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We are at the height of the summer heat, and that can mean only one thing: Ice Cream Time is All the Time. So in today’s DFB Video we’re getting down to the serious business of ULTIMATE Disney Ice Cream Sundaes You’ve GOTTA Try! The Kitchen Sinks There is so much Ice Cream Sundae Wonder to enjoy at Disney. Like, food fantasy level stuff. Ranging from the classic Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream to the Earthquake at Ghirardelli to the Ooey Gooey Butter Cake Sundae at Ample Hills Creamery — every day should be an ice cream day at Disney. So join us as we count down the 20 Disney Ice Cream Sundaes you’ve gotta try! And seriously — if you love this one, then check out all of our video adventures on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, we’ll send you emails so that you never miss a single episode DFB fun and yum. So — which Disney Ice Cream Sundae are you trying first? Leave a comment and share your favorite! 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: The Kitchen Sink(s) at Disney’s Beaches and Cream New DFB Video: Ultimate Disney Funnel Cakes in Disneyland and Walt Disney World! New DFB Video: Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars! View the full article

Hey, Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members! Guess what? According to wdwmagic.com, an increased discount is now available at several Resort restaurants now through the summer (ending September 30, 2017). The Turf Club at Saratoga Springs Resort If you visit any of the locations listed below during the dinner meal timeframe BEFORE 6:30 pm or AFTER 8:30 pm, you will receive a 30% discount as opposed to the original 20%! Animal Kingdom Lodge Jiko — Awesome Boardwalk Inn Flying Fish — Good Contemporary Resort The Wave… of American Flavors — Meh Grand Floridian Resort Citricos — Awesome Old Key West Resort Olivia’s Cafe — Good Port Orleans Resort — Riverside Boatwright’s Dining Hall — Awesome Saratoga Springs Resort The Turf Club Bar & Grill — Meh Wilderness Lodge Artist Point — Sometimes awesome, sometimes meh Yacht Club Resort Captain’s Grille — Good So, enjoy that extra discount, folks! Remember, you’ve got through September 30th to make use of it! Will you be taking advantage of this extra discount for Annual Passholders and DVC Members? 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: New Dining Discounts for Disney World Annual Passholders for 45th Anniversary Year Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Dining Discount Program Adds New Restaurants News: Disney Restaurant Discounts During Orlando Magical Dining Month (PLUS MENUS!!) View the full article

From culinary demos to brunches, seminars and the fabulous Party for the Senses, it’s time to book ahead for the special ticketed events at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Expanding to 75 days, the festival runs Aug. 31-Nov. 13. Popular series like the “Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” hands-on workshops are back, plus daily culinary demos and beverage seminars and cheese seminars on select Saturdays in the Festival Center. And extra-special dining and pairing events are happening at a number of Epcot World Showcase restaurants. Party for the Senses grand tasting event is back on select Saturdays, an extravaganza of food, drink and entertainment that’s a real delight. More intimate premium events happen in the Disney resorts, like the Grand Floridian Brunch With a Twist and Culinary Adventures with a Master Chef at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Get more details at EpcotFoodFestival.com, or call 407-939-3378. Here are the links to book online: Culinary Demonstrations at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Beverage Seminars at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Party for the Senses What’s Cookin’ With… at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Cheese Seminars at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Dining Package at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival View the full article

Last week, we shared details on our first-ever Christmas in July event at Disney Springs – happening now through July 30. Today, we’ve got more to share, including some new seasonal offerings and holiday treats you don’t want to miss. This weekend, special meet and greets with Summer Santa are still available at Disney’s Days of Christmas from 1:00pm to 10:00pm daily. There are several holiday treats to enjoy at Goofy’s Candy Co. and Candy Cauldron. Don’t miss the Chocolate Enrobed Stollen bread at The Ganachery. There’s a seasonal macaroon and gingerbread treat at Amorette’s Patissere. And during your visit to Disney Springs, don’t miss the holiday apparel and accessories at Tren-D. Enjoy Christmas in July at Disney Springs this weekend. View the full article

Marvel Day at Sea kicks off in just a couple months, and we can’t wait for the arrival of the greatest Super Heroes and Villains aboard Disney Cruise Line. This epic day at sea features a full day of entertainment including up-close interactions with some of the mightiest Marvel Super Heroes and Villains, a spectacular deck show with pyrotechnics, Marvel-themed youth activities, exclusive merchandise and unique food and beverage offerings. To help you hero up for these epic sailings, we have created two downloadable wallpapers — for mobile and desktop — featuring some of your favorite Marvel Super Hero icons! 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. Don’t forget, Marvel Day at Sea debuts on select 7- and 8-night Bahamian and Canada cruises from New York this fall, and returns on select 5-night Western Caribbean cruises from Miami in early 2018. Which Super Hero or Villain are you most excited to encounter? View the full article

Since Disney bought Marvel, the company has been trying to find places it can incorporate iconic characters like Iron Man, Captain America and Spider-Man at its theme parks around the world. Now, the Art of Marvel will give the comic-book juggernaut a home at Disneyland Paris. “We are going to... View the full article

Disney announced a renovation of Disney’s New York Hotel with the Art of Marvel theming at Disneyland Paris. View the full article

Disney announced a Marvel-themed hotel would open at Disneyland Paris. View the full article

It’s easy to work up an appetite when you’re spending the day hopping from attraction to attraction in Magic Kingdom park! Luckily for you, I’ve got 6 tasty snacks for right around $5 to help fuel your fun. Take a look! What are your favorite Magic Kingdom snacks? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

Our all-star creative team is hard at work to bring the beloved story of “Beauty and the Beast” to life in a whole new way on stage aboard the Disney Dream this November. I had the honor of meeting up with Broadway costume designer Sarah Cubbage recently to get the inside scoop on what it takes to design the elaborate costumes for a brand-new stage production of this classic tale. As you’re designing costumes for “Beauty and the Beast” aboard the Disney Dream, what has been your biggest inspiration? “It’s a combination… I’ve of course been inspired by the iconic Disney characters and also by the luscious costume designs in the film. I’ve also really been inspired by the period, by exploring and researching what French country provincial wear is for peasants in the 18th century. And I’ve been inspired by fairytale, looking at examples of other fairytales and how different people have interpreted them. That’s really what we are creating – a fairytale based in this world – so you can let your imagination run wild.” In what ways has the new live-action film inspired you? “It’s the reality and depth and texture of the costumes in the film that I found incredibly inspiring. The animated version of “Beauty and the Beast” is iconic, but of course it is flat by nature of the animation. Because the live-action film exists, it gives us license and leeway to delve into the texture. What the costume designer in the film did so brilliantly is that no longer is Belle just in a flat blue dress. Belle is in a real skirt with that gorgeous, quilted hanging pocket that is authentic to the period. She’s a bit of a tomboy and can pull up her skirt and tuck it into her apron, so you’re aware of the lacing and the fabrics working together.” Tell us about your process for bringing the beloved characters of this classic tale to life in a whole new way through costuming. “My process begins with the research, and it’s about combining the historical element with the fantasy element. In this particular production of “Beauty and the Beast,” we are doing hi-fi story theater, which is combining traditional and really fun storytelling techniques with hi-tech fabulousness. So to bring the costumes to life doing that, I’ve started with digging into the 18th century period. Who are these people? How did they live? What was Belle’s life really like as a poor girl in the countryside in 18th century France? It’s everything from reading scripts to looking at pictures to meticulously studying the clothes, and that historical base helps gives the characters another dimension. Then, since we are in this spectacular fairytale, I combine that with the fantasy element that comes when she goes into the castle. And it’s with the fantasy element that we get to have a ton of fun with sparkle and sequence and rhinestones.” What’s different or unique about the costumes in this production from other retellings of “Beauty and the Beast?” “The costumes in “Beauty and the Beast” combine texture and reality with high-fashion, spectacular dance numbers. The biggest “wow” factor guests can expect from the costumes is in the “Be Our Guest” number. They are going to be delighted with high-fashion, high-sparkle, gorgeous dance numbers, including an appetizer fashion show. We are creating our own world that’s gorgeous enough to be exciting from a fashion standpoint and also fun enough so that a six-year-old sees an escargot walking down the runway and gets it. Audiences have never seen a “Be Our Guest” like this before, and they are going to be delighted and completely wow-ed with the creative storytelling. ” Sarah is collaborating with an incredibly talented team, led by director and choreographer Connor Gallagher, to bring the timeless fable of “Beauty and the Beast” to life like never before. For more behind-the-scenes details, take a look back at my previous posts and keep following along on the Disney Parks Blog as we go behind the curtain of a tale as old as time: Opening the Music Box of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Aboard the Disney Dream 3 Ways New ‘Disney Beauty and the Beast’ Musical Coming to Disney Dream Draws Inspiration from Live-Action Film Behind the Scenes of the New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Musical Coming to the Disney Dream View the full article

Yay! Learn About: Casey’s Corner Magic Kingdom Disney World Restaurants It’s BACK, y’all!! PLASTIC CHEESE has returned to Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom! Well…sort of. If you’ve been following this story (or saga, as it were), Plastic Cheese is pretty much my all time favorite condiment of ALL TIME. Sure, Disney calls it “Cheese Sauce,” but we all know that the name Plastic Cheese comes from nothing but my deep and abiding love for this bright orange-yellow, melty, gooey, “this-probably-isn’t-real-food-but-if-it’s-wrong-I-don’t-want-to-be-right” cheddar cheese sauce that you could use to top anything from those Hot Dogs at Casey’s to French Fries at Cosmic Ray’s and so many things beyond. Better yet, you’d often find it as a self-serve component at various Toppings Bars in Counter Service restaurants. But in 2015, Plastic Cheese disappeared — almost overnight — from Counter Service spots all across Disney World. Though we have seen it sporadically showing up here and there as a topping on items like the Plaza Loaded Fries and the French Fries with Pulled Pork and Cheese at Flame Tree Barbecue, the days of self-serve Plastic Cheese were clearly long gone. BUT!! We JUST spotted Plastic Cheese up for grabs once again at Casey’s Corner!! Plastic Cheese at Casey’s Corner!! Now, there are some changes: you still won’t find Plastic Cheese on the Casey’s Toppings Bar alongside the sauerkraut, onions, and more. Instead, you’ll see it on the menu. For a buck. (Yeah, yeah. I know.) Casey’s Corner Menu Still, you receive a REALLY decent sized bowl of it. Plenty to top your hot dog or dip your fries in! Or just, you know, eat straight up with a spoon . (No, you would never do that. I know.) Bowl of Plastic Cheese In my opinion? That is one dollar WELL SPENT, my friends! We don’t know how long this will last, so get on in there if you’re a cheese fan like me! WOO HOO!!! What do you think of this reappearance of PLASTIC CHEESE at Casey’s Corner? 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: Review: Casey’s Corner Chili-Cheese Dog with Shredded Cheese News: Disney World Plastic Cheese Sauce Removed From Condiment Bars Review: Mac-and-Cheese Hot Dog Returns to Casey’s Corner for a Limited Time View the full article

WHAT: An iconic cel from Walt Disney's circa 1937 animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" sold for $33,460 this month in an auction of animation art at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Short for celluloid, a cel is a clear sheet of plastic or acetate that is hand-painted on the back for use... View the full article

For a limited time, some of the most popular table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort hotels are adding an extra 20 percent* to their Disney Vacation Club Member discount. This special 30 percent discount is available through Sept. 30, 2017, at the following restaurants during the dinner meal period before 6:30 p.m. or after 8:30 p.m.: Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Cítricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa The Grand Floridian Café at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Olivia’s Cafe at Disney’s Old Key West Resort Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Riverside The Turf Club Bar & Grill at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Captain’s Grill at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort *Discount will be applied in addition to regular member discount when dining during the hours mentioned above. Must present your valid Membership Card and photo ID. Not valid with other offers, discounts, packages or promotions. Existing 10% discount continues to be available between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. or other meal periods where available. Some exclusions and restrictions apply, and discounts cannot be combined. The Discount is valid on regular price food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) at participating Walt Disney World owned and operated locations. Special events excluded. You should not purchase or add on a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club Resort in reliance upon the continued availability or renewal or extension of these offers. These offers may only be available to Members at various times and may or may not be renewed or extended. Membership Extras, such as vacation options in the Disney and Concierge Collections, certain discounts, offers, and special events are incidental benefits. These incidental benefits are subject to change or termination without notice, may require the payment of a fee and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. To receive any Membership Extras, purchasers must present a valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card along with a corresponding valid photo ID. Disney and Concierge Collections options are not available for ownership interests not purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc. after March 21, 2011, and, effective April 4, 2016, Members who do not purchase an ownership interest directly from Disney Vacation Development Inc. will not have access to Membership Extras. View the full article

In our Disney Doodles series, different Disney artists take turns imaging what different Disney characters would do or see first if they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what the Darling children – Wendy, Peter and John – would do if they had the chance to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. According to Ashley, they may try to fly with Tinker Bell in a whole new way at Disney Springs. “The view from the Characters in Flight balloon is absolutely breathtaking!” Ashley said. “I can easily imagine the Darling children taking advantage of any opportunity to fly like Peter Pan!” View the full article

I couldn’t stop smiling when I watched the all-new “Happily Ever After” fireworks extravaganza at Magic Kingdom Park this summer. It is truly a fantastic finale to a day in the theme park. Over the last two decades I have had the great fortune of viewing many fireworks shows throughout Disney Parks. This one shines in more ways than one. There’s pageantry, memorable melodies, poignant stories and tons of beloved Disney characters. And Tinker Bell’s flight from Cinderella Castle is as mesmerizing as ever. Simply put, this show just makes me happy. And there’s 18 minutes of lasers, lights and projections — more than any other fireworks show in the history of Magic Kingdom Park. And that’s saying a lot. Watch how these sweet kids react after viewing “Happily Ever After.” They love it as much as I do. Yes, wow! View the full article

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We’re counting down the days until the start of the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival – which, by the way, is August 31 this year! As part of our countdown to the Food and Wine Festival, we’re making a list of all the things we MUST eat and that list includes items from two of the new booths this year – Active Eats and Flavors from Fire. This year’s Festival features 35 Marketplace booths in celebration of Epcot’s 35th anniversary, including several that are returning from hiatus, and five that are brand new for this year, including the two we’re showcasing today. Let’s check out what you’ll find at Active Eats and Flavors from Fire! Active Eats Active Eats brings back a few favorites from previous Epcot Food and Wine Festivals including a favorite here at the DFB – Loaded Mac and Cheese with bacon and green onions. Food: Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions Roasted Verlasso Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri (GF) Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake and Tortilla Streusel Beverages: M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Cucumber & Lemon Lime Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Riesling, Washington Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley We’re so happy the Loaded Mac and Cheese is back this year! Be sure to budget for two helpings of this! This one was relocated from Farm Fresh to Active Eats this year. Loaded mac and cheese with Nueske’s pepper bacon cheddar cheese peppers and green onions The Roasted Verlasso Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri is also on the menu this year, relocated from the Patagonia booth. Roasted Verlasso salmon with quinoa salad and arugula chimichurri And you’ll want to save room for dessert at Active Eats where you’ll find the Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake and Tortilla Streusel. Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake and Tortilla Streusel Next up — Flavors from Fire is bringing spicy foods and dishes to the Festival this year! 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. 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! Flavors from Fire We’re really excited about this new booth. The Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue is one of our top New Menu Item picks for the festival. 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menu Flavors of Fire Food: Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam and Maple Butter Syrup Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Raspberry Dust Beverages: Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter Ravenswood Zinfandel, Napa Valley Swine Brine featuring Evan Williams Bourbon You really need to add the Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions, and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses to your must-eat list! This is so crazy good that I had two helpings at the preview last week! Smoked Corn Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes The Piggy Wings from the 2016 South Korea booth remain at the Festival thanks to Flavors from Fire! Piggy Wings return from 2016’s South Korea Booth! The Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam and Maple Butter Syrup offers up some serious flavor pairings! We liked the sausage on this one, but the pancake wasn’t the best. The maple butter syrup was a great flavor profile, though. Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam and Maple Butter Syrup Even the dessert, Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Raspberry Dust, has a bit of heat! You gotta save room for this! Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Raspberry Dust These are two booths we can’t wait to visit at this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Want More Epcot Food and Wine Festival Info? We’ll have all the coverage and information you need right here on Disney Food Blog! 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Index 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth and Menu Index 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Low-Cost Seminars and Demonstrations 2017 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans Facebook Page 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2017 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Food and Wine Festival 101 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Gluten Free Items How to Book Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events To book all special events and demonstrations, call 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378) starting July 20 at 7:00AM ET. Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars and general admission for some special events may be bookable online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com as well as by phone. Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents are eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. Members of these groups can also book all Special Events early on July 18th beginning at 9:00AM ET. Discounts are by phone only at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Stay tuned to DisneyFoodBlog.com and the Disney Food Blog Newsletter for details. Chase Disney Visa Cardholders will not have early access to booking. What are you looking forward to eating at Active Eats and Flavors from Fire? Let us know in the comments. Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: New DFB Video: Sneak Peek at the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! News! 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival BOOTH MENUS, FOOD PHOTOS, and SPECIAL EVENTS Details! News: Gluten Free Eats at the 2017 International Food and Wine Festival at Epcot! View the full article

One of my favorite things to do after a long day of magic making is rounding up a bunch of friends, buying a Dole Whip float and catching a showing of “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland park. The weather has been absolutely perfect in the evenings, and the new show elements are so much fun! Here are some of my favorite new “Fantasmic!” pictures. Grab some pals and join me out along the river some night soon, will ya! View the full article

Broadway and Television Actors, Cobie Smulders and Taran Killam, recently brought their two girls to the Walt Disney World Resort to kick off summer break. Both actors recently wrapped up their Broadway debuts, with Cobie appearing in “Present Laughter” and Taran in “Hamilton.” The pair posed with their favorite character, Goofy, in Epcot. View the full article

#DisneyKids: Little Ones Splash into Fun at Miss Adventure Falls | Walt Disney World View the full article

The “handwich” is returning to the spotlight. The bread-cone notion was developed for Epcot’s Land pavilion but fell off the culinary radar. But it’s set for a comeback during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The event, which begins Aug. 31, will revive edibles going back to the theme... View the full article

With Magic Shots from Disney PhotoPass Service, you can transform your photos into unique keepsakes of you recreating a favorite movie moment, enjoying your vacation with a Disney Character, or reacting to a fun surprise. All you need is a little imagination – and a PhotoPass photographer! Whether you want to take numerous Magic Shots or just a favorite, there’s a new way to locate these photo opportunities. PhotoPass now has one place where you can discover which Magic Shots are currently available within each of the four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort. To check it out, head over to the Disney PhotoPass Service Facebook page, navigate to the Photos tab, and then to the Albums. There’s now a photo album showing each park’s current Magic Shot offerings and where they can typically be found. The information will be continuously updated as Magic Shot offerings adjust and expand (especially around festivals and holidays!), so be sure to check it out right before your next visit to Walt Disney World Resort for the latest information about availability. If you plan to take as many Magic Shots as you can during your Walt Disney World vacation, consider purchasing Memory Maker; Magic Shots are included as part of an active Memory Maker entitlement. They can also be purchased individually at MyDisneyPhotoPass.com. Please note that Magic Shot offerings are subject to change and photographer availability. Which Magic Shot are you most excited to take? Let us know in the comments! View the full article

When cruising down Europe’s Rhine River with Adventures by Disney, there are so many delightful activities to choose from. Whether it’s testing your athletic skills at a winter fun park (my personal fave) or taking a ride on a gondola overlooking rolling vineyards, there truly is something for each and every member of your family to enjoy. Check out this video to see just some of the activity choices you have while sailing throughout four countries – Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Looking to be surrounded by rich European culture? Stay tuned for our next video, which will showcase all of the extraordinary cultural experiences found on an Adventures by Disney Rhine River cruise. View the full article

Disneyland’s Fastpass system, the ride reservation system that the park invented in 1999, has moved into the digital age. The Anaheim resort launched a smartphone version of the ride reservation system Wednesday. It operates from the park’s smartphone app, and unlike the free reservation system... View the full article

It’s summertime and that means longer days to have more fun at the Disneyland Resort! This sunny time of year also brings warmer weather, so we’ve got some tips for beating the heat while visiting the Disneyland Resort. 1. Splash Down – From Splash Mountain to Grizzly River Run, there are so many water attractions that are perfect for cooling off on a warm day. 2. Cool off with a Cold Treat – From Dole Whips to Red’s Apple Freezes, there are so many cold treats throughout the Disneyland Resort. Check out some of the newest additions – shave ice at Bifrosties in Disney California Adventure park, available during Summer of Heroes! 3. Skip the Line – Maximize your day with the new Disney MaxPass and beat the heat by avoiding the lines! Check out the video above to find out how to use this new service. 4. Catch a Show – With favorites like “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” and Storytelling at Royal Theatre, guests can escape the sun and take a rest while enjoying incredible entertainment featuring some of your favorite Disney stories. 5. Take it Inside – Many Disneyland Resort attractions welcome guests indoors for a cool escape. Click here for a complete list of indoor attractions throughout the Resort. 6. Go for an Undersea Adventure – Escape the sun by diving below the surface of the big, blue world! Join Nemo and friends on Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage in Disneyland park and Turtle Talk with Crush at Disney California Adventure park, then go under the sea on The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. What are your tips for staying cool at the Disneyland Resort? Tell us in the comments! View the full article