Category: Walt Disney World

  • It’s an Incredible Time to Enter to Win a Disney Vacation Club Vacation at Walt Disney World Resort

    It’s an Incredible Time to Enter to Win a Disney Vacation Club Vacation at Walt Disney World Resort

    In “Incredibles 2,” which hits theaters on June 15, Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to help bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home when a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot that only the Incredibles can overcome together.

    At Disney Vacation Club, they believe that coming together as a family (even if you don’t have superpowers) is a magical thing. That’s why today we’re launching the Incredible Family Vacation Sweepstakes!

    Enter for a chance to win a 5-day, 4-night Disney Vacation Club getaway to the Walt Disney World Resort for the winner and up to 7 loved ones! This includes:

    • Accommodations in a 2-bedroom Villa at the newest Disney Vacation Club property, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
    • Round-trip flights* for up to 8 people
    • Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets to experience new attractions & entertainment, including the soon-to-open Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Enter now through July 19 at IncredibleVacationSweeps.com. There’s no better way to bring your incredible family together year after year than with Disney Vacation Club!

  • Alcohol Now Served at All Table Service Restaurants in Magic Kingdom

    Alcohol Now Served at All Table Service Restaurants in Magic Kingdom

    Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World was alcohol free since it opened in 1971, until Be Our Guest restaurant opened in 2012.  Several more locations began selling alcohol after the seal had been broken and now all of the Table service restaurants in the park all sell alcohol.

    After Be Our Guest opened the taps other restaurants followed not too long after. In 2016 four other restaurants four more restaurants were added to the list including, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, Skipper’s Canteen and Tony’s Town Square.

    Then, not to be out done, just last week The Crystal Palace and The Plaza Restaurant joined the list of table service restaurants in Magic Kingdom to serve alcohol. It seems Disney has completely lifted their self-imposed Magic Kingdom prohibition with a total of eight restaurants that now serve alcoholic beverages.

    Here is a complete list of all eight restaurants where guests aged 21 and over can now enjoy a glass or wine or beer.

    • Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen – Beer, Red/White Wine, Home Made Spiced Sangria, Jungle Navigation Shandy
    • The Crystal Palace – Beer, Hard Cider, Red/White Wine, Mimosas
    • The Diamond Horseshoe – Beer, Red/White wine
    • Liberty Tree Tavern – Red/White Wine, Sparkling Wine Cocktail, Beer, Hard Cider
    • The Plaza Restaurant – Beer, Red/ White Wine, Sangria, Sparkling Wine
    • Be Our Guest – Beer, Red/White Wine, Sparkling Wine
    • Tony’sTown Square Restaurant – Beer, Red/White Wine
    • Cinderella’s Royal Table – Specialty Wine Cocktails,Mimosa with Paul Cheneau Lady of Spain Cava and Orange Juice, Bellini with Canella Prosecco and Peach Juice, Beso del Sol Sangria,Champagne & Sparkling Wine, Red/White Wine, Beer

    Selections vary by restaurant but include drinks like beer, wine, ciders, mimosas, and sangria. According to Disney, these beverages have been specially selected for each restaurant’s unique menu.

    There are currently no plans to sell alcohol at any of the stands around the park.  what are your thoughts about Disney selling alcohol in Magic Kingdom? Let us know in the comments below.

  • New Menu at The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom

    New Menu at The Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom

    There is a brand new menu coming to The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom Park! If you want to get your fill of all the tasty details, then this blog is for you. From hearty sandwiches, salads, and platters to delicious desserts, there are new fixins for everyone to enjoy, and it all starts this Wednesday, May 16!

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    Starting with the A la Carte menu, we’ve got an array of sandwiches, salads, platters and sides that are sure to fill yer belly, like the Carved Beef Brisket Sandwich with creamy coleslaw served on a brioche bun. Other sandwiches include Creamy Turkey Salad Sandwich that’s served on multigrain bread with lettuce and tomato, or you can try the Grilled Chicken Thigh Sandwich with BBQ mayo, lettuce, tomato and onion served on a Kaiser roll.

    The Diamond Horseshoe Menu

    And for the BBQ-lovers cattle-ranchers out there, you’ll love the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with mac and cheese and crispy onions served on a brioche bun. Or you can even just get the Mac and Cheese with bbq pulled pork, crispy onions, and green onions!

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    If yer lookin’ for a lighter option, then there’s always the Mixed Green Salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, and honey shallot vinaigrette. You can even add your choice of any meat to top it off.

    The Diamond Horseshoe Menu

    Of course, we can’t forget the finger-lickin’ platters! Served with your choice of two sides and cornbread, there’s the Carved Beef Brisket Platter, the Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Platter, the Grilled Chicken Thighs Platter, and even a Vegetable Platter with a choice of four sides!

    The Diamond Horseshoe Menu

    And there’s plenty of sides to choose from, like the Potato Salad with grilled onions and a serrano dressing or Creamy Coleslaw with red and green cabbage. There’s also Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread with honey chipotle butter, Mac and Cheese, Corn on the Cobb with cheese, Corn Fritters, paprika, lime, and cilantro, and BBQ Baked Beans. Or chow down on a fresh House Salad or Watermelon Salad.

    In addition, for cowpokes ages 21 and over, these frontier food favorites can be paired with classic American beers and wines. Enjoy a traditional lager style beer or a robust Pinot Noir while you chow down on a plentiful platter of Carved Beef Brisket, Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork, or Grilled Chicken Thighs.

    The Diamond Horseshoe Menu

    The Diamond Horseshoe Menu The Diamond Horseshoe Menu

    After getting your fill of dinner, you might be hankering for some sweet stuff. On the dessert menu are some tasty dishes – Buttermilk Chocolate Cake with bourbon glaze, Peaches and Cream Cheesecake with streusel topping, and a classic Blueberry Cobbler with lemon and mint cream and oat topping.

    Now, if you’ve been out on the ranch all day and your stomach is rumblin’ for more, you might be interested in the All-You-Care-To-Enjoy appetizer, entrée, and dessert platters.

    The Diamond Horseshoe Menu

    Start out with the Appetizer Platter with Mixed Green Salad, Watermelon, Cucumber, and Tomato Salad, Potato Salad, and Jalapeno Cornbread.

    The Diamond Horseshoe Menu

    For the Entrée Platter, you can enjoy hearty helpings of Carved Beef Brisket, Smoked BBQ Pork, and Grilled Chicken Thighs accompanied with Mac and Cheese, Corn on the Cobb, Creamy Coleslaw, and BBQ Baked Beans.

    The Diamond Horseshoe Menu

    The Dessert Platter will fill your belly to the brim with Buttermilk Chocolate Cake, Peaches and Cream Cheesecake, and Blueberry Cobbler.

    So come and get it! Mosey on over to this Old West music hall and try this delicious new menu for yourself starting May 16. The Diamond Horseshoe is open daily for lunch and dinner from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

  • No More Ketchup? Disney Putting a Stop To Sassy Antics at Whispering Canyon Cafe

    No More Ketchup? Disney Putting a Stop To Sassy Antics at Whispering Canyon Cafe

    Some of the usual entertaining antics you’ve come to expect from Whispering Canyon Cafe could be a thing of the past. Folks have been whispering about the changes on social media in recent days and it appears a response from Disney on Twitter confirms some of the changes.

    Whispering Canyon Cafe surrounds you with log-cabin atmosphere, and serving you will be, in the company’s own words, “colorfully named Cast Members who have a reputation for sassing customers.” Whispering Canyon is a lively dining spot known for loud whoops and songs.

    Among some of the popular antics is the surprise guests get when they ask for ketchup the and the staff brings them out a ton bottles basically filling up their whole table with them.

    As you can see in the tweet below these are some of the shenanigans that guests are upset about losing. This tweet also is the one that contains Disney’s apparent response to the changes.

    It’s not an outright conformation of specific changes but it definitely not a denial to any part of the twitter users questions. The decision has many guest a little upset and you can see in some of the posts below.

    Other than the slightly vague and rather canned response its not exactly clear what the official changes are except for what guest have reported. We will keep you updated if Disney makes any further clarification.  For now we’ll hope that too much hasn’t changed and maybe they will listen to guests to keep the funny antics part of the ambiance.

  • Festival Of Fantasy Dragon Catches Fire At Magic Kingdom

    Festival Of Fantasy Dragon Catches Fire At Magic Kingdom

    The Maleficent dragon float from the Festival of Fantasy Parade burst into flames today at the Magic Kingdom.

    The head of the dragon which spits flames daily on its parade route went up in flames after an apparent malfunction with the float While guest looked on in awe.

    Guests immediately took to the internet posting pictures and videos of the fire.

    Lucky it appears that the fire was quickly extinguished and there are no reports of any injuries. The only injury is to the dragon float itself.  It’s badly damaged and we will have to see if Disney repairs it or scraps it after this incident.


    Take a look the video below to get a look for yourself.

    There is no word as of yet to the exact cause of the fire.

  • 6 Ways to Get Married Like a Royal at Walt Disney World Resort

    6 Ways to Get Married Like a Royal at Walt Disney World Resort

    With the highly anticipated Royal Wedding right around the corner, lots of couples are looking to add a bit of royalty to their lives. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons offers so many easy ways for a bride and groom to add royal touches to their special day. From castles to cakes, here are six fun and creative ways for couples to live like royals on their big day at the Walt Disney World Resort.

    1. Exchange Vows in Front of the Iconic Cinderella Castle

    Majestic and iconic, Cinderella Castle is the epitome of royalty and romance. Surrounded by the beauty and wonder of the Magic Kingdom, the castle is the perfect backdrop for a princess to say “I do” with her prince charming.

    2. Arrive Like a Princess

    Brides will turn heads as they arrive to the ceremony in the enchanting Cinderella’s  Coach. Led by six white Dapper Dan ponies and accompanied by a team of coachmen in all-white attire, this one of-a-kind arrival is fit for royalty. The glass coach was even made by the official coach makers to the British monarchy!

    3. Cut into a Princess Cake

    From princess-themed cakes to cakes shaped like castles, characters and more, couples can customize the cake of their dreams for their fairy-tale wedding. With Disney’s cake animation technology, cakes come to life with displays of custom photos of cherished moments or scenes from beloved Disney movies. The possibilities are endless!

    4. Enjoy Florals Fit for Royals

    Custom floral arrangements are the perfect way for couples to show their love for each other and their favorite Disney princess or movie. Beauty and the Beast lovers will be surrounded by the symbolic red roses and quaint gold details, while fans of Queen Elsa will find themselves in a winter wonderland of white roses and orchids. With plenty of other options, like a fairytale floral wall, there is something for everyone!

    5. Wed like the English

    Couples can truly release their inner Megan and Harry with a wedding at the United Kingdom pavilion in Epcot World Showcase. Morning ceremonies take place in a flourishing formal English garden followed by pictures in a replica of King Henry VIII’s lavish Hampton Court Palace. Evening ceremonies take place on a charming terrace styled with Victorian details – just like the English countryside! Guests can even purchase Royal Wedding merchandise at the pavilion – the perfect keepsake for a wedding at this unique venue.

    6. Accessorize with Princess-Inspired Jewelry

    The Fables Collection by Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry is the perfect marriage of Disney romance and timeless jewelry. The jewelry collection offers a beautiful selection of earrings, rings, pendants and more, all inspired by beloved Disney Princesses. The perfect way for brides to express their inner princess on their big day!

  • Celebrate Mother’s Day at Disney Parks

    Celebrate Mother’s Day at Disney Parks

    If you’re looking for a special place to celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom this year then give her a little Disney magic with a special sweet or even a delicious brunch! Here are some sweet treats you can find at Walt Disney World Resort, as well as special Mother’s Day brunches at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

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    If you’re at Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort, there’s a beautiful Mother’s Day Dessert at Sunshine Seasons with raspberry mousse and lemon cake and topped with a delicate Swiss buttercream rose and fondant pearls, available on Mother’s Day only. Or if you’re looking for a cupcake, look no further than Fountain View. May 11-13, you’ll find a vanilla Mother’s Day Cupcake with raspberry white chocolate mousse and pink icing.

    At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there’s a vanilla Mother’s Day Cupcake at Creature Comforts and Isle of Java that’s filled with white chocolate raspberry mousse and topped with buttercream flowers.

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    Send Mom a special message with a Mother’s Day Chocolate Letter from Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs. Topped with chocolate-covered strawberries and mini-macarons, this offering can be personalized with a short message written in icing and is the perfect delicious gift! You can also find a Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Petit Cake featuring Mrs. Potts from “Beauty and the Beast.” And nearby at The Ganachery, you’ll find a Mom Pop with dark chocolate-covered raspberry ganache.

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    At Disney’s All-Star Music and All-Star Movies Resorts, Intermission Food Court and World Premiere Food Court will be offering a Tropical Éclair on Mother’s Day only. This éclair is filled with mango and pineapple tropical cream and chocolate ganache and is topped with fondant rose buds.

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    May 11-12, there will be a Mother’s Day Cookie Flower Pot Activity Kit available for purchase at World Premier Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. This kit will include a flower pot filled with chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, and cookie crumbles, customizable flower cookies, and jelly candy worms. There will also be a special Mother’s Day Activity at each of the locations listed above where families can come together and decorate their flower pots with a pastry chef. See below for activity dates and times!

    • Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, World Premier Food Court – May 11-12, 2-4 p.m.
    • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Landscape of Flavors – May 11-12, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
      (Activity kits will also be sold on May 10)
    • Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, The Artist’s Palette – May 11-12, 1-2 p.m.

    At Disneyland Resort, River Belle Terrace in Disneyland Park will offer a 3-course special to the menu. The first course is a Strawberry Pistachio Salad, and for the main course, Pan-Seared Scallops with grilled corn succotash and squash puree. And for dessert? A sweet Blueberry-Lemonade Shortcake.

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    Mother’s Day Dining Experiences

    In addition to the delicious offerings throughout the parks, there’s also a few special Mother’s Day Brunches and Dining Experiences at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, all offered on Mother’s Day only.

    Make your Mother’s Day POP! with a Mother’s Day Brunch buffet served 10am-2pm at Everything POP Shopping and Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Starters include fresh fruit, cereal, assorted pastries and muffins, and bagels with cured salmon, diced red onion, cream cheese, and capers. For the main event, you’ll enjoy options such as Made-to-Order Omelets, Buttermilk Pancakes with strawberry compote, Carved Ham with orange blossom honey, Carved Roast Turkey with traditional stuffing and cranberry relish, Bacon Vinaigrette Potatoes, House-Made Corn Bread and more. And for a decadent dessert, you can try the Peach Cobbler, Strawberry Shortcake, or other assorted mini-desserts.

    Enjoy a “contemporary” Mother’s Day Brunch at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! The Wave… of American Flavors will be offering a special brunch buffet 7:30am-2pm. Start your meal off with options like a Harvest Salad, Asian Noodle Salad, Israeli Couscous Salad with grilled vegetables tossed in lemon vinaigrette, fresh fruit, Smoked Salmon with traditional accompaniments, Citrus-Poached Shrimp, assorted pastries, and cheese and charcuterie. Entrees from the kitchen include dishes such as Eggs Benedict, Sweet Potato Pancakes, Herb Roasted Chicken, Egg White Frittata. Kids can also enjoy Mickey Waffles, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage, and even Crispy Chicken Tenders with fries.

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    Sail on over the Disney’s Yacht Club Resort for a Mother’s Day Brunch that’s full of flavor. From 7:30am to 2pm at Ale & Compass Restaurant, enjoy endless assortments of savory flatbreads, fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, breads and spreads, smoked salmon, and house-baked pastries. Follow up with delicious entrees like Blueberry-Bacon Pancakes, Salted Caramel French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs, Pasta Primavera, Lobster Roll, or Fish and Chips. On the kids menu, find Mickey Waffles, Pancakes, Ham and Egg Sandwiches, Grilled Chicken, Ravioli, and Cheeseburgers. Guests over the age of 21 can also enjoy specialty raspberry, strawberry, pineapple, or cranberry mimosas as well as a Bloody Mary Flight.

    Just across the lake at Disney’s BoardWalk, Flying Fish will be offering a special Mother’s Day prix fixe menu with optional wine pairings 3:30pm-9:30pm. Start your meal with Ahi Tuna with caper, blue lavender, and black Cyprus salt paired with Kim Crawford Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc. And for your entrée, you’ll enjoy Filet Mignon with wild Floridian shrimp and crab, served with delta asparagus, Idaho potato, and hollandaise and paired with Penner-Ash Pinot Noir. For the finale, the Spring Garden Fruit Tart with brulee custard, bush berries, orange chiffon, and strawberry rhubarb sorbet will go down smooth paired with Veuve Clicquot Rose. In addition, this experience includes complimentary roses as well as a photographer who will provide photos at the end of the meal, free of charge.

    Over at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Turf Club Bar and Grill will offer a Mother’s Day Brunch 10am-2pm. For the opening course, enjoy your choice of Steel Cut Oatmeal, Greek Yogurt Parfait, Peppered Smoked Salmon, or Berry Salad. For Entrees, choose from a selection of dishes such as Croque-Madame Black Forest Ham and Gruyére Cheese, Slow Roasted Ranchers Reserve Prime Rib, Gourmet Blend Burger with Crispy Pork Belly, Saratoga Springs Eggs Benedict with Manhattan Steak Medallion, or S’mores Style Buttermilk Waffles with marshmallow and chocolate, to name a few. For a sweet finale is a Mother’s Day Medley of Sweet Temptations. Specialty adult beverages available include an Island Grove Blueberry Moscato, Tropical Mimosas with Passion Orange Guava Juice, and the Turf Club Bloody Mary.

    At Disneyland Resort, you can celebrate Mother’s Day with a memorable meal at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Storytellers Café will offer a bounteous breakfast buffet 7am-11:30am as well as a dinner buffet from 11:30am-9:45pm. In addition, as a special Mother’s Day treat, Chip and Dale and other Disney Pals will be around to greet guests throughout the entire day!

    Steakhouse 55 at Disneyland Hotel will offer a special Mother’s Day Tasting Menu. For the starter course, enjoy an Heirloom Tomato and Melon Salad with marinated artichokes, petite mache, fresh mozzarella, and peppermint vinaigrette. For the entrée course, savor a Broiled 8-ounce Filet Mignon with brown butter mashed potatoes, broccolini, balsamic pearl onions, and maniari port demi. And for dessert – you’ll love the Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee with a chocolate tart shell, poached peach, and raspberry mascarpone.

    No matter where you’re celebrating, you’ll certainly have a magical Mother’s Day at Disney Parks. So give your mom something special – and tasty – this weekend, because she deserves it!

  • Toy Story Mania Closing For A Week To Prep For Toy Story Land

    Toy Story Mania Closing For A Week To Prep For Toy Story Land

    The Toy Story Midway Mania! attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is scheduled to be closed for an entire week this June in preparation for the opening of Toy Story Land. According to Disney the attraction will be unavailable June 11-18 and is expected to reopen on June 19.

    The closure will allow work to progress on the reconfiguration of the main entrance of the attraction. Currently Toy Story Mania’s entrance and exit are located in the park’s Pixar Place area, but after Toy Story Land opens they will both be located in the new land. When it reopens, the entrance will remain in Pixar Place until it permanently moves to Toy Story Land for the grand opening of the new land.

    Toy Story Mania will also return to full capacity on May 20 2018, with all three tracks becoming available following queue reconfiguration work. FastPass+ reservations should already be available for rides beginning May 20, if there not already booked up.

    When Toy Story Land debuts on June 30, guests 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 ride Slinky Dog Dash, a roller coaster Andy has assembled from his Mega Coaster Play Kit, take a spin on Alien Swirling Saucers, walk through a new carnival game box to experience Toy Story Mania!, grab a tasty snack at Woody’s Lunchbox – and meet some of the characters from “Toy Story” films!

    Check out the list below for more stories on the new Pixar experiences coming to Hollywood Studios.

     

  • Disney Files Permit For Another Magic Kingdom-Area Project

    Disney Files Permit For Another Magic Kingdom-Area Project

    Disney filed another permit on Monday with the South Florida Water Management District seeking to use a 30-acre site south of the theme park for temporarily stockpiling fill. The project which is named in the documents as “Stolport Stockpile” plans to use the area for “temporary stockpiling of earthwork”.

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    The project is most likely named “Stolport Stockpile” because it sits just east of the old STOLport. The Lake Buena Vista STOLport, or “Short Takeoff and Landing” port was built in 1971 to serve as a private airfield for Walt Disney World guests and employees.

    This immediately brought up speculation about if the project might have something to do with a revamp of the airport, but documents included in the filing show it appears to be related to Disney’s “Project 89”. Disney filed permits for “geotechnical work” at the site of Disney’s former River Country water park back in March.

    According to those permits, Disney is going to “Conduct geotechnical investigation to assess the suitability of subsurface soils”.  In layman’s terms, they will be drilling to evaluate the soil conditions at the River Country site.

    No one knows for sure what Disney’s plans for the area are, but many have speculated that a new Magic Kingdom resort could be in the works and it’s likely another DVC resort. At this point Disney hasn’t released any information about what either project is for.

  • Space-Themed Restaurant Planned For Epcot Now Has A Landing Spot

    Space-Themed Restaurant Planned For Epcot Now Has A Landing Spot

    Last summer, Disney announced that a one-of-a-kind, space-themed restaurant is currently planned for Epcot that’ll offer guests amazing meals and a spectacular view – from high above Earth. Today they announced that this new restaurant will be built in a newly developed area located between the park’s Mission: SPACE and Test Track attractions.

    Once completed, the restaurant will invite guests to travel to space for an amazing dining experience in the stars. The new restaurant will be operated by the Patina Restaurant Group, led by Nick Valenti, which operates several other restaurants around Walt Disney World Resort, including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli at Epcot and Morimoto Asia and Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs.

    But Epcot guests don’t have to wait until the restaurant opens to enjoy a thrilling adventure in space. Last summer, the park’s Mission: SPACE attraction launched new experiences: the enhanced Orange Mission offers a truly intense experience that lets guests feel the force of an actual space launch en route to Mars; while the all-new, family-friendly Green Mission takes guests on an exciting orbit around Earth.

    And this summer – starting June 9 – Star-Lord and Gamora from “Guardians of the Galaxy” will take guests on a musical journey through the cosmos in “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” as a part of Walt Disney World’s “Incredible Summer” offerings. Guests can catch “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” at the America Gardens Theatre at Epcot, five times a day from June 9 through August 19.