Disney Hiring for New Musical Coming to Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure
The Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure has not featured a show for almost 3 years. Now, a new musical is coming and Disney is hiring singers, dancers, and actors!
The last show to be shown at the Hyperion Theater was “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” which ended when the parks closed in 2020 due to Covid-19. Now, Disney is looking to hire actors, singers, and dancers for a new show.
The Singers/Actors role is listed as:
“Disney Live Entertainment is seeking submissions from MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS for an exciting new Broadway-caliber theatrical production at the Disneyland Resort, planned for a limited run in the state-of-the-art, indoor, 2000-seat Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure Park.
This new musical project will come to life through the creativity of Disney Live Entertainment in partnership with book writer Hunter Bell, star and book writer of the Tony Award nominated [title of show] and featuring music by Emmy-nominated and Grammy-winning composer Christopher Lennertz.
Details about this new show will be announced soon.
Seeking performers to play the roles listed below:
Role #1/Featured Principal – 3 Female identifying roles, 20’s to 50’s. Vocal Range: All. Style: Proficient with harmonization and ability to sing in many styles from Destiny’s Child to Andrew Sisters. These three performers are a fun, energetic and musical sisterhood that acts as the occasional “Greek Chorus”. All abilities and types welcome.
Role #2/Featured Principal – Female identifying, mid 20’s to early 30’s. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano. Style: contemporary musical theatre. Brave, resourceful and intelligent. Must have a strong English accent. All abilities and types welcome.
Role #3/Featured Principal – Male identifying, 17 to 20. Vocal Range: Tenor. Style: contemporary musical theater. Young man coming into his greatness. All abilities and types welcome.
Role #4/Featured Principal – Male identifying, 30’s to 40’s. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor. Style: contemporary musical theatre. He is decisive, capable, principled and has a wry sense of humor. Leads others with attitude and swagger. All abilities and types welcome.
Role #5/Featured Principal – Male identifying, mid 20’s to early 30’s. Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor. Style: contemporary musical theater. He is a noble, loyal, idealistic, and romantic do-gooder, who does not give up easily. All abilities and types welcome.
Singer/Chorus – Male and Female identifying, any age. Vocal Range: All. Style: contemporary musical theatre. These performers will play many roles and create the world for this story. Some roles will be required to dance. All abilities and types welcome.
Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Performers must be at least 18 years of age”
And the Dancers role is listed as:
“Disney Live Entertainment is seeking submissions from MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS for an exciting new Broadway-caliber theatrical production at the Disneyland Resort, planned for a limited run in the state-of-the-art, indoor, 2000-seat Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure Park.
This new musical project will come to life through the creativity of Disney Live Entertainment in partnership with book writer Hunter Bell, star and book writer of the Tony Award nominated [title of show] and featuring music by Emmy-nominated and Grammy-winning composer Christopher Lennertz.
Details about this new show will be announced soon.
Seeking dancers to play the role listed below:
Dancer/Chorus – Technically strong dancers versed in many styles. Some dancers will be asked to sing. All abilities and types welcome.
Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Performers must be at least 18 years of age”
We can’t wait to see what the new musical is that will be shown in the Hyperion Theater! What do you think it could be?
If you’d like to visit the Disneyland Resort, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation.
New Disney100 Mickey Mouse Ornaments Spotted At Walt Disney World!
Celebrate 100 years of wonder with these new Disney100 Mickey Mouse Ornaments available now at Walt Disney World and shopDisney! It might be too early to start getting ready for Christmas, but you can use these ornaments as little home decor pieces in the meantime, they are beautiful, take a look:
Walt Disney’s Hyperion Studios was the birthplace of Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony cartoons, Snow White, Pinocchio and more! This ornament represents the Los Feliz area studios from 1926-1939 before it moved to Burbank, CA.
Fly back to the beginning with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their very first roles from Plane Crazy, the first cartoon ever made as a silent film before Steamboat Willie.
Who’s the leader of the club that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! This ornament features the biggest mouseketeer posing behind the famous Mickey Mouse Club logo.
We also found two holiday ornaments featuring Mickey & Minnie:
Mickey and Minnie having a great time in what looks like a Christmas village surrounded by snowy trees and fun booths!
Mickey and Minnie are enjoying a fun day caroling in their holiday outfits.
You can take a closer look at these adorable ornaments in our Instagram post:
Pixar Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea return to Disney Cruise Line in early 2024!
Pixar Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea are returning to Disney Cruise Line early next year! Guests will have more opportunities to experience these two one-of-a-kind themed sailings.
Setting sail January through early March from Florida home ports, these exclusive events combine the fun and relaxation of a Disney cruise vacation with one unforgettable day inspired by beloved stories, legendary films and fan-favorite characters.
Pixar Day at Sea
During Pixar Day at Sea, which debuted on the Disney Fantasy in January 2023, guests are immersed in the ever-unfolding stories of their favorite toys, monsters and supers.
The daylong celebration features one-of-a-kind entertainment that brings to life the beloved tales of Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “The Incredibles,” “Finding Nemo” and more. Families enjoy a rootin’ tootin’ breakfast, a totally awesome pool party, themed activities and treats, and character encounters around every corner throughout a fun-filled day at sea that ends with a Pixar Pals Celebration dance party and a deck show of incredible proportions.
Pixar Day at Sea will be offered on nine seven-night Caribbean cruises aboard the Disney Fantasy sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida.
Departing Jan. 6, Jan. 20, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, and March 2, 2024, the eastern Caribbean itinerary includes Tortola, St. Thomas and Castaway Cay.
Departing Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24, 2024, the western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Falmouth, Jamaica; and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.
Marvel Day at Sea
Marvel Day at Sea combines the thrills of renowned Marvel comics, films and animated series with the excitement of a Disney cruise to unlock the inner Super Heroes in lifelong Marvel fans and newcomers alike.
Occurring on one action-packed day during select Disney Dream cruises, Marvel Day at Sea offers all-day entertainment and encounters with the largest assembly of Marvel Super Heroes and Villains on land or at sea – including classic Avengers, sorcerors and Guardians of the Galaxy, plus Captain America Sam Wilson, Mighty Thor, Shuri, Okoye, Scarlet Witch and many more. Highlights include an extraordinary deck show spectacular with more than 30 characters from across the multiverse, a spellbinding theater show featuring masters of the Mystic Arts, family game shows, themed youth activities, and special merchandise and menus.
Marvel Day at Sea will be offered on 10 five-night Caribbean cruises sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Departing Jan. 7, Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18 and March 3, 2024, the western Caribbean itinerary includes George Town, Grand Cayman, and Castaway Cay.
Departing Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, and March 8, 2024, the western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico, and Castaway Cay.
If you’d like to book one of these themed sailings, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical cruise!
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Coming to Disney+ this May
Fans of Season 1 of Visions were treated to the news that a second season of Visions will arrive soon on Disney+, along with treatments and studios for each episode. Following on the Emmy Award®-nominated success of “Star Wars: Visions,” the newest volume will continue to push the boundaries of “Star Wars” storytelling with nine new shorts from 9 studios from around the globe. Employing the most captivating animation styles from a variety of countries and cultures, the second volume offers a dynamic new perspective on the storied mythos of Star Wars.
The shorts included in “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 2 were created by the following international animation studios: El Guiri (Spain), Cartoon Saloon (Ireland), Punkrobot (Chile), Aardman (United Kingdom), Studio Mir (South Korea) Studio La Cachette (France), 88 Pictures (India), D’art Shtajio (Japan), and Triggerfish (South Africa). D’Art Shtajio’s short was created in collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd. (United States).
“The reaction to the first volume of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ blew us away. We were delighted that this project inspired and resonated with so many people,” says James Waugh, “Star Wars: Visions” executive producer and Senior Vice President Franchise Content & Strategy at Lucasfilm. “We always saw ‘Star Wars: Visions’ as a framework for celebratory expressions of the franchise from some of the best creators working today.
Animation is in a global renaissance, and we’re constantly staggered by the amount of creativity pushing the medium forward. With Volume 1, the imaginative minds of Japan’s anime industry were on full display. With Volume 2, we expanded our canvas to take audiences on a global tour of some of the most talented creators from around the world.
We’re so proud to be able to reveal the line-up of studios we’ve assembled. Every short is incredible, full of heart, scope, imagination, and the values that make stories distinctly‘Star Wars’— all while opening up bold new ways of seeing what a ‘Star Wars’ story can be.”
Waugh executive produces “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 2 along with Jacqui Lopez and Josh Rimes.
Rodrigo Blaas is an Emmy Award®-winning director who has spent more than 20 years in animation. After co-founding Stromboli Animation in 1997, Blaas joined Blue Sky Studios in 2000, working on the feature film “Ice Age,” before transitioning to Pixar Animation Studios. There, he worked on such projects as “Finding Nemo” (2003), “The Incredibles” (2004), “Ratatouille” (2007) and “Wall-E” (2008) and on the Oscar®-nominated short film “La Luna” (2011). More recently, Blaas partnered with Guillermo del Toro to develop the award-winning series “Trollhunters,” served as creative director for Mikros Animation Paris and, in 2021, created El Guiri Studios in Madrid with his partner, Cecile Hokes. He also wrote and directed 2009’s award-winning short film “Alma.”
Title: “Screecher’s Reach”
Studio: Cartoon Saloon
Director: Paul Young
Paul Young is a co-founder of Cartoon Saloon, an IFTA winner and Oscar®, Emmy® and BAFTA nominee. He produced the animated features “My Father’s Dragon,” “WolfWalkers,” “The Secret of Kells,” “Song of the Sea” and “The Breadwinner”as well as award-winning TV series including “Puffin Rock,” “Dorg Van Dango” and “Viking Skool.”
Title: “In the Stars”
Studio: Punkrobot
Writer-director: Gabriel Osorio
Gabriel Osorio majored in Fine Arts at Universidad de Chile, later specializing in 3D animation. After working in commercials, movies and television series, he founded Punkrobot Studio. Since 2008, he has directed projects for children’s television including “Flipos,” “Muelin y Perlita,” “Soccer Girls” and television spots. In 2016, his short film “Bear Story” became the first Latin American project to win an Oscar® in the animated short category.
Title: “I Am Your Mother”
Studio: Aardman
Director: Magdalena Osinska
Magdalena Osinska is an award-winning director who has been with Aardman for eight years. She has directed stop-motion, CGI, 2D and live-action commercials including Wallace & Gromit’s “The Great Sofa Caper” and “Share the Orange.” Osinska directed development of the children’s series “Joyets” and has also directed films including “Spirits of the Piano” and “Zbigniev’s Cupboard.” A graduate of the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, UK, as well as the Polish Film School in Lodz and Art College in Warsaw, Osinska is currently developing the feature film “Jasia,” based on her grandmother’s memories of WWII Poland.
Title: “Journey to the Dark Head”
Studio: Studio Mir
Director: Hyeong Geun Park
Rising star Hyeong Geun Park had already made a name for himself when he entered the Korean animation industry in 2017, thanks to his strong drawing and animation sensibilities. He has directed animation for dozens of cinematic game trailers and has since expanded into animated series, working on projects including “Dota: Dragon’s Blood: Book 3” (2022) and “Lookism” (2022). “Journey to the Dark Head” is the first title he has executive produced from start to finish.
Title: “The Spy Dancer”
Studio: Studio La Cachette
Writer-director: Julien Chheng
Julien Chheng is CEO of Studio La Cachette, an Emmy Award®-winning French animation studio he co-founded in 2014 with fellow Gobelins school’s alumni Oussama Bouacheria and Ulysse Malassagne. Chheng was trained in visual development at Disney and has worked as a character animator on acclaimed 2D animated features “The Rabbi’s Cat,” “Mune” and the Academy Award®-nominated “Ernest and Celestine.” In 2021, he won an Emmy Award® as animation executive producer of “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,”for which he also served as animation supervisor. In 2022, Chheng directed with Jean-Christophe Roger the Cesar-nominated feature “Ernest and Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia.”
Title: “The Bandits of Golak”
Studio: 88 Pictures
Director: Ishan Shukla
Ishan Shukla started his career as a CG artist in Singapore. For more than a decade, he spearheaded projects ranging from TV commercials to series and music videos. His 2016 animated short, “Schirkoa,” was long listed for the Academy Awards® after receiving dozens of awards and playing at 120 international festivals, including SIGGRAPH Asia where it was named Best in Show. He then set up his own animation studio to work on adult-oriented animated feature films including a feature-length version of “Schirkoa,” set to hit festivals in summer 2023.
Title: “The Pit”
Studios: D’art Shtajio and Lucasfilm Ltd.
Writer-director-executive producer: LeAndre Thomas
Co-director: Justin Ridge
LeAndre Thomas is an award-winning writer and director from Oakland, Calif., whose most recent film won Best Director at the Pasadena International Film Festival. In addition to his independent films, Thomas is a part of the franchise studio team at Lucasfilm Ltd. where he has worked for more than 11 years being credited on recent titles such as “Light & Magic,” “The Mandalorian,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” and many more.
Justin Ridge executive produced the Emmy®-nominated series “Star Wars Resistance.” His credits also include “Star Wars Rebels,” “Storks,” “The Cleveland Show,” “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”
Title: “Aau’s Song”
Studio: Triggerfish
Writer-directors: Nadia Darries and Daniel Clarke
Nadia Darries is a director, animator and co-founder of Goon Valley Animation, with an avocation for songwriting. Born in the Cape Flats in South Africa, Darries has worked on high-end animated film and motion design as an animator, project manager, creative director and director since 2015. Her experience includes animating at Triggerfish Animation Studios on the award-winning BBC films “Stick Man,” “Revolting Rhymes” and “Highway Rat.”
Daniel Clarke is a Cape Town-based director and artist working in animation, film and illustration. He started his career in animation in 2008 at Triggerfish Animation Studios, where he has served as production designer, art director and director on projects such as the feature film “Khumba,” BBC’s “Stick Man” and “The Snail and the Whale.” In 2018, along with James Clarke and Daniel Snaddon, he completed the graphic novel “Kariba.”
Season 2 of Visions will arrive exclusively on Disney+ starting on May 4, 2023. Let us know in a comment if you are excited about more Star Wars Visions.
New Disney100 Steamboat Willie Ornament To Celebrate 100 Years Of Wonder!
Cue the Mickey whistling! This Disney100 Steamboat Willie ornament is filled with nostalgia and magic, we found it at Hollywood Studios for $29.99 and is also available online at shopDisney.
It features a life saver base with “S.S Willie” text, Mickey Mouse in his Steamboat Willie era whistling inside a clear case with “Disney Cartoons present Mickey Mouse Sound Cartoon” text.
The ornament also lights up and plays music! Yes, it is the iconic Steamboat Willie tune we all know and love. This lovely ornament is part of the Disney100 series and is a great addition to your collection, you can take a closer look at it in our Instagram post:
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Celebration is all about fun, food, and entertainment, but that’s not all you can expect. There is plenty of cool merchandise you will want to peruse and there’s no better place to do that than the famous Universal Orlando Tribute Store
The Tribute Store which changes its theming up based on the holidays or celebrations currently taking place is ready to get its Mardi on. Mardi Gras is coming to Universal Orlando starting February 4th through April 16th.
Mardi Gras Themed Merch
New Mardi Gras-themed merchandise from pins, masks, shot glasses, shirts, hats, light-up novelties, plush, and more will be available for guests to purchase during this limited-time celebration.
If all the shopping makes you hungry there is even a spot to grab a quick treat.
New Location
The Tribute Store also has a new location.
The store’s new location can be found over in the Hollywood section at the Williams of Hollywood Prop Store and The Darkroom.
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras
If you are new to Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando here is a taste of what you can expect.
“What’s even more exciting than Mardi Gras? Universal’s Mardi Gras! We’re going beyond the bayou with an awesome party inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world. Watch a parade (on select nights) of spectacular floats. Sample flavors from the bayou to Brazil and beyond. Enjoy live music all around and concerts (on select nights), then go ahead and get your beads and your party on!”
The Fun
This year’s theme includes a “Mythical Realms of Mardi Gras” parade – featuring six new floats inspired by fantastical creatures like dragons, phoenixes, unicorns, and more that will join Universal’s traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired floats – such as the iconic, two-story Riverboat and nearly 50-foot-long King Gator.
The Food
Experience the flavors of global Carnaval celebrations from New Orleans to Brazil to Belgium and beyond with an expansive menu featuring more than 50 tasting-sized items. Plus, guests can enjoy more for less with the purchase of the Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card by paying $65 for a $75 card, and Universal Orlando Passholders have exclusive access to a $150 card for only $120.
The Concerts
Universal Orlando has a great lineup of concerts planned. For more info and to see the complete schedule check out their website here.
I am really looking forward to Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando. The theming is so immersive and really transports you. I’ve never been to New Orleans but I am excited to experience Mardi Gras here in Orlando. I also really enjoy trying new dishes I might not normally experience. The parade has me the most excited though and I can’t wait to see the new floats this year.
To see more of the new Mardi Gras-themed Tribute Store check out the video link below.
Walt Disney World Stitch Spirit Jersey Spotted At Disney Springs!
Create some trouble with our favorite experiment 626 while wearing this Stitch Spirit Jersey! We found the Walt Disney World version at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $74.99, but don’t worry, you can also order yours online at shopDisney!
The spirit jersey features a light blue color with a half eaten retro Mickey Disney World logo and Stitch on the front. On the back it features the Walt Disney World logo in puffy white letters with a crazy Stitch scratching the logo and biting the “D” in Disney, totally expected from this troublemaker of course.
You can take a closer look at this spirit jersey in our Instagram post:
Fatal Accident Closes Ramp to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A fatal accident Thursday morning on Walt Disney World property has forced the closure of the exit ramp to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, according to Florida Highway Patrol and Click Orlando.
The accident happened around 6:30 a.m. along Osceola Parkway between Victory Way and World Drive, at the exit ramp.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle hit a man who was riding a bicycle on the exit ramp toward Hollywood Studios. The man was airlifted to Osceola Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
FHP said they are still working to determine the cause of the crash and the identity of the bicyclist. No other details have been released at this time.
Everglazed Doughnuts in Disney Springs is putting your willpower to the test!
The new Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie doughnut is crumbled with Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies chocolate buttercream, mini chocolate chips, and finished with mint icing. It’s only here for a limited time during the month of February.
Mint and chocolate were made for each other. This new doughnut has me feeling grateful that it’s not being sold door-to-door by the boxful! It looks too good to resist.
Try This Too
Everglazed has a large assortment of doughnuts from classic flavors to fun flavors like Cookies and Cream, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Maple Double Bacon, and more.
If you are feeling adventurous they even have a Doughnut Burger and Grilled Cheese Doughnut.
If you are a big mint and chocolate fan you might also want to check out their limited edition 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰 topped with mint chocolate sweet cream.
Everglazed also offers sweet-yet-savory sandwiches, assorted cold brews, and all types of doughnuts. You can check out the full menu here.
Guests can even gaze through the windows of Everglazed’s working show kitchen and watch doughnuts being fried, glazed, and piled high with an assortment of toppings.
Mardi Gras is back at Universal Orlando. With some all-new entertainment and food options as well as returning fan favorites. If fun, festival, and food, are your thing you’re going to want to check it out!
Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval
Let’s get started with my favorite part of carnaval, the food!
Taste the mouthwatering flavors of global Carnaval celebrations from New Orleans to Brazil to Belgium and beyond with an expansive menu featuring more than 50 tasting-sized items.
Pav Bhaji
This Indian street food is a vegetable stew with veggies like carrots, potatoes, and cauliflower, with spices like garlic and ginger. It comes with a toasted sweet roll perfect for dipping.
Dirty Cauliflower Rice
This vegan-friendly play on a New Orleans classic has meatless sausage, black-eyed peas, and cauliflower. Onions, green bell peppers, and cajun spices really bring you back to the bayou.
Mofongo Trio Flight
This Puerto Rican-inspired dish is a mix of green plantains, bacon, and chicharrones. Each bite has a different topping. This tasty trio consists of Shrimp Criolla, Traditional, and Chicken Chicharron with mayo ketchup topping.
Liège Waffle
This thick brioche battered waffle is dusted with pearl sugar and is topped off with strawberries and whipped cream. Is it a dessert or a meal? We will let you decide!
Indonesian Purple Sticky Rice Pudding
This Indonesian dish is actually a dessert and is made with purple long-grain rice. Coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and mango make for a deliciously sweet tropical dish.
Baja Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
Citrus shrimp top off this Mexican-inspired dish along with avocado crema, cotija cheese, non-spicy jalapenos, red onion, and cilantro on a blue tortilla.
Rod Polse
This delicious dish hails from Denmark. This red-skinned hotdog is topped off with pickled cucumber, crunchy onions, curry remoulade, and then topped off with a few sprigs of fresh dill. It’s served on a toasted bun.
Brigadeiros
These might look like doughnuts but they are actually a trio of Brazilian Chocolate Fudge Bombs. This delectable dessert is made with sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and butter. Each one is rolled in a different topping of Mardi Gras-colored sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles, or hazelnuts.
Vegan Churros
These vegan-friendly churros are dusted with lots of cinnamon sugar and come with two dipping sauces chocolate and coconut agave nectar.
Universal CityWalk is in on the party too. Themed kiosks will also feature “The International Flavors of Carnaval” including countries like France, Greece, Belgium, and more!
Universal’s Volcano Bay is even offering up Muffuletta Long Board Pizza and the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen will have a Masquerade Milkshake during the festivities.
Guest Savings
Plus, guests can enjoy more for less with the purchase of the Universal Orlando Resort Food and Beverage Card by paying $65 for a $75 card, and Universal Orlando Passholders have exclusive access to a $150 card for only $120.
Plus, guests can take the celebration to the next level and be part of the festivities by tossing beads to fellow partygoers by purchasing the new Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience, which includes a 3-course meal at one of four participating restaurants and one Mardi Gras parade float rider reservation.
Universal Orlando offers up all sorts of entertainment during the Mardi Gras Carnaval. Guests can catch beads by the handful during this year’s dazzling “Mythical Realms of Mardi Gras” parade – featuring six new floats inspired by fantastical creatures like dragons, phoenixes, unicorns, and more that will join Universal’s traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired floats – such as the iconic, two-story Riverboat and nearly 50-foot-long King Gator.
After Hours Party
Guests can attend a Mardi Gras After Party at Pat O’Brien’s on select nights and enjoy special entertainment and theming at the Red Coconut Club – which will transform into the Cursed Coconut Club for the Mardi Gras season.
Live Concerts
Enjoy eight live performances by top names in music like Sean Paul, Maren Morris, and Goo Goo Dolls at the Music Plaza Stage on select nights. To see a complete list of acts check out Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras website here.
Admission
Access to Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is included with admission to Universal Studios Florida or with an Annual or Seasonal Pass (blackout dates apply). Florida Residents can take advantage of a new offer to partake in the festivities that gives them two days of free admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure with the purchase of a 2-Park, 2-Day ticket (valid for use through June 29, 2023; blackout dates apply) – and for just $25 more, they can add one day of admission to Universal’s Volcano Bay.
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Mardi Gras in Orlando than with fabulous food and entertainment at Universal Studios Orlando. I love having the chance to try a new food I might not normally get to experience. The entertainment is fun and festive and really gets you in the spirit.
Have you ever been to Universal Orlando during Mardi Gras? What was your favorite part about the carnival? Let us know in the comments below!
Be sure to check back with Chip and Company often so we can keep you up to date on the latest Disney and Orlando theme park news.
Valentine’s Day Food and Drink Options Coming to Disney World
Love is in the air at Walt Disney World. Disney is serving up some yummy Valentine’s Day Food and Drink Options you won’t want to miss but be warned they are only available for a limited time…
Let’s dig and take a peek at some of the new treats at the Disney World Theme Parks, Resorts, and even Disney Springs you won’t want to miss!
Available at Various Resorts (Available through Feb. 28; mobile order available)
My (Plant-based) Sweetheart Chocolate cupcake with a love-ly swirl of vanilla buttercream and sprinkles (New) (Plant-based Item) (Wheat/ Gluten Friendly); Available at the following:
World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court(Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available)
Be My Valentine Sweet Treat Bag: Sugar cookies with house-made vanilla and raspberry marshmallows (New)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Boma – Flavors of Africa (Available Feb. 10 through 14)
Zebra Domes: The classic Amarula mousse and white chocolate dessert with the addition of a pink stripe
Jiko – The Cooking Place (Available Feb. 13 and 14 only)
Wild About Mousse: Madagascan milk chocolate mousse, pistachio sponge, marinated citrus, and candied almonds (New)
The Mara (Available Feb. 10 through 14; mobile order available)
Zebra Mousse Cake: Amarula mousse cake inspired by the flavors of the iconic Zebra Domes (New)
Sanaa (Available Feb. 13 and 14 only)
Bananas For Mousse: Banana cake, peanut butter mousse, banana jam, banana cream, candied almonds, and caramel (New)
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available)
Chocolate Lover’s Delight: Chocolate cupcake with hazelnut filling, chocolate hazelnut buttercream, white chocolate heart décor, and sprinkles (New)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beach Club Marketplace (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available)
Sweets For My Sweet: Layers of cream cheese mousse, strawberry filling, vanilla cake, and a crispy strawberry vanilla base with glaçage and white chocolate décor (New)
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (Available through Feb. 28)
Strawberry Minnie Milkshake: Strawberry milkshake with strawberry purée, red sprinkles, and a Minnie Mouse vanilla cupcake (New)
Disney’s BoardWalk
BoardWalk Deli (Available through Feb. 14)
Strawberry Cheesecake Brownie: Strawberry cheesecake with chocolate cream and pink crisp pearls on a fudgy brownie (New)
Flying Fish (Available Feb. 14 only)
Cocoa Breach: Vanilla custard, chocolate bavarois, and feuilletine crunch with a heart-shaped overlay
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Centertown Market (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available)
Dessert Bites: Mini brownies, white chocolate-dipped strawberry, and raspberry ganache-filled tart with buttercream (New)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
California Grill (Available Feb. 14 only)
Valrhona Ganache Torte: Whipped vanilla panna cotta, chocolate soil, strawberry gel, raspberry ganache macaron, and a chocolate-covered strawberry (New)
Contempo Café (Available Feb. 10 through 14; mobile order available)
Chocolate-covered Strawberry Cake: Chocolate cake filled with strawberry jam topped with strawberry buttercream and ganache
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Barcelona Lounge (Available through Feb. 14)
Passion Éclair: Choux pastry filled with a tart passion fruit ganache and topped with swirls of strawberry ganache, crisp white chocolate pearls, and chocolate hearts (New)
Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago (Available Feb. 10 through 14)
Guava Cheesecake: Guava and lime cheesecake on a coconut lime crust with strawberry variations and sugared puff pastry hearts (New)
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Gasparilla Island Grill (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available)
Almond Cheesecake Heart: Heart-shaped almond cheesecake with chocolate sponge cake enrobed in dark chocolate (New)
Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available)
Love Letter Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake, strawberry pastry cream, chocolate mousse, and buttercream
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Le Petit Café (Available Feb. 10 through 14)
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Box with a raspberry macaron, hazelnut praline truffles, and Riviera brownie
Topolino’s Terrace (Available Feb. 10 through 14)
Cupid’s Plated Dessert: Amaretto mousse, fruits rouge reduction, dark chocolate crumble, and raspberry sorbet (New)
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Kona Island (Available Feb. 9 through 14)
Stitch and Angel Date Night: The ‘perfect pair’ of vanilla cupcakes – one with chocolate and peanut butter mousse filling and the other with peanut butter mousse and jelly filling (New)
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory and Riverside Mill Food Court (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available)
Dessert Bites: Mini brownies, white chocolate-dipped strawberry, and raspberry ganache-filled tart with buttercream (New)
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Roaring Fork (Available Feb. 10 through 14; mobile order available)
Love Bug Marshmallow: Strawberry marshmallow with a ganache center on a graham cracker cookie (New)
Honey Bee Mousse: White chocolate Earl Grey mousse with honey-lemon gelée center on almond cake (New) (Wheat/Gluten Friendly)
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
The Market at Ale & Compass (Available through Feb. 14; mobile order available)
Sweets For My Sweet: Layers of cream cheese mousse, strawberry filling, vanilla cake, and a crispy strawberry vanilla base with glaçage and white chocolate décor (New)
Disney Springs
Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Feb. 10 through 14)
Valentine’s Entremet: Champagne strawberry mousse, strawberry pate de fruit, vanilla chiffon, and dark chocolate crunch (New)
Beauty and the Beast Cake: Almond chiffon, cherry jam, cream cheese filling, red wine dark chocolate mousse, white chocolate pretzels, and red wine simple syrup (New)
Raspberry Éclair: Raspberry panna cotta, raspberry jam, lemon curd, and raspberry crispies (New)
Strawberry Cheesecake: New York cheesecake, strawberry crunch, fresh strawberries, and meringue kisses (New)
Little Love Strawberries: Strawberries dipped in ruby chocolate, white chocolate, and strawberry chocolate (New)
The Ganachery
Sparkling Strawberry Square (Available through Feb. 14)
Valentine Marshmallow Pop (Available through Feb. 14)
Sweetheart Minnie Mouse Pinata (Available through Feb. 28)
Strawberry S’more (New) (Available through Feb. 14)
Sprinkles (Available through Feb. 19)
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cupcake + Layer Cake: Chocolate chip-studded Belgian dark chocolate cake topped with luscious raspberry frosting
Heartthrob Red Velvet: Red velvet cake topped with cream cheese frosting finished with our exclusive blend from Fancy Sprinkles
I Love You Box: Four red velvet, four vanilla, and four raspberry chocolate chip cupcakes
XOXO Box: Three dark chocolate, three red velvet, three vanilla, and three raspberry chocolate chip cupcakes
Swirls on the Water (Available through Feb. 28)
Rosa Regale DOLE Whip Float: Rosa Regale Sparkling Red Wine, DOLE Whip strawberry, and a chocolate covered strawberry
Valentine’s Day Red Velvet Cone: Chocolate soft-served swirled with DOLE Whip strawberry served in a red velvet cone and topped with a chocolate-covered shortbread cookie (New)
Vivoli Il Gelato (Available through Feb. 28)
The Love Potion: Float with vanilla gelato, Fanta Strawberry, and whipped cream
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Tiffins Restaurant (Available Feb. 14 only)
Chocolate Raspberry Martini and Flourless Cake Duo: Chocolate and raspberry martini served with a flourless chocolate cake, white chocolate cremeux, and raspberry pearls (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
EPCOT
Connections Café (Available Feb. 14 only)
Chocolate Liege Waffle (New)
Le Cellier (Available Feb. 14 only)
Chateaubriand for Two: 16-oz Chateaubriand with crab mac & cheese, grilled jumbo asparagus, béarnaise sauce and au poivre sauce
Valentine’s Day Dessert: Valrhona dark chocolate mousse, strawberry cake, strawberry gelato, and raspberry meringue
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The Hollywood Brown Derby (Available Feb. 10 through 14)
Red Velvet White Chocolate Mousse: Red velvet white chocolate mousse atop a chocolate cookie
The Trolley Car Café (Available Feb. 10 through 14)
Red Velvet Whoopie Pie: Red velvet cake filled with cream cheese buttercream topped with strawberry buttercream
2023 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection Debuting on February 10th
We have exciting news! The 2023 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection is officially coming soon!
The brand-new 2023 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings collection from Allure Bridals, will launch on February 10th, with a Disney Parks Youtube live-streamed virtual fashion show presented by Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons and broadcasted from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort.
