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Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen are throwing an afternoon bash in Magic Kingdom Park. “Tiana’s Riverboat Party Ice Cream Social & Parade Viewing” will make its debut launch on the Liberty Belle Riverboat at Magic Kingdom Park on November 29. The fun starts at the boat dock, where guests can enjoy hand-dipped ice cream and soft drinks while they visit with Princess Tiana and Naveen. Guests will then board the riverboat to enjoy an incredible birds-eye-view parade viewing for the park’s “Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade” and a cruise around Tom Sawyer’s Island. Princess Tiana and Naveen will join the group on the Liberty Belle Riverboat after the parade concludes for photos. (Note: during the holiday period Dec. 23-31, guests will view the “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade” instead). This offering is part of our Enchanting Extras collection, which offers guests a variety of options to enhance their Walt Disney World Resort vacations. Tiana’s Riverboat Party Ice Cream Social & Parade Viewing is available for $49 per adult and $29 per child age 9 and under (includes tax). Reservations can be made now by calling 407-WDW-DINE. As usual, entertainment is subject to change without notice. View the full article

The Holidays are here and it’s truly the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in all of the Disney Parks! And if you’re serious about finding great deals and saving some dough, then it’s time to sign up for the DFB Newsletter! Sign Up for the DFB Newsletter for Exclusive Disney Deals and Discounts This Holiday Season! We’ve been searching high and low for deals and discounts (including a few that are JUST for YOU!) in and around Walt Disney World, and we’re sharing everything that we find exclusively with our newsletter subscribers. If you’ve never taken the plunge and signed up for the DFB Newsletter, now’s the time. Why? Well, there is so much to cover when it comes to sharing with you all things Disney + Food. Our newsletters are crafted for guests who enjoy every single detail about eats and treats around the Disney Universe. With color photos, additional content, and exclusive deals on DFB products, like our full line of DFB Guide e-books, our newsletter is our way of communicating all that’s happening in the world of Disney Food. And this time of year, we dig and dig to find all of the best deals for you — including a few just-for-YOU DFB discounts in Disney parks. In addition, the DFB Newsletter Community are the very FIRST FOLKS to learn about Free Dining and other big Disney Announcements — because we bring the news straight to your inbox. And with the holiday season here, it’s the best time to save time and money. Let us find the deals for you! Join today for FREE and you’ll receive an email from me welcoming you onboard. Then stay tuned for more DFB goodies! Happy Holidays from YOUR DFB Team! 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: Join the DFB Newsletter for a FIRST LOOK at Disney Deals and Exclusive Discounts This Season! Join the DFB Newsletter TODAY for Exclusive Holiday Deals! Don’t Miss a Moment of the Disney Food Fun — Join the DFB Newsletter Today! View the full article

Disney Vacation Club would like to send very happy birthday wishes today to the now-16-year-old Auli‘i Cravalho, the incredible voice behind the title character in the highly anticipated Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Moana.” I had the pleasure of sailing with Auli‘i aboard the Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise earlier this fall, as Members enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at the stunningly beautiful film ahead of its Nov. 23 debut. Auli‘i is an absolute delight, as gracious in person as she is talented behind the mic. When she arrived on set for the filmed interview I’m so pleased to share here, she took special care to individually greet every member of our camera crew and personally thank them for their efforts. She doesn’t just talk about the “aloha spirit” – she truly embodies it. As Auli‘i explains in this interview, today is a very special “Sweet 16,” making her the same age as her animated alter-ego and further deepening her emotional connection to the dynamic character. So as you enjoy this one-on-one conversation with a rising Disney star, please join all of us at Disney Vacation Club in wishing her a very happy birthday. View the full article

Have you always wanted to dine at BOTH Morimoto Asia and Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine on the same night? Well, now you CAN — thanks to a new special event – Sake & Shine – on December 3. Sake & Shine at Disney Springs Sake & Shine is a progressive dinner featuring Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and Chef Art Smith at their respective restaurants in Disney Springs. The meal begins with a three-course Pan-Asian feast at Morimoto Asia offering sake and beer pairings on the second-story Forbidden Lounge balcony. Will the Morimoto Peking Duck be part of the meal? After the dinner course, guests will walk to Homecoming Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine where they’ll have a chance to enjoy a dessert course that includes a build-your-own Florida strawberry shortcake bar plus slices of Chef Art Smith’s famous Hummingbird and Shine cakes! Shine Cake and Hummingbird Cake And if you aren’t full after all that food, guests can also enjoy moonshine-based cocktails! Both Chef Morimoto and Chef Smith will be at Sake & Shine, and there will be opportunities for photos and autographs. Sake & Shine takes place on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. The price is $225 per guest (includes tax and gratuity). Guests must be 21 and older to attend Sake & Shine. Tickets can be purchased online. Are you making plans to attend Sake & Shine? Leave us a comment and let us know! Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com! Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Become a Facebook Fan Related posts: News: Chef Art Smith Restaurant in Disney Springs Confirmed Menu Sneak Peek for Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine by Chef Art Smith Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Shine Bar, Coming Soon to Disney Springs View the full article

What could be even more amazing than seeing Disney’s newest animated film, “Moana,” days before it’s officially released in theaters? How about watching it on the beach right here at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort? That was the setting for our latest Disney Parks Blog meet-up, which was attended by more than 1,000 guests who gathered to see an early screening of Disney’s newest film. Our evening was also highlighted with movie trivia, a handful of creative costumes, and a special appearance by “Moana” screenwriter Jared Bush, who introduced the film. “Moana” is the story of an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) meets the mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought – her own identity. For a peek inside our event, check out the video above and don’t forget to see “Moana,” in 3D opening nationwide on November 23. View the full article

On Friday, Mickey Mouse celebrated his birthday. To honor the occasion he visited 1,000 Disney Vacation Club Members before an exclusive preview screening of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Moana” at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. As part of the celebration, Mickey was treated to a sing-a-long of epic proportions. See for yourself in this video! “Moana” officially opens in theaters tomorrow in 3D. View the full article

Creating memories and giving to others are what the holidays are all about! Since Disney became a founding sponsor of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program, the Disneyland Resort has carried on a tradition of making the holiday season brighter for children in need. Over the last decade, Disneyland Resort guests and cast members have donated more than 100,000 toys to Toys for Tots! Walt Disney personally supervised the creation of the Toys for Tots logo, which will appear on the collection bins located throughout the Downtown Disney District and inside the lobbies of Disneyland Resort hotels, beginning November 27 through December 10. The following Downtown Disney District locations will have collection bins or recommended toys for purchase: AMC 12 Theatres Anna & Elsa’s Frozen Boutique Catal Restaurant D Street Disney Rewards VISA Disney Vacation Club ESPN Zone Jamba Juice Kettle Kingdom La Brea Bakery Rainforest Café Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen RideMakerz Sanuk Sephora Tortilla Jo’s Wetzel’s Pretzels World of Disney On December 3 & 10, members of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Anaheim Fire & Rescue and Disney VoluntEARS will help collect your toys at the Downtown Disney District main stage from 12–5 p.m. View the full article

Are you ready for a party with a Disney Princess? If so, read the scoop on this new Festival of Fantasy Parade Viewing Package: Tiana’s Riverboat Party! Festival of Fantasy Parade Starting November 29th, Tiana (and Prince Naveen!) will welcome guests at the dock of the Liberty Square Riverboat for an ice cream social complete with all the makings for a sundae, along with beverages and other sweet treats. Next, guests will board the Riverboat and enjoy a special viewing location for the Festival of Fantasy Parade. Once the parade is over, Tiana and Naveen will also board the boat for a cruise along the Rivers of America with guests for the rest of the party! Festival of Fantasy Tangled Float Festival of Fantasy Parade The price is $49 for adults, and $29 for children ages 9 and under, and wheelchairs and ECVs can be accommodated for this event. Guests are requested to check in at the Liberty Square Riverboat 45 minutes before the parade starts. Interested guests may book online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. At the time of this writing, bookings are available through the end of March, with most dates offering the party except for select dates in January. Would you like to join Tiana at her new party? 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: Festival of Fantasy Parade Dining Package Coming to Tony’s Town Square in Magic Kingdom News: Main Street Electrical Parade Lunch Package Coming to Tony’s Town Square at Magic Kingdom Best Restaurants for Magic Kingdom Parade Viewing View the full article

Disney Springs' revamped Planet Hollywood Observatory is aiming to open in mid-to late December, but hasn't set an exact date. The 22-year-old themed restaurant is undergoing a major remodel that will transform its exterior from a blue globe into a turn-of-the-20th-century observatory to fit the... View the full article

Oh those iconic blue roofs! It’s a sight that’s made Santorini, Greece a “must” for many travelers. Imagine waking up to this view on an Adventures by Disney Greece vacation. I can hardly picture anything more breathtaking. Stomp grapes at a winery, take a sea kayaking expedition, visit famed archeological sights and more on this unforgettable trip. This week only, you can book this Greece vacation, as well as Adventures by Disney trips to select other European locales, for your family and enjoy $250 off per person! Call 877-728-7282 by Nov. 29 and book select European trips departing March 1 – Sept. 30, 2017 to snag this offer. $250 per person Discount taken from the non-discounted prevailing European Land Package price as quoted on AdventuresByDisney.com on date of booking (“Regular Rate”). Regular Rates vary by departure date. 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 towards deposit. Packages subject to availability. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Offer valid for U.S. Residents only. Subject to change without notice. See AdventuresbyDisney.com for additional Terms and Conditions. View the full article

Radiator Springs Racers is generating some real heat, and this time, it has nothing to do with speed! Work has been completed on a new, 40,000-square-foot solar array system atop the Cars Land attraction, which uses the power of the sun to generate electricity for Disney California Adventure park — an amount equivalent to the energy used to power 100 Anaheim homes each year. The system features more than 1,400 high-efficiency solar panels, and is the first of its kind at the Disneyland Resort to help power an attraction. The solar panels are part of an ongoing commitment to develop and implement environmentally responsible practices at the Disneyland Resort. Check out the installation of the solar panels in this video! View the full article

A few weeks ago, I shared that a new holiday offering would soon be debuting at Disney Springs. I’m happy to share that Disney Springs’ Christmas Tree Trail is now open and welcoming guests, with fifteen different Disney-decorated trees. I recently had the chance to walk through the trail for the first time, and loved the variety. (I overhead families debating which one was their favorite, though for me, I think the classic “Mickey and Minnie” tree takes top honors!) If you time your visit right, you’ll also have the chance to enjoy a light “snowfall” – a festive addition to make the experience even more magical. Afterwards, take a short stroll to Aristocrepes where you can purchase a Gingerbread Pumpkin Crepe and gourmet hot chocolate through the holiday season, which lasts until January 8, 2017 at Disney Springs. And if you’re excited about the new nighttime show – Starbright Holidays | An Intel Collaboration – be sure to stay connected to @DisneySprings via Twitter, as we hope to announce show times soon. Have you had the chance to visit the new Disney Springs’ Christmas Tree Trail or experience the other holiday enhancements at Disney Springs? If not, what are you waiting for? View the full article

Celebrity Chefs Masaharu Morimoto and Art Smith are teaming up for ‘Sake and Shine,’ a progressive dinner, on Dec. 3 in Disney Springs. Both chefs will oversee the meal and be available for photos and autographs throughout the evening. Tickets are all-inclusive and covers tax and gratuity for $225... View the full article

Celebrity Chefs Masaharu Morimoto and Art Smith are teaming up for ‘Sake and Shine,’ a progressive dinner, on Dec. 3 in Disney Springs. Both chefs will oversee the meal and be available for photos and autographs throughout the evening. Tickets are all-inclusive and covers tax and gratuity for $225... View the full article

Disney’s “Moana” arrives in theaters on November 23, 2016. After catching a sneak preview at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I can’t wait to see this film (the music sounds incredible!). I recently went in search of “Moana” merchandise at Disney Parks. My journey took me to the largest merchandise shop at Walt Disney World Resort – World of Disney at Disney Springs Marketplace – where I found a handful of items created especially for this animated feature. Upon entering World of Disney, I was greeted by giant visual displays with images of Moana and the mighty demigod Maui. The beautiful displays were covered with a variety of products including dolls, toys, mugs and more. Disney Parks is carrying a 15-inch toddler Moana doll along with plush dolls of Maui, Pua the pig, Heihei the rooster. Younger guests will find apparel such as T-shirts, a hooded fleece for girls, and a Moana costume that includes a top and skirt. Adults will find t-shirts and a colorful camp shirt covered with character images from the film. Finally, I spotted several Disney Tsum Tsum plush, two open edition pins, and a wind-up Pua figure. On November 23, we will be releasing a limited edition retail MagicBand at Walt Disney World Resort. Presented in a decorative box, this MagicBand will have an edition size of 2,400. Look for many of these items in select merchandise locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Guests may also find products on DisneyStore.com or via the Shop Disney Parks app. View the full article

Is traveling through Europe with Disney Cruise Line on your bucket list? Then you won’t want to miss your opportunity to enter the Disney Family Movies Magic of Europe Sweepstakes. You can enter now through December 19, 2016, for your chance to win a European cruise aboard the Disney Magic. For more information and the full official rules, click here. View the full article

Disney Springs stores are going toe-to-toe with other shopping power centers with Black Friday holiday deals this year. More than 40 retails locations -- like Coco-Cola Store, Lego, Levi's and Sephora -- are offering deals, specials, giveaways and limited time items. Some stores will only be offering... View the full article

We are excited to be the first to tell you that new world-class attractions and experiences, including two new areas based on Frozen and Marvel, are part of a proposed multi-year expansion for Hong Kong Disneyland from 2018-2023. The Walt Disney Company and the Hong Kong Government are currently evaluating the proposal. “This proposed expansion brings the best of The Walt Disney Company to this wonderful tourist destination, giving guests an experience only Disney can deliver and infusing some of Disney’s most beloved characters and stories into this unique destination,” said Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. It all starts with one of the most popular Super Hero franchises in history. The Marvel universe will continue to grow even after Iron Man Experience – Hong Kong Disneyland’s first Marvel-themed ride – opens on January 11. A new Marvel-themed area will feature a reimagined Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and a thrilling attraction dedicated to one of the most popular Marvel franchises. An exciting new Frozen-themed land will come to life, allowing fans of all ages to experience the characters from the popular animated film in ways they never have before at a Disney park. Guests will enjoy new attractions and be immersed in the kingdom of Arendelle with uniquely themed dining, shopping, and entertainment. Sleeping Beauty Castle and the surrounding area will also be completely transformed to create the canvas for never-before-seen daytime and nighttime spectaculars and entertainment experiences, including a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Additionally, guests of all ages will be able to visit Moana’s Village Festival in Adventureland for a brand new daytime stage show. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet Moana from the Disney animated film that will be released globally beginning tomorrow. Which of these new additions are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more updates on the Disney Parks Blog! View the full article

Walt Disney Co. is embarking on a $1.4 billion expansion of its Hong Kong Disneyland resort, which reported a loss last year, with features that include the first "Frozen" and Marvel-themed lands in its parks. The six-year construction project, which will begin in 2018, will include two attractions... View the full article

The Walt Disney Co. and Hong Kong are launching a $1.4 billion expansion of the southern Chinese city's Disneyland resort that includes the company's first themed areas based on the movie "Frozen" and Marvel superhero characters. The Hong Kong government, which owns a controlling stake in the resort,... View the full article

Our politically charred landscape has provoked more discussion than usual of safe spaces — those zones of physical, cultural and ideological refuge that are typically spoken of with either earnest sincerity or harsh derision. The Twitter-fueled brouhaha around a recent performance of the Broadway... View the full article

Our politically charred landscape has provoked more discussion than usual of safe spaces — those zones of physical, cultural and ideological refuge that are typically spoken of with either earnest sincerity or harsh derision. The Twitter-fueled brouhaha around a recent performance of the Broadway... View the full article

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Big changes are coming to Epcot. Speaking at a fan convention this past weekend, The Walt Disney Co.'s executive in charge of theme parks said there would be a "major transformation" at the theme park. Visitors can likely expect less emphasis on exhibits and replicas, and more on the characters... View the full article

Big changes are coming to Epcot. Speaking at a fan convention this past weekend, The Walt Disney Co.'s executive in charge of theme parks said there would be a "major transformation" at the theme park. Visitors can likely expect less emphasis on exhibits and replicas, and more on the characters... View the full article