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A recently approved permit signals parking changes could be part of the work being planned at Epcot. The South Florida Water Management District issued a new permit this month for canal modifications that allow Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to build and operate a new stormwater management system... View the full article

We are so excited to share BIG news with you today! We have FULL DETAILS about the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, which takes place for a record 75 days this year — August 31-November 13, 2017! And today, the full Eat to the Beat Concert line-up is here!!! There are lots of exciting returning acts. We’re marking our calendar to catch 38 Special, Boyz II Men, and Big Bad VooDoo Daddy in person. But we always look forward to learning about new acts as well! This year, there are over 30 musical acts coming to Epcot!! Newcomers Baha Men (Who Let the Dogs Out), American Authors (Best Day Of My Life), 10,000 Maniacs (Because the Night), Kenny G, and more bring new life to the party! Here’s the full list. Don’t forget to check out our 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival page for all the latest details on the festival! 2017 Eat to the Beat Concert Line Up! Delta Rae — August 31-September 1 NEW! The Hooters – September 2-3 NEW! Baha Men — September 4-5 Fuel — September 6-7 Starship featuring Mickey Thomas – September 8-10 NEW! Lauren Alaina – September 11-12 Plain White T’s — September 13-15 Sister Hazel – September 16-17 Air Supply — September 18-20 David Cook — September 21-22 Everclear — September 23-24 Sugar Ray — September 25-27 38 Special – September 28-29 NEW! Mark Wills — September 30-October 1 American Authors – October 2-3 Christopher Cross – October 4-5 Devon Allman – October 6-8 Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX — October 9-11 Taylor Dane — October 12-13 Jeffrey Osbourne – October 14-15 NEW! Postmodern Jukebox — October 16-17 NEW! 10,000 Maniacs — October 18-20 Toad the Wet Sprocket — October 21-22 NEW! Kenny G — October 23-24 Billy Ocean – October 25-26 Tiffany – October 27-October 29 Hanson — October 30-November 1 NEW! Blue October — November 2-3 Living Colour — November 4-5 Boyz II Men — November 6-8 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — November 9-11 NEW! Squeeze — November 12-13 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Performing at Eat to the Beat Eat to the Beat concerts are free with Epcot admission throughout the festival. You can catch up to three shows per night at at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM in the America Gardens Theater, located in the America Pavilion. Check out our Eat to the Beat Concert page for details and times. 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! 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. Is YOUR favorite group or singer performing during the 2017 Eat to the Beat Concert Series? Let us know who you’ll be lining up to see this year! 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: 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival News! More Eat to the Beat Concert Series Acts News! 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule! News! 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Preliminary Bands View the full article

With temperatures on the rise in Southern California, there’s only one way to cool down like a super hero — shaved ice. Located behind Schmoozies in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure park, you’ll find Bifrosties, a seriously sweet kiosk offering flavored shaved ice flavors perfect for celebrating Summer of Heroes: Spinal Fluid (top photo) — Banana, mango coulis and chili-lime spice Spider Venom (above-left) — Blue raspberry and cherry with condensed milk Smash Ice — Lime and grape Whistle Blue (above-right) — Lime, blue raspberry and blue sugar I am Shave Ice — Root beer and vanilla Ice Reactor — Strawberry and banana Add a scoop of ice cream to any flavor of shaved ice for $2.75. For a full list of Summer of Heroes food and beverage offerings, be sure to check out our Foodie Guide! These items are available now through September 10. View the full article

Ten years ago this month, Disneyland park guests began voyaging into the big blue world aboard Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Take a look back at the history of this attraction and learn something you might not have known about this undersea adventure! View the full article

Walt Disney Co. is being sued by a child development expert who alleges that the 2015 Pixar movie “Inside Out” used her original idea for an animated program that would have explored children’s emotions through a host of characters representing different moods. In a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday... View the full article

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The news was stunning. Four months into production — and less than a year before it's due in theaters — the Han Solo "Star Wars" spinoff was losing its directors. Phil Lord and Chris Miller were being removed from the project because of what Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy was calling a difference... View the full article

If you’ve ever visited Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, you know this Disney Vacation Club resort, oozing with Old Florida charm, is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing beach vacation. AAA, one of the leading sources of travel ratings in the industry, has recognized Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and its cast members with a coveted Four Diamond rating, an honor that goes to fewer than six percent of the nearly 28,000 hotels approved by the travel company. According to AAA, “A Four Diamond hotel is refined and stylish, providing upscale physical attributes, extensive amenities and a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail.” We are honored to receive such a coveted rating and proud of the resort’s cast members for achieving such high marks! Located on Florida’s East Coast just a two hours’ drive from Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort immerses visitors in its themes of citrus, treasure and the environment. The resort boasts a variety of water-themed activities, including access to the warm waters of the Atlantic, a children’s water play area, a miniature golf course, a Mickey Mouse-shaped swimming pool complete with a water slide and so much more. Situated on one of the most active sea turtle nesting beaches in Florida, sea turtles are an important part of Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. As part of Disney’s overall commitment to sea turtle conservation, a team of Disney researchers track sea turtle nests on several miles of the beach near the resort to help protect them and study what factors contribute to the successful hatching of sea turtle nests. From May to October, members and guests can observe the nesting season of threatened or endangered sea turtles such as loggerheads and leatherbacks during special outings with Disney sea turtle experts. New to the resort is Wind & Waves, a dining experience that includes a grill focused on fresh, local seafood and produce, a market with grab-and-go meals and a poolside bar. This Florida-themed food experience offers something for every dining style. Not only is the food amazing, but the accommodations at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort are stunning. Situated along the beautiful Atlantic coastline, Deluxe Studios, Inn rooms and one- and two-bedroom villas offer an assortment of options for your family, making this resort a truly unique Disney retreat. Ready to see it for yourself? View the full article

Konnichiwa! Or “Greetings” from our friends and fellow cast at the Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan. Having recently returned from Tokyo Disney Resort, I can tell you it’s a Disney resort unlike any other. They LOVE to throw a party. I was there during their Easter celebration and it was Egg-ceptional. This fall will see the 20th year of Halloween events to the resort – with haunted happenings at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea parks. “Disney’s Halloween” will include “spook-tacular” fun in both parks: Tokyo Disneyland will present the music-themed “Halloween Pop’n LIVE,” featuring favorite Disney characters and entertainers energizing the crowd along the park’s regular parade route. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends will be sporting new costumes; and an MC will appear for the first time to take the excitement to a higher level. And, if that weren’t enough, favorite Disney Villains like Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty” overtake the Mediterranean Harbor at Tokyo Disney Sea – together with Mickey and friends – for a cauldron cavalcade of music and dance called “The Villains World.” The Disney Villains take the leading roles and they put on their best performances to attract and impress the “The Villains World” at Tokyo DisneySea Disney Friends and Guests. Dressed in costumes inspired by the Disney Villains, Mickey Mouse, his friends and all the Guests join the party. For the first time both parks will allow guests of all ages to dress up as Disney Characters on any day during the special event period. Guests will be able to immerse themselves in the world of Disney even more as they get into the Halloween spirit by dressing up with simple character touches or going all the way with full character costumes.* Guests will also find specialty food and beverage offerings; photo locations, Halloween-themed decorations and merchandise throughout both parks to spell-a-brate the season of ghosts, goblins and ghouls. To find out more about Disney’s Halloween and all the fun stuff at Tokyo Disney Resort, check out their web site. *For details on the restrictions for visiting Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea in full Disney character costumes, please check the Tokyo Disney Resort Official Website (Japanese language only) or contact the Tokyo Disney Resort Information Center. View the full article

Latina Magazine and Growing Up Bilingual blogger, Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz, has been vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort with her children since they were babies. Now that they are getting older, she knows that there are many things that they can experience now – as tweens and teens – in a whole new way! Here are some of the tips that she gave us: Get them more involved in planning – As they grow, kids want to be more involved in what they do on vacation. So take advantage of this. Start by checking out the Walt Disney World website so they can give ideas on what things they want to do, see and eat. Know your kids’ interests and personalities – This will help you pick and choose the perfect things to do for each of them. One might be into roller coasters like Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom while the other may prefer watching nighttime spectaculars like Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Get ready for thrilling adventures – What a wonderful experience it is to have your kids reach the height requirements on the most exciting rides. And Paula agrees! She even let them go on some of the rides alone because they not only reached the height requirement, they were confident enough to do the attractions on their own. This gives them independence and gives mamá and papá a break. Expand your dining options – Kids can now go with their parents to restaurants with more interesting options, that are not all quick and casual. They can enjoy the restaurants in World Showcase at Epcot or explore new foods like Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village, with a variety of African and Indian flavors. There are so many options for them to enjoy now that they are getting older. And last but not least, don’t forget family favorites – Whether they are rides, experiences or even photo locations, there are some favorites that parents and their children will never outgrow. Go and take photos with the characters and ride a classic attraction like “it’s a small world”. How are you preparing for your first visit with tweens or teens to our vacation kingdom? We want to know! View the full article

You Guys! CHRISTMAS!! Christmas? Wha?? “But AJ, it’s June and it’s so hot/humid/sunny/rainy/sooooo nooooottt Christmas!” Well…true. BUT — it’s also only 187 days until Christmas. That means that if you’re planning a December Disney trip, then it’s time to don your Santa hat and get into the holiday spirit, my friends! Still wondering why? Ha! Lemme explain. You can book restaurants at Disney World 180 days in advance. And the most popular restaurants book up to capacity on that first day! SO, restaurants at Disney World start booking for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day NEXT WEEK!!! We don’t want you to miss out. So it’s time to start planning. And to help you with that, we’ve got three great offers starting today that are all yours until June 28th! Not sure where you want to eat? Let us help you with that!! 180 Days ‘Til Christmas Sale — 3 Great Ways to SAVE! 1) 30% Off the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2017 Edition (Plus 2016 Guide FREE!) Get 30% off when you pre-order your copy of the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays 2017 e-book during our 180 Days ‘Til Christmas Sale! Just use code 180Days at check-out to get the discount. And if that’s not enough to persuade you, remember you can instantly download the 2016 Guide for FREE and start your planning — today! We’ll share our favorite spots for holiday meals, but it’s not just about food in this one! We give advice and tips on all of the holiday events, hundreds of photos, and more! It’s the perfect way to nail down your plans and snag the most popular holiday reservations in Walt Disney World — not to mention, it’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit six months early. You’ll then receive the 2017 Guide via email automatically as soon as it’s published in early November. Yep — that means you get two editions for the price of one, so you can start planning right away. Remember — the 2017 guide is a pre-order, so you’ll receive it via email when it’s published later this year. But you’ll get the 2016 guide (full of AWESOME tips and advice on returning holiday events and activities that will absolutely apply to your 2017 trip), as an immediate download for FREE. 2) Bundle for More Savings! Want more for your money? Purchase the Holiday Bundle for 30% off the already deeply discounted price! It’s like getting an entire book for free! Just enter code 180days at the check-out. In the Holiday Bundle, you’ll get: The 2017 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining, Second Edition, The 2017 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays, and the 2016 Edition for FREE as an immediate download. On a budget? Find out how to make those dollars stretch all around Disney World. These two unique resources are ALL you need to plan your holiday dining! And with these handy e-book format guides at your fingertips, there’s nothing that you won’t know about food at Walt Disney World! Just download them, put them on your mobile device, and GOOOOOOO! To take advantage of this amazing deal, just enter Promo Code 180days at checkout! 3) Get Over 60% Off ALL of the DFB Dining Guides! But we’ve saved the best deal for last. If you’d like to get the biggest bang for your buck in our 180 Days ’til Christmas Sale, then ACT NOW and collect ALL of Disney Food Blog’s Dining guidebooks for 60% off their regular prices. Do you anxiously await new DFB posts? Want even more great information, pictures, and tips? Then the DFB Everything Bundle is for you! And to get you ready for that next big Disney World trip, we are offering the DFB Everything Bundle for 40% off the already low BUNDLE price – that’s over 60% off the cover prices of the books. Just enter promo code 180Days at checkout to take advantage of this offer for a limited time only. The Everything Bundle includes, well, Everything! When you purchase this special bundle of DFB Guides, you’ll get it all: 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 A Pre-Order of the 2017 DFB Guide to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and the 2016 Edition for FREE as an immediate download A Pre-Order of the 2017 DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays, and the 2016 Edition for FREE as an immediate download DFB Dining Adventures That’s every book in our collection of critically-acclaimed DFB Guides. And with the convenient e-book format, you can load your books onto as many electronic devices as you want. Have them at your fingertips, ready to plan and take with you into the Parks. Just download and off you go! Enter promo code 180Days at checkout to get ALL of the DFB Disney World Dining Guidebooks for over 60% off the regular prices. Shop with confidence, knowing that all of our DFB Guides are 100% guaranteed. Don’t love ‘em? Just let us know and you’ll get a full refund! But don’t take our word for it! See what our readers have to say about Disney Food Blog! As always, we thank you for your continued support of Disney Food Blog! Happy summer (and holiday!) reading! 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: Limited Time!: Save 40% Off of the Entire DFB Store With Our Memorial Day Sale! Save 40% on EVERYTHING in the DFB Store with Our Memorial Day Sale! Mardi Gras Sale! Save BIG on the ENTIRE DFB Store! View the full article

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Summer may have just begun, but here at Walt Disney World Resort, we’re already preparing for my favorite seasons – autumn and Christmas! Reservations open today for table-service dining at Be Our Guest Restaurant, Cinderella’s Royal Table and The Crystal Palace for times during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place select nights August 25 through November 1. And Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party happens select nights November 9 through December 22. Reservations for the frightfully fun HalloWishes Dessert Party and festive Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party are also now available. The cost for either of these dessert parties is $79 plus tax per adults and $47 plus tax per child. Reservations for either dining or dessert parties can be made by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dining or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. To make dining or dessert party reservations that take place during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you must have a valid event ticket for that night. View the full article

This is National Pollinator Week, a time to celebrate the animals that quietly and consistently contribute to our ecosystem. Without them, we would have far fewer of our favorite foods to enjoy, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, coffee and even chocolate. As pollinators visit flowers to drink nectar, pollen grains stick to their bodies and feet and are transferred to other flowers. When the flowers belong to the same species, the egg cells of the second flower are fertilized, and the flower can now make seeds and reproduce! That’s incredibly important, because nine out of 10 flowering plants on earth rely on pollinators to help them reproduce, and almost a third of all human food relies on the work of these tireless animals. Bees and butterflies typically take the spotlight as top pollinators. They are critically important pollinators as they travel from flower to flower, but they are not the only insect pollinators. Beetles and flies are important pollinators in some habitats. Hummingbirds are common pollinators in North and South America. These and other birds, such as lorikeets in the parrot family, have adaptations that help them feed from flowers. For example, the long beaks of some hummingbirds allow them to drink nectar from long, tubular flowers. While visiting these flowers, pollen is transferred to their heads, and then spread to other flowers. Fruit bats, such as the Malayan flying foxes you can see at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, are one of the few pollinators of canopy trees in their ecosystems. These tall flowering trees would suffer devastating decreases in reproduction if bats didn’t help spread pollen as they search for nectar. Cotton-top tamarins may also be important pollinators. In Colombia, as they enjoy the nectar of the orange flame vine, tamarins may help spread the red pollen to other flowers. Many of our Guests saw pollinators in an up-close and personal way when they visited the recent Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. Guests who stopped by the Pollinator Paradise Garden helped us collect data as citizen scientists by making observations about plant-pollinator interactions. Participants observed nearly 1,500 butterflies and just as many other visitors, including honey bees, bumble bees, lady bugs, hummingbirds and more. View the full article

Today is the first day of summer and to celebrate, we want you to help us pick the next Disney character to feature in an upcoming Disney Doodle. Here are your choices: Vote To Pick The Character For Our Next Disney Doodle You have until the end of the day today to cast your vote. Check back next week to see the finished product. View the full article

Thank goooooooodness for Disney food friends! Sabrina (@everythingdisney.55) stopped into the Disneyland Hotel’s The Coffee House for some truly funk-i-fied doughnuts. And she shared her find with us! The Coffee House is a cool spot — and not just because they serve up Dole Whip Floats!! But they don’t keep long hours here, so do check the times so you don’t miss out! Disneyland Hotel Coffee House Inside you’ll find the Floats, of course, but also a great little case of desserts and treats. Most of the options are pretty straightforward: bagels, muffins, coffee cake. The Coffee House But we weren’t after straightforward. In fact, Sabrina was after the bold and exciting: specialty donuts! Yes, pls. (In case you miss the sweets here, you can grab some Summer of Heroes doughnuts over in Hollywoodland! Or those crazy decorated donuts in Disneyland by the castle! Or the Matterhorn Macaroon Donut! OK, I’ll stop. But, like, donuts are all the rage in Disneyland at the moment!) And these are loaded with food personality! Just look at their delicious outfits! Umbrellas! Chocolate shards! Crumbles! Specialy Doughnuts at The Coffee House We know, we know: you must know more. Lucky for us all, Sabrina did the dirty work and tried all three! What a pal! The Pineapple Coconut Delight donut is a definite must for lovers of tropical flavor combos. It’s a standard yeast doughnut covered with Green Tea Frosting, Chocolate Drizzle, Coconut, a dollop of Cream, and Pineapple skewered by a cocktail umbrella! Pineapple Coconut Delight Donut There’s a lot going on outside, but we all know that beauty comes from within. That’s where you’ll find a tasty sweet/tart Pineapple Filling. Sabrina say this makes the doughnut! It’s not just a pineapple jelly — it’s got bits of pineapple in it, giving it some texture and explosive flavor. Pineapple Coconut Delight Doughnut If you prefer some strawberry with your doughnut, the Royal Strawberry is for you! Bright Strawberry-Red Frosting is covered with Chocolate Swirls, Sweet-Salty Cookie Crumble, a dollop of Chantilly Cream, a fresh Strawberry, and a shard of Dark Chocolate. Royal Strawberry Donut Yeah, it’s busy. But inside you’ll discover Bavarian Chocolate Filling — and it’s crazy good! The only complaint: there’s not enough filling! Doughnut fillers, c’mon. But what’s there is tasty. We just want more. Royal Strawberry Interior The third gourmet doughnut option at The Coffee House is the Blueberry Candy doughnut. The Blueberry Frosting has actual blueberries in it, which is so cool. The rest of the toppings include a White Chocolate Drizzle, some Candied Caramel Almonds, Chantilly Cream, Fresh Blueberries, and a Shard of White Chocolate. Blueberry Candy Doughnut The caramelized almonds were awesome — such a great texture on top of the soft donut. It’s plump with Blueberry Filling, so yum! We lurve that deep blue color. Blueberry Candy Doughnut Interior At $5.49, these are a bit pricey, but they’re delicious and fun, and #doughnuts. (Or is it #donuts?) But Sabrina found these beauties are selling out quickly, with limited availability on subsequent visits. So be forewarned: you might wanna rope drop The Coffee House. What’s your favorite resort treat? Let us know in the comments! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News and Review: New Matterhorn Macaroon Donut at Disneyland! News: Funky New Donuts in Disney California Adventure for Summer of Heroes Donuts Have Arrived in Disneyland! View the full article

I’m so excited that the Epcot Food and Wine Festival is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for August 31-November 13, when we celebrate 75 incredible days of food, wine, and more! The festival begins earlier than ever before this year, so we’re busy preparing and planning to make the most of our time there. And I suggest you do the same! While taking in Low Cost Seminars and Demonstrations or splurging on a Special Event or two is super fun, my favorite festival pastime is still strolling along the World Showcase Promenade and taking in both new and familiar eats and drinks at the festival Marketplace Booths. 2015 France Marketplace Booth While we await news of just exactly what that means, and to see what if any new booths are announced, today we’re sharing the five booths you absolutely cannot miss at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival this year! Note — Disney has not released their list of booths, yet, so all of these are subject to change. But we’re pretty sure these will be five of the most popular this year! So, What’s New? There’s always something fun and new to look forward to each year. And this year will be no exception. Disney promises 35 booths to celebrate 35 years of Epcot awesomeness. So far, we’re getting a look at two newly returning booths that promise to offer some delicious and exotic fare. Spain Spain, last seen on the World Showcase Promenade in 2010, returns to the festival this year. Since Spain has a rich culture of beautifully prepared regional foods, we look forward to seeing this menu! So far, we’ve confirmed a new Spain menu item, Charcuterie in a Cone. What a cool way to have your snack and stroll with it too. I’m pretty sure this plus a glass of Spanish wine will be very nice on a festival evening. Charcuterie in a Cone from Spain ©Disney In addition, there’s a very real chance that we’ll see variations on dishes that have been featured here before. Look for possibilities such as Seared Albacore Tuna with Romesco Sauce, Snapper Escabeche, Spanish Almond Cake, or Crema Catalana, along with some interesting Spanish wines and beer. Almond Cake from the 2010 Spain Booth And maybe even a Cider from the Basque region? Because that would be totally awesome. India In 2017, the Epcot Food and Wine Festival will also welcome back the India booth! We last saw this fan favorite in 2009. Exotic flavors and spices are the name of the game here. We are already anticipating two new dishes, Korma Chicken and Pistachio Cardamom Cake with Coconut Chocolate Mousse. Korma Chicken, India Booth ©Disney Pistachio Cardamom Cake with Coconut Chocolate Mousse at the India Booth © Disney Other menu items that may reappear include Mango Lassi, Sambals, and sweets that incorporate Rose Syrup, like Gulab Jamun. And I’m crossing my fingers that Vegetable Samosas will pop up somewhere. Vegetable Samosas with Mango Chutney Are So. Yum. Whatever they feature, we can’t wait to try everything! 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! But What About the Classics? We have some suggestions there, toooo! (Of course we do.) Here are some of the booths that deliver delicious flavors consistently, year after year. Canada O, Canada! How we love you. And your Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup. Seriously. No Epcot Food and Wine Festival would be complete without at least one helping of that soup. And last year, they threw in a Pretzel Bread Stick (!!!!) for good measure. No joke. People make advance dining reservations at Le Cellier Steakhouse just for that soup and those breadsticks. Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup with Pretzel Roll But wait! There’s more!! Because you must also try the festival’s long reigning best-selling dish (and one of my favorite things anywhere, ever), the “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce. Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce Wash it down with your choice of Canadian beers or even an Ice Wine. My last piece of advice for Canada? Save room for seconds. You’ll thank me. France Next up, we have another booth that’s been around since the very beginning: France. While you may think you can get away with skipping this one because you’ve been there before, I urge you not to. France always serves up tasty options. And normally, at least one of its dishes involves still-kinda-exotic Escargot. The dish has gone through a few iterations in the last few years. Most recently, it’s been a Croissant aux Escargots — a super flaky croissant folded with escargots, parsley, butter, and garlic. Croissant aux Escargots with Garlic and Parsley With a glass of white wine, a Kronenbourg Blanc, or a St Germain Sparkling Kir, there’s simply nothing better. Unless you wanna talk about that rich Boeuf Bourguignon, a Cabernet Sauvignon-braised short rib with mashed potatoes. We’re hoping this returns this year, but even if it doesn’t, rest assured there will be a delicious meat dish to enjoy. Boeuf Bourguignon Do save room for dessert, however. There’s usually some variety of Crème Brûlée here — last year it was Caramel and Chocolate — and they always do it right. What can I say? They are French. Crème Brûlée Caramel Chocolat — Caramel and Chocolate Crème Brûlée topped with Caramelized Sugar OH — and we would be remiss if we didn’t mention France’s Grown Up Slushes. There’s usually a special one at the festival, and most recently, it’s been the La Passion, a mixture of Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, and cranberry and passion fruit juice. La Passion Martini Slush Finally, we didn’t see a pop at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival this year, but we hope they bring this wonderful grown up treat back this fall. The Frozen Daiquiri Ice Pop made strawberry puree with French Caribbean Rhum Clément was incredibly good and refreshing. Frozen Daiquiri Ice Pop from France Booth Besides, it’s just plain pretty. Can’t wait to see what the France booth has for us this year! Hops and Barley At Hops & Barley, the focus is on American beer, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love the eats here, too. Last year, not one, but two Hops & Barley dishes made our Best of the Fest list. The Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese Served on Griddled Garlic Toast was incredible. PLEASE BRING THIS BACK, DISNEY! Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese served on Griddled Garlic Toast Not on our list, but admittedly intriguing, was the New England Lobster Roll. While it’s not the biggest portion you’ll indulge in during your festival graze, it’s still pretty tasty. New England Lobster Roll But if it’s around for 2017, go for the Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing. I love carrot cake anyway, but this version is served warm with warm cream cheese icing and it is So. Good. (If you can’t wait to try it, make it at home with this handy recipe.) Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing You guys. It’s so good. Now, remember, all things are subject to change. But we’re pretty sure these will be five of the booths to watch this year at the Food and Wine Fest! Looking for all the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Details? We’ve got ‘em!! 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. 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: 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Tip: How Many Days Should I Budget For the Festival? 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival: NEW Booths, Special Events, and More! 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Marketplace Booths and Menus View the full article

There's been a disturbance in the force and the young Han Solo film is suddenly without a director. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said Tuesday that the Star Wars spinoff is parting ways with directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller due to different creative visions on the film. Kennedy... View the full article

This week kicks off the first summer season of Adventures by Disney Rhine River Cruises. From making macaroons in France to discovering the regional wines in a medieval cellar, this trip is truly a foodie’s paradise. Check out this video, which showcases some of the local flavors you can experience on these sailings. It’s bound to leave you craving the culinary masterpieces of Switzerland, France, Germany and The Netherlands! Be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog, as this is just the first in a series of videos highlighting the unforgettable experiences found on an Adventures by Disney Rhine River Cruise. View the full article

The Orlando Magic and Walt Disney World have reached an agreement to have the Disney logo appear on Magic players’ game jerseys. As part of the NBA’s pilot program testing ads on jerseys, the Disney name will appear on a rectangular patch on the front upper-left area of Magic jerseys beginning... View the full article

The Orlando Magic and Walt Disney World have reached an agreement to have the Disney logo appear on Magic players’ game jerseys. As part of the NBA’s pilot program testing ads on jerseys, the Disney name will appear on a rectangular patch on the front left of Magic jerseys beginning with the 2017-18... View the full article

We’re gonna go waaaay back today… all the way to 2013 . Learn About: Sleepy Hollow Magic Kingdom Disney World Restaurants That’s the year that Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs arrived — at long last — in Disney World, thanks to the Fantasy Fare Disney Food Truck. Of course, Disneylanders have a long history with Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs. The Little Red Wagon and Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland Park and Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure long ago elevated the standard theme park/carnival/state fair corn dog to a work of art. An extra-thick layer of corn batter surrounds the hot dog, while the hand-dipped treatment lends a heartier, tastier, more satisfying crunch to the deep-fried golden batter. Even with that description, it’s still hard to imagine how much this process improves upon your basic corn dog without trying one for yourself. Disneyland Hand-Dipped Corn Dog from the Little Red Wagon And now, there is one more spot in Disney World where you can do exactly that. Better yet, it’s in a PARK this time! Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom is now serving Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs!! Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Our long-time pal, Laura G. (@buyul on Instagram), sent us some pics of the menu… Menu at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments Though it’s listed at $8.49 with House-made Chips, Laura let us know that you can request your Dog without chips for the price of $5.99. Close-up of Hand-dipped Corn Dogs on the menu And, you know, while she was there… Hand-Dipped Corn Dog and Chips (and a Baked Potato!) from Sleepy Hollow So there ya go! Just in time for the summer crowds, one of Disneyland’s most coveted snacks is now available in TWO places in Disney World. And since hours — and even location — of the Disney Food Trucks do tend to vary, it’s nice to know that you’ve got a definite, non-mobile spot where you’re guaranteed to find it. Hand-dipped Corn Dog from Fantasy Fare And, really, can you beat Magic Kingdom as a spot to enjoy a quintessential Disney snack? I think not . So, stake your place in line at Sleepy Hollow early, folks… because with the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich, the Fresh Fruit and Nutella Waffle Sandwich, Baked Potatoes, and NOW, the Hand-Dipped Corn Dog, you can be pretty darn sure there’s going to be one! 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? Will YOU be heading to Sleepy Hollow for a Hand-Dipped Corn Dog? Please let us know with a comment! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: Review: Hand-Dipped Corn Dogs at Disneyland’s Little Red Wagon News: Baked Potato Now at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom Review: Sausage and Cheddar-Stuffed Pretzel at Magic Kingdom’s Sleepy Hollow Refreshments View the full article

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Donald Duck and Goofy aren’t the only silly residents of Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland park. Let’s take a look around at some of the funny faces you’ll find in the neighborhood! What is your favorite funny face in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland park? Tell us in the comments! View the full article

Over the years, the relationship between Walt Disney World Resort and the Orlando Magic basketball team has been, well, magical. Now it’s about to get even more magical as we expand our relationship as the team’s uniform sponsor. As part of the NBA’s three-year trial period in which the league welcomes uniform sponsorship partners, Disney will have its logo on the Magic players’ jerseys for all games starting next season. Disney became one of the team’s Champion of the Community partners in 2010, and this expanded partnership is another way we are working with the Magic to solidify Central Florida’s presence as a global sports destination. And it’s just cool. Disney is also adding a special seating and hospitality area at the Amway Center for annual passholder upgrades during select Orlando Magic games. As part of our expanded partnership, Magic fans can purchase or renew their Walt Disney World Annual Passes at the Amway Center, including the Orlando Magic Team Shop. And doing it there comes with some perks. Throughout the multi-year agreement, fans who renew or purchase their annual pass at the Amway Center will receive one of the new Orlando Magic jerseys with the Disney logo. When you think about it, this agreement really is a slam-dunk. But don’t take my word for it. Check out this video of Mickey Mouse and Magic star Aaron Gordon playing ball. Now this is “Pure Magic.” View the full article