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  • Disney World Has a New Baby Giraffe! Meet Aella

    Disney World Has a New Baby Giraffe! Meet Aella

    Meet Aella! She is a two-month-old Masai giraffe calf was born at more than five-feet tall back on June 29.  She is now a foot taller and finally making her debut on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at Animal Kingdom!

    Aella (pronounced “eye-la”), has spent the past couple of months bonding and nursing with her mom Lily in a backstage habitat. Disney Parks said guests aboard Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom should be able to easily spot her as she is the youngest and smallest giraffe in the herd.

    Named after an Amazon warrior, Aella is known to be a brave and bold young giraffe with a curious and independent spirit. She’s adventurous enough to explore on her own, sometimes leaving mom a few paces behind.

    Aella’s birth marks a first for her parents – mom Lily and dad George. The pair was chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and ensures responsible breeding of threatened and endangered species. Breeding this pair is important to the long-term survival of the species because it adds more genetic diversity to the giraffe population, which helps ensure future generations.

    Aella will nurse for about a year, and then, as a herbivore, she will move to the lush vegetation available throughout the savanna. When full grown, she will use her 18-inch tongue to strip leaves off thorny branches from the tops and sides of trees to consume up to 75 pounds of food a day. That’s a tall order!

    The Masai giraffe is a vulnerable species found primarily in Kenya and Tanzania. There are believed to be roughly 32,000 Masai giraffes left in the wild, and their population continues to decline because of poaching and habitat loss.

    The Disney Conservation Fund supports conservation efforts in Africa to protect wildlife habitats, including those of giraffes. Earlier this year, several Disney animal care experts went to Uganda to help relocate a herd of giraffes across the Nile River to establish a newer, safer habitat away from oil-drilling fields. Another team went to Kenya to support a giraffe and zebra population census.

  • Anaheim Ends $267 Million in Disney Theme Park Subsidies

    Anaheim Ends $267 Million in Disney Theme Park Subsidies

    The Anaheim City Council and Walt Disney Co. took a step closer to settling an ongoing feud by agreeing to cancel about $267 million in subsidies that the entertainment conglomerate would be entitled to if it built a luxury hotel at the Disneyland Resort in California.

    While seven members of the city council, including Mayor Tom Tait, voted late Tuesday to honor Disney’s request to terminate two agreements from 2015 and 2016, they may also have encouraged Disney to scrap plans for what would have been its fourth hotel servicing Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park.

    Disney and Anaheim have been at odds recently because some city leaders complain that the company receives too many benefits at the expense of taxpayers, and Disneyland Resort President Josh D’Amaro acknowledged in an August 21 letter that economic incentives had created an “adversarial climate” and had become “a flashpoint for controversy.”

    “Consequently, we are asking the City to join us in terminating both agreements,” D’Amaro said in his letter, which spurred Tuesday’s vote.

    One of the agreements would have given Disney 70 percent of the occupancy taxes it collected at a four-diamond hotel it was planning to build, while another agreement prevented Anaheim from introducing a tax on theme-park tickets for at least 45 years if Disney invested $1.5 billion at its parks there. There are no such taxes on tickets now, but Tait acknowledges that with the latter agreement now defunct, there’s nothing to stop such a tax if it is warranted in the future.

    Disney initially planned a 700-room hotel at the site of a parking lot on Disneyland Drive and its economic impact report suggested it would have created 1,500 construction jobs and 1,000 permanent jobs while not causing any loss of jobs.

    Disney, though, changed the location of the hotel, moving it about 1,500 feet to a spot within the Downtown Disney shopping district, causing the closure of the Rainforest Cafe, ESPN Zone, an AMC Theatre and Earl of Sandwich.

    When Tait and the rest of the council informed Disney it would need to conduct a new economic study, Disney instead fired off the August 21 letter renouncing its own incentives.

    “The new location took out 130,000 square feet of retail, taking out 450 jobs, so the jobs analysis was completely flawed,” Tait told The Hollywood Reporter.

    “I’ve been opposed to these subsidies for some time now. We need every penny of taxpayer money to pay for vital services,” Tait said. “So it really is great of Disney to have done this. They hit the reset button in our relationship.”

    Some have suggested that Disney was motivated to get rid of the subsidies so that it could avoid a potential hike in the minimum wage it must pay its employees in Anaheim. Disney will pay its employees at least $15 an hour beginning in January, but a ballot measure dictates that companies receiving subsidies will have to pay $18 an hour by 2022.

    Disney recently said that its plans for a new hotel are on hold indefinitely. After Tuesday night’s vote, a Disney spokesperson said: “These tax incentive policies, which are successfully and widely used across the country to stimulate economic growth and development, unfortunately became counterproductive in Anaheim, prompting our decision to step away from them.”

    Tait said Disney is free to build a hotel “with its own money” and that if it chooses not to, the city won’t lose much revenue because tourists will simply stay in one of the 20,000 existing rooms — none of which are subsidized by taxpayers — that are available near the theme parks.

    “Disney did the right thing,” said Tait, a Republican. “These agreements had become toxic. I’m very pro-business, but I’m also fiscally responsible with the people’s money.”

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter

  • Pumpkin Mickey Mouse Ears Available at Disney Parks

    Pumpkin Mickey Mouse Ears Available at Disney Parks

    Halloween time is here and at Disney Parks that means, ghoulish treats, killer costumes and of course all the Halloween mech! Speaking of merch, the newest Halloween themed Mickey ears are so cute its scary. Disney recently released new Pumpkin Mickey Ears that are really giving guests “pumpkin” to talk about!

    Pumpkin Mickey ear hats have already been spotted around the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, and they are totes adorbs!

    The pumpkin inspired hat comes in the classic Mickey ear baseball cap style and features a Mickey jack-o-lantern grin and embroidery on the back that says “Hey, Pumpkin!”

    The ears even have a little stump on the top of the hat, making this the must-have hat for pumpkin and Mickey fans everywhere.

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    You can find the pumpkin Mickey hat at select locations around the Disney Parks!

     

  • New Sequinned Candy Corn Minnie Ears Are The Sweetest Halloween Must Have At Disney Parks

    New Sequinned Candy Corn Minnie Ears Are The Sweetest Halloween Must Have At Disney Parks

    Halloween time is upon us at Disney Parks and Disney has released some sweet new Minnie ears to help get you into the spirit! To celebrate the spooky season, Disney Parks has transformed everyone’s favorite Halloween candy into a must-have pair of ears!

    That’s right, candy corn inspired Minnie ears have arrived at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort and you can bet they will be selling out as quickly candy disappears from an unattended bowl in front of a house on Halloween.

    Disney has already stepped up their ear game this Halloween season with the recent materializing of Haunted Mansion inspired ears as well as the recently released Day of the Dead Minnie ears. And now with this delicious pair of ears you can satisfy your sweet tooth and add to your ever-growing ear collection.

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    The sequined ears feature a flashy candy corn bow and the headband features text that reads “I’m just here for the candy.”

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    These new sweet ears are available at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World and will set you back $25.

  • Complete Food Guide to 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

    Complete Food Guide to 2018 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

    The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival begins next week and this year Disney has more offerings than ever before! The festival starts on August 30 and runs through November 12, offering delicious dishes and unique beverages influenced by cultures from around the world.

    We have a detailed list of all the yummy goodness you’ll find this year with all the info you could ever want on the menus for each of the Global Marketplaces located throughout the park.

    Take a look below at all the amazing offerings for the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

    Thailand (located near the Mexico pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Stir-fried Vegetables (KA)
    • Seared Shrimp and Scallop Cake with Cold Noodle Salad
    • Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice

    BEVERAGE

    • Singha Lager
    • Maison Willm Gewürztraminer, Alsace

    Australia (located near Refreshment Port)
    FOOD

    • Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (GF)
    • Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies (GF)
    • Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
    • Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley
    • Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay, Margaret River
    • Yangarra Shiraz, McLaren Vale
    • Wine Flight also available

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    Hawai’i (located in Showcase Plaza)
    FOOD

    • Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise (KA)
    • Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers, and Wasabi Cream
    • Teriyaki-glazed Spam Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise
    • Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager
    • Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
    • Mai Tai with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum and Dole Pineapple Juice

    Islands of the Caribbean (located in Showcase Plaza)
    FOOD

    • Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli (KA)
    • Jerk Spiced Chicken Lollipop with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt
    • Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Red Stripe Lager
    • Caribbean White Sangria
    • Frozen Mojito

    Greece (located near the Mexico pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki (V) (KA)
    • Taste of Greece: Chicken Souvlaki, Feta Cheese Dip with Warm Pita, and Lamb Sausage with a Dill Tomato Ragu
    • Spanakopita: Greek Spinach Pie (V)
    • Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Domaine Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnese
    • Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko, Santorini
    • Argyros Atlantis Red Blend, Santorini
    • Wine Flight also available

    Craft Drafts (located in the Festival Center)
    BEVERAGE

    • Central 28 Beer Company Waff-Ale, DeBary, FL
    • Bold City Brewing 1901 Roasted Red Ale, Jacksonville, F
    • Florida Beer Company Passport Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL
    • First Magnitude Brewing Co. Lemongrass Saison, Gainesville, FL
    • JDub’s Brewing Company Honeydew Melon Kölsch, Sarasota, FL
    • Shipyard Brewing Company Monkey Fist IPA, Clearwater, FL
    • Beer Flights also available

    India (located between the China and Germany pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (V) (KA)
    • Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice (V) (GF)
    • Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews, and Warm Naan Bread

    BEVERAGE

    • Mango Lassi (Non-Alcoholic) (KA)
    • Godfather Lager
    • Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
    • Sula Shiraz, Nashik
    • Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Indian Cream Liqueur

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    Germany (located in the Germany pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese (KA)
    • Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll (KA)
    • Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
    • Carl Graff Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese, Mosel
    • J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel
    • Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken, Mosel
    • Villa Wolf Pinot Noir, Pfalz
    • Riesling Flight also available

    Brewer’s Collection (located between the China and Germany pavilions)
    BEVERAGE

    • Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
    • Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb
    • Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer
    • Beer Flight also available

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    Spain (located between the Germany and Italy pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette
    • Spanish-style Paella with Chorizo and Roasted Chicken
    • Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (GF)

    BEVERAGE

    • Lagar de Bouza Albariño, Rías Baixas
    • Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla
    • Espelt Garnacha Old Vines, Catalonia
    • Wine Flight also available

    Africa (located in The Outpost between the China and Germany pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato, and Pap (GF)
    • Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Cederberg Chenin Blanc
    • Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
    • Groot Constantia Pinotage
    • Wine Flight also available

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    Hops & Barley (located in The American Adventure)
    FOOD

      • New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
      • New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side

    Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • North Coast Brewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA
    • 3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
    • Heavy Seas AmeriCannon IPA, Baltimore, MD
    • Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
    • Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
    • Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
    • Beer Flight also available

    Belgium (located between the France and Morocco pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
    • Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)
    • Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale
    • St. Bernardus Witbier
    • St. Bernardus Abt 12
    • Stella Artois Hard Cidre
    • Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
    • Beer Flight also available

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    Brazil (located between the France and Morocco pavilions)
    FOOD

    • Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew featuring Scallops, Shrimp and White Fish with Coconut-lime Sauce and Steamed Rice
    • Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (GF)
    • Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (GF) (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • M.I.A. Beer Company Barbossa Black Beer, Doral, FL
    • Casa Valduga Brut Rosé
    • Quinta do Crasto Duoro Red
    • Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

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    New Zealand (located near Refreshment Port)
    FOOD

    • Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
    • Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
    • Seared Venison Sausage with Kumara Purée and Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
    • Antmoore Wineworks MOKOblack Pinot Noir, Marlborough
    • Frozen Wine Cocktail featuring Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

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    Ireland (located in the United Kingdom pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
    • Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (V)
    • Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

    BEVERAGE

    • Guinness Foreign Extra Stout
    • Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
    • Guinness Baileys Shake

    Canada (located in the Canada pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
    • “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (GF)

    BEVERAGE

    • Moosehead Radler: Lager infused with Grapefruit, Grape and Lemon Juices, New Brunswick
    • Château Des Charmes Equuleus Red Blend, St. David’s Bench
    • Château Des Charmes Vidal Icewine, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    The Almond Orchard hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® (located in Showcase Plaza)
    FOOD

    • Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Pulled Chicken, Toasted Blue Diamond Almonds and Parmesan Cheese served with Nut Thins Crackers
    • Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Roasted Almonds and served with Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins Multi-seeds Crackers
    • Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Chocolate Almond Streusel (V)(KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Almond Breeze Strawberry Smoothie (Non-Alcoholic) (KA)
    • Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne
    • Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne
    • Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Rosé Champagne

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    The Cheese Studio hosted by Boursin Cheese® (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce (KA)
    • Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam; Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning; Strawberry Macaron with Boursin Pepper Cheese
    • Maple Bourbon Boursin Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel, and Pecan Crunch (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Blueberry Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
    • La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey
    • Domaine Saint André de Figuière Rosé, Côtes de Provence
    • Alta Vista Estate Malbec, Mendoza

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    Flavors from Fire (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds (KA)
    • Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions, and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and American Grana Cheeses
    • Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli
    • Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Mango

    BEVERAGE

    • Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter
    • Michael David Winery 7 Deadly Zins Zinfandel, Lodi
    • Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon

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    The Chocolate Studio (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (GF) (KA)
    • Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Whipped Cream (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Twinings Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea and Chocolate Shake (non-alcoholic) (KF)
    • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
    • Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
    • Croft 10 Year Tawny
    • Twinings Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka

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    The Wine & Dine Studio (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce
    • Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese, and Pumpkin Seeds (V) (KA)
    • Trio of Artisan Cheese featuring La Bottega di BelGioioso Cheeses (V)
      • Crescenza-Stracchino
      • CreamyGorg Gorgonzola Dolce
      • Artigiano Vino Rosso
    • Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese
      • Trio of Artisan Cheese paired with Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, Reata Chardonnay and Spellbound Petite Sirah

    BEVERAGE

    • Reata Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
    • Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, Oregon
    • Spellbound Petite Sirah, California

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    Earth Eats (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Wild Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese
    • Fondue, Arugula, Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
    • The Impossible Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (V)

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    Active Eats (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions (KA)
    • Spice-crusted Verlasso Salmon with Warm Lentil Power Salad, Crushed Avocado, and Sherry Vinegar (GF)
    • Active Eats Energy Bar Bites: A mixture of Chocolate, Nuts, Dried Fruit and Dates (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Pineapple Coconut Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL
    • L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
    • Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR

    Coastal Eats (located in Future World West)
    FOOD

    • Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado-lemongrass Cream
    • Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette
    • Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris, Oregon
    • ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Oregon

    Light Lab (located in Future World West)
    BEVERAGE

    • Phosphorescent Phreeze (non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • InfraRED (non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • UltraVIOLET (non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls
    • Original Sin Dry Rosé Hard Cider, New York, NY Cider
    • 3 Daughters Brewing Blueberry Peppercorn Hard Cider, St. Petersburg, FL Cider
    • Ciderboys Zen Berry Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI Cider
    • Playalinda Brewing Co. Red Cherry Tart, Titusville, FL
    • GrassLands Brewing Company Green Kiwi Blonde, Tallahassee, FL
    • M.I.A. Beer Company Blue-berry Golden Ale, Doral, FL
    • Flights also available

    Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar (located in the Festival Center)
    FOOD

    • Chocolate Croissant: Flaky Croissant stuffed with Chocolate
    • Almond Croissant: Flaky Croissant topped with Toasted Almonds
    • Jumbo Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping
    • Cheese Danish with Sweet Icing

    BEVERAGE

    • Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic) (KA)
    • Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Pomegranate, Orange and Grapefruit Juices
    • Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
    • Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
    • Madras Mimosa with Cranberry Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice
    • Frozen Mimosa featuring White Claw Natural Lime Hard Seltzer
    • Joffrey’s Cold Brew Coffee

    The Festival Center Wine Shop (Disney Family of Wines) (located in the Festival Center)
    FOOD

    • Charcuterie Plate: Chefs Selection of Artisanal Meats and Accompaniments
    • La Bottega di BelGioioso Cheese Plate: Crescenza-Stracchino, CreamyGorg Gorgonzola Dolce, and Artigiano Vino Rosso Cheeses
    • Bloody Mary Seafood Cocktail: Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Olive Salad and Crisp Lettuce in a Bloody Mary Vinaigrette

    BEVERAGE

    • Fess Parker Riesling, Santa Barbara County
    • MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley
    • Silverado Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
    • Silverado Vineyards Chardonnay, Carneros
    • Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Goldie” Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills
    • MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
    • Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines “Birdie” Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills
    • Skywalker Vineyards Sommita Pinot Noir, Marin County
    • Silverado Vineyards Fantasia Sangiovese Blend, Napa Valley
    • Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley
    • Fess Parker Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County
    • Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
    • White Wine Flight
    • Pinot Noir Flight
    • Red Wine Flight

    The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar hosted by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company) (located in the Festival Center)

    BEVERAGE

    • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
    • Ghirardelli Drinking Chocolate (Non-Alcoholic)

    Refreshment Outpost (located between the China and Germany pavilions)
    
FOOD

    • Spicy Hot Dog with Kimchi and Mustard Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky & Frozen Coke

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    Refreshment Port (located near the Canada pavilion)
    
FOOD

    • Beef Brisket Poutine: French Fries with Beef Brisket, Beer Cheese Sauce, and Poutine Gravy topped with Crispy Onions
    • Sweet Potato Poutine: Sweet Potato Fries with Caramel Sauce, Mini Marshmallows, and Pecans (V)
    • Pineapple Soft-Serve Ice Cream (V) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Pineapple Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Bacardi Coconut Rum
    • Dragon Berry Refresher featuring Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum

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    Taste Track (located near Test Track)
    FOOD

    • Croissant Doughnut tossed in Cinnamon Sugar (KA)
    • Croissant Doughnut with Chocolate and Marshmallows (KA)
    • Croissant Doughnut with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream (KA)
    • Croissant Doughnut with Sprinkles (KA)
    • Gelato (Chocolate, Hazelnut, White Chocolate Raspberry or Vanilla Bean)

    BEVERAGE

    • Pancake Milkshake (KA)

    Block & Hans (located in The American Adventure)
    BEVERAGE

    • Dogfish Head Brewery 60 Minute IPA, Milton, DE
    • Ciderboys Strawberry Magic Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
    • Full Sail Brewing Co. Blood Orange Wheat, Hood River, OR
    • Karbach Brewing Co. Love Street Kölsch Style Blonde, Houston, TX
    • Big Top Brewing Company Hawaiian Lion Coconut and Coffee Porter, Sarasota, FL
    • Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Lexington, KY

    Fife & Drum (located in the American Adventure)
    BEVERAGE

    • Hanson Brothers Beer Company Mmmhops Pale Ale, Tulsa, OK

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    Japan (located in the Japan pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables, and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce (KA)
    • Beef Nigiri topped with Shrimp Sauce and Diced Pickled Jalapeños (GF)
    • Spicy Roll: Tuna and Salmon topped with Volcano Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • Kirin Ichiban Lager
    • Ozeki Rai Sake
    • Fuji Apple Cocktail: Sake, Peach Schnapps, and Green Apple Syrup

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    Morocco (located in the Morocco pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket (KA)
    • Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce (V)
    • Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

    BEVERAGE

    • Casa Pale Lager
    • Kasbah Prestige Red Wine
    • Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur
    • Red Organic Sangria

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    Mexico (located in the Mexico pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Short Rib Tostada: Corn Tortilla topped with Short Ribs, Black Beans, Salsa Verde, and Spring Onion
    • Shrimp Quesadilla: Corn Tortilla with Shrimp and Oaxaca Cheese and topped with Spicy Guajillo Sauce and Sesame Seeds
    • Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis (GF) (V)

    BEVERAGE

    • Cerveza Por Favor: Dos Equis Draft Beer with a hint of Almond
    • Mariachi Loco: Margarita with Libelula Tequila Joven, Mango Purée and Chamoy
    • Ay Caramba: Smoky Margarita with Gracias A Dios Mezcal, Lime Juice and Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur
    • La Chancla: Red Wine Sangria mixed with Fruit Juice
    • El Padrino: Blackberry Mexican Punch with Velo Blanco Tequila

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    China (located in the China pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Xi’an Pancake with Beef
    • Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw (KA)
    • Beijing Roasted Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce
    • Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles

    BEVERAGE

    • Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (non-alcoholic)
    • Jasmine Draft Beer
    • Happy Peach: Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum
    • Kung Fu Punch: Vodka and Triple Sec
    • Byejoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice
    • Honeydew Bai Jiu Cocktail: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit and Honeydew Syrup

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    France (located in the France pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
    • Carbonade de Boeuf, Purée de Pommes de Terre: Beer-braised Beef with Bacon, Onion and Mashed Potatoes
    • Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with House-made Raspberry Jam (V) (GF) (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, Cranberry, and Passion Fruit Juice
    • Chardonnay, Le Vieux Manoir
    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Village la Tourelle, Bordeaux
    • St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
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    Italy (located in the Italy pavilion)
    FOOD

    • Fritto Misto: Crispy Shrimp, Zucchini, and Sweet Potatoes with a Spicy Sauce
    • Pollo Alla Cacciatora: Braised Chicken Thigh, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Parmesan Polenta
    • Mezzi Rigatoni: Vodka Sauce, Crispy Pancetta, and Parmesan Cheese (KA)
    • Cannoli: Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit (KA)

    BEVERAGE

    • Moretti Lager
    • Moretti La Rossa Double Malt
    • Placido Pinot Grigio
    • Placido Chianti
    • Villa Sandi Prosecco
    • Montegrande Corbinello Spumante Dolce
    • Fior d’Arancio Montegrande Moscato
    • Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila

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    • Maple Bacon Funnel Cake topped with Candied Bacon (KA)

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    • The American Adventure: Fire and Ice: Frozen Lemon with Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
    • Canada: Riviera Sunrise: Frozen Orange Pineapple with Grand Mariner
    • Showcase Plaza: Wild Goose: Frozen Wild Berry Acai with Grey Goose Vodka
    • Future World East: Fast Lane: Frozen Cappuccino with Brown Jug Bourbon Cream
  • 2018 Complete Foodie Guide to Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort

    2018 Complete Foodie Guide to Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort

    Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort begins Sept. 7 and there’s even more treats and eats this year than ever. With new items galore and some returning favorites, your 2018 Foodie Guide is finally here! Here’s all the details you need, including where to find all of the scary snacks you could ever want.

    Across the resort you’ll see some returning items like the Candy Corn Cotton Candy, which can be found at various outdoor vending carts in both parks, as well as the Bat Cookie, which is flying into Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café at Disney California Adventure park, Market House at Disneyland park, The Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel, and Surfside Lounge at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.

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    For all the churro fans out there, get ready to chart your creepy course to try all of these Halloween-themed churros. There are even a couple churro-inspired desserts this year that are sure to satisfy your sweet fang… I mean sweet tooth!

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    • Churros near Big Thunder Mountain – Orange Sugar Churro with Candy Corn Sauce
    • Churros near Haunted Mansion – Pumpkin Spice Churro with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Hungry Bear Restaurant – Churro Bites Cereal Sundae with fruit cereal-dusted churros, cereal milk anglaise, strawberry ice cream, and raspberry sauce
    • Golden Horseshoe – Churro Sundae with cookie butter gelato garnished with a cinnamon sugar-dusted churro and topped with cajeta and whipped cream
    • Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle and Town Square – Maleficent Churro covered with chocolate cookie crumbles blended with colored sugar (you can even add Marshmallow Dip!)
    • Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters – Sour Apple Churro (with the option to add Caramel Sauce to this one!)

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    Disney California Adventure Park Churros

    • Willie’s Churros – Purple, Green, and Orange Sugar Churro; Pumpkin Spice Churro
    • Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – S’mores Churro with graham cracker, chocolate chips, and a marshmallow drizzle
    • Churros near Goofy’s Sky School – Purple Sugar Churro
    • Cozy Cone Motel – Pumpkin Spice Churro with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce

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    Now if it’s candy you’re looking for, get your trick-or-treat bags ready for these dressed-up candies. You’ll find these sweets at Pooh Corner and Candy Palace at Disneyland park, Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure park, and Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District.

    Halloween Candy at Disneyland Resort

    • Minnie Witch Apple
    • Jack Skellington Apple
    • Skull Apple
    • Evil Queen Apple
    • Jack Skellington Cake Pop
    • Bat Cake Pop
    • Mickey Mouse Mummy Crispy Treat
    • Oogie Boogie Crispy Treat
    • Maleficent Crispy Treat
    • Mummy Marshmallow
    • Pumpkin Fudge

    In addition to churros and candy, there’s EVEN MORE Halloween-themed bites at both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. Whether you’re looking for savory or sweet, we’ve got it all—from pumpkin spice beignets and apple pie sundaes to special hot dogs and soups.

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    Red Rose Taverne

    • Black Rose Dessert – black truffle mousse with raspberry compote and crunch center with a candy spider

    Troubadour Tavern

    • Cookie Decorating Kits

    Rancho del Zocalo

    • Orange Sugar Skull Pot de Crème
    • Frozen Abuelita Horchata – frozen Mexican hot chocolate layered with frozen horchata and topped with whipped cream

    Café Orleans

    • Crab & Corn Chowder

    French Market

    • Halloween-Themed Dessert Trio – with worms & dirt, salted caramel pudding, and pumpkin pie
    • Mansion Spider Bundt Cake – chocolate Bundt cake with green icing and a chocolate spider

    Mint Julep Bar

    • Pumpkin Spice Mickey Beignets

    Bengal Barbecue

    • Musubi Special – spiced ham musubi with lemongrass jasmine rice and pineapple teriyaki sauce and served with pickled daikon and carrots topped with furikake flakes

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    Carnation Café

    • Haunted Firehouse Chicken Sandwich – red pepper coulis, white cheese sauce, crispy pancetta, and arugula on yellow sliced bread

    Gibson Girl

    • Apple Pie á La Mode – vanilla ice cream with warm spiced apples, crumble topping, and caramel drizzle

    Jolly Holiday Bakery Café

    • Sweet Potato Hand Pie – sweet potato pie filling topped with orange white chocolate glaze and toasted mini-marshmallows
    • Cruella de Vil Brownie – brownie in a spotted cup with black dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate mousse, and a Cruella de Vil logo
    • Graveyard Cupcake – chocolate cupcake with cherry filling, dark chocolate mousse, Halloween sprinkles, and a chocolate tombstone
    • Spice Bundt Cake
    • Pumpkin Layered Cheesecake
    • Pumpkin Muffin
    • Mickey Mummy Macaroon

    Refreshment Corner

    • Halloween Hot Dog – with spicy meatballs, cheese sauce, and oven-roasted tomatoes

    Plaza Inn Restaurant

    • Main Street Mickey’s Pound Cake – pound cake filled with blueberry compote and cookie crumbles surrounded by whipped cream and garnished with black sugar and mint
    • Halloween Minnie Mouse Cake – cinnamon-praline Bundt cake with an apple center and finished with an orange glaze and sprinkles

    Galactic Grill

    • Spider Parfait – chocolate cake, vanilla and chocolate pudding, and a thick layer of ganache

    Alien Pizza Planet

    • Cosmic Chili Pasta – pinwheel pasta, chili, cheese, and green onion
    • Alien Spider Parfait – chocolate cake, vanilla and chocolate pudding, and a thick layer of ganache

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    Disney California Adventure Park

    Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café

    • Sleepy Hollow Cupcake – red velvet cupcake with Headless Horseman chocolate piece

    Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream

    • Purple, Orange, Green, and Black Sprinkles to Dip
    • Spider Silk Macaron Sandwich – black macaron with charcoal-tart cherry spun ice cream topped with popping candy and raspberry sauce
    • Bat Wing Raspberry Sundae – white chocolate raspberry swirl ice cream with raspberry splatter, red sprinkles, whipped cream, and bat wing cookie

    Mortimer’s Market and Boudin Bread Cart

    • Mickey Bread with Fangs

    Smokejumpers Grill

    • Green Apple Spell Lemonade – lemonade with sour green apple syrup, cherry popping pearls, and raspberry sauce

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    Pacific Wharf Café

    • Pumpkin Bread Pudding
    • Mickey Bread with Fangs
    • Bacon Cheddar Ale Soup

    Pacific Wharf Beer Truck

    • Karl Strauss Oktoberfest Beer

    Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta

    • Anti Vampire Pizza – roasted garlic sauce, marinated chicken smoked gouda, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and a tomato-harissa sauce drizzle

    Bayside Brews

    • ACE Pumpkin Hard Cider
    • Karl Strauss Oktoberfest Beer

    Corn Dog Castle

    • Spicy Pepper Jack Dog – dipped in corn batter, drizzled with blackberry sauce, and topped with sweet pineapple salsa, pickled serranos, and crushed cheese puffs

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    Award Wieners

    • Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cakes Fries (starting mid-September) – funnel fries dusted with pumpkin spice sugar, pumpkin spice sauce, and pumpkin spice whipped cream
    • Cookies and Cream Funnel Cake Fries – funnel fries dusted with crushed chocolate cream cookies and topped with cream cheese, chocolate cream cookie pieces, and whipped cream
    • Anaheim Brewery Oktoberfest Beer
    • Oktoberfest Dog – kielbasa sausage topped with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, Oktoberfest beer cheese, and green onions

    Schmoozies

    • Croissant Donut – filled with peanut butter and jelly
    • Caramel Apple Smoothie – apple, caramel, and ice cream
    • Whoopie Pie – filled with espresso chip ice cream

    Hollywood Lounge

    • Bone Chilling Apple Cider (non-alcoholic)
    • Spitfire Cider – apple cider with cinnamon whiskey
    • Stone Vengeful Spirit IPA
    • Elsyian the Great Pumpkin Imperial Ale
    • Ballast Point Dead Ringer Oktoberfest Lager
    • Mystical Michelada
    • Sour Apple Slush with Vodka
    • Green Apple Slush (non-alcoholic)
    • Supernatural Spirit – cotton candy lemonade with vodka
    • Ghoulish Delight (non-alcoholic) – cotton candy lemonade
    • Pizza Port Graveyard’s Pale Ale

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    Studio Catering Truck

    • Fire Dragon Tacos – pork belly tacos with kimchi slaw, Korean BBQ sauce, and Sriracha crema

    Flo’s V8 Café

    • Candy Cone Pie – cream pie with vanilla, butterscotch, and white chocolate pudding
    • Pumpkin Spice Shake

    Cozy Cone Motel

    • Slow-Burnin’ Mac and Cheese Cone – fresh-cooked pasta with spicy red pepper cheese sauce topped with crushed chile-cheese puffs and served in a bread cone
    • “Spokey”-Cone Macaron – filled with marshmallow buttercream and candy corn

    Hyperion Cart

    • ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider
    • Sam Adam’s Oktoberfest
  • Chef Mickey Annual Passholder Magnet and Cutting Board Available at Epcot Food & Wine Festival

    Chef Mickey Annual Passholder Magnet and Cutting Board Available at Epcot Food & Wine Festival

    Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can delight in an array of special offerings during the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival—held August 30 through November 12, 2018! And this year you can get an Annual Passholder magnet that features Chef Mickey on it as well as an awesome cutting board.

    You can take home Chef Mickey-inspired gifts on your first and fourth visits to the Festival in 2018. On your first visit, you’ll receive a complimentary Passholder magnet to add to your collection. And on your fourth visit, you can take home a complimentary, Passholder-exclusive cutting board.

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    To redeem this offer and pick up your complimentary gifts, just visit the theatre across from The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar, hosted by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company—located in the Festival Center.

    One magnet and one cutting board per Passholder are available while supplies last. You must show your valid annual pass card and photo ID to receive the magnet and cutting board. Passholder visits will be tracked upon park entry, so you only need to visit the Festival Center’s distribution location to redeem your gifts or check your number of visits.

  • Day of the Dead-Inspired Minnie Ears Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort

    Day of the Dead-Inspired Minnie Ears Now Available at Walt Disney World Resort

    The Day of the Dead – or Día de Muertos in Spanish – is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially the United States. And now just in time to celebrate the occasion, Disney has released Day of the Dead-Inspired Minnie Ears and they are super cute!

    They are beautiful, colorful and a true representation of this important festivity for many families.

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    With bold and vibrant Cempasúchil flores, an icon of these festivities, colorful designs that also include a bow in papel picado, a typical Mexican art and paper craft that is cut into intricate and beautiful designs, these ears are quickly becoming a fan favorite item.

    Day of the Dead combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls’ Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to Mexico starting in the early 1500s.

    The holiday which is celebrated on November 1 and 2, is like a family reunion—except dead ancestors are the guests of honor. Day of the Dead is a joyful time that helps people remember the deceased and celebrate their memory.

    No matter when and how you celebrate Día de los Muertos, these highly anticipated ears are now available at Walt Disney World retail locations, including the México pavilion at Epcot, where guests can get additional Día de los Muertos inspired merchandise.

  • Check Out The New Eats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Check Out The New Eats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Hooray for Holly-FOOD! In addition to the yummy new eats at Woody’s Lunch Box at Toy Story Land, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has welcomed some other new menu items this summer at restaurants across the park. With new menus, vegan offerings, Star Wars-themed desserts, funnel cakes, and more, you’re definitely in for a tasty time.

    First up, if you’re craving anything Star Wars, this park is the place to go! There are plenty of ways to satisfy your hunger for the force here, like the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party!

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    This dessert party is an experience that you just CAN’T miss out on! With Star Wars-themed desserts, drinks, and charcuterie and cheeses, this is definitely the dessert party you’re looking for. The party begins at Launch Bay, where you’ll get to enjoy reserved seating and a buffet with sweets such as Blue Milk Panna Cotta with crispy pearls, chocolate Darth Vader-themed cupcakes with peanut butter icing, and Raspberry Mousse Domes just to name a few.

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    On the savory side, there are options such as cheese, charcuterie, roasted red pepper hummus, black bean dip with sriracha sauce, and smoked sea-salted flatbread. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available and for guests 21 and over, you can enjoy out-of-this-world beverages like the Lightspeed Margarita with tequila, blood orange, sour mix, and lime juice in addition to beer and wine selections. After enjoying the delicious selection of desserts and drinks, you’ll be escorted to an exclusive reserved viewing area where you can watch Disney Movie Magic and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. This sweet dining experience fills up fast, so be sure to make your reservations today!

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    Now if you just can’t get enough of those Star Wars desserts, you DEFINITELY need to get your hands on the BB9-E and Kylo Ren Cupcakes! Found at Backlot Express, the BB-9E Cupcake is a vanilla cupcake with caramel cheesecake buttercream and the Kylo Ren Cupcake is a chocolate cupcake with peanut butter buttercream.

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    And at various locations throughout the park, you can also get some pretty awesome novelties, LIKE THE AT-AT POPCORN BUCKET! This thing is seriously so cool by itself, but then you add popcorn to it and it’s even better! You can also find an ADORABLE BB-8 Sipper and a Darth Vader Stein – which both come with your choice of fountain beverage.

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    Speaking of sweets, have you tried the new Cookies and Cream Funnel Cake at Oasis Canteen? Not only is it tasty, it has mouse ears too! This classic funnel cake is topped with powdered sugar, crushed cookies and cream pieces, chocolate sauce, and your choice of vanilla or chocolate soft-serve. There’s also a yummy S’mores Brownie at Dockside Diner with fudge, graham cracker crumbs, and marshmallows.

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    Drive on down to Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant to find a bunch of new menu items – like the Sci-Fi Appetizer Sampler with boneless buffalo tenders, shrimp and crab fondue, house-made tortilla chips, and fried dill pickles and served with blue cheese and horseradish. And if you like Shrimp and Crab Fondue, well you can also get it as a full-sized appetizer! This dish is a blend of shrimp, crab, and cheeses with roasted red peppers, fresh dill, and corn tortilla chips. Another new appetizer is the Sci-Fi Wedge Salad with crispy iceberg wedge, grape tomato, bacon, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, radish, balsamic glaze, and blue cheese dressing.

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    New entrees include Buffalo Chicken Salad, a Smoked Prime Rib Sandwich, Pan-Seared Shrimp or Chicken Pasta, Beef and Blue Burger, and Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps! These wraps comes with salt and pepper crispy-fried tofu, lettuce cups, water chestnuts, shredded carrots, spicy cucumber, Szechuan sauce, and soba noodle salad.

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    There’s also the Sci-Fi Barbecue Platter or the Drive-In BBQ Burger. The burger is a signature blend of beef with BBQ spice, house-made BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar, and crispy-fried jalapeño and onion straws served on a brioche bun. The Sci-Fi Barbecue Platter features smoked pulled pork, St. Louis-style ribs, grilled chicken, sausage, cheddar cornbread, southern coleslaw, and cowboy beans finished with a Coca-Cola barbecue sauce.

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    Next door at ABC Commissary, there’s a ton of new dinner entrées to choose from! Among these new items are the Shrimp Teriyaki Bowl (stir-fried Napa cabbage, snap peas, red peppers, carrots, onions, edamame, shitake mushrooms, and broccoli tossed in a house-made teriyaki sauce over brown rice) and the Southwest BBQ Burger (flame-broiled 1/3 lb angus burger topped with sweet BBQ pulled pork, bacon, bread and butter pickles, and cheddar cheese finished with garlic aïoli and crisp onion rings between Texas toast and served with signature southwestern steak fries dusted in chili-lime seasoning).

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    For a couple healthful options, available for both lunch and dinner, you’ll love the Mediterranean Salad with Chicken or the Vegan Burger. The salad comes with grilled chicken breast on a bed of fresh mixed greens with cherry tomatoes, red onions, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, and feta cheese tossed in a Mediterranean vinaigrette and served with hummus and flatbread. The Vegan Burger is topped with lettuce, tomato, sautéed peppers and onions in a balsamic glaze, vegan mayonnaise ketchup, and sriracha mustard and served on a brioche bun with french fries.

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    New desserts include a Chocolate Banana Cream Almond Crisp as well as the Toy Story Land Cupcake (which can also be found at The Trolley Car Café). Celebrating the grand opening of Toy Story Land this summer, this chocolate cupcake is topped with vanilla buttercream and a white chocolate piece.

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    So there you have it! If you’re planning a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, be sure to try out a few of these new eats.

  • Primark Launches New Mickey Mouse Homeware Collection and Its a Must Have

    Primark Launches New Mickey Mouse Homeware Collection and Its a Must Have

    Just when you thought you couldn’t get any more Mickey Mouse trinkets, Primark comes out with a magical collection that is perfect for a Mickey interior make-over.  To celebrate Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday, Primark has launched their House of Mouse homeware collection and you’re going to want it al!

    Primark has released quite a but of Disney inspired merch recently. Its Beauty and the Beast-inspired teapots were a hot seller in stores, and now Primark fans are going crazy over their new Mickey Mouse-themed homeware.

    The True Original collection offers everything from desktop must-haves for Disney scholars, to cute and collectible mugs for ‘mouse-ive’ Mickey fans. Set the scene with ambient fairy lights, and keep busy schedules in check with a noticeboard and stationery staples. Take a look at what the range has to offer!

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    Magic Mirror on the wall who has the fairest Mickey Mouse collection of them all? Primark is of course and this Mickey shipped mirror not only shows you how amazing you look, but it looks amazing on the wall too. You can also get Mickey Mouse wire lights that can be draped over almost anything fo the perfect accent.

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    They have a Mickey Mouse cage lamp that is subtle in design, but will still brighten any room with bit of Mickey style. Primark’s is also serving some pixie lighting with this Mickey Mouse fairy light bell jar that is super cute.

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    You can enjoy a morning cup o’ joe in one of these cute mouse mugs snuggled up with a comfy fleecy throw, which would make an ideal addition to a sofa or bed.

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    If you need to jot down some notes they offer a stationary set as well as pens that’s perfect for back to school or college and a stylish wire noticeboard to hang your memos or maybe a few magical pics from your last trip to Disney World.

    The range is in stores now so if you want to celebrate Mickey’s birthday in Disney style then scurry down as quickly as you can, because this collection is sure to be a fast sell out.