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Fender benders with buses, traffic snarls at the Magic Kingdom parking entrance, and overall growth are fueling transportation projects throughout Walt Disney World. The resort is making several improvements over the next few years to move vehicles more efficiently. There will be a vote next month... View the full article

Disney’s “Moana” sailed to No. 1 at the box office over the long holiday weekend, with estimated ticket sales of $81.1 million — more than enough to bump last week’s chart-topper, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” to No. 2 on the U.S. tally. Even more encouraging for Disney, though, might... View the full article

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is home to some of our favorite dining spots including the Whispering Canyon Cafe and Roaring Fork. And next summer it will be home to a new restaurant - Geyser Point Bar & Grill. Artist rendering of Geyser Point Bar & Grill ©Disney This new eatery is part of the on-going expansion at Wilderness Lodge, which also includes the addition of waterside cabins, a new pool at the Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (formerly The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), and the addition of more DVC units in the main lodge. Geyser Point Bar & Grill will be located near the main feature pool at Wilderness Lodge and will offer indoor and outdoor seating for guests. There is also word that a new quick service location is opening in addition to the bar and grill. Artist rendering of view from the Boulder Ridge Villas ©Disney Geyser Point Bar & Grill and the new pool at the Boulder Ridge Villas are slated to open in the summer of 2017. Are you looking forward to the new dining experiences coming to Wilderness Lodge? 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: More Details on Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge, Opening in Animal Kingdom This Summer The Legend of Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge News! Territory Lounge Coffee Shop at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge View the full article

New on Blu-ray “Pete’s Dragon” (Disney/Buena Vista DVD/Blu-ray combo, $39.99; also available on VOD) Disney’s 1977 live-action/animation hybrid “Pete’s Dragon” is a fairly bland family film, which may be why expectations were low for this year’s CGI-heavy remake. But writer-director David Lowery... View the full article

Late this week, Disney fans enjoyed not one, but two television specials that were filmed at Disney Parks. “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” aired on ABC on November 24, and “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” aired on Disney Channel on November 25. Highlights from the “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” included performances by Boyz II Men & JoJo, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Flo Rida and more. While “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” featured performances by Disney Channel stars, China Anne McClain, Kelly Clarkson, and Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks. Want to catch a replay? Visit the ABC app now or check Disney Channel on-demand to watch the specials yourself. And don’t forget to tune-in to “The Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Celebration” on December 25, from 10 a.m.-noon. for even more Disney Parks magic. View the full article

Dave Smith couldn’t believe his luck. He was visiting Disneyland with his family about a year after its opening and spied Walt Disney strolling down the park’s Main Street. In his later years as a serious autograph collector, Smith would go on to acquire the signature of every person who signed... View the full article

Today, we’re back with another installment in our new DFB Video Series! This time, we travel to France — via Epcot, that is — to take a look around one of our favorite counter service spots in all of Walt Disney World: Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie. Les Halles You’ll find Les Halles tucked into the very back of the France Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. And believe me, you won’t be disappointed with the trek to get back there. Step into the shop, and you’ll find all manner of French-inspired Sandwiches, Salads, Breads, Soups, and more. And when it comes time to indulge in something sweet, Les Halles offers so many can’t miss items! From Napoleons and Eclairs to Fruit Tarts and Mousse, you’ll find lots of goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth. By the way, have you been following our adventures on our brand new DFB YouTube Channel? We just launched it, and we’re so excited to connect with you and bring you all the magic of Disney Food in this whole new format! If you haven’t already, please pop over and subscribe, so you never miss any of the fun! So now, let me hear from all of you out there! Is Les Halles Boulangerie and Patisserie one of your can’t miss Epcot food stops? Leave a comment and let us know about your favorite Les Halles treat is! 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: The New Napoleon at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in Epcot’s France Review: Beignet at Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in Epcot’s France Pavilion Holiday Snack Series: Bûche de Noël from Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie in Epcot’s France Pavilion View the full article

Fans of the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will have almost two extra weeks next year to get their eat and drink on, as the 2017 event has been expanded. The popular event will take place Aug. 31 through Nov. 13 next year, running a record 75 days, Walt Disney World leaders announced... View the full article

Guests visiting Tokyo Disneyland may have recently spotted some familiar friends along the shores of the Rivers of America, thanks to a new themed area opened just this week! Camp Woodchuck carries on the rich legacy of Disney storytelling, celebrating the wilderness with fun and adventure inspired by three very special members of the Junior Woodchucks of the World, Donald Duck’s nephews – Huey, Dewey and Louie. Camp Woodchuck in Westernland gives guests the chance to meet Donald and Daisy Duck in a unique, immersive environment drawing from classic Disney comic books and film shorts. From new troop leader uniforms and original artwork to handcrafted decorations, every detail allows guests jump into the story and learn how to become Junior Woodchucks themselves. Check out all of the hidden details and touches in photo below, and count on walking away with a few stories worthy of a campfire by the end of your visit! And after all that adventuring in the great outdoors, what better than to tuck in at the new Camp Woodchuck Kitchen and watch a few canoes float by on the Rivers of America? Special camping-style treats await, including a dessert inspired by classic s’mores and some tasty waffle sandwiches. Guests can even buy up some unique merchandise at the new Happy Camper Supplies nearby. There’s no telling what discoveries are in store with a visit to Camp Woodchuck! It’s just the latest adventure guests will find at the ever-expanding Tokyo Disney Resort, as we continue to add new and more exciting ways for our guests to experience the magic of Disney and make memories to last a lifetime. Keep watching the Disney Parks Blog for future updates from Tokyo Disney Resort. View the full article

Well, I have an early holiday present for you all this year… it’s the dates for the 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Epcot Food and Wine Festival And I DO mean early… because for the first time, the Festival will begin in AUGUST! It is set to run from August 31 – November 13, 2017 (that’s a RECORD 75 DAYS, my friends!). So while you’re running around shopping, eating leftovers, or just preparing for the rest of the holiday season, don’t forget to MARK YOUR CALENDARS, folks, for August 31 – November 13, 2017 for the next Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Ready to Plan for Your 2017 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Trip? Pre-Order the DFB Guide to the 2017 Epcot Food & Wine Festival e-Book today, and get the 2016 edition free as an immediate download! Two guides for the price of one! 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! Pre-Order your 2017 edition today and get the 2016 edition for FREE! Don’t miss a moment of the fun! Use code Chefs at check-out for a 20% off the cover price! What do you think of the Food and Wine Festival’s August start date? 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! 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Preliminary Dates News! 2015 Epcot Food & Wine Festival DATES! News! 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule Preliminary Dates View the full article

Today we’re featuring something new in our series of Disney-inspired bento box tutorials – our first design inspired by the new Disney film “Moana.” In it, Disney Parks Blog reader and fan Mike Kravanis shows you how to create a Kakamora character, one of the cute (but menacing) pirates Moana encounters on her voyage with Maui. Check out the video above for step-by-step directions and keep your eye on the Disney Parks Blog for more Disney-inspired bento box tutorials in upcoming weeks. View the full article

“Moana” screenwriter Jared Bush came to Walt Disney World Resort just a few days before the release of Walt Disney Animation Studios newest movie, but he didn’t tell his three kids. “They don’t know where Daddy is right now, because if I told them…there would be a riot at my house.” Jared’s main reason to visit Florida was attending several advance screenings of Moana, but he did manage to fit in some time exploring the theme parks – including Frozen Ever After at Epcot, Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and an exclusive video interview with Disney Parks Blog that you can see here: In “Moana,” an adventurous teenager is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana (voice of Auliʻi Cravalho) convinces the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. One story from our interview that didn’t make the video – Jared was in Hawaii for a recording session with Auli’i, and the Polynesian Voyaging Society took him out on the ocean. Aboard a traditional canoe, they shared some secrets that usually take decades to learn, including how a sleeping wayfinder can tell when a canoe has gone off course. How cool is that?! “Moana” is in theaters now. View the full article

Disney Parks will kick of the holidays tonight on Disney Channel with the “Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration” tonight at 8 p.m. EST. Aside from taking a look inside Disney Parks during the holiday season, the show will also feature musical performances from both Disney Channel stars and famous faces from “Descendants 2!” Disney Channel stars Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson and Booboo Stewart will perform “Jolly to the Core,” while star China Anne McClain will sing “This Christmas.” Additional musical performances include: “Silent Night,” performed by Hollywood Records and Republic Records recording artist Sofia Carson. Kelly Clarkson performing a song from her 2013 holiday album “Wrapped in Red.” Forever In Your Mind performing “Celebrate.” Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks perform a holiday duet from their new album, “Christmas Together,” out November 11 (Pearl Records, Inc.). View the full article

Today in Disney history, audiences everywhere were introduced to Anna, Elsa and their friends in the movie “Frozen.” In the film, the two sisters set off on an adventure that ultimately heals their formerly “frosty” relationship. Anna is the spunky and adventurous sister, while Elsa’s personality is mysterious and intriguing. Today, we’re happy to share new portraits of these lovely royal sisters, which were snapped at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. Thanks to Ryan Wendler for the images. To check out more in our series, see the list below. PHOTO GALLERY: Ariel from ‘The Little Mermaid’ PHOTO GALLERY: Special Images of Tiana from ‘The Princess & The Frog’ PHOTO GALLERY: Jasmine, Princess of Agrabah PHOTO GALLERY: Rapunzel from ‘Tangled’ PHOTO GALLERY: Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ PHOTO GALLERY: Special Images of ‘Alice In Wonderland’ at Walt Disney World Resort PHOTO GALLERY: A ‘Brave’ Princess Merida PHOTO GALLERY: Pocahontas Marks 20 Years PHOTO GALLERY: Special Images of Mulan as ‘Ping’ at Walt Disney World Resort View the full article

I’m already having withdrawal from the seared scallops, smoked brisket, hard soda floats, and the Liquid-Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle (oh…that caramel sauce!). Not to mention Korean-style BBQ, Greek nachos, hummus fries – can you tell I like to eat? And that’s why I’m excited to share the dates for next year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. Mark your calendar: August 31 through November 13 will be a record 75 days of global culinary creations, celebrity chefs, premium events, Eat to the Beat concerts, and more. Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more details about next year’s Festival. What was your favorite from this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival? View the full article

It’s on! The Holiday Season is Officially Underway! It’s Black Friday, and so many of my friends are out fighting the crowds to find the best sales available. But you know what? I decided to stay in all comfy cozy, sip hot cocoa, and let the sales come to ME! How is that possible, you ask? Because DFB is having an amazing Black Friday Sale — and you’re invited. This is our BEST SALE OF THE YEAR!! Now’s the time to save 50% off the Everything Bundle with code FRIDAY50 at checkout! This popular bundle includes EVERY SINGLE ONE of our critically-acclaimed DFB Guide Books. Bundled together for savings, this bundle is already hugely discounted. But for today, you’ll get and additional 50% off the bundled price! Thinking of giving the gift of DFB this year to the Disney Food Lover in your life? It’s SO simple to do with our DFB Everything Bundle Gift Certificate — and you’ll get 50% off the regular price on the gift certificate as well! It’s super easy — just purchase the gift certificate and print it off (or email it!) to give to your loved one. Easy peasy! So don’t wait! This amazing deal won’t last long. Take care of that shopping list by using code FRIDAY50 and save 50% off the DFB Everything Bundle. As always, we thank you for your support of Disney Food Blog. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 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: DFB Cyber Monday Sale: DFB Guide + Snacks Bundle for $10 Off! Celebrate (or Recover From!) Tax Day with Our Biggest Savings of the Year! DFB Black Friday Sale: Save BIG On Our Everything Bundle! View the full article

360 Video: ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ View the full article

Castle Lighting Around the World | Disney Parks View the full article

Meet the Washington and Houston Families | Walt Disney World View the full article

Meet the Mungia Family | Disneyland Resort View the full article

Meet the Valenzuela Family | Disney Cruise Line View the full article

Meet the Jones Family | Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa View the full article

360 Video: ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ Opening Act View the full article

Alessia Cara Takes on the Tower of Terror | Walt Disney World View the full article

Making of ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ View the full article