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Disney Cruise Line announced at the D23 Expo that its fleet would grow to seven ships by 2023. While the line had previously announced two new ships were coming, the news is a third is now on order with Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Also of note, the new order will move up the timetable... View the full article

They said a mouthful. The hefty announcement about new attractions and features coming to Walt Disney World was a talker over the weekend, and that leads us to this list of pros and cons as we look to the future. We’ll give the bad news first. • It’s curtains for the Great Movie Ride. The last... View the full article

They said a mouthful. The hefty announcement about new attractions and features coming to Walt Disney World was a talker over the weekend, and that leads us to this list of pros and cons as we look to the future. We’ll give the bad news first. • It’s curtains for the Great Movie Ride. The last... View the full article

Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival kicks off on August 31 with an epic and record-breaking number of food booths — 35 — representing cuisines and lifestyles from around the globe. And as part of the Festival’s on-going commitment to providing awesome eats for guests of all kinds, many of the booths are featuring Gluten Free options! We expect to see lots of signage indicating the GF dishes. And of course cast members can also answer your food allergy questions. In the meantime, let’s dish about the dishes! At Active Eats — a new-to-the-Festival booth that focuses on high-energy, nourishing eats — you can order up Roasted Verlasso Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri! Yum! For an entree with a kick, head over to India. Here you can try Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice. We love how complex and soulful this dish is. It also has the added bonus of being meat-free (if that’s your jam)! Madras Red Curry But if you’re in the mood to satisfy your inner carnivore, we have some awesome news: the Canada booth’s famous “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce is also gluten free (and crazy delicious!). And the perennial favorite is back again this year! Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce But what’s a stroll through the food booths without a little dessert? (I mean, you’re strolling. That’s exercise. You’ve earned it!) The Chocolate Studio has your back with a Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel. Yum! Chocolate Studio Liquid Nitro Chocolate Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey Caramel For a full list of the Gluten Free options available at this year’s Festival Booths, visit our Gluten Free Items page! We’ll keep it updated if/when anything changes, but in the meantime, start planning your visit now! News! The DFB Guide to the 2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book is now available! This 250+-page guide to the Festival offers insider tips and advice as well as all of the details you need to know to plan your best Festival visit ever. Your purchase includes several bonus items as well — including a full daily schedule of events at the Festival and a printable World Showcase Booth Menu Checklist to carry with you as you Eat around the World! Order your 2017 edition today. We’ll send updated editions automatically as Disney releases more details! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! 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! What are you most excited to try at this year’s Festival? Let us know in the comments! Read more about the Epcot Food and Wine Festival Here! 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: Gluten Free Items at Epcot Food and Wine Festival New! Gluten Free Menu for the 2012 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Epcot Food and Wine Festival: Our Favorite Gluten Free Dishes for 2015 View the full article

Wow. Some weekend, huh? SO MUCH news was released at the D23 Expo on July 15th regarding new experiences coming to Walt Disney World. A bit of it was specific to my personal favorite topic — Dining!! We learned that a brand new Space Restaurant (and RATATOUILLE attraction!!) are coming to Epcot. ©Disney But there was SO much more, such as the upcoming Gondola transportation system, additional new attractions, an opening timeframe for Toy Story Land, and more. But even among these SUPER newsworthy items, the announcement that a Star Wars-inspired themed Resort is coming to Disney World really rocked the Disney news world! ©Disney The difference between this upcoming resort and a stay at a traditional Disney Resort is that it will offer an entirely immersive experience. This “living adventure” will welcome guests to become part of a Star Wars Story! According to Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts: “You’ll immediately become a citizen of the galaxy and experience all that entails, including dressing up in the proper attire. Once you leave Earth, you will discover a starship alive with characters, stories, and adventures that unfold all around you. It is 100% immersive, and the story will touch every single minute of your day, and it will culminate in a unique journey for every person who visits.” ©Disney I love the rendering above, which looks to show sleeping compartments. Necessary, I know. But who could possibly spend anytime sleeping in this place?!? Now, clearly some aspect of this immersive experience will include dining options to feed all the citizens of the galaxy. We already know that Galaxy’s Edge — the confirmed name for Star Wars Land coming to Disneyland and Hollywood Studios — will have a Cantina restaurant and a Star Wars Dinner Club. So, what kind of dining options, experiences, and food could be incorporated into the Star Wars-themed Resort? Time to brainstorm and daydream, my friends! What do you think? What kind of eating experiences would you like to see — and taste! — at the future Star Wars-themed Resort?!? Please let us know YOUR dining ideas and daydreams for the Star Wars-themed Resort in the 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: News! Star Wars Lands — and Star Wars Cantinas — Announced for Disneyland and Disney World! News: More Star Wars Experiences Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios CONFIRMED: Star Wars Themed Dinner Club Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

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Today marks the grand opening of the 14th Disney Vacation Club Resort – Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the resort features natural elements, such as wood and stone, in its design, as well as subtle nods to the American transcontinental railroad. The Deluxe Studios offer room for up to four guests, while the larger one- and two-bedroom Villas and three-bedroom Grand Villas seamlessly blend the comforts of home, such as full kitchens and in-room laundry, with the wonders of the wilderness to create a tranquil retreat for families of any size. The 26 all-new luxurious waterfront Cascade Cabins are the centerpiece of the resort. These two-bedroom, two-bath cabins sleep up to eight, offering modern luxuries with a rustic, yet upscale feel. Large dining and living room spaces, along with a screened-in wraparound porch (complete with a private hot tub!), allow for plenty of space for families. The resort is a short water taxi ride away from Magic Kingdom Park, and offers easy bus access to the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort, making it the ideal home base for families looking to explore a wide range of new Disney attractions, including the recently opened Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. While staying at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins, guests have shared access to all of the amenities and activities available just steps away at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Geyser Point Bar & Grill, which opened earlier this year, offers picturesque views of Bay Lake, as well as explorer-worthy feasts and trails-end spirits in an open-air lounge. Roaring Fork, the resort’s original quick-service restaurant, has recently reopened featuring a refreshed look and expanded outdoor seating. The resort’s new leisure pool, Boulder Ridge Cove Pool, is themed to the legendary mining history of the Northwest featuring a zero-depth entry pool, a whirlpool spa and rustic first-come, first-served cabanas. Additionally, a brand-new sports court, BBQ pavilions and a refurbished fire pit and movie area have all joined the lineup of resort amenities. Those in search of extra pampering will want to stop by the new Salon by the Springs for pool-side manicures, pedicures and hair services. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for a video of today’s grand opening ceremony. Offering rousing musical entertainment, a visit from Conductor Mickey and more, it was an epic celebration that you’ll want to see for yourself! View the full article

The first footage from Ava DuVernay's highly-anticipated "A Wrinkle in Time" is finally here. Disney did the honors during its D23 Expo on Saturday. DuVernay, the director of "Selma" and the documentary "13th," among other projects, joined "A Wrinkle in Time" in Feb., 2016. The story follows a... View the full article

The two boys swivel their heads to where the sound of Donald Duck is coming from, but it’s only ride operator Mike Beaver doing one of his impressions again in the Magic Kingdom. For a 45-year-old who can’t hide his inner kid, the job brings Beaver great joy as he manages the crowd at Monsters,... View the full article

Care for a round? If you’re taking on 18 holes at Disney World’s Palm, Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista or Oak Trail Golf Course and find yourself in need of a cool drink, then keep an eye out for some of these new Refreshment Carts with character. ©Disney These carts, carrying beverages and treats, are inspired by Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy. ©Disney Courses also have regular non-roving food and drink stations as well. And you can visit Chip & Slices at Lake Buena Vista and, likewise, On the Green Grill at Magnolia for heartier fare like sandwiches and hot dogs. And don’t forget to order an Arnold Palmer to wash everything down . Happy Tee Time! Will you be playing golf at a Disney World Golf Course this summer? 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: Photo Tour: Animal Kingdom Treat Carts Best Disney World Character Meal Recommendations By Age Review: NEW Star Wars Jedi Mickey Character Dining Meal at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios View the full article

The new “DuckTales” is all about family, a theme that was reiterated throughout the show’s spotlight panel at D23 Expo in Anaheim on Saturday. Fans attending the “DuckTales” panel were treated to a brand new clip that revealed how Disney has reinterpreted and updated the animated reboot for new... View the full article

The wide range of entertainment from Disney – from “The Bachelorette” to “Descendants 2” -- will be on display this week. “The Bachelorette” is down to the final four men, and the reality contest goes to their hometowns at 8 p.m. Monday on Disney-owned ABC. Rachel Lindsay will visit Bryan, a Miami... View the full article

With demand continuing to grow for Disney parks and movies, the entertainment giant announced plans to add new attractions throughout its parks, including a new Marvel superhero expansion in Anaheim. During its fan exposition D23 in Anaheim, Disney officials on Saturday revealed details of planned... View the full article

A flood of new Walt Disney World attractions, including an immersive "Star Wars"-themed resort, a "Tron" ride and enhancements to Epcot, were announced Saturday. Some of the additions will be timed to the 50th anniversary of Disney World in 2021, Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts,... View the full article

Next Phase of Expansion Nearly Doubles Size of Fleet CELEBRATION, FL (July 15, 2017) – Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, announced plans today at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif., to add a seventh ship to Disney Cruise Line’s award-winning fleet, giving families even more opportunities to create magical memories at sea and visit spectacular destinations around the globe. Last year, the leader in family cruising announced plans to build two new ships at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany with scheduled completion dates of 2021 and 2023. The seventh ship will be built at the same shipyard and is scheduled to be completed in 2022. “We decided two ships wouldn’t be enough to hold all of the exciting new experiences we have been dreaming up to take family cruise vacations to a whole new level with immersive Disney storytelling, world-class family entertainment, and imaginative innovations that are fantastically fun and uniquely Disney,” Chapek said. “By the time all three new ships are sailing, we’ll have nearly doubled the size of our existing fleet.” All ship names, design plans and itineraries are still in development, with each of the ships expected to have their own unique experiences. The three new ships will be powered by clean-burning liquefied natural gas and be the same size – approximately 135,000 gross tons with about 1,250 guest staterooms planned – which is slightly larger than the newest Disney Cruise Line ships, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Since first setting sail in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has provided a quintessential family cruise vacation experience that combines the magic of Disney with the wonder of exploring different parts of the world. Guests step aboard majestic and beautiful ocean liners to enjoy legendary Disney entertainment, exquisite dining, spacious and well-appointed staterooms and magnificent public spaces. With the launch of the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy in 2011 and 2012, the company introduced several firsts for the industry, including a water coaster at sea (AquaDuck) and virtual portholes in interior staterooms (Magical Portholes) that provide real-time views of the sea as well as sightings of animated Disney characters. With a legacy of revolutionary design, Disney Cruise Line’s new ships will usher in the next generation of innovative cruise experiences designed especially for families that will transform the art-of-cruising and take guests on adventures in a way never dreamed of before. To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contact a travel agent. ### View the full article

New Walt Disney World attractions, hotels and restaurants were announced at the D23 Expo on July 15. View the full article

Moments ago at D23 Expo, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, gave a hint at what’s to come next for some of your favorite Super Heroes at Disney California Adventure park. Soon, the Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe at the park. These new stories will build on the success of the new and already popular Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! and create a place where you can team up with your favorite Super Heroes like never before. We don’t have more details to share just yet, but keep an eye on Disney Parks Blog as we reveal more about this one-of-a-kind experience. View the full article

Disney fans attending D23 in Anaheim got a huge surprise today. They were the first to hear that Disney Cruise Line is planning not two, but three new ships in the next phase of expansion. By the time these three ships are sailing, we’ll have nearly doubled the size of our fleet! That means more families than ever before will be visiting spectacular destinations around the globe and creating magical memories at sea! Last year, we told you that two new ships were going to be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany with scheduled completion dates of 2021 and 2023. This additional ship will be built at the same shipyard and is scheduled to be completed in 2022. “We decided two ships wouldn’t be enough to hold all of the exciting new experiences we have been dreaming up to take family cruise vacations to a whole new level with immersive Disney storytelling, world-class family entertainment, and imaginative innovations that are fantastically fun and uniquely Disney,” Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said. All ship names, design plans and itineraries are still in development, with each of the ships expected to have their own unique experiences. The three new ships will be powered by clean-burning liquefied natural gas and be the same size – approximately 135,000 gross tons with about 1,250 guest staterooms planned – which is slightly larger than the newest Disney Cruise Line ships, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. With a legacy of revolutionary design, Disney Cruise Line’s new ships will usher in the next generation of innovative cruise experiences designed especially for families that will transform the art-of-cruising and take guests on adventures in a way never dreamed of before. What’s your favorite thing about cruising with Disney? View the full article

We’re reporting live from the D23 Expo and we’ve got some super fun news for Walt Disney World!! Mission Space Restaurant and Ratatouille Come to Epcot First up, a brand new restaurant is slated to open in the next couple of years. Mission Space will be getting its own table service restaurant! Mission Space Restaurant in Epcot Not too many details yet, but we know the view will be out of this world ;-D. Also, a Ratatouille ride has been officially announced for Epcot’s France! This will open in a space behind the Eiffel Tower in the France Pavilion — a completely new section of the pavilion. This will approximate the Ratatouille ride already operating in Disneyland Paris, we’re guessing. Ratatouille ride in Epcot’s France Tron Attraction Comes to Magic Kingdom But Magic Kingdom will also be getting a new ride just in time for its 50th Anniversary… Tron is coming to Tomorrowland! Tron Ride is coming to Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland This popular ride currently running in Shanghai Disneyland is a fan-favorite! And while some may be disappointed to see that it’s in Magic Kingdom as opposed to Epcot, I like the Tomorrowland location. It’s a fantasy attraction — not reality — so it fits better into Walt’s vision of Tomorrowland in my opinion. So stay tuned — we’ll be updating this post with more from the D23 Expo as we get it! What are you excited about coming to Disney World? Let us know in the 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: Review: Astronaut Ice Cream Sandwich from Mission Space Cargo Bay in Epcot News! Ratatouille Themed Restaurant Will Open in Disneyland Paris this Summer Tron-Inspired Menu Pops Up in Culver City View the full article

In addition to the amazing experiences for Disney Parks around the world announced today at D23 Expo by Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, a new immersive experience was just announced for Disney California Adventure park in California! In 2018, more of your favorite Pixar stories will come to Disney California Adventure park with the new Pixar Pier. Pixar Pier will feature a brand-new look for the area now known as Paradise Pier, as some of your favorite characters come to life on this seaside waterfront. You will discover whimsical neighborhoods filled with your friends from “The Incredibles,” “Inside Out” and even more of your pals from “Toy Story.” Building upon the evolution of Disney California Adventure park that began in 2007, we are building more new worlds for you to step into and enjoy your favorite stories. This permanent addition to the park will open during a new limited-time celebration taking place throughout the Disneyland Resort in 2018 — Pixar Fest! Experience the magical worlds of Pixar in brand new ways as the entire resort comes alive with some of your favorite stories. At Disneyland park, this incredible celebration will feature a brand-new fireworks spectacular as well as the return of the guest favorite, Pixar Play Parade. That’s right! This popular parade is moving across the Esplanade, which could only mean … The popular “Paint the Night” parade returns — this time, to Disney California Adventure park! And if you’re as excited as I am by that news, then hold onto your jet packs, Space Rangers — because we’ve also learned that there may even be a new float joining this already amazing nighttime parade. We’ll have more details to share on Pixar Pier and Pixar Fest in the months to come, so keep your eye on the Disney Parks Blog! View the full article

Many of you know that Toy Story Land is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios – we’ve shared several updates on this exciting project. Today, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts announced that the land will open next summer! In 2018, you’ll find yourself shrunk to the size of a toy to explore the world of Andy’s backyard with your favorite Toy Story characters, including Woody and Buzz. And Toy Story Land will feature two new themed attractions. Slinky Dog Dash will be a family coaster attraction where you’ll zip, dodge and dash around many turns and drops that Andy has created to really make Slinky and his coils stretch to his limits. Alien Swirling Saucers will also be a new attraction at Toy Story Land. It’s designed as a toy play set that Andy got from Pizza Planet, inspired by the first “Toy Story” film. Aliens are flying around in their toy flying saucers and trying to capture your rocket toy vehicle with “The Claw.” Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details on Toy Story Land. View the full article

A new venue for world-class entertainment is coming to Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida. And a first look at the new theater was just unveiled minutes ago at D23 Expo 2017. If the image of the theater looks familiar, that’s because the new entertainment venue will be based on the iconic Willis Wood theater in 1920s Kansas City, where Walt lived after he left Marceline. And as you can see from the design, it’ll fit well right off Main Street, U.S.A. “Across Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we’ve been upping the game in Entertainment with shows like Frozen Live at the Hyperion,” Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts said. “It’s been a huge hit at the Disneyland Resort, and I’m sure many of you have seen it. This new theater at Walt Disney World continues that streak by bringing a new venue for world-class entertainment to the world’s biggest park.” We’ll have more to share as to what will be performed in the theater in the future. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for updates. View the full article

A brand new transportation system is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort to add even more magic to your future vacation experiences. Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts just announced that the Disney Skyliner will soon give guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort. The transportation system will connect Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century and Caribbean Beach resorts and other locations with Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot. And many of the gondolas with Disney Skyliner will feature favorite Disney characters. Another new transportation service featuring vehicles themed to the one-and-only Minnie Mouse was also announced during the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts presentation at D23 Expo 2017. “Since we’re all about exceeding guest expectations and making every aspect of your vacation uniquely Disney, we’re creating a new point-to-point transportation service in a way that only Disney can do,” Bob said. The Minnie vehicles will take you everywhere you want to go at the Walt Disney World Resort, and you’ll ride in Minnie’s classic style. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more updates on these exciting transportation systems. View the full article

Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, just confirmed that a Star Wars-inspired resort will debut as part of the new Disney 360 vacation concept. According to Bob, this revolutionary new vacation experience will be a living adventure that allows guests to immerse themselves in an entirely new form of Disney storytelling. “It’s unlike anything that exists today.” Bob said. “From the second you arrive, you will become a part of a Star Wars story! You’ll immediately become a citizen of the galaxy and experience all that entails, including dressing up in the proper attire. Once you leave Earth, you will discover a starship alive with characters, stories, and adventures that unfold all around you. It is 100% immersive, and the story will touch every single minute of your day, and it will culminate in a unique journey for every person who visits.” Keep your eye on the Disney Parks Blog in the coming months for updates on this resort, as well as future opening date timing. View the full article

We have an annonce très excitante (or “very exciting announcement”) to share from our friends at Disneyland Paris – Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel is coming to the resort! As a part of his presentation to the tens of thousands of fans at the D23 Expo in Anaheim today, Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek announced the “reImagination” of the Disney’s Hotel New York into a new Marvel-themed wonderland. “We’re going to create a hotel at Disneyland Paris that would make Tony Stark proud,” Bob said. “I’m thrilled to announce that Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel will transport our guests to the action-packed, inspiring world of Super Heroes including Iron Man, The Avengers, and Spider Man among others!” Disneyland Paris is currently in the midst of a stunning 25th Anniversary Celebration. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more updates on new happenings from our colleagues at Disneyland Paris. View the full article