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  • 2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Begins July 15

    2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Begins July 15

    The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival returns to Walt Disney World Resort this fall with 129 days of entertainment, events, and, of course, a veritable cornucopia of wonderful food and tasty beverages.

    Starting July 15th and running through November 20th, marketplaces across the park will feature dishes from Hawaii, Australia, Germany, Canada, Greece, and more!

    Take a look below at a full list of the global marketplaces that there will be:

    • The Alps – Opening October 1
    • Australia
    • Appleseed Orchard
    • Belgium – Opening October 1
    • Brazil – Opening October 1
    • Brew-Wing at the Epcot Experience – NEW!
    • Canada
    • China
    • The Donut Box
    • Earth Eats hosted by Impossible™
    • Flavors from Fire hosted by The NFL on ESPN
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hawaiʻi
    • Hops & Barley
    • India – Opening October 1
    • Ireland – Opening October 1
    • Italy
    • Japan
    • Kenya – NEW! Opening October 1
    • Lobster Landing – NEW! Opening October 1
    • Mac & Eats – NEW! Opening October 1
    • Mexico
    • The Noodle Exchange – NEW!
    • Refreshment Outpost
    • Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin® Cheese
    • Rotunda Bistro – NEW!
    • Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE®
    • Spain – Opening October 1
    • The Swanky Saucy Swine – NEW!
    • Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina – NEW!

    There will also be entertainment throughout the park, including performances by Voices of Liberty, Mariachi Cobre, and Jammin’ Chefs and a live-music concert series performed Friday through Monday evenings. In addition, bands from Central Florida play on the America Gardens Theatre stage.

    Finally, there will also be a Ratatouille-themed scavenger hunt for families to enjoy.

  • New Rainbow Magic Shots at Disney World Celebrate Pride Month

    New Rainbow Magic Shots at Disney World Celebrate Pride Month

    Disney World has added new “Rainbow Magic Shots” to help you celebrate PRIDE this June! When I read about the new Magic Shots online I decided I wanted to capture a rainbow in each park. So, last week I did all four parks in two days. Keep reading to see them all and find out where and how you can get them.

    The Details

    Each of the four parks has two Magic Shots. I initially thought that each park had two unique Magic Shots, making it a total of 8, but there’s really only two total. That means you can pick your favorite park and get them both there if you want! The official Disney names are “Rainbow Magic Swirl” and “Floating Rainbow Magic Shot.” But, the Cast Members I spoke to had their own names. I heard them referred to as “Rainbow Swirl” and “Rainbow in Your Hands.”

    Where to Find Them

    The easiest way to find the location of a Rainbow Magic Shot is to head to the landmark of each park and look for a PhotoPass Photographer (They’re Cast Members in Khaki Vests). In some cases I was only able to find one, because even the Cast Members didn’t know exact locations.

    Hollywood Studios: Hollywood Blvd. leading to the Chinese Theater, and Sunset Blvd. leading to Tower of Terror.
    Epcot: Has two entrances, so it makes sense that you’ll find one at each. There’s one in front of Spaceship Earth, and one at the International Gateway in front of a large topiary butterfly. International Gateway is the back entrance to Epcot between the UK and France. You can get there by parking at Hollywood Studios and taking a Friendship Boat or the Skyliner.
    Animal Kingdom: the first one is front of the Tree of Life at the park entrance. I asked around at other PhotoPass locations was didn’t find the second one.
    Magic Kingdom: One of the locations is of course Cinderella Castle! There are several spots to get photos along Main Street. I chose to walk as close as I could to the castle. While waiting in a line in the middle of Main Street I noticed a PhotoPass Photographer to the left, between the two patches of Hub Grass standing by himself. So, I asked if he could do the Rainbow Shot for me. He said yes!

    The Results

    Here are my Rainbow Magic Shots! I did use Lightroom on my phone to brighten these images.

    EPCOT International Gateway
    • Magic Kingdom
    • Animal Kingdom
    • Hollywood Studios

    How to Make Sure You Get A Rainbow Magic Shot

    Here are a few tips if you want to get a Rainbow Magic Shot for yourself.
    First, make sure you’re in front of a park icon like Cinderella Castle, The Tree of Life, Spaceship Earth, or Tower of Terror. Second, ASK! Don’t be afraid to politely ask a Photopass Photographer if they can do the Rainbow MagicShot for you. Third, make sure you visit during the month of June. Happy PRIDE to all my LGBTQ+ friends!

    If you’re planning a future trip to Disney World why don’t you reach out to me at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly? I’m full of useful tips and tricks for planning the BEST DAY EVER at Disney World.

  • New Loki Inspired ‘Lucky Charms’ are Mischievously Delicious

    New Loki Inspired ‘Lucky Charms’ are Mischievously Delicious

    In the lead-up to the release of the new Loki series coming to Disney Plus, Lucky Charms is releasing a Loki inspired edition of Lucky Charms.

    Called “Loki Charms,” the new limited edition brings the same cereals and marshmallows we love, inside a special box featuring the God of Mischief.

    Take a look at the tweet from Lucky Charms below:

    With only 3500 boxes available for this limited edition, it’s not hard to imagine fans will fight over to get their “Loki Charms” when sales open this Wednesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. ET. However, the first 1000 people to figure out a special password can buy their box after 9 a.m. ET, giving Loki fans a fun way to make sure they’ll be the ones to grab one box of the “Loki Charms”. Each box of the Loki Charms will cost $8.

  • ‘Cruella’ Sequel Already in the Works at Disney

    ‘Cruella’ Sequel Already in the Works at Disney

    “Cruella” is entering its second week in theaters and streaming services, and already there are plans for a sequel.

    The studio behind the film starring Emma Stone as the evil Cruella de Vil is in early development on a sequel, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety reported. “Cruella” director Greg Gillespie and screenwriter Tony McNamara are expected to return for the sequel, according to THR.

    “Cruella” debuted May 28 in theaters and on Disney+ under the streaming service’s Premier Access tier. The film has already earning $32.4 million domestically and $48.5 million globally.

    It is unclear whether Stone will reprise her role as the fur-loving villain, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

    “We are very pleased with Cruella’s box office success, in conjunction with its strong Disney+ Premier Access performance to date,” a Disney spokesperson said in a statement. “The film has been incredibly well received by audiences around the world, with a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes in addition to A’s in every demographic from CinemaScore on opening weekend, ranking it among the most popular of our live-action reimaginings. We look forward to a long run as audiences continue to enjoy this fantastic film.”

    Disney has found success transforming its archive of animated classics for live-action features, beginning with “Alice in Wonderland” in 2010. Other films include “Maleficent” (2014), “Cinderella” (2015), “Beauty and the Beast” (2017), “Aladdin” (2019) and “The Lion King” (2019).

    The studio has live-action versions of “Pinocchio,” “Peter Pan & Wendy” and “The Little Mermaid” in various stages of development.

  • All-New Avengers Campus Unveiled in Grand Opening Ceremony at Disney California Adventure

    All-New Avengers Campus Unveiled in Grand Opening Ceremony at Disney California Adventure

    Last night, Super Heroes assembled to celebrate the momentous dedication of Avengers Campus in an epic ceremony at Disney California Adventure park!

    Disney CEO Bob Chapek was joined in front of Avengers Headquarters near the shining Quinjet by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Marvel Studios President/Marvel Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige, along with Paul Rudd, star of the “Ant-Man” films, and Anthony Mackie from the hit Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”

    Disney live-streamed the opening ceremony of Avengers Campus last night. In case you missed it, you can watch the entire ceremony below:

    An entirely new land, Avengers Campus is devoted to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of Super Heroes. Guests will join Avengers and their allies to live out their Super Hero dreams in this fully immersive land that mixes innovation with storytelling, and fun for all ages.

    Avengers Campus officially opens tomorrow, June 4!

  • CDC Approves Disney Cruise Line for Test Sailing in June

    CDC Approves Disney Cruise Line for Test Sailing in June

    Disney Cruise Line says it’s been granted CDC approval to conduct test cruises.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the cruise line’s request to conduct a two-night simulation cruise on June 29 on the Disney Dream departing from Port Canaveral.

    “We’re very excited and ready to welcome back the iconic Disney ships to their home at Port Canaveral,” Port CEO Captain John Murray said.

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is suing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the no-sail order. The CDC is set to let cruises sail again if 98% of the crew and 95% of passengers are vaccinated and ships take other measures to limit the risk of transmitting the virus.

    DeSantis and industry leaders argued this spring that with widespread testing and vaccines becoming more available, the danger is now no worse than air and train travel, which are open. Cruising has resumed with restrictions and protocols in much of the world with the industry leaders saying there have been no new outbreaks tied to their ships.

  • Fireworks Returning to Disneyland Resort For Special Event

    Fireworks Returning to Disneyland Resort For Special Event

    Disneyland hasn’t had fireworks lighting up the skys in over a year, but that’s about to change as major celebrations come to the Resort for the grand opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure park.

    Disney Parks will also be streaming live the opening ceremony of Avengers Campus on June 2 at 8:15 p.m. PT | 11:15 p.m. ET.

    As you can see below, Magic and Walnut (@magicandwalnut) took to Twitter to share an email that had been sent out to residents who live near Disneyland, letting them know about the noise that will be made:

    The ceremony will also be featured live on @Disneyland Facebook and Twitter channels, as well as @DisneyParksBlog Facebook and @DisneyParks Twitter channels.

    Inside the fully immersive Avengers Campus, which officially opens to guests on June 4, you will be invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies and live out your Super Hero dreams. Encounter the likes of Iron Man, Black Panther, Black Widow and more. Sling webs on the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man. Fuel up on shareable bites, inventive entrees and sweet treats.

    Be sure to catch up on all the latest Avengers Campus stories and updates on the Disney Dorks:

  • Disney CEO Predicts Full Capacity at Disney World by End of Year and No Mask’s by this Summer

    Disney CEO Predicts Full Capacity at Disney World by End of Year and No Mask’s by this Summer

    Disney CEO Bob Chapek, participated in a virtual Q&A session at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference and predicted that Disney World could be at full capacity by the end of the year.

    Chapek said his team anticipates “low double-digit growth” as the company follows federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention coronavirus operating guidelines.”

    Since reopening in Florida last July, the company has slowly expanded the daily number of people allowed to access its Florida parks. Disney hasn’t released any attendance numbers, however.

    He also hinted its parks’ mask mandates could be lifted by the summer, saying not having to wear masks would be a “bigger catalyst for growth in attendance” and “make for an even more pleasant experience,” Chapek shared durring the company’s second-quarter earnings call early this month.

    Disney World in Orlando, Florida, a state with fewer COVID-19 restrictions, has been operating at a lower-than-usual capacity since July 2020.

    Disneyland in Anaheim, California, reopened on April 30 after a 13-month closure. For now, the park and neighboring Disney California Adventure are restricted to operating at 25% capacity under state health rules, but the state of California is aiming to fully reopen June 15.

    Parks were forced shut a year ago March and devastated financially. Disney took a $6.9 billon hit in parks last fiscal year

  • Bookings Now Open for the Disney Wish’s Maiden Voyage

    Bookings Now Open for the Disney Wish’s Maiden Voyage

    Starting today, you can book the family vacation of a lifetime and be part of Disney Cruise Line history during the Disney Wish’s inaugural season next summer.

    On June 9, 2022, the Disney Wish will set sail from Port Canaveral for a special five-night voyage, featuring two days at sea and stops in Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. From there, the ship will embark on three- and four-night itineraries to these stunning tropical destinations.

    In Nassau, your family will enjoy breathtaking beaches and fun activities like swimming, snorkeling, shopping and more. At Castaway Cay, you’ll discover a pristine island brimming with special Disney touches that is completely outfitted for family fun and relaxation. Reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, this island oasis is home to clear turquoise waters, powdery white sand beaches and the signature lush landscapes of the Bahamas. Take a closer look at the video below:

    While the ports of call are sure to be a big draw, just wait until you see the ship! In case you missed any of the details about all the enchantment that awaits on board, check out the video below for a quick look at the Disney Wish.

    If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

  • First Look: Guide Map for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

    First Look: Guide Map for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

    Avengers Campus is set to open June 4, 2021 at the Disneyland Resort and they are now giving us a first look at the guide map for the new land.

    The entirely new land is dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of Super Heroes.

    As you can see, there are three entrances into the new 6-acre land where you can join the action with the Avengers and their allies, like Iron Man, Black Panther, Black Widow and more; sling webs on the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man; taste-test inventive food and drinks and become part of a bigger universe.

    At this fully immersive land inside Disney California Adventure park, you will be invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies and live out your Super Hero dreams. Avengers Campus is comprised of several heroic locations, each hosted by a different Avenger to share their unique powers, technology and knowledge with recruits.

    Kids and guests of all ages will find their powers as they train alongside some favorite Super Heroes, with a chance to live out their own heroic story.

    You can now also plot out your Avengers Campus visit on your mobile phone or desktop! Check out the map on Disneyland.com and the official Disneyland mobile app.