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When I first visited Epcot in the 1980s, one character I fell in love with was Figment. Designed specifically for the park’s Imagination pavilion, Dreamfinder’s description of him couldn’t be more spot-on: “two tiny wings, eyes big and yellow, horns of a steer – but a loveable fellow!” In tonight’s “Disney Parks After Dark” photo, this colorful character welcomes guests to the Future World section of the park, just behind the park’s iconic Spaceship Earth attraction. View the full article

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and Disneyland Resort is gearing up to celebrate Independence Day with days of fireworks, concerts and more! Here’s a look at some of the star-spangled highlights we’ve got planned for the coming week: “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” – This special fireworks spectacular rockets into the air above Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland park on four different nights, July 1–4, at 9:30 p.m. Main Street Electrical Parade – Take in this American classic, complete with its impressively patriotic 118-foot-long finale, “To Honor America,” at 8:45 p.m. or 10:45 p.m. nightly at Disneyland park through August 20. Captain America – Over at Disney California Adventure park, you can step up for a heroic encounter with the First Avenger himself, Captain America. He’s appearing along with Spider-Man, Black Widow and more as part of the Summer of Heroes through September 10. “World of Color” – On July 4 only, you can enjoy a special patriotic pre-show at the start of both the 9 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. performances of “World of Color” at Disney California Adventure park. Military Band Concerts – Several military bands are performing at locations across the resort through July 3. Be sure to check out Kyleigh’s post for all the details! To help you get in the spirit, here’s a look at “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” Who’s ready for some red, white and blue?! View the full article

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The group of women auctioned off at a scene on Walt Disney World’s classic Pirates of the Caribbean ride will make way for a redhead woman toting a rifle, the company announced Thursday as it plans for a refurbishment in 2018. Disney plans to update the auction scene, according to the official... View the full article

When Pirates of the Caribbean re-opens at Disneyland Paris on July 24, guests will discover new surprises as well as a band of new buccaneers. The blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” films provided the inspiration for our Imagineering team to come up with new twists and turns in our story, and a chance to introduce new characters and magic to this classic attraction. Captain Barbossa, from the blockbuster films, will appear in the attraction for the first time, joining a skeletal crew in a scene unique to Disneyland Paris. Also, ghostly visages of Davy Jones and Blackbeard will warn that “dead men DO tell tales!” Throughout the attraction, we’ve enhanced the show with new Audio-Animatronics figures, costumes, special effects, lighting and sound, including some of the now-classic musical themes from the films. Of course, the classic “A Pirates Life for Me!” song will continue to underscore the attraction. You’ll even discover that a familiar character is playing a new role joining the pirates ranks and helping the local townspeople “unload” their valuables at the Mercado auction. In the U.S., this famous redhead will appear in a similar scene at the Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland park in 2018 following a previously scheduled refurbishment. Click here to view an artist’s rendering of the new Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort scenes. Disneyland Paris guests will also discover some changes to the Blue Lagoon Restaurant, re-opening as Captain Jack’s. It seems that Captain Jack won the restaurant in a wager and is now welcoming pirates of all ages to relax over a drink and hot meal. The interior of the restaurant has been re-themed and the establishment has been staffed with a fun-loving band of pirates. The adventures set sail on July 24 in Adventureland at Disneyland Paris. View the full article

Hey Guys! We promised you more Must Eat Epcot and today we’re back for a second round in our latest DFB Video! Gelato Perfection! The Coppa Delizia in Epcot’s Italy Pavilion The awesome thing about Epcot food is that you have plenty of classics, but there are also new things joining the scene every day. In recent years, additions like Tutto Gusto have kept World Showcase fresh. And I can’t pass up the Caramel Apple Cookie at Karamell-Küche. EVER. Can’t wait to see more? Then click on our latest DFB Video to see what else you CAN’T MISS in Epcot! Want to see ALL of our GET THIS in Disney World series — including Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Epcot? Check out our GET THIS in Disney World playlist here! And if you never want to miss your Disney Food Fix, then hit the big Subscribe Button below! That way, you won’t miss a minute of the fun! Whew! Are you ready to eat your way through Epcot? Leave a comment and tell us YOUR favorites! 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: Eat This in Epcot Part 1! New DFB Video: Sneak Peek and Recommendations for the 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! DFB Video: Best of the 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Eats! View the full article

Want a chance to win a trip to Walt Disney World Resort during a very delicious time of year? The Emmy award-winning ABC hit show, “The Chew,” wants you to join the hosts at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival — a celebration you don’t want to miss. “The Chew” is giving you, and three of your guests, a chance to win a vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Chew’s Magical Culinary Adventure Sweepstakes winner receives a vacation to Walt Disney World Resort to experience all four Theme Parks, a stay in the middle of the magic at a Disney Resort hotel, a $500 Disney Gift Card (which could be used to shop at select stores at Disney Springs) plus the opportunity to attend a live taping of “The Chew” at Epcot. Join “The Chew” as the hosts celebrate life through food—with live music, tasty eats, and world-renowned drinks to brighten your vacation at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. With this experience, you get to watch a live taping of the show in front of the Spaceship Earth, which will be aired on ABC. Afterwards, savor delicious dishes from the marketplace, “Earth Eats, Hosted by The Chew,” with an enticing Grilled Beef Skewer and delectable Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse to top it off. During your visit to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, explore your palate at more than 35 themed marketplaces with the most delicious cuisines from around the world. Dance under the stars to live performances during the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, and end the night with tasty treats as the IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth fireworks show glistens across the sky. Enter for your chance to win at https://magicalculinaryadventure.com/ now! Tune in to the Disney Parks Blog and watch “The Chew” weekdays (1 p.m.ET/12 pm PT) on ABC to see how you can get your tickets to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival tapings on October 4-6th. We hope to see you there! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes ends at 11:59 PM ET on 9/15/17. Open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 years of age or older. Winner must travel between October 3 – 8, 2017. Limit one (1) entry per person per day. See [Official Rules] for full details including entry requirements, eligibility restrictions, odds of winning, prize description and limitations. Void where prohibited. View the full article

Big News!! Today we’ve got another update about the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! The festival, which stretches to a full 75 days this year, will run from August 31-November 13 this Fall. We are looking forward to the start of the fun. We wait all year for this (and we know you do toooo!), but this one promises to be bigger and better than ever! We’re still waiting for all of the details about Menus and Booths, Special Events, and Low Cost Seminars and Demonstrations, the event is now definitely starting to take shape! There’s some GREAT news to share with you today, so let’s get right to it! ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Returns to Broadcast from Epcot and Make Appearances We’ve been preeeeeetty sure and now we can confirm it: the cast of ABC TV’s The Chew is definitely returning once again for the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! The Chew will be taping again at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival The core cast will tape five shows for broadcast on ABC. Taping dates will be Oct. 4-6. The episodes are scheduled to air the week of Oct. 9-13. Wanna know how to get tickets? Here’s our primer on How To Get Tickets To See The Chew in Epcot! ;-D 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. 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! Scheduled to appear are co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly, and Daphne Oz (we think). In addition to the week’s worth of episodes, the cast will also be filming segments throughout Walt Disney World for broadcast for the duration of the Festival. The Chew’s Carla Hall and Michael Symon No word yet on whether any of the show’s hosts will be involved in any special events, like Cooking Demonstrations or Premium Parties. Two years ago, the cast appeared on stage during one of the Rockin’ Burger Block Parties. But we’ve got even more great news! A Chew Booth Returns once again for the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! In recent years, the festival made history by expanding marketplace booths into Future World for the very first time with The Chew. And it looks like this year, they’ll be bringing their innovative ideas to the event once more with the Earth Eats booth! Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Tomato Sauce So far, we’re pretty sure that Earth Eats will be located in Future World. Returning to the booth from last year will be the Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce, and the Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots and Feta Cheese and Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle. And Festival exclusive wines return once more and may be available at the booth as well! Festival Exclusive Wines Return in 2016 We’re just getting started with what promises to be a ton of information coming your way in the next few weeks. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all the latest! Want to Know All the Latest Epcot Food and Wine Festival News? Here’s What We Know So Far! 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 TBD. 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 will be able to book seminars and demos TBD. 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 can book select special events, demos, and seminars on TBD as well. A limited number of seats are available for the booking date. So Guys — are you excited about The Chew returning once again to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival? Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts! 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. 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! 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: Win a Trip to the Epcot Food and Wine Festival from The Chew! Plus — How to Get Tickets to the Live Taping! News: Changes to The Chew’s Taping Schedule in Epcot Due to Hurricane Matthew News! 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival FULL Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Confirmed! View the full article

“The Chew,” ABC’s Emmy-winning daytime series, will return to Walt Disney World to tape five programs Oct. 4-6. Those programs will air nationally at 1 p.m. Oct. 9-13, the show announced Thursday. “The Chew” will take in the 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which runs 75 days from... View the full article

Back for the third year, the popular ABC’s “The Chew” returns with the dynamic cast to tape five festival shows that will air Oct. 9-13. With Spaceship Earth as the backdrop, the Emmy Award-winning show hosts will again delight a live audience with on-stage cooking and stories of their Disney adventures plus segments from across Walt Disney World Resort. “It’s magical to see our Epcot stage light up as the show’s celebrated hosts cook, dish and entertain each live audience of festival guests,” says Epcot Vice President Melissa Valiquette. Today also kicks off “The Chew’s” Magical Culinary Adventure Sweepstakes presented by Hidden Valley Ranch. The winner gets a vacation for four to see a taping of “The Chew” at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. To learn more, visit TheChew.com, and for updates about how to obtain show taping tickets, tune into “The Chew” on ABC and watch Disney Parks Blog for updates. Creative cuisine inspired by “The Chew” also will be featured at “Earth Eats Marketplace, Inspired by The Chew.” Three dishes at the marketplace include Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots and Feta Cheese; Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce and Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with Caramel Drizzle. And at the Festival Center, guests can watch screenings of “The Chew” show highlights, cooking and entertaining tips. The festival expands to 75 days this year, Aug. 31-Nov. 13. ABC’s “The Chew” show’s taped at Epcot will air a 1 p.m. EDT, noon PDT Oct. 9-13 (check local listings). View the full article

Each year, many families gather at Magic Kingdom Park to celebrate the Fourth of July by watching one of our grandest fireworks displays of the year – “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.” Today, we’re happy to announce that we’ll be sharing this magnificent display with guests around the country (and around the world!), through our next #DisneyParksLIVE stream. Our live stream of the park’s special “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” fireworks will be held July 4 at 8:55 p.m. ET. Join us minutes before the fireworks start at 9:00 p.m. ET to learn more about nighttime spectaculars at Walt Disney World Resort. How can you catch the live stream? Visit the Disney Parks Blog on July 4 and a fresh blog post containing the live stream feed will be ready and waiting at the top. In the meantime, tell us which state you’ll be tuning in from in the comments section below. View the full article

Splitsville Luxury Lanes, Disney Springs’ bowling alley/restaurant attraction, has enclosed its balcony space that overlooked the West Side neighborhood of the entertainment complex. Turns out that Florida’s great outdoors wasn’t always so great for diners. “We could only use it on days that weren’t... View the full article

It’s National Camera Day – and to celebrate the occasion, two of Nikon USA’s best eagle-eyed professional photographers are exploring Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and offering tips to help you capture your own award-winning images in our new spectacular world. Regular Disney Parks Blog readers know that in Pandora – The World of Avatar, the land is an attraction to explore in itself with a lush and vibrant landscape that boasts interactive Pandoran flora, pouring waterfalls and flowing streams – both day and night! And to help capture it all, Nikon USA’s Sr. Manager of Pro Relations Mike Corrado suggests starting with the right camera lens. “You see the expansive landscape (of Pandora – The World of Avatar) so you think wide angle (lens) but you also see the details in the foliage and the flowers and really want to get close, so, a macro lens is really ideal to have,” Corrado said. “A zoom lens is probably the best thing to walk in with – it covers the wide angle and does a little bit of macro and gets some telephoto.” The detailed landscape in Pandora – The World of Avatar is not only beautiful to photograph but some of it can also help you capture a perfect photo. “You’re provided with all of these great structures (in the land) – whether it’s rock work or railings – whatever it is, place your camera on it and use it as a tripod,” Nikon USA Ambassador Ron Magill said. Even though it seems all areas of Pandora – The World of Avatar offer remarkable photo opportunities, there are some top locations Corrado and Magill suggested trying when looking for the perfect image. Check out all five of the locations in the map above. For more information about Nikon and tips for photographing Disney’s “Pandora – The World of Avatar” click here. View the full article

This summer an incredible new lineup of Broadway stars are entertaining Disney cruisers as part of our Stars Set Sail live concert series presented by Disney Theatrical Productions. Theatrical stars from Disney’s Broadway and international shows are joining us on most European cruises aboard the Disney Magic and select voyages aboard the Disney Wonder and Disney Fantasy. Our lineup of performers includes all-star talent like Kevin Massey who played the leading role in the Broadway production of “Tarzan” and his wife Kara Lindsay from the original cast of “Newsies,” pictured above. Theater fans are sure to recognize other big names like Steve Blanchard – the longest running Beast on Broadway – and Alton Fitzgerald White – the longest running Mufasa on Broadway. Each performer’s show in the Walt Disney Theatre is unique, showcasing his or her diverse theatrical repertoire and personal journey to Broadway. Other fun events throughout the cruise may include a chance to personally meet the star at a Q&A session, a late-night show just for adults, a theater class for teens and tweens and more. So far, guests have enjoyed performances by Bret Shuford (“The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast”), Bobby Creighton (“The Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Frozen”), Nicolas Dromard (“Mary Poppins”), Drew Seeley (“The Little Mermaid”) and Desiree Davar on the Disney Magic, plus Chuck Wagner (“Beauty and the Beast”) on the Disney Wonder. And the fun is just beginning! Here are the other Broadway stars sailing throughout the summer: Disney Magic June 28: Steve Blanchard (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Newsies”) & Meredith Inglesby (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Newsies”) July 9: Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”) July 21: Michelle Mallardi (“Beauty and the Beast”) July 28: Heidi Blickenstaff (“The Little Mermaid”) August 12: Kevin Massey (“Tarzan”) & Kara Lindsay (“Newsies”) August 19 & 26: Kerry Butler (“Beauty and the Beast”) September 2: Pamela Kashani (“Beauty and the Beast”) September 9: Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”) September 16: Scarlett Strallen (“Mary Poppins”) Disney Fantasy June 17: Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”) June 28: Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”) Disney Wonder October 27: Jenn Gambatese (“Tarzan”) If you’re joining us on one of these cruises, you won’t want to miss the special entertainment by these talented performers. View the full article

In today’s Disney Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Briar Rose (aka, Princess Aurora) would do if she had the chance to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. In the 1959 film “Sleeping Beauty,” one of the iconic musical scenes takes place in the forest, when Princess Aurora, still in hiding as Briar Rose, sings “Once Upon A Dream” and dances with her forest friends. Ashley used this memorable moment in Disney film history as her inspiration for the “doodle.” “Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is surrounded by a sea of trees,” she said. “It’s easy to imagine Aurora finding a lovely spot to dance with her forest friends!” View the full article

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Kukuna o ka la means rays of the sun. In this series, we’ve been diving into the Hawaiian language, which is a personal passion of mine. Today I’d like to raise us up into the sky and tell you about the kukuna o ka la, or rays of the sun, in Hawaiʻi. Throughout Hawaiʻi, and especially here at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, we tell moʻolelo, or stories, about how the demi-god Maui captured the sun. According to some stories, he captured the sun at a mountain just down the road from Aulani called Heleakala. Maui wanted the sun to slow down so our Hawaiian bark-cloth, or kapa, would have time to dry. So, he captured the sun and made it rise and fall on a regular cycle. Now, we are so thankful that he did! You can see this story gloriously brought to life as part of Aulani’s KA WA‘A lu‘au. During summer at Aulani, you can enjoy the kukuna o ka la in so many ways! You can greet the sun in the morning with yoga at our lagoon. Or perhaps you might enjoy some time splashing around our Waikolohe Stream in an inner-tube that allows you to float through the valley. Or maybe you will play hide-and-seek from the kukuna o ka la by relaxing in one of our poolside cabanas during your stay. One thing you shouldn’t miss is the best show on all of Oʻahu: our beautiful sunset. As Moana sings, “There’s a line where the sky meets the sea, and it’s calling.” Come experience the kukuna o ka la at Aulani. A hui hou, until we meet again. Note: In printed materials, Aulani Resort uses the contemporary spelling of Hawaiian words, which includes marks such as the kahako (macron). Because these marks do not often display correctly in electronic formats, including the text of the Disney Parks Blog, we’ve omitted them to ensure clarity. View the full article

Tiana's Riverboat Party & Ice Cream Social runs on select days at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. It's a good way to let little ones get up close and personal with Tiana, from "The Princess and the Frog," and her beau, Prince Naveen. The characters lead children around the boat, tell stories,... View the full article

It’s almost “game over” for DisneyQuest. The gigantic interactive-gaming center, which began as a showcase for state-of-the-art video games and other hands-on activities, will operate as usual at Disney Springs through July 2. But then, Walt Disney World will pull the plug in favor of a basketball-themed... View the full article

What’s more refreshing and cooling than a slushy on a crazy hot Florida or southern California day? Uh, nothing. The answer is nothing. Which is why we love Goofy’s Glaciers. These sweet and tart slushies come in several Goofy-worthy flavors like strawberry, blue raspberry, passion mango, and lemonade. And with flavors like these, it’s only natural that a good Disney food fan would combine them into something even awesome-r. Enter our DiningInDisney pal Heather Sievers who, as always, has this plan on lock. In fact, she gave this slushie combo a swirl back in May! Goofy’s Glaciers World of Color Over on the left coast, this fan-favorite has been dubbed the World of Color, and it’s obvious why. Look at those gorgeous, artificial colors gettin’ all cozy in the cup. Ahhhh! We love how they blend into a psychedelic whirlpool on top! World of Color Glacier Heather thought it was a little sweet on top of sweet on top of sweet. But if that’s your jam…! Well, we here at DFB jumped on board this trend and crafted the east coast version, which we are calling the Rainbow Goofy’s Glacier. Basically, you step up to any counter that sells Goofy’s Glaciers and request a little of each flavor (or the flavors/colors you think go best together). When we visited, we were treated to fruit punch, blue Powerade, orange, lime, and lemonade. We decided to skip the apple juice because we didn’t think the color worked for our rainbow. Goofy’s Glaciers at the ScreenDoor Once you’ve got that rainbow in a cup, find a nice background and Insta-Snap it! Rainbow Goofy’s Glacier Just a friendly DFB reminder that there’s no way to keep those flavors separate once they’re all up in each other’s grills, so embrace the madness! We found our Rainbow Goofy’s Glacier at the BoardWalk Inn’s Screendoor, which is a sweet little convenience shop located on the Boardwalk. But you can find them in every park and in Disney Springs (at Goofy’s Candy Company, natch). Rainbow Goofy’s Glacier And while Heather’s totally right — this is sweetness overload — we still think that at $4.79 or a snack credit, it’s worth a try. We recommend sharing, though, since it melts crazy fast (and that’ll justify the sugar content a little… and leave you some wiggle room for more sweets later!). Don’t Miss Out on the ALL the Best Snacks Walt Disney World Has to Offer! Get four awesome e-Books FULL of Disney park dining advice, bundled for 30% off the already discounted price! Yep, we’ve scoured the parks to find any and all snack choices — from the mundane to the spectacular — and we tell you all about them (with full-color pictures!) in our snack guides! These are updated every year, so you know your guide will be perfect for your upcoming trip, and they’re bundled with our DFB Guide to WDW Dining! This money-saving bundle includes all of the following: The 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, Second Edition The DFB Guide to Magic Kingdom Snacks The DFB Guide to Epcot Snacks The DFB Guide to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios Snacks All four are being sold together — for 30% off the already hugely discounted bundle price. Use code BUNDLE17 at check out to get the discount. It’s a $63 value for under $30!! With this Bundle of e-books you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips to plan the best Disney World vacation ever. And with our handy e-book format, you can download the Guides to all of your electronic devices and take them with you wherever you go! And with our 100% money-back guarantee, what do you have to lose? Have you succumbed to the greatness that is the Goofy Glacier? Tell us your best keepin’ it cool with Goof story 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: Snack Series: Goofy’s Glaciers News and Review: Goofy’s Powdered Candy is Back in Disney World Review: Kaki Gori Treats at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase View the full article

ALOHA from Disneyland’s Downtown Disney! THAT is where the Downtown Disney Summer Celebration is running now through September 4th. ©Disney The event — sponsored by Dole Packaged Foods, features over a dozen special menu items found at various Downtown Disney restaurants. These tastes of the islands will be accompanied by regular weekly appearances of the Polynesian performers of Tupua. Beginning July 1st, Tupua will help set the scene on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage with song, dance, and color. Moving forward, Tupua will appear on Friday evenings through the run of the event. We mentioned a “taste of the islands,” too, though, didn’t we? Find a Hawaiian BBQ Sandwich at Earl of Sandwich. Or stop by ESPN Zone for Hawaiian Pork Sliders, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, or a Summer Mojito. ©Disney Haagen-Dazs is featuring the Banana Split Dazzler, while Jamba Juice is serving up Dole Fruit Bowls. Choices at La Brea Bakery & Cafe include Scallops Al Pastor, Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Gelato, a Blackberry Mint Cooler and a Blackberry Mojito. ©Disney Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria and Napolini are the spots to find Hawaiian BBQ Pizza. Rainforest Cafe has a Taste of the Islands Entrée. And the summer menu at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen offers Blackened Mahi Mahi, Peach Cobbler and Pineapple Milk Punch. Naples in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney Tortilla Jo’s has a Summer Salad, Uva Bar a Chorizo and Pineapple Flatbread, and Hawaiian Pretzels can be had at Wetzel’s Pretzels. Tortilla Jo’s entrance It’s all yours to be had in Downtown Disney to celebrate and enjoy the Spirit of Aloha! Will you be celebrating summer in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney? 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: Dining in Disneyland Review: Summer Menu Items at Downtown Disney’s ESPN Zone Mini “Food & Wine Festival” at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney This Week News! Downtown Disney Anaheim Celebrates Avocado Week View the full article

If you are visiting the Disneyland Resort this week, be sure to wear your red, white and blue, and check out the special entertainment leading up to Independence Day. Now through July 3, patriotic performances will pop up in locations across the Disneyland Resort, including performances by the United States Air Force Honor Guard, the United States Army National Guard Band, and the 191st and the 300th Army Band. June 28 – July 1: The United States Air Force Honor Guard out of Washington, D.C. Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure park – 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Town Square at Disneyland park – 3:15 p.m. Disneyland park pre-parade – 4:05 p.m. July 2: The United States Army National Guard Band Disneyland park pre-parade – 4:10 p.m. July 3: The 191st and the 300th Army Bands Downtown Disney District main stage – Ongoing performances from 9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Disneyland park pre-parade – 4:10 p.m. View the full article

The D23 Expo 2017 returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from July 14-16 across the street from Disneyland Resort. This Ultimate Disney Fan Event brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, and sneak peeks. Today, I’m excited to share a first look at products coming to the Disney Dream Store, the spot to find Disney Parks-inspired apparel, art, collectibles and much more. “Disney ear hats are must have item from Disney Parks, so we’re delighted to offer a specially designed ear hat at D23 Expo 2017,” explained Jeanne Lewis, merchandise product developer for headwear. “In addition to the ear hat, we will debut the new Interchangeable Bow Collection that’s coming to Disney Parks this fall. We love being a part of the Disney Dream Store as it’s a wonderful way to introduce new products to our most enthusiastic Disney Parks’ fans.” You may recall getting a first look at the Interchangeable Bow Collection last December in a Disney Parks Blog Unboxed video. To start your headband collection, you will need the mouse-eared headband that comes with a removable sequin-covered bow. This starter headband contains three spaces where an interchangeable bow can be attached using a clip. Guests will also find six Disney character-inspired bows sold separately, which can be easily attached to the starter headband. Jeanne told me there will be 10 specially designed bows available when the collection is officially released this fall at Disney Parks. Finally, Jeanne shared with me a limited edition, genuine leather hat that celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Presented in a decorative treasure box, this hat will contain a pirate-themed metal medallion, and will have an edition size of 230. It’s the perfect hat to wear when visiting the Walt Disney Archives Exhibit, “A Pirate’s Life for Me: Disney’s Rascals, Scoundrels and Really Bad Eggs,” at the D23 Expo this year. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for additional looks at commemorative products coming to the Disney Dream Store. You can also discover the latest D23 Expo 2017 news by visiting D23expo.com. View the full article

When Walt Disney World’s Hall of Presidents reopens, the new animatronic figure of Donald J. Trump will have a speaking role, the company said on its official theme parks blog. The attraction, which opened with Magic Kingdom theme park in 1971, has been closed for renovations and updates since... View the full article

Today is my birthday and as many previous years, I will celebrate it at Walt Disney World Resort! Why? Because not only is your birthday special, but at Disney they really make it even more special! It doesn’t matter if you want to celebrate your kids’ special day or if you want to spend it with your friends and/or significant other, our theme parks and our resorts have what you are looking for! From character breakfasts – my favorites are at O’hana, Chef Mickey and 1900 Park Faire (because I love Mary Poppins!) – to fine dining with romantic ambiance, you can never go wrong. One of my best birthday dinners was at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We had a delicious cena and then saw Magic Kingdom’s fireworks. And I will never forget celebrating my son’s first birthday at ‘Ohana. He loved meeting the personajes and enjoying his first cupcake! On my wish list is to spend a birthday at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. You can barbecue in your cabin, rent a golf cart and drive around the resort, enjoy the pools, and even go to the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. And last but not least, be sure to go to Guest Relations at the Parks or at the Front Desk at the resorts to get your Happy Birthday button! That way everyone, including the Cast Members and other visitors will know it’s your special day and will wish you a “Happy Birthday”! After all, it is your day! What is your favorite way to spend your birthday at our resort? View the full article