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Things are about to get a little wicked when the Villain Kids (aka VKs) from the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants 2” visit the Disneyland Resort. Mal (Dove Cameron), Evie (Sofia Carson), Carlos (Cameron Boyce), Jay (Booboo Stewart) and Uma (China Anne McClain), along with Emmy Award-winning director Kenny Ortega will be the Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Grand Marshals on Thursday, July 13, at 4 p.m. PST (7 p.m. EST) at Disneyland park. If you can’t make it in person, don’t worry! Check back here at 4 p.m. PST (7 p.m. EST), as we will be live-streaming the Pre-Parade moment here on the Disney Parks Blog. The live stream will be hosted by Radio Disney’s Morgan Tompkins and YouTube sensation Charisma Star. Don’t forget to tune into “Descendants 2” when it simultaneously premieres Friday, July 21 (8 p.m. EST/PST) across six networks within the Disney|ABC Television Group, including Disney Channel, ABC, Disney XD, Freeform, Lifetime and Lifetime Movies. View the full article

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — yes, already — at Disney Springs. The Marketplace side of the shopping and entertainment compound is planning a limited-time promotion based on the winter holiday season. Its midyear celebration will be held July 15-30, which means that in August we... View the full article

It was a warm summer day, and we had been on the boat for about an hour; a group of conservationists and some local experts, all intent on getting a glimpse of the largest fish in the ocean. When all you can see is horizon and ocean, it’s difficult to imagine that there is a specific destination in mind, but our local guides clearly knew the way. The boat stopped and just like that, I was plunging into the Atlantic ocean, no sandy bottom in sight, and swimming quickly toward a large dark shadow easily three times my size. When the whale shark appeared, it was breathtaking. I was mesmerized and so grateful that such gentle giants exist on our planet. That experience was a meaningful reminder that, more than ever, we need to work together to reverse the decline of the more than 1,000 species of sharks and rays and protect their ocean homes. The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) is working with the Wildlife Conservation Society and other collaborating organizations on a global initiative to reverse the decline of sharks and rays by supporting the scientific management of fisheries, reducing the demand for shark and ray products and advancing research to secure protected status for threatened species. In addition, since 1995, the DCF has provided more than 40 grants to projects in 10 countries (and growing!) to aid sharks and their ocean habitats. Here are just a few of the ways organizations we supported last year are helping. The Manta Trust & The Gulf of California Marine Program are building local research and conservation capacity in Pacific Mexico to improve the understanding and management of artisanal fisheries to better protect shark and ray species. University of Miami is studying shark behavior and physiology along the South Florida coastline to provide insights on how species react to coastal urbanization and inspire the next generation of ocean conservationists. The Zoological Society of London, in partnership with the University of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria and the “Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig,” is protecting habitat for the critically endangered angel shark in the Canary Islands, engaging citizen scientists to help monitor the animals, sharing best practices with communities related to tourism that affects angel sharks and identifying possible breeding areas in the region. You can learn more about sharks, rays and other animals at the Walt Disney World Resort by visiting DisneyAnimals.com. And when you visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom, be sure to take part in “Connect to Protect,” a mobile adventure that invites guests to participate in conservation “missions” with a digital scientist while exploring Pandora and helping protect the habits of at-risk wildlife, even sharks and rays, right here on Earth. View the full article

Woohoo! It’s finally here! We have a WHOLE LOTTA INFO TO SHARE WITH YOU TODAY! That’s right — today we are sharing NEARLY ALL of the information that you need to plan your 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival visit! See the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and Start Planning! Be sure to click on our individual pages for each booth to see food photos of most of the dishes! The festival runs from August 31 through November 13. That’s 75 full days of eating and drinking All the Things Around the World! And general booking for ALL EVENTS begins on Thursday, July 20! We know that you’re anxious to get planning, so let’s get right to it — here is all the information on everything happening at this year’s Food and Wine Festival! 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booths and Menu Items Once again, the fun is officially expanding into Future World, as Marketplace Booths will once again be located in this part of the park. Enjoy 35 different booths in all to celebrate 35 years of Epcot! New in 2017, Epcot is going regional and themed! Lots of the new booths center around a certain theme or food. What does that mean? Read on! Start Your Planning NOW! News! The DFB Guide to the 2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book is now available for pre-order! And if you pre-order the 2017 edition, you get the 2016 edition (with TONS of great info!) for FREE!!! 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 EXPECT THE GUIDE TO GO OUT IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, COMPLETE WITH A FULL DAILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND OUR RECOMMENDATIONS. PRE-ORDER NOW! 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 and we’ll immediately send you the 2016 edition for FREE to get started on planning right away! 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! We’re excited to welcome brand new booths Active Eats, Almond Orchard, Coastal Eats and MORE! We can’t wait to try all the new dishes at these spots. To see all the details, head over to a Menu Index for the full rundown, and to our individual pages to see food pics and details! We’re also excited to see lots of new returns by booths that have been on hiatus. These include Spain and India as well as Thailand! Pistachio Cardamom Cake with Coconut Chocolate Mousse at the India Booth © Disney And now we know that the Cheese Studio is back as well! Cheese Studio Booth Head over to our 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Booth Menus and Photos page to see the full booth menus and to see all the NEW and NEWLY RETURNING Booths!! We hope you’ll take time to click through each individual booth page to see pictures of the actual booths themselves, what’s on the menu, and actual food photos for the upcoming event! And oh HEY! The Loaded Mac and Cheese is BACK!!! Find it at the New Active Eats Booth! Loaded mac and cheese with Nueske’s pepper bacon cheddar cheese peppers and green onions Also, don’t forget to check out our other 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Coverage; we work hard to make sure we have the most comprehensive coverage of the festival on the internet! 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Culinary Demos and Beverage Seminar Details While we’re still awaiting the FULL LINEUP for Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, and Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It! Hands-On Workshops, we are excited to share with you a few of the details! Stay tuned — we expect to receive the full schedule very soon! Champagne Seminar at Epcot Food and Wine Festival The cost for all Culinary Demonstrations and Beverage Seminars is $17 this year, and the events feature a wide range of talent from the culinary world. (Annual Passholders, DVC members, Golden Oak Residents, and Tables in Wonderland Members may be eligible for $2 discounts on seminars and demonstrations held Monday through Thursday, and may have access to early booking. We are still awaiting that information.) Mix It! Make It! Celebrate It! Hands On Workshops will once again be $49. No discount is offered on the workshops at this time. Stay tuned to the DFB Newsletter for more details. General booking for these low-cost events begins Thursday, July 20. 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Special Events Details But wait, there’s more! Today, we’re sharing all of the details about Special Events that we’ll be enjoying during the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Special Events are the higher priced events that take place through Epcot, and throughout all of Walt Disney World during the festival. They include Signature Dining Events, Premium Parties, and even interactions with celebrity chefs and culinary experts! Once again in 2017, you can expect to see guest favorites return, like Party for the Senses, Trader Sam’s Behind the Scenes, and delicious Cheese Seminars. Cheese at Food and Wine Festival Cheese Seminar And we’re super excited to see all of the great talent available during the popular “What’s Cooking With” Series! Fan favorites like Jamie Deen, Carla Hall, and Robert Irvine once again take the stage! Cooking with Carla Hall at the festival Also returning are the wildly popular Specialty Dining and Pairings Events. Yay for Parisian Breakfast and Afternoons, Tequila Pairing Lunch, and so much more! Parisian Breakfast We’re also suuuuuper excited to see the Behind the Scenes at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto event back toooo! So fun! Shrunken Zombie Head… all fired up Click through to our Special Events page to see ALL of the information as well as reviews! Eat to the Beat Dining Package Information and Booking Because seating for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is first-come, first-served, Disney is once again offering the opportunity to guarantee your seat for all your favorite acts this year! Returning for 2017, pair your Eat to the Beat Concert experience with lunch or dinner at your favorite Epcot restaurant and enjoy a guaranteed seat for the show! Booking for these special packages opens Thursday, June 20. For details on ALL participating restaurants and pricing, plus the entire Eat to the Beat lineup, head over to our Eat to the Beat Page! Booking and Discounts You can book most of the events on Thursday, July 20, at 7:00AM ET by calling 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). You can also book Culinary Demonstrations, Beverage Seminars, and Mix It! Make It! Celebrate It! Hands On Workshops online at www.epcotfoodfestival.com. Discounted pricing on Low-Cost Events ONLY ($2 off per person per seminar) was available in the past for Tables in Wonderland members, Annual Passholders, DVC members, and Golden Oak Residents. We are currently awaiting confirmation that these discounts will once again be offered in 2017. The discount applies only to culinary demonstrations, beverage seminars, and mixology demonstrations taking place Monday-Thursday throughout the Festival. Stay tuned to the DFB Newsletter for more details. 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 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menus and FOOD PHOTOS 2016 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. Join the Disney Food Blog Newsletter to find out as soon as we do about details and booking dates! 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 may be eligible for a $2 discount (per person, per event) for beverage and seminars and culinary demos taking place Mon-Thurs during the festival. These members may be able to book seminars, demos, and workshops early on July 18. This is unconfirmed at this time. 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 may be able to book select special events, demos, and seminars on July 18. Again, this is unconfirmed as well. A limited number of seats are available for the booking date. What are you looking most forward to at the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival? 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! 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Opening day of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is earlier than ever this year – Aug. 31, with lots of new tastes and sips around World Showcase Lagoon and stretching in to Future World. Here’s a rundown of the Festival Marketplaces to keep handy and help you plan ahead. The festival runs through Nov. 13. For more information, visit epcotfoodfestival.com. Look for booking dates for special events soon! Epcot Legacy Showplace Chilled Scotch Egg wrapped in Sausage with Mustard Sauce Zesty Cheeseburger and Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Handwich L’Orange Cotton Candy: A mixture of Lime and Orange Cotton Candy (vegetarian) Bright Horizons: Sprite® with Multi-flavored Boba Pearls (non-alcoholic) M.I.A Beer Company 305 Golden Ale, Doral, FL Playalinda Brewing Company Blonde Ale, Titusville, FL Florida Beer Company Passport 35 Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL JDub’s Passion Wheat, Sarasota, FL Central 28 Trekkerbier Farmhouse Ale, DeBary, FL Cigar City Guayabera Citra Pale Ale, Tampa, FL Eastern Florida Flight M.I.A. Beer Company 305 Golden Ale Playalinda Brewing Company Blonde Ale Florida Beer Company Passport 35 Triple Chocolate Milk Stout Western Florida Flight JDub’s Passion Wheat Central 28 Trekkerbier Farmhouse Ale Cigar City Guayabera Citra Pale Ale Flavors from Fire 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 American 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 Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter Ravenswood Zinfandel, Napa Valley Swine Brine featuring Evan Williams Bourbon Light Lab Beverage T=C2: Tonic Water and Cotton Candy (non-alcoholic) RGB: Citrus Apple Freeze (non-alcoholic) Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls Left Hand Brewing Company Polestar Pilsner, Longmont, CO Playalinda Brewing Company Robonaut Red Ale, Titusville, FL Elysian Brewing Space Dust IPA, Seattle, WA Sixpoint Brewery Mad Scientist Radiant Flux, Brooklyn, NY Founders Brewing Company Green Zebra Watermelon Gose Ale, Grand Rapids, MI Blue Point Brewing Company Hoptical Illusion IPA, Patchogue, NY Space Flight Left Hand Brewing Company Polestar Pilsner Playalinda Brewing Company Robonaut Red Ale Elysian Brewing Space Dust IPA Light Flight Sixpoint Brewery Mad Scientist Radiant Flux Founders Brewing Company Green Zebra Watermelon Gose Ale Blue Point Brewing Company Hoptical Illusion IPA Earth Eats Inspired by ABC’s “The Chew” Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce (vegetarian) Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots, and Feta Cheese Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle (gluten friendly) Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Chardonnay “Goldie,” California Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Pinot Noir, California Redstone Meadery Black Raspberry Mead Active Eats Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions Roasted Verlasso® Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri (gluten friendly) Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake, and Tortilla Streusel (vegetarian) 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 Coastal Eats Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Lemongrass Cream Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce Erath Pinot Gris, Oregon Soter Planet Pinot Noir, Oregon The Chocolate Studio Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (gluten friendly) Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Whipped Cream and Raspberry Dust (vegetarian) Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles Banfi Rosa Regale, Piedmont Lenotti Recioto della Valpolicella, Italy RL Buller Fine Muscat The Cheese Studio Hosted by Boursin® Cheese Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce Savory Caramelized Onion Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Tart with cold Arugula Salad and Aged Balsamic (vegetarian) Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam; Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin® Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning; Strawberry Macaroon with Boursin Pepper Cheese Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner, Austria Liberated Pinot Noir, California The Wine & Dine Studio Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce Pulled Duck Confit with Cannellini Bean Ragoût and Zinfandel Reduction Trio of Artisan Cheese (vegetarian): Fromager d’Affinois de Excellence with Toasted Baguette; Point Reyes Original Blue with Apricot Jam; Point Reyes Toma with Honey Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese: Trio of Artisan Cheese Paired with Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, St. Francis Chardonnay and Recuerdo Malbec Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma County Recuerdo Malbec, Argentina Eden Canyon “Jolie” Red Blend, California Meiomi Rosé, California Islands of the Caribbean Jamaican Beef Patty with Mango Salsa Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice, and Pickled Red Onions (gluten friendly) Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (vegetarian) Carib Lager Caribbean White Sangria Frozen Mojito New Zealand Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney Seared Venison Loin with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Kumara Purée Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir, Marlborough Frozen Wine Cocktail featuring Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Australia Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (gluten friendly) Grilled Lamb T-Bone with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies (gluten friendly) Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut (vegetarian) Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale Robert Oatley McLaren Vale Shiraz Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley The Almond Orchard Hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® Cauliflower Risotto with Pulled Chicken, Artichokes, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese with Aged Balsamic Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond® Salt & Vinegar Almonds served with Blue Diamond Nut Thins® Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Crunchy Chocolate Oats Patagonia Beef Empanada Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée (gluten friendly) Verum Pinot Noir, Rio Negro Bodega Noemía de Patagonia “A Lisa” Malbec, Rio Negro Hawai’i Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers, and Wasabi Cream Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine Mai Tai featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Farm Fresh Crispy Chicken with Griddled Cornbread and Red Eye Gravy Roasted Beet Salad with Green Beans, Feta Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette, and Toasted Walnuts (vegetarian and gluten friendly) Gumption Citrus Freak Hard Cider, Middlebury, VT Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider, Middlebury, VT Two Henrys Elderberry Cream Hard Cider, Plant City, FL Florida Orange Groves Mango Mama Wine Cider flight Greece Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki (vegetarian) Taste of Greece: Stuffed Grape Leaves with Lemon Dill Sauce, Grilled Octopus and Feta Cheese Dip with Warm Pita Spanakopita (vegetarian) Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon (vegetarian) Domaine Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnese Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko, Santorini Argyros Atlantis Red Blend, Santorini Thailand Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Stir-fried Vegetables Seared Shrimp and Scallop Cake with Cold Noodle Salad Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice Helfrich Gewürztraminer, Alsace Singha Lager Mexico Rib Eye Taco: Marinated Rib Eye, Roasted Chipotle Sauce, and Grilled Scallions on a Corn Tortilla Tequila Chipotle Shrimp: Served on a Black Bean Huarache garnished with Red and Green Cabbage, Queso Fresco, and Crema Mexicana Cajeta Mousse served with Cajeta Sauce and White Chocolate Flakes Prickly Pear Margarita Classic Pomegranate Margarita Mexican-style Sangria Pacifico Lager with Floater China Beijing Roasted Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce Spicy Chicken Bao Bun Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles Chicken Potstickers Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (non-alcoholic) Tsingtao Lager Ritzy Lychee with Courvoisier Cognac VS and Smirnoff Vodka Happy Peach with DeKuyper Peach Liqueur and Myers’s Dark Rum Kung Fu Punch with Smirnoff Vodka and Bols Triple Sec BaiJoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice India Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (vegetarian) Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice (vegetarian and gluten friendly) Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews, and Warm Naan Bread Pistachio Cardamom Bundt Cake with Chocolate Coconut Mousse (vegetarian) Mango Lassi (non-alcoholic) Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik Sula Shiraz, Nashik Kingfisher Lager Africa Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato, and Pap (gluten friendly) Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (vegetarian) Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket with Mint Raita (vegetarian) Ernie Els “Big Easy” Chenin Blanc, Western Cape Simonsig Pinotage, Stellenbosch Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Western Cape Wine flight Brewer’s Collection Lebkuchenherz: Decorated Gingerbread Heart Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered) Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer Beer flight Germany Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (vegetarian) Lebkuchenherz: Decorated Gingerbread Heart Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered) Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel Dr. Heyden Oppenheimer Sacträger Riesling Spätlese, Rheinhessen Selbach Riesling Classic Dry, Mosel Wine flight Spain Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette Traditional Spanish Paella with Shrimp, Mussels, Chicken, and Crispy Chorizo (gluten friendly) Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (gluten friendly) Sweet Olive Oil Cake with Powdered Sugar and Lemon Curd Rafael Palacios Bolo Godello, Valdeorras Bodegas y Viñedos Artazu Garnacha Rosado, Navarra Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla Wine flight Italy Crispy Calamari with Spicy Pomodoro Sauce Absolut Penne: Vodka Sauce with Shrimp Cannoli al Cioccolato: Chocolate-covered Cannoli Filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit Pinot Grigio Chianti Prosecco Corbinello Moscato Frozen Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila Moretti Lager Beer Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer Hops & Barley New England Lobster Roll Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese served on Griddled Garlic Toast Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (vegetarian) New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire White Ale, Fort Collins, CO Anchor Brewing Liberty Ale, San Francisco, CA Orange Blossom Brewing Foxtail Cold Brew Coffee Pilsner, Orlando, FL Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands Atalon Pauline’s Cuvée Red Blend, Napa Valley Beer flight Japan Wasabi Shumai Steamed Pork Dumpling Salmon BLT Sushi Roll Teriyaki Ginger Pork Pom Pineapple Sake Cocktail Kara Tamba Tarekuchi Dry Sake Yukikiage “Snow Shadow” Junmai Sake Sapporo Lager Morocco Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions, and Tzatziki Sauce (vegetarian) Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce (vegetarian) Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur Les Trois Domaines Guerrouane White Wine, Meknes Moroccan Sangria Casa Pale Lager Belgium Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (vegetarian) Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (vegetarian) Hoegaarden Witbier Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale Stella Artois Hard Cidre Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Beer flight Brazil Escondidinho de Carne – “Little Hidden One”: Layered Meat Pie with Mashed Yucca (gluten friendly) Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Onions (gluten friendly) Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (vegetarian and gluten friendly) M.I.A. Beer Company Barbosa Black Beer, Doral, FL Lidio Carraro Chardonnay Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça France Moelleux au Fromage de Chèvre et Épinards: Warm Goat Cheese Pudding with Spinach (vegetarian and gluten friendly) Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley Boeuf Bourguignon, Purée de Pommes de Terre:Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Beef with Mashed Potatoes Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with Housemade Raspberry Jam (vegetarian and gluten friendly) La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice Chardonnay, Bouchard Ainé & Fils Château les Graves de Barrau Merlot and Cabernet Blend, Bordeaux St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Pale Lager Ireland Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (vegetarian) Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard Twinings® Pumpkin Chai Tea and Caramel Shake (non-alcoholic) Bunratty Meade Honey Wine Guinness Blonde American Lager Twinings® Pumpkin Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka Scotland Fresh Potato Pancake with Scottish Smoked Salmon and Herbed Sour Cream Traditional Scottish Lamb Stew with Neeps and Tatties The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked Cake with Lemon Cream and Toasted Oats (vegetarian) Belhaven Brewery Scottish Ale Citrus Thistle featuring Hendrick’s Gin Canada Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup served with a Pretzel Roll “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (gluten friendly) Moosehead Radler: Lager infused with Grapefruit, Grape and Lemon Juices, New Brunswick Neige Premiere “Apple Ice Wine”, Québec Fielding Estate Red Conception, Niagara Peninsula View the full article

For the first year, the holidays will begin a bit early at Disney Springs with the celebration of Christmas in July. Beginning July 15 through July 30, 2017, you can start searching for the perfect Holiday gift throughout the Disney Springs Marketplace while experiencing special holiday-themed treats, merchandise and entertainment offerings. In July, The Art of Disney is featuring holiday inspired art with artist meet and greets, Dockside Margaritas is pouring the Snowflake Margarita, and Disney’s Days of Christmas is hosting a special meet and greet with Santa – dressed for the Florida heat. “Summer Santa” will be on hand for photographs 1:00pm to 10:00pm. For this limited-time Disney Springs celebration, a DJ will be spinning Christmas-beats and Enjoy Your Face will be celebrating with holiday face painting designs. Even the Disney Springs fountains will be decked for the season. Also, Starbucks in the Marketplace is offering their holiday themed drinks and you can stock up on sweets at Goofy’s Candy Company or Disney’s Candy Cauldron, featuring peppermint bark and gingerbread cookies. You’ll also find a few holiday-themed treats, including Santa Mickey and Minnie specialty apples and krispy treats, to delight children of all ages. Head over to AristoCrepes to indulge in a gingerbread crepe or a uniquely-shaped gingerbread cookie at Amorette’s Patisserie. The special events continue in July with UNIQLO celebrating their 1-year anniversary with a Japanese Night Market inspired celebration. Now through July 30, 2017, guests can experience a taste of a traditional Japanese night market, complete with prize-winning games, special photo opportunities, origami and calligraphy classes, and more. This event is a first of its kind at UNIQLO, and special activities run from 7:00pm to 11:00pm daily. Visit UNIQLO’s event page event page for more information. And, if you’re looking for a spot to relax before checking out our nighttime entertainment, multiple venues have enhanced their daily drink special offerings. Throughout the month of July, the bar located inside the House of Blues Restaurant & Bar will offer drink specials daily, from 11:30am to 5:00pm. We shared last week that STK Orlando had rolled out daily drink specials, and now Joffrey’s Tea Traders has also joined in on the fun. Stop by Tea Traders Café by Joffrey’s in the Landing between 4:00pm and 7:00pm daily to try discounted “spiked specialties,” including the Kahlua-Tini and Frozen Cappuccino with Bailey’s. View the full article

Feast your eyes on the marketplace menus of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The event will take place from Aug. 31-Nov. 13 at Epcot’s World Showcase. Theme park admission is required. This year’s festival will consist of about 35 marketplaces. You’ll see perennial favorites return... View the full article

Our Marvel Day at Sea sailings are fast approaching and ready to deliver action-packed heroics on the high seas. To help you invent your own thrilling storyline, we collaborated with Disney fashion expert Leslie Kay – creator of the DisneyBound blog – to share inspiration and tips for transforming into a modern-day knight in advanced armor. There’s a whole new master of magnetism in town when your fashion is filled with the personality of Iron Man. Technically speaking, the high-tech suit of armor is not made of iron, but rather a gold titanium. You’ll be invincible in your own version, showing everyone that you always have a plan to make the world a better place. Styling tips from Leslie: The Iron Man suit is a lot of red with gold. To break up the solid wall of red, choose a dress or use a variety gold accents. Include a circular necklace or accessory to mimic his electromagnet. For more ideas to express your Super Hero “character”istics and to get a glimpse at what you can expect during this epic event, keep following along on the Disney Parks Blog as we reveal more Marvel Day at Sea fun in store. View the full article

Head to Tokyo Disney Resort this summer for swashbuckling fun, seasonal festivities and a dazzling nighttime parade. With plenty of offerings to choose from, let’s dive in and look at how you can create your own adventure! Set sail for Tokyo DisneySea, where you’ll find Disney Pirates Summer in full swing, inspired by the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films. Make your way over to Mediterranean Harbor, where Captain Barbossa has taken over Porto Paradiso and is recruiting young scallywags for his crew as part of Pirates Summer Battle ‘Get Wet!’ Captain Jack Sparrow makes an appearance for an epic showdown against Barbossa that includes water, fire and a thrilling swordfight. Who will win this battle between rivals? When you ride the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Tokyo Disneyland, you’ll also receive a special new treasure map. It’s up to you to solve the Pirates Mystery and discover three hidden treasures from “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” “X” marks the spot! This summer, you can also enjoy Disney Natsu Matsuri, a traditional Japanese festival with a touch of Disney magic. You can find Mickey and pals atop floats playing Japanese arrangements of your favorite Disney songs as part of Sansui! Summer Beat. Clap and sing along, and you might even get sprayed by water as the floats pass you by. End your day with the Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights, which makes a glowing return with five new floats. For the first time in forever, Anna and Elsa join the parade from their icy castle. You’ll also see Cinderella in her pumpkin carriage and Prince Charming waiting for her in the castle ballroom, as well as the return of the enchanting “Beauty and the Beast” float with more twinkling LED lights. We hope to see you at Tokyo Disney Resort this summer! Let us know what you’re looking forward to most in the comments below. View the full article

One of my favorite parts of KA WA‘A lu‘au at Aulani Resort actually happens before the show. When guests arrive, they will be greeted by our hosts and hostesses with a special lei. Then, guests will be encouraged to mingle around the resort’s Halawai Lawn as live music and performers set the tone for the evening. Also available during this time are various traditional arts and crafts for guests to not only observe, but also participate. Be sure to check out the following: Na Pua U‘i (The Pretty Flowers): You’ll learn the traditional art of stringing lei (or flower garlands) together, creating your very own to adorn your neck or wrist. Or, you can present the lei as a special token of aloha to a loved one. Pa‘i ‘Ai (Pounded Taro): After observing the traditional mashing of cooked taro into a thick paste called pa‘i ‘ai, join in and experience the effort it takes to make poi the traditional way. Kapala (Printing): Intricately carved bamboo stamps called ‘ohe kapala were traditionally used to decorate and embellish fine kapa (bark cloth). Create your own keepsake on a card using stamps inspired by traditional patterns of nature. Kakau (Tattooing): Pick a kakau design and have a local artisan draw by hand on your arms, legs or even face! You’ll experience a contemporary take on the painstaking age-old practice of a traditional body art. KA WA‘A lu‘au is offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at Aulani Resort. What activities are you looking forward to experiencing? View the full article

Have you heard? The nighttime spectacular Fantasmic! returns to Disneyland on July 17th! And there will be plenty of special snacks on hand to celebrate the occasion. Look around New Orleans Square, Frontierland, and Critter Country for the following treats. New Orleans Square Churros, Churros everywhere! Find the following flavors out and about… the Churro Cart in Critter Country will serve S’mores Churros (a graham cracker churro with chocolate and marshmallow dipping sauce), and the Churro Carts in Frontierland and New Orleans Square will offer Sour Watermelon Churros. ©Disney The Mint Julep Bar will serve up Mickey-shaped Blackberry Beignets. ©Disney Look for a Chocolate Cherry Coke Float, Cookie Sundae, and Spicy Peanut Brittle by Disneyland Candy Makers at The Golden Horseshoe. Harbour Galley will feature a Lobster Mac and Cheese Hot Dog, Lobster Roll, and Loaded Lobster Chips (house made chips topped with lobster, cheddar cheese sauce, spicy-lime mayo, and chives). The Harbour Galley Hungry Bear Restaurant will have Blueberry Honey Creme Pie, a Milk and Honey Funnel Cake (topped with clover honey and edible flowers), and a Teddi Berra Lavender Sparkler (basically a lavender lemonade). Outdoor Vending for the show will offer Nachos and Kettle Popcorn. ©Disney And don’t forget, Fantasmic! Dining Packages are now available for booking and they all include reserved seating for the show! Welcome back, Fantasmic! Are you excited for the return of Fantasmic! to Disneyland? 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 News: Gold-Dusted Churros and MORE Coming to Disneyland This Week! Spotted: Lightsaber Churros at Disneyland (and Maybe Coming Back to Disney World!) View the full article

Last year we held the first-ever Disney PhotoPass Day, and we’re excited to share that this picture-perfect celebration will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort on August 19! This year’s celebration of Disney PhotoPass Service at Walt Disney World Resort will be even bigger than last year’s inaugural event. On August 19, you can expect to find numerous event-exclusive Animated Magic Shots, even more one-day-only Character Experiences, and incredible photo locations at all four theme parks! Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog over the coming weeks for more details about the special Character Experiences and photo opportunities that will be available during this one-day celebration of Disney PhotoPass Service at Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

Hey Guys! Lately, we’ve been on a mission to share with you ALL THE THINGS. There are tons of don’t miss eats and drinks in Walt Disney World, and we’re serious about showing you the best of the best in our DFB Videos. Today, we’re turning our attention to Disney Springs! But with all of the incredible food that’s happening there, you know this is going to take more than one video. So hang onto your Mickey Ears as we share everything you can’t miss at Disney Springs — Part 1! Super Stretchy Cheese on the Crazy Corn In our first installment, we’re taking you inside of some of our new favorite spots, like Homecomin’, Boathouse, and Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. But we’ll also make time in the schedule to stop by some classics that are still bringing it! After all it’s not a trip to Disney Springs without popping by Ghirardelli or enjoying a Guinness at Raglan Road. And there’s so much more that you can’t miss! Check out our latest DFB Video to check out our Disney Springs Favorites — Part 1! And if you love this video, check ‘em all out on our DFB YouTube Channel! And have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel yet?? Subscribe to our channel and never miss a single episode! But now I can’t wait to hear: what are your favorite eats and treats at Disney Springs? Leave a comment and share with us 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: New DFB Video: A Tour of the Coca-Cola Rooftop Bar at Disney Springs New DFB Video: Best Walt Disney World Restaurants for First Timers New DFB Video: Top 5 Magic Kingdom Counter Service Restaurants View the full article

In late April, Portobello Country Italian Trattoria in Disney Springs closed its doors. And today, we’ve received news of what’s going to come of the space! Terralina Crafted Italian will continue the Italian cuisine tradition when it opens this fall! ©Disney Chef Tony Mantuano — James Beard Award Winner — will return from Portobello to create Terralina’s menu, and will be joined once more by Chef Justin Plank who will run the kitchen. But there is plenty of change in store, too, for this all-new restaurant, which is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. The result in the atmosphere will be “reminiscent of an Italian home” inspired by Italy’s Lake District, featuring an open kitchen and dining rooms as well as an outdoor veranda bar. ©Disney The wood-burning oven will be used to create artisanal pizzas along with fresh vegetable dishes. Mussels and a Grilled Pork Chop will be among the Signature Items, and a few familiar favorites from Portobello will return (including the antipasti platter and signature pastas). Tuscan Salumi Pizza from Portbello Terralina Crafted Italian will serve both lunch and dinner. Refurbishment Signs outside Portobello Andy Lansing — President and CEO of Levy Restaurants — states: “We are excited to have created Terralina Crafted Italian with a vision to deliver authentic food, hospitality and every last detail as part of a memorable guest experience.” So will Terralina be…well…basically Portobello with a new name? Or will it be a new concept altogether? We shall see. 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 Disney Springs Portobello Restaurant Concept Art News! Homecoming by Chef Art Smith to Open on July 12th in Disney Springs News: STK Orlando to Open Summer of 2016 in Disney Springs View the full article

Recently, I shared menus for “Fantasmic!” Dining Packages now available to reserve at Disneyland park. Today, I’m excited to share the complete foodie guide to the brand-new “Fantasmic!”-inspired eats and sweets which can be found throughout New Orleans Square, Frontierland and Critter Country beginning July 17! Mint Julep Bar Blackberry Beignets Churro Cart in New Orleans Square Sour Watermelon Churro Churro Cart in Critter Country S’mores Churro – A graham cracker churro with chocolate and marshmallow dipping sauce Churro Cart in Fronteirland Sour Watermelon Churro Golden Horseshoe Chocolate Cherry Coke Float Cookie Sundae Spicy Peanut Brittle made by Disneyland Candy Makers Harbour Galley (Evening Menu) Lobster Mac and Cheese Hot Dog Lobster Roll Loaded Lobster Chips – House-fried potato chips topped with tender lobster, cheddar cheese sauce, spicy-lime mayo and chives Hungry Bear Restaurant Teddi Berra Lavender Sparkler – A sparkling drink with lavender, elderflower and lemon Milk and Honey Funnel Cake – Topped with sweetened condensed milk, clover honey, edible flowers and whipped cream Blueberry Honey Crème Pie Outdoor Vending Nachos – Tortilla chips with warm nacho cheese and pickled jalapenos, topped with picante sauce. Perfect for eating on the go or while watching “Fantasmic!” Kettle Popcorn – Sweet and salty kettle corn Locations with Dining Packages featuring reserved viewing for “Fantasmic!” Blue Bayou Restaurant River Belle Terrace Hungry Bear Restaurant To make reservations for a “Fantasmic!” Dining Package, visit Disneyland.com or call 714-781-DINE. What “Fantasmic!”-inspired eats are you most looking forward to trying? Let us know in the comments below! View the full article

There's a frog in a lot of throats across the country as news has circulated that Kermit the Frog is getting a new voice. ABC News and The Hollywood Reporter report that Steve Whitmire has left his role giving life to the iconic Muppet. Whitmire has voiced the character and made the character move... View the full article

The much-anticipated Terralina Crafted Italian is anticipated to open this fall at Disney Springs in the space of the former Portobello Country Italian Trattoria. Good news, James Beard Award-winning Chef Tony Mantuano returns from Portobello to curate the new menu, and Chef Justin Plank will be back to run the kitchen. A multi-million- dollar makeover is transforming the space in The Landing on the shores of Lake Buena Vista. Inspired by the design and lifestyle of Italy’s Lake District, the new restaurant will be reminiscent of an Italian home, with an open kitchen, dining rooms with eclectic décor and a new veranda bar outside the main entrance. Chef Mantuano’s authentic Italian cuisine (much of it infused with his signature olive oil imported directly from Italy) will include artisanal pizzas and fresh vegetable dishes fired up in a wood-burning oven. Two new signatures – mussels and a grilled pork chop – will be on the menu, along with favorites from Portobello such as the antipasti platter and signature pastas. “Focusing on the hearth of the kitchen dishes will embody the passion and flare of the flames,” said Mantuano. “We are excited to have created Terralina Crafted Italian with a vision to deliver authentic food, hospitality and every last detail as part of a memorable guest experience,” said Andy Lansing, president and CEO of Levy Restaurants, who owns the restaurant. Terralina will be open for lunch and dinner – check back for opening dates. View the full article

Terralina Crafted Italian, formerly Portobello Country Italian Trattoria, will reopen in Disney Springs Fall 2017 following a multi-million dollar makeover, according to a news release from restaurant operator Levy Restaurants. Portobello closed in April. The revamped restaurant by James Beard... View the full article

After 46 years, Six Flags Magic Mountain finally has a dark ride worthy of standing up to the Disneys and Universals that have long ruled the Southern California theme park scene. The new Justice League: Battle for Metropolis 3-D shoot-em-up dark ride is equal to Universal’s Transformers 3-D and... View the full article

Sure, there’s plenty of new stuff to check out at Animal Kingdom these days, what with Pandora — The World of AVATAR still less than two months old. Welcome to Animal Kingdom! But we’re starting our tour around the Park with the return of an old favorite… Ice Cold Treats (and Not-So-Much) The Jungle Juice Slushy has returned to Mahindi! Jungle Juice Slushy Returning as mysteriously as it vanished a few months ago, we were pumped to see this freezy version of POG Juice (Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava) back in Africa’s Harambe Village. As before, you’ll only see it listed on the main menu with the inclusion of the Musical Tumbler. Mahindi Menu But if you read the very small print on the Musical Tumbler sign, you’ll see you can still get the Slushsy on its own for $5.29. Musical Tumbler sign Just down the way, Harambe Fruit Market has some new treats up its sleeve. Harambe Fruit Market You can now grab some Flame-Grilled, Butter-Dipped, and Berbere-Spiced Corn on the Cob! Corn on the Cob sign Can’t you just smell it? Grill at Harambe Fruit Market Still, if you find it a little too warm for anything “Flame-Grilled,” you might opt for some Shaved Ice instead, available in Watermelon, Mango-Passion Fruit, or Pina Colada. Shaved Ice at Harambe Check out those spiked options on the menu, too! Shaved Ice Pandora’s Pongu Lumpia We’ve already got a small change to the menu at Pongu Pongu — Pandora’s drink station — to report. Pongu Pongu Pongu Lumpia, the station’s signature snack of pineapple and cream cheese filled spring rolls — has changed in serving size. Pongu Pongu Menu Now you receive one Pongu Lumpia for $2.99 (as opposed to 2 for $4.50 as previously served). Blergh. New Breakfast Options And Pandora’s Satu’li Canteen isn’t the only place serving up new breakfast options for Animal Kingdom guests nowadays. Local Food Cafes sign Local Foods Cafe (a/k/a Yak & Yeti Counter Service) is now serving a full breakfast menu through 10:30 am, including English Muffin Sandwiches, Breakfast Burritos and Tacos, and Hash Brown Bites. Breakfast Menu The regular Lunch and Dinner menu has seen some changes as well. Say “So long” to the Roasted Vegetable Cous Cous Wrap, and “Hello” to Vegetable Tikka Masala. Lunch and Dinner Menu Dinoland Switcheroo HEY-OOOHHH from Dinoland, U.S.A.! Pluto and Goofy in Dinoland, USA Heads up that you won’t find Churros (or the Bugs Sundae, now that we mention it) anymore at Dino-Bite Snacks. Dino-Bite Snacks The Churros have been relocated to Dino Diner, where they’ve taken the place of Cinnamon-Glazed Almonds and Pecans on the menu. Dino Diner Dino Diner Menu Discoveries in Discovery Island We found a price DROP in Discovery Island (perhaps that should’ve been the headline for this post )! The Feeding Ground Menu The Lotus Popcorn Bucket can now be found at The Feeding Ground popcorn-and-more stand for $11.29 (as opposed to the previous $15.99 price tag). Lotus Blossom Popcorn Bucket AND it’s still refillable! And we wrap with a very little something, but we know some of you may be quite excited to hear it… out first Pumpkin Sighting of 2017 has already taken place . Creature Comforts Find Pumpkin Bread back again at Creature Comforts (and perhaps your local Starbucks, too?). (And FYI, we found pumpkin and pecan tarts later in the day at one of the Disney resorts…so if you’re longing for Fall temperatures and flavors, they’re on their way!) Pumpkin Bread Thanks for joining us at Animal Kingdom! And — as they say — we hope you had a WILD TIME!! Which of today’s treats would you like to try at Animal Kingdom? 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: #OnTheList: Jungle Juice Slush at Mahindi in Disney’s Animal Kingdom New DFB Video: Jungle Juice Slushy at Disney’s Animal Kingdom My Great Idea That You Have to Try: The Jungle Juice Float in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! View the full article

A wide range of shops and restaurants at Disney Springs are adding some midweek magic to Disney Vacation Club Members’ Walt Disney World vacations as part of Membership Magic Ever After, opening an hour early for Members and their guests each Wednesday morning (9-10 a.m.) and making special offers available throughout that day. While these offers, as well as participating shops and restaurants, are subject to change, current Wednesday offers include the following discounts: 20 percent discount at Kipling, Vince Camuto, Sunglass Icon, Apex Sunglasses, Joffrey’s Tea Company (valid specifically on the purchase of gift-basket sets) and Edward Beiner (excluding Cartier) 15 percent discount at Origins, Pop Gallery (for jewelry purchases) and Sugarboo & Co (Tip: Pop Gallery also serves mimosas from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesdays!) 10 percent discount at Sanuk, UGG, Pandora, Tommy Bahama and L’Occitaneen Provence (where Members also enjoy complimentary mini facials and hand treatments on Wednesdays) Other value-added Member offers at Disney Springs on Wednesdays include: Vera Bradley: a complimentary monogram and gift with a $100 purchase Basin: a complimentary bath bomb with a $30 purchase, two complimentary bath bombs with a $50 purchase and a complimentary bath bomb barrel with a $150 purchase T-Rex Dino Store: a complimentary cinch bag with a Build-A-Dino by Build-A-Bear Workshop Bundle purchase and a complimentary T-Rex recycled tote with a $25 purchase Earl of Sandwich: a complimentary breakfast entrée with the purchase of a drink and entrée of equal or greater value at Earl of Sandwich before 11 a.m. Luxury of Time by Diamonds International: a complimentary watch (a $30 value) with no purchase necessary, as well as a 20 percent jewelry discount and 10 percent watch discount (note that Luxury of Time offers are available daily, meaning Members simply have an extra hour to take advantage of these offers on Wednesdays) While Sephora doesn’t currently feature a special Member offer, the shop does open early for Members and their guests on Wednesdays. Current plans call for these Wednesday offerings to continue through the fall. Learn more about Disney Springs merchants before your visit online at disneysprings.com. View the full article

Guests attending the D23 Expo 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center from July 14-16 this year can visit a pop-up shop from Mickey’s of Glendale, the merchandise location that is typically only open to Disney Imagineers and cast members. Located in the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts pavilion, this shop will provide the only opportunity for Expo guests to purchase a unique assortment of Disney Parks-inspired merchandise. I recently caught up with the Mickey’s of Glendale team who provided me a first look at some of the items guests will find. Mickey’s of Glendale team partnered with Imagineers to design merchandise using their original artwork. Among the Imagineering Exclusive items debuting at the Expo are camp shirts featuring artwork and patterns compiled from iconic symbols from Adventureland and Pirates of the Caribbean. Other apparel items will include a salute to Star Tours which is celebrating three decades at Disney Parks this year. For the first time ever, Mickey’s of Glendale will feature bronze collectibles celebrating Walt Disney Imagineering’s heritage. With only 25 pieces of each figure available at the Expo, this extremely limited-edition collection commemorates the art of the Imagineering design process. Finally, in celebration of the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts: A Galaxy of Stories pavilion, Mickey’s of Glendale will also offer unique merchandise featuring designs inspired by the stories being shared at this year’s Expo. Discover the latest D23 Expo 2017 news by visiting D23expo.com. View the full article

Pandora – The World of Avatar offers many ways for guests to connect with nature, animals and the overall living, breathing planet of Pandora. Whether it’s experiencing riding on a banshee or tasting Na’vi-inspired dishes at Satu’li Canteen, guests can truly immerse themselves in the wonder and culture of Pandora. Today we’re happy to share another unique way guests can connect with this amazing land – through music. Swotu Wayä (“sacred place of song”), is located in the heart of Mo’ara Valley, and is where guests can interact with a collection of instruments fashioned by the Na’vi that are connected into the moon’s root system. As guests play instruments, they connect to a living memory of song that responds to fill the space around them with music and light. At various times throughout the day and into the evening, a group of musicians gather at Swotu Wayä to perform a traditional Na’vi Drum Ceremony. Led by a musicologist who has studied Na’vi musical culture, the group also includes an expatriate from Earth and a native Pandoran who is among the first generation of humans born on Pandora. Check out the video above to experience the emotional power of the group’s performance. To see them yourselves on your trip to Pandora – The World of Avatar, be sure to check the park’s Times Guide on the day of your visit. View the full article

Last year, nearly 9,000 guests enrolled in the first-ever running event at Hong Kong Disneyland, experiencing the magic of the park in a whole new way. And now, we’re thrilled to announce the heroic return of this signature race on September 16 and 17 as Marvel 10K Weekend 2017 – Presented by AIA Vitality! Wind your way through the seven themed lands of the park during the Captain America 10K and Thor 5K. There are plenty of chances to take memorable photos with Disney Friends, and don’t be surprised if you spot a few Marvel Super Heroes along the way. The Spider-Man 3K is just the right distance for the whole family, and of course plenty of fun is in store at the Kids Races. Each runner will collect a Marvel Runner Pack with an event T-shirt, race bib and other useful items, and keep an eye out for limited-edition merchandise available just for this event. A unique Super Hero medal is waiting for everyone who crosses the finish line, and the top three runners in each age category will also be awarded a night’s stay at one of the resort hotels or a dinner buffet, as well as designated Marvel Captain America accessories presented by Chow Tai Fook. Friends and family are welcome to join in the fun by purchasing a spectator ticket. All participants at the Marvel 10K Weekend will also be making a difference for people in need, and Disney VoluntEARS will join hands with volunteers from Chow Tai Fook to help raise support and awareness of the Hong Kong Association for Cleft Lip and Palate at the event. Registration is open through July 31, so sign up now and get ready for a one-of-a-kind Disney race experience! View the full article

Follow along as Chef Toby Hollis takes us on a culinary tour of Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure park—from Knowhere Eats to Cosmic Canteen! Want to know Chef Toby’s favorite eats? Watch the video below! You can find a complete listing of all Summer of Heroes foods here. Be sure to check out Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure park, now until September 10, and share your favorite foods with the hashtag #HeroUp! View the full article