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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

Welcome Home to Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge View the full article

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

The Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Nighttime Spectacular is returning to Hollywood Studios in November for the holiday season! Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! And along with this festive projection and fireworks show comes the return of the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Dessert Party, pairing a reserved viewing area with holiday-themed food and drink. Multiple food stations will offer holiday sweets and snacks such as warm cheese fondue with pretzel bread, warm pumpkin pie, and spiced-bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. A Liquid Nitro Station will feature chocolate mousse with a choice of toppings (salted caramel sauce among them). Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Guests 21-and-over can enjoy beer, wine, and specialty cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages will include hot cocoa. Party attendees will receive a visit from a special VIP character! And for enhanced show viewing, each guest will receive a pair of 3D HoloSpex® glasses (these are the kind that create holographic illusions like candy canes and gingerbread men around the vivid bright lights). The BAM! Part :-) The price of the Dessert Party varies based on selected dates. From November 9 – December 15, the party is $79 per adult and $45 for children ages 3 to 9. From December 17 – 31, the party is $89 per adult and $49 for children ages 3 to 9. Tax and gratuity is included. Visit DisneyWorld.com or call (407) WDW-DINE to book! Holiday Disney Trip Planning? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017 to Jump Start Your Fun! The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. We’ll guide you through all the special events, activities, and dining so that you can get the biggest bang for your buck! Yep — Our Holiday Guide covers everything Disney holiday-related — not just the food! And if you pre-order the 2017 Guide now, we will send you an instant download of the 2016 Guide so that you can start your planning right away! Then, you will automatically receive the 2017 Guide as soon as it’s published the Fall! As a special thank you to our readers for pre-ordering the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2017, we are also offering a discount. Enter discount code PreHoliday at check out, and receive 20% off the list price of $14.95! That’s both the 2016 Guide and the 2017 Guide for $11.95! Two for the price of one! Are you excited to see Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! later 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: News: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Spectacular and Dessert Party Coming to Hollywood Studios Review: Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! — Plus ALL THE FOOD — at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! News: Holiday Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party View the full article

If we’ve learned anything from nightclubbing, it’s that dim lighting makes everything look … more intriguing. That applies as well to our newest major attractions, Universal’s Volcano Bay water park and Pandora – the World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Of course, they’re no slouches in... View the full article

Celebrate 35 Years of Epcot at the 22nd International Food & Wine Festival View the full article

Expanding for a longer-than-ever 75-day run, the 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returns to Walt Disney World Resort from August 31 to November 13, 2017. The Disney Parks Merchandise team has developed more than 75 items celebrating the many ways guests can sip and taste their way throughout Epcot. I recently spoke with the Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media Creative Group about designing this year’s merchandise artwork. “Each year we look forward to designing artwork for [Epcot International Food & Wine Festival],” explained Creative Manager Doug Strayer. “The art includes nods to Epcot’s 35th Anniversary on October 1, and beloved characters like Figment and Remy. As cast members, we love this event as much as our guests. It’s fun for us to see guests at Epcot wearing the artwork we created.” Disney Creative Group artists Richard Terpstra, Susan Foy, Dave Holbrook, and Brian Blackmore contributed to this year’s assortment. Their artwork was compiled into a style guide which merchandise product developers referenced when creating apparel, pins, home décor, accessories and more. Fans of Figment will be delighted to find several new items featuring the lovable purple dragon. Doug said the 1980s-looking Figment artwork was inspired by a classic Epcot attraction. “During the design phase, we kept referencing the Kitchen Kabaret attraction once located in The Land Pavilion. That food-themed show included the song ‘Veggie Veggie Fruit Fruit,’ which we couldn’t get out of our heads [laughs]. We liked the show’s art style, so we combined it with a stylized Chef Figment. It’s a fun way to salute the heritage of Epcot.” Another nod to Epcot’s heritage is found within the Passport collection. Look carefully to see stamps containing World Showcase marketing artwork from 1982. The Brews Around the World collection returns this year with new designs by Susan Foy. Look for the artwork on apparel and drinkware, including a new stainless steel growler and baseball cap with a bottle opener. For the first time, we are introducing an “Eat to the Beat” concert T-shirt with a World Showcase-inspired guitar graphic. Dooney & Bourke handbags with Figment and World Showcase graphics will also be released during the event. Annual Passholders will also find a specially designed Dooney & Bourke handbag along with several other Passholder Exclusive products such as pins, salt and pepper shakers, and accessories. Finally, guests can help Remy as he ventures around Epcot to collect the ingredients for his signature dish with Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt. This year, guests will have 15 spots to look for Remy in World Showcase and Future World. Look for these items at the Festival Center located adjacent to Mission: SPACE, and at select merchandise locations throughout Epcot. Select items will also be offered on Shop Disney Parks app and the online store. View the full article

In our Disney Doodles series, different artists take turns imaging what a specific Disney character would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Prince John, the cowardly villain in “Robin Hood,” would do if he had the chance to visit Magic Kingdom Park. According to her, he’d likely head to the one attraction where he could get his hands on treasure. “Prince John is always looking for gold!” Ashley said. “I can easily imagine him spending time in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction looking for treasure!” View the full article

Tonight, #DisneyParksLIVE will present the popular nighttime spectacular, “Fantasmic!,” live from Disneyland park! Our live stream will begin at 8:55 p.m. PT. “Fantasmic!” is just one of many Disneyland Resort must-do’s this summer — as you’re watching, share your own Disneyland Resort summer must-do’s in the comments! View the full article

Summer may be winding down, but there is still so much to do at Disneyland Resort before the season ends. Take a look at the top ten hits this summer! Guests are strongly advised to check the day’s FASTPASS ticket availability and other Park details before purchasing Disney MaxPass or using a Park ticket with Disney MaxPass as FASTPASS tickets for your preferred attractions may not be available at the time of purchase or use. FASTPASS tickets are limited and availability is not guaranteed. FASTPASS tickets may be obtained only while you are in the Parks and may not be available for entertainment through Disney MaxPass. An experience that does not have Disney FASTPASS availability at a kiosk will not be available using Disney MaxPass. The Disney MaxPass benefit will expire at the end of the day or when the Passport it is associated with expires, as applicable. Disney MaxPass is nonrefundable, nontransferable, may not be redeemed for cash and is subject to other restrictions. Price, terms, entitlements, attractions and entertainment are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Passholders who purchase the Disney MaxPass benefit may not use the value of any separate ticket media toward the purchase price of Disney MaxPass. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the PhotoPass terms found in https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos captured during the day your Disney MaxPass is used or during the validity dates of your Passport, as applicable, must be linked to your Disney account and may be downloaded pursuant to the expiration policy at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-expiration-policy/. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Downloads are restricted to personal use by Disney account holder only and may not be used for a commercial purpose. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Message, data and roaming rates may apply for the Disneyland app. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. View the full article