Author: Nate

Be Our Guest Restaurant Is Getting A New Enhanced Dining Experience

Questions about the future of Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom have been swirling around ever since park-goers noticed that no dinner reservations were available for the entire month of July. Well, Disney definitely had something in store for it as they have just revealed a whole new dining experience for the Beauty and the Beast themed restaurant.

Starting this summer, Be Our Guest Restaurant will offer an enhanced prix fixe dinner menu that boasts a variety of delectable French-inspired dishes and new offerings. This unique experience will make you feel like royalty with a three-course dinner that includes your choice of appetizer and entrée, followed by a personal dessert platter.

To start off your meal, the appetizer menu will include favorites like the French Onion Soup in addition to rich new offerings like Charred Octopus with citrus-laced fingerling potatoes, pickled hearts of palm and red pepper coulis; Escargot with herb garlic butter and toasted gremolata; and a selection of assorted meats and artisanal cheeses such as chicken liver pâté, chorizo sausage Manchego, and truffle tremor.

For the main course, feast on mouth-watering entrées such as Grilled Center-Cut Filet Mignon with potato au gratin, Romano beans, Cipollini marmalade and a cherry-laced red wine reduction or the Smoked Black-Eye Pea Tortellini with roasted seasonal vegetables, tomato relish and basil-scented tomato water. Other enticing dishes include Poulet Rouge Chicken, Saffron-Infused Seafood Bouillabaisse, Roasted Lamb Chops and Kurobuta Pork Tenderloins.

And that’s just the beginning! Our chefs are hard at work putting the final touches on the fabulous desserts as well as the kid’s menu for this exquisite new dining experience. Stay tuned for updates on these menus.

Ever since Be Our Guest Restaurant opened it’s doors back in 2012, it’s been insanely popular and continues to be one of the most difficult Advance Dining Reservations to secure. Now with this delicious new menu coming soon, you may want to get to work on those ADR’s.

February 21, 2018
Tickets Now Available For Star Wars: Galactic Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios May 27
Tickets are now on sale for Star Wars: Galactic Nights, the one-night special event will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27.

In case you aren’t familiar, Star Wars: Galactic Nights is a thrilling Star Wars-themed event held after park hours from 7 p.m.-midnight. It celebrates the entire Star Wars saga with out-of-this-world entertainment, special photo opportunities, event-exclusive merchandise and F&B, and encounters with rarely seen characters that guests can only experience during Star Wars: Galactic Nights.

Here’s a look at other event offerings:
- Star Wars: Galactic Destinations Projections Transform The Hollywood Tower Hotel – Visible on the Sunset Boulevard area of the park the facade of the Hollywood Tower Hotel will transform via stunning projection technology to showcase familiar locations from across the galaxy. Favorite film moments, special effects, lighting, and of course the stellar Star Wars cinematic score supports each galactic location moment all night long. Star Wars Galactic Destinations is currently an event exclusive.
- Existing Star Wars Entertainment Will Debut New Enhancements – The park’s existing Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks and the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show will both debut new saga elements for the first time during Star Wars: Galactic Nights.
- Special Photo Ops – Throughout the park, guests can step into immersive and iconic scenes from their favorite Star Wars films in a series of incredibly detailed photo locations. These special photo ops will only be available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Star Wars: Galactic Nights
- Character Encounters – Expect to encounter Star Wars characters from throughout the galaxy. Guests will also be able to view an Imperial Stormtrooper March with Darth Vader.
- Exclusive Food & Beverage offerings – Taste your way around the galaxy with specialty food and beverage offerings created for Galactic Nights. Inspired by the stories and iconic characters of Star Wars, these tasting-sized sips and bites bring a delectable addition to this event.
- Enjoy park attractions – Select attractions will be open to all guests – and some may even offer a special Star Wars twist on May 27 only.
Tickets are on sale now, with discounts available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. In addition, intergalactic foodies attending Star Wars: Galactic Nights can now purchase the Galactic Tasting and Viewing Package, featuring Star Wars-inspired food and beverage and reserved seating to a panel providing an inside look of the making of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Galactic Tasting and Viewing Package is now available for $30 per person.
February 20, 2018
Black Panther Now Appearing at Disney California Adventure Park

Now at Disney California Adventure park, guests can welcome the king of Wakanda! For this limited-time experience, Black Panther will arrive in the Hollywood Backlot area of the park flanked by his Royal Guards, the Dora Milaje.

Marvel Studios’ record-breaking hit, “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king — and Black Panther — is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk.

February 20, 2018
Chinese New Year Celebrated at Shanghai Disney Resort with a Special Ceremony

Shanghai Disneyland guests visiting on Friday morning witnessed an unusual treat – a once-a-year traditional Chinese eye dotting ceremony to mark the first day of the Year of the Dog.

God of Fortune Pluto, Mickey and Minnie were joined this morning by the general manager of the resort, Philippe Gas, who dotted the eyes of two lions during a traditional lion dance in celebration of Chinese New Year. In Chinese culture, the eye dotting ceremony is done to awaken the spirit of the lion and spread good fortune and cheer.

Throughout Shanghai Disney Resort, families and friends can continue to celebrate this joyous time together with a host of traditional Chinese New Year festivities, magical entertainment, special menus and more through March 4. Offerings include a vibrant, high-stepping Shanghai Swing show, the resort’s first ever Wishing Garden and a daily drum ceremony.

But that’s just a taste of all that Shanghai Disney Resort has to offer this Chinese New Year – there are many more special surprises everywhere you look.

The Year of the Dog is already off to an incredible start at the resort and you’ll be so excited for what’s in store for you. This year will be packed full of fun and surprises with the opening of Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land on April 26 – guests can already enjoy a colorful picnic at the Toy Box Café – and the premiere of a Mandarin production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre this summer.

February 18, 2018
Cutest Princess Diaries Throwback Photo On Instagram Posted By Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore recently posted this adorable throwback photo on Instagram of herself, Julie Andrews, and co-star Heather Matarazzo. The two didn’t really have any scenes together, but Moore and Julie Andrews were able to spend some time together on the set of The Princess Diaries.

16 year old me with the inimitable @julieandrews and @heathermatarazzo on the set of #theprincessdiaries. #tbt #thosecurlstho

A post shared by Mandy Moore (@mandymooremm) on Feb 15, 2018 at 12:52pm PST

“16 year old me with the inimitable @julieandrews and @heathermatarazzo on the set of #theprincessdiaries. #tbt #thosecurlstho” the caption read.

Mandy made her film debut in The Princess Diaries, and you can tell just based on that big smile that this must have been a big moment for her. She has gone on to do much more including voicing Rapunzel in Tangled and Tangled: The Series.

Now 33, the talented actress-musician has come a long way since then. She is widely acclaimed for her breakout role in the NBC drama This Is Us as Rebecca Pearson and she’s also known for voicing Rapunzel in Tangled and Tangled: The Series. All the while continuing her music career. She also picked up a Screen Actors Guild award win and a Golden Globes nomination.

February 18, 2018
DIY Cinderella-Inspired Style for the 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Just one more week until the royal celebration kicks off for the 10th Anniversary 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and if the shoe fits … run in it!

Taking inspiration from Cinderella’s classic ball gown, make it to the finish line before the stroke of midnight with this regal ensemble. With the wave of the Fairy Godmother’s wand, Disney paired a light blue athletic shirt with black running capris from Champion. Sturdier than a glass slipper, complete the look with a pair of silver running shoes that you’ll be sure not to lose. For an added touch of fantasy, add a fun tulle skirt to the outfit along with Cinderella’s iconic dress details. For details on how you can make these DIY running shoes take a look below.

Want to add a royal finishing touch to your running shoes? Here is what you need:

Cinderella Crown Shoe Decoration

Supplies:
- Silver Glitter Craft Foam
- Grey Craft Foam
- Lace Detail
- Silver Glitter Glue
- Spray Adhesive
Directions:
1. Using a pencil and scissors, trace and cut the shape of the crown for the foam and lace pieces.
2. Using the spray adhesive, attach the two pieces of foam and adhere the lace detailing.
3. Add extra sparkle with detailing from the Glitter Glue.
4. Cut two slits based on your running shoes and attach fasteners to allow sneaker laces to weave through the decoration.
5. Weave laces through your crown decoration and off to the ball you go!
It’s a fairy tale weekend full of memories as you join the Disney Princesses for an amazing run on the most magical course on Earth. Don’t be late to the ball with this Cinderella-inspired look even Fairy Godmother would approve of.
February 17, 2018
A First Look At New Entrance For Toy Story Mania! Attraction

On Friday Disney announced on ABC’s Good Morning America that Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will officially open June 30 2018, but we also got to see a new look at the entrance for Toy Story Mania!

The attraction has been a guest-favorite since it opened in at the park in 2008, but it now makes up part of the new land and guests will now walk through a new carnival game box to experience the Midway Mania.

Now expanded with a third track, the popular attraction will put even more guests in the action taking aim at 3D objects – using everything from baseballs to cream pies – in a variety of whimsical, fast-paced games.

February 17, 2018
New Annual Passholder Magnets Available At Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

We know Disney World Annual Passholders love their magnets and this year, if you happen to be headed to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, you can pick up two new exclusive designs for a limited time.

There are two different designs and with a valid annual pass, guests can pick up one of each. Each of the new designs are complementary for Passholders, but each one will be offered on different dates.

First, the Mickey Mouse themed magnet will be available from February 28 to April 8, 2018. Then from April 9 to May 28, 2018 you’ll be able to grab the first ever Minnie Mouse Annual Passholder magnet.

You can’t get these in the mail and they are only available for a limited time, so make your way over to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival during those dates and get yours while supplies last.

February 16, 2018
Toy Story Land Officially Has An Opening Date

Toy Story Land is set to open this summer and today we have an official opening date. Disney has announced the highly-anticipated toy-filled land inspired by the beloved “Toy Story” films, will open to guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios June 30, 2018.

When it opens, guests visiting Toy Story Land will “shrink” to the size of a toy and join in on the fun Woody, Jessie, Buzz, and Andy’s other beloved toys are having in Andy’s backyard. Here, guests can take a ride on Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster Andy has assembled from his Mega Coaster Play Kit and topped off with Slinky and Jessie. Check out the time-lapse video below above of one of Slinky Dog Dash’s first test runs.

Families will also be able to take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, a galactic play set that Andy won from Pizza Planet. Here, adorable little green aliens swirl about in their flying saucers with guests in tow in their rocket ship toys, while “The Claw” hangs overhead.

Guests can also walk through a new carnival game box to experience Toy Story Mania!, which has been a guest-favorite attraction at the park since it opened in 2008. Now expanded with a third track, the popular attraction will put even more guests in the action taking aim at 3D objects – using everything from baseballs to cream pies – in a variety of whimsical, fast-paced games.

February 16, 2018
New Documents Raise Questions About A Possible Name Change For Epcot

With the massive changes and reimagining of Disney’s Epcot, could the park also be getting a new name? Recently some official documents have come to light that show a new name for the park.

In the documents, the park is referred to as “Epcot World Center.” This is just pure speculation at this point, but it’s based in some pretty sound reasoning. These are official documents and for legal reasons names are usually extremely accurate.

Paperwork to alter Epcot’s parking lot was filed by Disney earlier this month. The plans shift parking to the east making room on the west side for new buildings and an 84-acre lake. It is suspected that these new buildings are the rumored Epcot entrance resort and it looks like the company has settled on area behind Living Seas pavilion for the resort.

Source: Blog Mickey

There is no official word on the possible resort, but an equally interesting fact is the possible new name found on these documents first reported by Blog Mickey. They saw the name after they zoomed in on the images and it certainly begs the question… Does Disney have some sort of name change in mind?

On the documents, the name is located in Future World right over spaceship earth, so it would seem it refers to the entire park and not just the World Showcase. It’s really a small change and Epcot is still in the name, but it certainly wouldn’t be the first name change for the park.

When the park first opened in 1982 it was known as “EPCOT Center”. Then in 1994 and 1995 the parks name was changed to “Epcot ’94” and “Epcot ’95” respectively. The annual name change didn’t last long and since that time the park has been known simply as “Epcot”.

It’s not immediately clear how “Epcot World Center” as a name, would tie into Future World, but perhaps with the addition of The Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster and the rest of the changes coming to the park, it will make more sense once the entire park has gone though its full reimagination.

It’s kind of nice to see “Center” back in the name and it’s a far better name than some of the recent names that had been thrown around for a possible Hollywood Studios name change. Disney has since put the rumor to bed stating that “Disney’s Hollywood Studios name will remain the same for the foreseeable future“.

Though the name on the documents hardly seems an accident we will still have to wait and see if there is any official word from Disney about a name change.

February 16, 2018