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In this edition of our Disney Parks Blog Time Capsule, we look back on some of the stories we shared with you three years ago this month! Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Rally To Reunite Guest With Beloved Bear Jennifer brought us this touching story about a special teddy bear’s journey through Walt Disney World Resort and back to his family. 13 Magical Moments at Disney California Adventure Park From construction to Cars Land, we took a look back at some of the most memorable moments. The Magic of Disney Parks Storytelling: Jungle Cruise at Disneyland Park Explore the story of this opening-day attraction! The History of the Walt Disney World Monorail: Mark IV, 1971-1989 Part of our series on the history of the monorails at Disney Parks, Nate shared the story of the Mark IV monorail at the Walt Disney World Resort. View the full article

There is no better way to start your morning at the Disneyland Resort than with a leisurely breakfast. One of our favorite breakfast spots is Steakhouse 55 in the Disneyland Hotel. The Old Hollywood-inspired restaurant is just as charming in the morning as it is at night. If you haven’t had breakfast at Steakhouse 55 lately, a brand-new menu filled with indulgent breakfast items—and creative cocktails—makes it a must-try! If you love a savory breakfast, we love the new Pork Belly Chilaquiles, with two eggs, tortilla chips, salsa roja and a delicious charred avocado crèma; or try the Chicken and Waffles, served with Vermont maple syrup. If you simply can’t visit Steakhouse 55 without having steak, the 7-ounce New York Steak and eggs with pomme frites is for you! Sweet dishes include a new German Apple Pancake with Lingonberry jam and Stuffed Brioche French Toast with crème Anglaise, fresh macerated berries and Chantilly crème. Eggs Benedict lovers will be delighted to find three versions – classic with Canadian Bacon and Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin; Serrano ham with steamed asparagus and blood orange-Hollandaise on a homemade cornmeal biscuit; and smoked salmon with hollandaise and caviar on an English muffin. Steakhouse 55 is also offering two takes on Steel-cut Oat Porridge – choose from sweet toppings (Muscovado sugar syrup, dried fruit, almonds and coconut) or savory (sautéed spinach, Cheddar cheese, a sunny-side up egg and scallions). If you’re looking for a more traditional breakfast, the American features two eggs any style, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, pork sausage or country ham, shredded potato cake and toast. The Continental Breakfast features an assortment of pastries and cereals and a three-egg omelet with your choice of fillings. New signature breakfast cocktails include the Steakhouse 55 Ultimate Bloody Mary, Morning Mule, Irish Coffee, Mango Bellini and a Blood Orange Mimosa. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available, such as the cool lime or mixed berry refreshers, and assorted juices including orange, grapefruit, cranberry, apple and tomato. For those looking for a bit of caffeine, Joffrey’s Coffee, full-leaf tea, hot chocolate and espresso drinks are offered. Steakhouse 55 is open daily for breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the Disneyland Hotel. For reservations, visit Disneyland.com/dining or call 714-781-DINE. View the full article

It’s time! As we bid “So long!” to the Inaugural Epcot Festival of the Arts, we welcome one of our favorite events of Spring — the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival! And I can’t think of a better way to explore the Festival than with a brand new DFB Video! The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is Almost Here! The festival kicks off this Wednesday, March 1! So today, we’re sharing with you a preview of all the new can’t miss attractions — and dishes! Epcot has become Festival Central, so it’s a very good idea to have a plan before you go. Check out our video highlighting new topiaries, and see the dishes at the festival’s Outdoor Kitchens that you must eat at this year’s event! Be the first to check out dishes from the festival’s two new booths — Northern Bloom and The Berry Basket. And by the way — have you subscribed? If not, this is the BEST time! Subscribe to the DFB YouTube Page, and you’ll be the first to know everything, as we bring you an insider’s view to all of the delicious Disney treats and eats! But now, I really want to hear from you! What are you looking forward to the most at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival? Tell us below in 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! FULL BOOTH MENUS for 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, PLUS Garden Rocks Concert Series, and MORE Sneak Peek! Ice Pop Frozen Cocktail Coming to the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival First Look: 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival NEW Food Photos…and MORE! View the full article

This week, we shared the first of a special “All in the Details” series on Pandora -­ The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And our first look featured the overall design philosophy of Pandora – The World of Avatar and how it fits into the theming of the rest of park. Pandora -­ The World of Avatar is set to open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in summer 2017. Check out our original story for more details. We also shared details about a new dining event at California Grill in Disney’s Contemporary Resort called Celebration at the Top. The experience, which is open for select Sunday evenings now through April 16, can be summed up in three words: savor, sip, sparkle. Check out Rachel’s original story to learn more about Celebration at the Top. Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week: Disney Cruise Line Offers Families a Chance to See the World and Explore New Destinations in 2018 – We unveiled where our ships will be sailing in the summer of 2018. Disney Cruise Line will take a grand tour of Europe with visits to the Mediterranean, northern Europe, Norway and Iceland. Plus, explorations continue with sailings to Alaska, the Caribbean and the Bahamas. New Character Dining Experience, Bon Voyage Breakfast to Debut April 2 at Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk – Guests who enjoy the Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno will have the opportunity to meet beloved Disney characters including Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel and Prince Eric. ‘Beauty and the Beast’-Inspired Red Rose Taverne Opens February 24 at Disneyland Park – Over the next few days, guests will see Village Haus Restaurant magically transforming into Red Rose Taverne, a lively tavern with décor inspired by the beloved film, in preparation for its official opening February 24. Tokyo Disney Resort Opening Second Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on April 21 – More dreams are about to come true with the opening of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in World Bazaar at Tokyo Disneyland on April 21. Complete Foodie Guide to Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2017 – I’m excited to share the complete foodie guide for the festival, which is more than twice the size this year and full of California-inspired cuisine! 2017 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Theme Revealed – To Infinity, and Beyond! The 2017 runDisney Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will be celebrating a few of Pixar’s most beloved films – and we couldn’t be more excited! View the full article

Many Happy Returns | Walt Disney World Resort Annual Pass View the full article

Explore Vienna With an Adventures by Disney Danube River Cruise View the full article

While Vienna, Austria is probably best known for its elegant baroque architecture, it also was once home to influential masters such as Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. On my recent Adventures by Disney Danube river cruise, I was able to savor the rich history of this grand city while exploring a palace, sampling delicious regional cuisine and even trying my hand at a little puppetry. With Adventures by Disney you kick off the day in Vienna with a tour of the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. Here you’ll unravel the history of the Imperial families’ gorgeously furnished home, complete with expansive terraced gardens (photo op alert). Then enjoy a private marionette show, which includes a unique demonstration, as well as a yummy strudel-making lesson. Finally, “prost” to a great day at a traditional Viennese wine house where you’ll sample local favorites in a lively atmosphere filled with live music and entertainment. Here’s a look at some of the sights and sounds you’ll experience in this unforgettable city. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for our next video, which will continue to highlight the picturesque journey through Austria on an Adventures by Disney Danube river cruise. And don’t forget, you can save $1,000 off on kids and teens or $500 off per adult for summer 2017 Danube river cruises when you book by March 4, 2017! The $1,000 per child and teen discount and the $500 per adult discount may not be combined. Discount is taken from the non-discounted prevailing River Cruise Package price as quoted on AdventuresByDisney.com on date of booking (“Regular Rate”). Guests 11 years of age and younger at time of travel will receive the $1,000 discount off the child rate. Guests 12 – 19 years of age at time of travel will receive the $1,000 discount off of the adult rate. Regular Rates vary by departure date. Offer not valid for Suites. Lead Guest of the booking party must travel on the Package booked. Valid for new bookings only. Bookings must be made through Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. Discount not applicable toward deposit. Packages subject to availability. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Subject to change without notice. See AdventuresbyDisney.com for additional Terms and Conditions. View the full article

Your California Bucket List: Essential adventures and experiences in the Golden State Feb. 24, 2017, 6 a.m. (Al Seib, Brian van der Brug, Rick Loomis, Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Here's our growing guide to essential California adventures, easy to edgy. We'll be adding to it daily all... View the full article

Walt Disney Co. is laying off about 80 employees in its digital media unit that includes Maker Studios, according to a person at the company not authorized to comment publicly. The layoffs affect people in various roles at Maker, the Culver City-based digital studio, including some in support positions.... View the full article

Last year’s re-creation of Rudyard Kipling’s 19th century tale and 1967 Walt Disney classic animated film “The Jungle Book” required the services of more than 800 animators, burned through hundreds of millions of render hours and honed the edge of cutting-edge technology. Or as Robert Legato,... View the full article

HSN is collaborating with Disney’s new live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast,” which hits theaters March 17 and stars Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast and Luke Evans as Gaston. On March 1, HSN will launch a digital storefront as a special preview on HSN.com, with its “Beauty... View the full article

Have you ever heard of soy caviar? I hadn’t until I watched Morimoto Asia executive chef Yuhi Fujinaga create these tiny “bubbles” of a soy mixture. It’s part of just one of the dishes Fujinaga will present this upcoming Tuesday (Feb. 28) at Wok and Wines, a dinner that will be expertly paired... View the full article

It’s coming back VERY soon… bigger and better than ever! We’re talking about the 2017 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival! DCA Food and Wine Booth Menus are HERE! And WE’VE GOT THE MENUS!! Click here to see the FULL Menus and lots of FOOD PHOTOS for all of the 2017 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival booths! Running DAILY this year from March 10 through April 16th, the Festival expands in a major way over last year’s eight Marketplace booths with a whopping FOURTEEN! Check out each of the menus for all of the Festival Booths — along with some Food Photos — for this year’s Festival! This year, there are a ton of new menu items including French onion mac and cheese topped with parmesan crumble and chives at The Onion Lair booth, and Sweet corn nuggets with beef chili, spring onions and sour cream at the Off the Cob booth. Sweet corn nuggets with beef chili, spring onions and sour cream But you’ll also spot MANY familiar items from the 2016 festival at different locations this year. Like you may remember the truly delicious White cheddar ale soup topped with bacon from last year’s festival. This year, you’ll find the same item — albeit made with lager instead of ale — at the new Sweet & Sourdough booth! White Cheddar Ale and Bacon Soup Boudin Boule And Bacon Twist — a booth dedicated completely to BACON! — is where you’ll spot the Maple-Bacon Whoopie Pie (you may recall last year’s Apple-Bacon Whoopie Pie, which was amazing). Apple Bacon Whoopie Pie from the 2016 DCA Food and Wine Festival Everything looks amazing, and — yep — we’re SO excited to try all the new items and even revisit a few old favorites at this year’s DCA Food and Wine Festival. Click here to see the FULL Menus and lots of FOOD PHOTOS for all of the 2017 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival booths! And don’t forget to Save the Date for March 11-12 at 3PM to come see @DininginDisney (Heather Sievers, our Disneyland Correspondent) and yours truly present a fun Lifestyle Seminar at the Festival this year! It’s free to attend the seminar and will be on the Backlot Stage in HollywoodLand, so we hope to see lots of you there! In the meantime — get planning!! What booth items are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: FULL Booth Menus Released for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! News: Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Returning to Disneyland Resort in 2017! Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival FIRST LOOK! View the full article

Actress Geena Davis Visits Walt Disney World Resort View the full article

There are endless ways to explore and enjoy all of the magic at Walt Disney World Resort, and now you could win a chance to experience it all yourself with the Be Our Guest to Endless Magic Sweepstakes! Starting today through March 31, you can enter for your chance to win a 5-day/4-night vacation for four to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, including airfare, accommodations and theme park admission. Here are just a few of the magical experiences that await you: Experience the new nighttime show, “Rivers of Light” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which takes you on journey with music, special effects and animal folklore. Step into Star Wars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with new and updated Star Wars experiences that bring you closer to the epic saga than ever before. At Magic Kingdom Park, you’ll enjoy all of the classic Disney attractions, meet your favorite Disney characters and delight in the new nighttime projection show on Cinderella Castle, “Once Upon a Time.” Epcot welcomes you to take an enchanted adventure aboard the new Frozen Ever After attraction, as well as the exciting new Soarin’ Around the World attraction. Click here for the official sweepstakes rules. Best of luck! View the full article

Coffee can change lives – and not just on a sluggish Monday morning! Guests dining at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are supporting conservation efforts and the livelihoods of Peruvian farmers simply by ordering a new blend of coffee. Building on its rich legacy of conserving the environment, Disney is joining Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company to introduce an exclusive high-quality, organic press pot coffee that will be served in select restaurants beginning this month and additional table-service restaurants later this spring. The coffee was grown in Peru’s Alto Mayo Protected Forest. Since 2009, The Walt Disney Company has worked with Conservation International to support deforestation efforts in the forest – a protected part of the Amazon rainforest where much of Peru’s organic coffee is grown. Although a protected forest, unsustainable coffee-farming practices have continued to plague the area and increased deforestation threats. Disney and Conservation International (CI) collaborated to offer locals training in sustainable farming methods, such as growing coffee in the shade, making organic compost, pruning coffee trees and learning methods to avoid coffee-leaf rust diseases. The results have been impressive and have impacted more than 240,000 people whose well-being depends on the Alto Mayo Basin. Farmers have as much as tripled their production yield of coffee, improved the quality of the coffee and began earning more money for their premium coffee. They have also stopped cutting down trees to expand their farming areas. The Alto Mayo Protected Forest spans 450,000 acres — an area twice the size of New York City. Disney reached out to Joffrey’s as the company’s official specialty coffee, and together, representatives (including Joffrey’s Roastmaster) visited the farmers in Peru, sampled the crop and reviewed their harvesting and processing methods, which are just as important as how they care for the coffee trees. Now, Disney guests can enjoy the very coffee that’s changing the lives of these farmers. Guests can also purchase packages of Alto Mayo Protected Forest Coffee Roasted by Joffrey’s Coffee at Joffreys.com. Initially, the coffee will be served in the following restaurants, and then it will be available in restaurants that serve press pot coffee: Walt Disney World Resort Tiffins, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Le Cellier Steakhouse, Epcot The Hollywood Brown Derby, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Flying Fish, Disney’s BoardWalk California Grill, Disney’s Contemporary Resort Cítricos and Narcoossee’s, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Artist Point, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Yachtsman Steakhouse, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Disneyland Resort Carthay Circle Restaurant, Disney California Adventure park Napa Rose, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Steakhouse 55, Disneyland Hotel View the full article

Recently, I shared a list of the exciting signature events coming to Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Today I’m excited to share the complete foodie guide for the festival, which is more than twice the size this year and full of California-inspired cuisine! Nuts About Cheese Brie toast with fig and mint and roasted California almond crumble Baked ham and Swiss cheese croque monsieur roll with smoked pistachios Chèvre fromage blanc tartine infused with rosemary and honey, topped with toasted hazelnuts Almond milk tea with pudding Uncork California White wine flight Red wine flight Mimosa flight I Heart Artichokes artichoke carbonara with garlic aioli and smoked bacon Grilled and chilled artichoke hearts with Romesco sauce Creamy artichoke and dark chocolate cake pop Orange iced tea with orange pearls Garlic Kissed Grilled beef tenderloin slider with chimichurri sauce Black garlic soy-braised pork belly bao with pickled vegetables Garlic-rosemary and avocado oil ice cream pop California Craft Brews Southern California flight Northern California flight Olive Us Chilled Cioppino soup with shrimp, crab claw and grilled olive bread Warm olive focaccia with olive oil and sea salt Vanilla bean crème fraîche panna cotta with Amarena cherry jus and EVOO madeleine Bacon Twist Baby iceberg and heirloom tomato wedge with peppered bacon and blue cheese dressing Smoked bacon mac and cheese with barbecue-seasoned crispy onions Maple-bacon Whoopie Pie Lemon Grove Roasted cauliflower and Meyer lemon-infused Dannon Oikos® Greek nonfat yogurt cauliflower puree with sundried tomatoes and fried capers Duck confit on potato smash with Meyer lemon preserves Meyer lemon macaron with blueberry marmalade, Meyer lemon cream and blueberry dust Cherry lemonade with cherry pearls Seafood…Sustained Verlasso® sustainable salmon tataki with avocado-wasabi puree and Furikake dust Cage-free cream cheese deviled eggs with farm-raised smoked trout and chives Passion fruit posset and coconut chia with mango compote and jelly Mango agua fresca The Onion Lair French onion mac and cheese topped with parmesan crumble and chives Braised Wagyu beef on creamy polenta with haricot vert and red onion salad and roasted Cipollini onion Chocolate-hazelnut and raspberry Feuillete tart Strawberry pineapple float with vanilla ice cream and strawberry pearls Off the Cob Sweet corn nuggets with beef chili, spring onions and sour cream Jackfruit carnitas banh mi nachos with cilantro crèma and “pickled” de gallo Roasted sweet corn custard tart with honey tuille and smoked chili-infused chocolate sauce Sweet & Sourdough Bay shrimp Louie salad served in a mini Boudin sourdough boule White cheddar lager soup topped with bacon, served in a mini Boudin sourdough boule Milk chocolate sourdough bread pudding with vanilla bean sauce LAStyle Chicken Teriyaki slider with spicy Dole® pineapple jam Korean barbecue beef short rib tacos with Kimchi slaw Fresh strawberry compote, lemon verbena and vanilla bean shortcake parfait Dole® Pineapple-strawberry Float with vanilla ice cream and strawberry pearls Paradise Garden Grill Beer Garden Beer-battered cod served with steak fries, sweet slaw and spiced remoulade Potato and cheese pierogis with vegetarian sausage served with grilled Anaheim chilies, caramelized onions and sour cream Beer-braised pork tacos served with pickled apple slaw, black beans and queso Sausage platter trio served with braised red cabbage and warm potato salad Large soft pretzel served with beer-mustard dipping sauce Salted caramel budino with vanilla bean Chantilly cream Bienenstich cake with honey-glazed almonds, filled with vanilla bean custard The festival continues in the Hollywood Backlot area, featuring wine flights at Wineology, beer and beer floats at The Brewhouse and wine at the Festival Merchandise & Bottle Shop at Stage 17. What are you most looking forward to trying at this year’s Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival? Let us know in the comments below! Reservations are now open for all signature events, and can be made by clicking here. Learn more about the festival by visiting Disneyland.com/FoodAndWine. View the full article

Forbes released its 2017 star ratings with Florida landing eight hotels, five spas and two restaurants with the top five-star rating. Two of those properties are new to the top rating, the Faena Hotel Miami Beach and Palm Beach Spa at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. The Faena Hotel opened in the... View the full article

It’s festival season again, and lucky us, there are plenty of food-centric festivities to sink your teeth into. Fill the next few weeks of your calendar with the following foodie fun: For theme-park fans •SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival: Sample Asian, Latin, Mediterranean and other international... View the full article

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Learn About: Trattoria al Forno Boardwalk Restaurants Disney World Restaurants Ladies and Gentlemen, ’tis nearly time to say “Good morning!” to Rapunzel, Flynn Rider (a/k/a Eugene Fitzherbert, a/k/a my boyfriend ;-D ), Ariel, and Prince Eric at the brand new Bon Voyage Breakfast Coming to the BoardWalk’s Trattoria al Forno! April 2nd is the day this new Character Meal experience will make its debut. As of this writing, the Disney World website has not yet been updated with full information regarding the meal. However, a call to Disney World Dining at (407) WDW-DINE confirmed that April 2nd is the opening date, and Advance Dining Reservations are currently open. Rapunzel and Flynn Rider will be part of the new character breakfast ©Disney The fixed price for the experience is $34 for adults and $20 for children ages 3-9, or 1 Table Service Credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Additionally, Disney Parks Blog has just announced a menu! Breakfast begins with the guest’s choice of a fresh fruit salad or mixed berry parfait. This will be coupled with a frying pan (a la Rapunzel, I presume ) of pastries including braided bread. Then adult guests will make their selections from the following entrees: Shipwreck al Forno Calzone with scrambled Eggs, Soppressata, Bacon, Sausage, Blend of Cheeses and Sunday Gravy Golden Frittata Prosciutto di Parma, Piquillo Peppers, Green Onion, Pecorino Romano and Roasted Potatoes Tangled Eggs Tomato & Basil Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Mozzarella, Sunday Gravy and Roasted Potatoes Two Eggs Poached Under Water House-made Fennel sausage, Parmesan, and Sunday Gravy over Golden Polenta and Toasted Ciabatta Tower of Pancakes Seasonal Buttermilk Pancakes with Bacon or Sausage Royal Breakfast Oak-Grilled Steak, Cheesy Egg Torte, Asparagus, Crispy Onions and Roasted Potatoes Swimmers di ‘light’ Smoked Salmon Egg White Omelet with Spinach, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Roasted potatoes Options for the little princesses and princes in your party will feature a Mickey Pancake, Mickey Waffle or a “Little Royal Breakfast” (an egg, bacon, and toast). Non-alcoholic beverages are included, and adults may also choose to add a Mimosa, a Peach Bellini, or specialty coffees at an additional charge. So, that’s all fine and good. But all I know is I’VE GOT A DATE WITH FLYNN RIDER on April 2nd!!! [Insert hearts-for-eyes emoji here! ;)] Are you hoping to dine with Disney’s Royal Couples? 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: Rapunzel Character Breakfast Coming to Trattoria al Forno in Disney World Sneak Peek and Review: Trattoria al Forno Breakfast at Disney’s BoardWalk First Look! Trattoria al Forno to Replace Kouzzina by Cat Cora on Disney World’s BoardWalk View the full article

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It may be possible to do everything at Walt Disney World, but who has the time? You must prioritize. A place to start is this bucket list featuring 25 experiences. Some may seem too easy, but remember, not everyone lives in Orlando and has ready access or an annual pass. Then, there are events... View the full article

Recently, I shared that an all-new character dining experience will be coming to Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk. Today, I’m excited to share guests who choose to enjoy the Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno will have the opportunity to meet beloved Disney characters including Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel and Prince Eric. Breakfast will begin with your choice of a mixed berry parfait or fresh fruit salad and a frying pan of pastries featuring braided breakfast bread and clam shell pastries. “Shipwreck al Forno” Calzone with scrambled Eggs, Soppressata, Bacon, Sausage, Blend of Cheeses and Sunday Gravy “Golden Frittata” Prosciutto di Parma, Piquillo Peppers, Green Onion, Pecorino Romano and Roasted Potatoes “Tangled Eggs” Tomato & Basil Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Mozzarella, Sunday Gravy and Roasted Potatoes “Two Eggs Poached Under Water” House-made Fennel sausage, Parmesan, and Sunday Gravy over Golden Polenta and Toasted Ciabatta “Tower of Pancakes” Seasonal Buttermilk Pancakes with Bacon or Sausage “Royal Breakfast” Oak-Grilled Steak, Cheesy Egg Torte, Asparagus, Crispy Onions and Roasted Potatoes “Swimmers di ‘light'” Smoked Salmon Egg White Omelet with Spinach, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Roasted potatoes Kids will enjoy their choice of a Mickey Pancake, Mickey Waffle or a “Little Royal Breakfast,” which will feature an egg, bacon and toast. Breakfast will also include your choice of non-alcoholic beverage such as coffee, tea juice, milk and soft drinks. Mimosas, a Peach Bellini, cappuccino, press pot coffee and more will be available as an additional charge. The character dining experience will cost $34 for adults, $20 for children. Please note: Disney Characters join guests for breakfast only. Character appearances are subject to change. Reservations are now open for dates beginning April 2, and can be made by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dining or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. View the full article

Walt Disney World Resort is known for being the place where fantasy becomes reality, and Disney PhotoPass Service is helping your child’s fairytale come to life long after your visit with our newest product, the Personalized Storybook. The Personalized Storybook features your young princess in a favorite Disney story, told over 24 pages!* Through a customized photo session at the Disney PhotoPass Studio in Disney Springs (and a little post-production pixie dust!) your child will be the star of the story. Your little one can go to the ball like Cinderella, explore the world under the sea like Ariel, learn to let go in the mountains of Arendelle like Elsa, or choose from other magical adventures. The following Personalized Storybook themes are currently available: Anna, Ariel, Aurora, Cinderella, Elsa, Mulan, Rapunzel and Snow White. Visit the Disney PhotoPass Studio in Disney Springs today to learn more and to purchase your child’s Personalized Storybook! *The Personalized Storybook photo session is only for guests age 14 and younger. This product is only available at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs, and a specialized, same-day photo session is required. Photos taken during the Personalized Storybook photo session can only be purchased as a complete storybook and cannot be reproduced individually. Personalized Story photos will also not be associated to your PhotoPass account and are not included in any Memory Maker products. View the full article

From Lady and the Tramp to Mickey Mouse’s best pal, Pluto, we love dogs of all shapes and sizes! To celebrate National Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day, we’re sharing two easy recipes which are sure to delight dogs of all sizes—one features peanut butter, bacon and banana; the other parmesan and oatmeal. Both recipes were created by Walt Disney World Resort Chefs for their furry friends at home. As you can see, these treats were a big hit with Jack, Harvey, Chef Heather’s dogs Cricket and Chloe and my dog, Padme! Peanut Butter, Bacon, Banana Biscuits By Heather Wall, Pastry Sous Chef of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Makes 4 – 6 dozen biscuits, depending on size Ingredients: 1/4 cup mashed, ripe banana 2 cups smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 4 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup wheat germ 1 cup oatmeal 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup ground peanuts 1/4 cup chopped, crispy bacon Directions: Preheat oven to 325° F. Mix together mashed banana, peanut butter, and honey until smooth. Add in flour, wheat germ, and oatmeal. Mixture will become very dry. Add water as mixture is combining to help incorporate all ingredients. Add peanuts and bacon, making sure they are evenly distributed. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4”. Cut out with your favorite cookie cutter. The size of your dog may help determine the size of the cookie cutter that you use. Any leftover dough scraps can be re-formed into a ball and rolled out until there are no more scraps remaining. Place biscuits on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes. Chef’s Notes: If you would like a crunchier dog biscuit roll the dough out to 1/8”. The baking time will be reduced to 10-20 minutes. If you use a large cookie cutter the baking time will be increased to 25 – 35 minutes. Biscuits should be used within 5-7 days. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 14 days. They can also be stored in the freezer to be saved even longer. Oatmeal and Parmesan Doggie Biscuits By Scott Hunnel, Executive Chef of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Marianne Hunnel, Content Development Manager, Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts Makes about 100 small biscuits Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup dry milk 2 tsp kosher salt 1 Tb. sugar 6 Tbs melted margarine 1 Tbs liquid smoke 1 egg 1/2 to 3/4 cup water Directions: Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine whole wheat flour, Parmesan cheese, rolled oats, dry milk, kosher salt, sugar, margarine, liquid smoke and egg in mixing bowl. Slowly add water, 1/4 cup at a time until dough is soft and pliable. Roll out on floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness, cut into shapes using small biscuit or cookie cutters. Bake on lightly oiled cookie sheets for 25 to 30 minutes. Chef’s Notes: Cool before storing in airtight container. View the full article