Cinema: My Journeys with Duffy – Presented by Fujifilm to share her dream of becoming a dancer with guests of all ages. To welcome StellaLou, more than 150 new and exclusive plush toys, stationary, pins, accessories and more are being introduced, along with specially themed food and beverage items. Personally, I can’t wait to try the StellaLou Steamed Sweet Purple Potato Bun served at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel’s Crystal Lotus restaurant. It sounds delicious! Join us in welcoming StellaLou, and keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for more from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. View the full article

Last night, we recognized the great service and sacrifice of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Unit with a special flag retreat ceremony and march down Main Street U.S.A at Magic Kingdom Park. Veterans representing those who served in uniform from WWII until today’s conflicts in the Middle East were honored at the ceremony, which also included musical performances by the 82nd Airborne 16-member chorus and brass quintet band. If you weren’t able to join us in the park, here’s a look at the ceremony. The 82nd Airborne Division is an elite airborne infantry division of the United States Army, specializing in parachute assault operations into denied areas. Based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the 82nd Airborne Division was in Orlando for the 82nd Airborne National Association Convention to commemorate their Centennial year. As many of our readers know, The Walt Disney Company was founded by two brothers who served their nation in uniform during World War I – and we have a longstanding tradition of supporting the U.S. Armed Forces by hiring, training and supporting military veterans. You can follow along and stay updated on these Disney Parks Blog stories on Twitter with the #DisneySalutes hashtag. View the full article

Just THREE WEEKS from now, the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival will be in full swing!! So you know what that means… you’ve gotta get geared up! And by the looks of things, there are going to be plenty of ways to do that, with over 75 commemorative items up for grabs throughout the Festival! ©Disney Let’s take a look at some of this year’s merchandise, starting with all sorts of purple-infused (and Kitchen Kabaret-inspired) FIGMENT gear! ©Disney Of course, this year’s Festival coincides with the 35th Anniversary of Epcot, so the classic World Showcase Passport merchandise is a extra celebratory this year. (And, YES, the trash can salt and pepper shakers are back!) ©Disney Look for several of the stamps pictured on the items to feature marketing artwork from 1982. Start Your Planning NOW! News! The DFB Guide to the 2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book is now available to 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. We cover every single World Showcase Booth, and include full-color photos for most of the food items being offered at this year’s festival! 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! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% discount! Be sure to stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the latest coverage about the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. We’ll have the details FIRST! An Eat to the Beat Concert Series shirt debuts this year! And, of course, the Brews Around the World line makes its annual return. ©Disney That baseball cap you see there? It has a bottle opener inserted on the bill. Now THAT’S some serious double-duty! Okay, Dooney & Bourke fans… don’t think you’ve been left out of the mix. Both Figment and World Showcase handbags are featured here. ©Disney And Annual Passholders have no shortage of merchandise options, either — including some trash can salt and pepper shakers of their own! (I love the Lady and the Tramp pin, too!) ©Disney And here’s a look at the map for guests participating in Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt. ©Disney Now, before we go… would you like to know how you can get your hands on a couple of these items NOW? Thanks to the Shop Disney Parks app, you can nab a t-shirt before you even arrive at Epcot! Disney World Annual Passholders can grab a Figment-themed shirt. Figment Passholder T-shirt screenshot The Passholder designation is on the sleeve for this one. Figment Passholder T-shirt screenshot Now, the World Showcase Passport T-shirt is also listed as a Passholder option; however, the images at the time of publishing do not have a Passholder designation on the shirt (it just comes up as “Passholder” on the item listing). Food and Wine Festival T-shirt screenshot The (non-Passholder) Taste Your Way Around the World T-Shirt has a fun touch… Taste Your Way Around the World T-shirt All of the Marketplace Booths are listed on the back.. concert tour-style! Back of Taste Your Way Around the World T-shirt screenshot All this means is… it’s getting REALLY CLOSE NOW, my friends! Remember, the 2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival kicks off on August 31st! Will you be gearing up for the Food and Wine Festival? 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: Sneak Peek: 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Merchandise Sneak Peek: 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Merchandise New DFB Video: Sneak Peek at the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! View the full article

With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land currently under construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the park is truly in the middle of an exciting transformation. Today, we wanted to share another park update that will very soon give you a thrilling, up-close look at what’s to come at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The One Man’s Dream attraction is currently being reimagined into Walt Disney Presents, which like its predecessor, will continue showcasing historic items from Walt Disney’s history, such as sketches, photos and storyboards. But wait – Walt Disney Presents will also act as a preview center where guests explore what’s next for the park. Starting in mid-September, you’ll be able to view concept art, ride vehicle maquettes and a never-before-seen model for Toy Story Land. A portion of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge model also will be on display, as well as concept art for the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction. The attraction will also continue to host greetings with characters like Star-Lord and baby Groot, plus special sneak previews of upcoming Disney films. So, tell us – which attraction model are you most excited to see? Tell us in the comments section below! View the full article

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Tonight’s “After Dark” image was snapped of the Germany Pavilion right at park close by photographer Jackie Nell. This World Showcase pavilion at Epcot is one of my favorite (possibly due to the incredibly tasty caramel popcorn they make at Karamell-Küche). But from an architecture and detail standpoint, the Germany Pavilion can’t be beat – and only looks lovelier at night! Which detail in this pavilion is your favorite? The central fountain? The suits of armor? The cuckoo clock? View the full article

The Disneyland Railroad has officially resumed its grand circle tour of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom! The return of this classic attraction has been highly anticipated by Disneyland park fans eager to experience the beautiful new waterfront and updates along the Rivers of America. Among some the most excited fans, in fact, are the cast members who engineer and care for the historic steam engines. Robert Rodriguez and Craig Ludwick are on the team of knowledgeable engineers working on the Disneyland Railroad. Both are experts on the engines and have passion for sharing Walt’s love of steam-powered travel. “Any way we as cast members can inspire the guests to have a passion for these trains like Walt did, is fantastic,” Robert told us. They have been busy the past few months preparing for the Disneyland Railroad to return to its 365-days-a-year operation. Both are excited for guests to join them on the rails and experience the new additions to this classic attraction. The Disneyland Railroad now travels across the rocks on a trestle that extends out along the Rivers of America. When asked about his favorite new addition, Craig said, “Once our guests see those new waterfalls, lighting and the amazing stone work … you’re going to hear people say, ‘Oh, wow! Look at that!’” He’s also eager for guests to discover the breathtaking new view of Walt Disney’s iconic Dioramas of the Grand Canyon and Primeval World, which have been carefully restored to their original splendor with a bit of new magic added to both. “I don’t want to give it away,” Craig says, “but you’re going to be amazed.” View the full article

Hey Guys! Remember when we told you all about the 20 Disney Snacks that you HAVE to try? Well, today we’re back with 20 more in our latest DFB Video! Nutella and Fruit Waffle Ah. Disney Snacks. There are some crazy amazing ones to choose from! From sweet to savory, with a couple that are both, we can’t get enough. But do you know where the best ones are, both in terms of value and taste? We do! Follow along as we share which snack at the Joy of Tea kiosk has us coming back for more. We’ll tell you where to score our favorite counter service dessert in Animal Kingdom. And where can you get that amazing waffle with fresh fruit and Nutella that you see above? Check out the video to find out! 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: Which of these snacks will you trying on your next trip to Disney? Leave a comment and let us know! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: New DFB Video: Best Breakfasts in Walt Disney World New DFB Video: 20 Disney Snacks You HAVE to Try in 2017 New DFB Video: Tips from the DFB Guide — Three Great Ways to Save on Food at Disney View the full article

Disney Enterprises has filed applications for a raft of new patents aimed at video game technology, including one that describes interactive video game technology that would use connected action figures – such as an Iron Man figure that would blast an Incredible Hulk with his “repulsor ray.” The... View the full article

Mickey Waffle fans, are you ready for a giveaway!? Cause National Waffle Day is coming up on August 24th and WE LOVE WAFFLES! Jumbo Mickey Waffle with Caramel Banana Sauce Golden Malted are the folks who make Mickey Waffles so good in all of Disney’s theme parks, and we’re partnering with them to give away some Mickey Waffle swag! Mickey Waffle Magnets The lucky (and we mean lucky!) winner will receive: a $25 Disney Gift Card, a Mickey Waffle Magnet (!) from the parks, a can of Golden Malted Waffle Mix so you can make your own Mickey Waffles at home, and a Donna Yan Mickey Waffle Print! (SOOOOO CUTE!) Donna Yan Mickey Waffle Print How to Enter We know, we know: You gotta win! Here’s how: Like Golden Malted Flour on facebook. Super easy! The giveaway runs through National Waffle Day on August 24th, so get going! The winner will be contacted through facebook direct message after August 24th to confirm their mailing address and will be announced on Golden Malted’s facebook page once confirmed. 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: Spotted! Mickey Waffle Magnets and MORE! Mickey Waffles How to Make Mickey Waffles at Home! View the full article

It’s big news over in Disneyland that the nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! is back! Fantasmic at Disneyland We recently enjoyed the return of the show — along with dinner at River Belle Terrace — thanks to the Fantasmic Dining Package. However, River Belle Terrace will be undergoing a refurbishment starting in September. So with the Fantasmic Dining Packages in high demand, a different option will be on offer in its place: the Fantasmic Dining Package at Cafe Orleans! Cafe Orleans sign The Cafe Orleans Dining Package will be available for booking starting August 15th for packages from September 5th through November 16th. The Cafe Orleans Dining Package includes a three course meal (appetizer, entree, and dessert) along with a voucher for a reserved viewing area for Fantasmic! The price is $45.00 for adults and $25.00 for children ages 3 to 9. Personally, I think this is GREAT news, as Cafe Orleans tops my list for dining in Disneyland! Remember, Fantasmic Dining Packages are also still available at Blue Bayou and Hungry Bear Restaurant. You can read all about them here. All packages are available for booking via Disneyland.com or (714) 781-DINE. Would you like to book a Fantasmic! Dining Package at Cafe Orleans? 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: Fantasmic! Dining Packages Available for Booking in Disneyland Review: Fantasmic Dining Package at River Belle Terrace in Disneyland News: Fantasmic! Dining Experiences Coming to Disneyland View the full article

In just a few weeks, Halloween on the High Seas will descend upon Disney Cruise Line and we just can’t wait for you to see all tricks (and treats) we have up our sleeves! On this extra-spooky day at sea, the whole Disney Cruise Line fleet transforms into a ghoulish wonderland. The event features a variety Halloween-themed parties, Haunted Stories of the Sea, eerie eats, the infamous Pumpkin Tree and ghostly movies including an appearance by the couple that was “simply meant to be,” Jack and Sally! Transform your devices and prepare to join these frightful fiends with these two downloadable wallpapers for both mobile and desktop devices. Be sure to read the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it and check out our complete gallery of wallpapers here. To celebrate this fall-bulous season, Halloween on the High Seas sets sail on the Disney Dream starting on Sept. 4, Disney Fantasy starting on Sept. 2, Disney Wonder starting on Sept. 15 and Disney Magic starting on Sept. 27. Which wicked wallpaper will you be rocking on your device? View the full article