Earlier this year we shared the news that the Jungle Cruise at Disney World & Disneyland would be receiving some modern updates. You can read all about it here.
Today Disney has provided more information on what to expect.
We already know that Disney will be adding more humor, wildlife, and skipper heart to the classic attraction. What we are learning today that this is part of a much larger effort, this updated experience will welcome new characters from around the world.
The enhancements include several new scenes guests will experience along the river, all interconnected. The world-famous skippers will continue to share the unique adventure and interactions guests expect on the Jungle Cruise.
The new scenes will heighten our skippers’ legendary comedic tone, beginning with a trapped safari party that finds itself up a tree after their journey goes awry. Unexpected scenarios along the way will give the jungle and animals the last laugh!
For those looking to dive deeper, we’re also expanding the attraction’s backstory, centered around Alberta Falls, granddaughter of world-renowned Dr. Albert Falls, as the proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd.
Jungle Cruise fans might be familiar with her name; however, wouldn’t you know it, we recently uncovered a copy of an interview with Alberta Falls that was featured in a 1938 issue of The Daily Gnus about her and the World-Famous Jungle Cruise. We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know her!
Do you know anyone looking for an opportunity to work at Disney Springs? The Boathouse is currently hiring for multiple positions, so be sure to check our their website to apply!
The Boathouse is considered one of the best restaurants on Disney World property. Guests can savor sunset views at an upscale restaurant famous for its mouthwatering menu and maritime bliss.
Indulge in delish dishes from land and sea! Head to The BOATHOUSE for waterfront dining at its best—from extra-fresh fish and an exceptional raw bar to steak, chops, pasta and other options. Craving more casual fare? The eatery also offers sandwiches, burgers, lobster rolls and decadent desserts, like their legendary Baked Alaska.
Stop by any of the 3 outdoor bars and relax over craft cocktails or a rare vintage from their extensive wine list while soaking in some coastal charm. Afterward, take a stroll along the boardwalk that connects various areas of the restaurant, including its private and nautically themed dining rooms.
Have you ever visited The Boathouse or Vintage Amphicar in the past at Disney Springs? The food and atmosphere there is outstanding. Even the car rides in the water can be a highlight for guests on a Disney vacation. Let us know in the comments of your favorite memories at these places!
For more information about everything coming to the Walt Disney World Resort for ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration,’ click HERE!
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We love the Easter Egg Displays at Walt Disney World. Each year we visit the Disney World Resorts to get a peek at what the talented Disney Pastry Chefs come up with year after year.
Today Disney announced that the Easter Egg displays are returning!
Our talented pastry chefs have created eggs-travagantly detailed pieces of sweet edible art that will be on display at various resort locations.
Disney’s BoardWalk Resort – Lobby area (available for viewing Mar. 26-April 4)
Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa – Lobby area, concierge level, and Grand Floridian Café lobby (available for viewing Mar. 15-April 4)
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – Carriage House (available for viewing Apr. 1-11)
Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort – Beach Club lobby, Yacht Club lobby, Ale & Compass Restaurant, The Market at Ale & Compass (available for viewing Mar. 18-Apr. 4)
Something sweet just landed at Disney Springs, a Falcon and the Winter Soldier Petit Cake!
Chefs at Amorette’s Patisserie created a new treat inspired in the new series streaming now on Disney Plus! It’s the perfect petit cake to have while you watch the show.
It features red and white strips and a big star on the front plus the Captain America shield logo on top with the legend “Who will wield the shield?.”
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Petit Cake features chocolate chiffon cake, dark chocolate mousse, raspberry pate de fruit, raspberry mousse and white chocolate crips pearls.
You can find it at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs from March 19th through March 28th for $20. But hurry up because they will fly out fast!
Falcon and the Winter Soldier are a mismatched duo who team up for a global adventure that will test their survival skill, as well as their patience. The series take place after the events of Avengers: Endgame, 6 months after “the blip” to be exact, and explore the real world implications of such an event, as well as the personal journeys of Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they navigate a world without Steve Rogers as Captain America.
Who is ready to hop into Spring? With Easter a few weeks away Disney is rolling out some delicious snacks & treats for the holiday. In case you missed it we shared Food Guide to Easter at Disney World just a little bit ago, now we turn our attention to the Disneyland Resorts around the globe including the upcoming Disneyland Resort in California!
Marceline’s Confectionery, Downtown Disney District
Easter Egg – Chocolate cream, vanilla cream, and peanut butter filling covered in milk chocolate embellished with sugar flower (available through Apr. 4)
Bunny Krispy – Mickey rice crisped treat dipped in white chocolate, decorated with pink chocolate, and topped with a coconut with marshmallow for a tail (available through Apr. 4)
Easter Minnie Apple – Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel, marshmallow ears, enrobed in purple chocolate and decorated with green sugar and a pink chocolate bow (available through Apr. 4)
Easter Chick Apple –Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel, marshmallow wings, enrobed in bubble gum yellow chocolate with a white chocolate egg shell and embellished colored chocolate (available through Apr. 4)
Kayla’s Cake (cart located near World of Disney and Starbucks), Downtown Disney District
Premium French Macaron Gift Set – Each box of 12 contains the following flavors: Espresso milk tea, rose vanilla, lavender, mango pineapple, raspberry cheesecake, pomegranate lemonade, strawberry shortcake, s’mores, and molten chocolate.
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express, Downtown Disney District
Banana Foster Glazed Beignets – Banana rum icing, cinnamon sugar dust, caramel drizzle, and vanilla bean creme anglaise
Join us for Easter brunch at these Downtown Disney District restaurants:
Tortilla Jo’s – View brunch menu here and contact location directly for reservations.
Uva Bar & Cafe – View Easter brunch menu and make reservations here.
Horizon Bay Restaurant, Tokyo DisneySea (available through June 30)
Chef’s Special Set:
Vegetable Soup with Bacon
Meat Patty with Egg and Teriyaki Sauce
Bread or Rice
Raspberry Cream Cake
Specialty Drink – Special Drink
Café Portofino, Tokyo DisneySea (available through June 30)
Chef’s Special Set:
Antipasto Misto – Marinated Carrot and Egg Salad, Mussels, Octopus and Squid with Basil-Mayonnaise, Barley Salad
Linguine Carbonara or Linguine Pomodoro with Seafood
Mango Pudding with Kiwi Fruit Sauce
Ristorante di Canaletto, Tokyo DisneySea (available through June 30)
Chef’s Special Set:
Antipasto Misto – Seafood and Egg Salad, Roast Beef with Tonnato Sauce, Prosciutto, and Grissini
Casarecce with Quattro Formaggi served with Mimosa Salad and Walnut
Tropical Fruit Mousse and Lavender Panna Cotta
S.S. Columbia Dining Room, Tokyo DisneySea (available through June 30)
Chef’s Special Set:
Marinated Seafood with Mozzarella and Egg
Roast Beef and Baked Lobster Tail with Red Wine Sauce and Hollandaise Sauce
Bread
Peach-Berry-Nut Verrine and Cheesecake
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Main Street Corner Cafe Hosted by Coca-Cola, Hong Kong Disneyland (available through Apr. 29)
“Xiao Long Bao Style Dessert Set with Flower Tea” featuring delicious Xiao Long Bao-style dessert in yuzu mango and coconut pandan flavors. It comes paired with Duffy- and ShellieMay-shaped chocolates and a cup of herbal tea.
Duffy and Friends All Day Breakfast Style Dessert with ‘Olu Mel the Musician featuring delicacies shaped like all six Duffy characters.
Outdoor Vending Cart, Hong Kong Disneyland Park (available through Apr. 29)
Duffy and ShellieMay Character Lollipop Cookie
Easter-themed Treats – Crispy Cream Caramel with Vanilla Cake or Meringue Lemon Cake
Walt’s Cafe, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel (available Apr. 2-29)
Duffy and Friends-themed desserts at the brand-new Walt’s Dessert Station
World of Color Restaurant, Disney Explorers Lodge
Colorful Tea Zone – Duffy and Friends afternoon tea set with a variety of sweets, cupcakes, and freshly baked scones (available through June 30)
Easter Egg Chocolate-making session for extra festive fun for kids (available Apr. 2-6)
Are you ready for Easter at Walt Disney World? Disney is serving up everything from cute Easter cupcakes, mini bunny cakes, and chocolate-covered eggs to a list of Easter brunches at Walt Disney World Resort!
Let jump right in to some of the Easter Foods you can pick up now at Walt Disney World!
Walt Disney World Resort
Creature Comforts, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (mobile order available)
Flame Tree Barbecue, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (mobile order available)
Restaurantosaurus, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (mobile order available)
Thumper Cupcake – Carrot cupcake with cream cheese filling, caramel buttercream, and a chocolate “Thumper” (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 5)
Tiffins Restaurant, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Easter Brookie Basket – Easter brookie basket with white chocolate ganache, buttercream, and chocolate eggs (available Apr. 4)
Le Cellier Steakhouse, EPCOT
Key Lime Robin Egg – Key lime mascarpone cheesecake with blueberry gelée, crème fraîche whipped cream, graham cracker shortbread, and key lime powder (available Apr. 4)
Amorette’s Patisserie, Disney Springs
Bunny Mini Dome Cake – Coconut ice cream mousse with caramel cream cheese center and carrot cake (available Mar. 28 through Apr. 4)
The Ganachery, Disney Springs
Easter Minnie Bunny Piñata – Milk chocolate sphere filled with marshmallow treats (available Mar. 21 through Apr. 4)
Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Bunnies – Milk chocolate bunnies filled with bourbon chocolate drink (available Mar. 21 through Apr. 4)
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop, Disney Springs
Fill your Easter basket with the classic Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Bunny and Mini Milk Chocolate Caramel Bunnies (available through Apr. 4 while supplies last)
World Premiere Food Court, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort (mobile order available)
Landscape of Flavors, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (mobile order available)
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining, Disney’s Pop Century Resort (mobile order available)
EGGStraordinare Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake with lemon filling, vanilla buttercream, and sugar eggs (available Apr. 1–4)
Contempo Café. Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Mini Bunny Cake – Mini carrot cake filled with cream cheese icing decorated with fondant and buttercream (available Apr. 2 –4)
Gasparilla Island Grill, Disney Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (mobile order available)
Carrot Blondie Pop – Buttery brown sugar cake bar on a lollipop stick decorated like a carrot (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 4)
Bunny Box – Dark chocolate bunny with Easter egg petit cake and foil-wrapped chocolate eggs (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 4)
Marshmallow Bunny Tail Pops – Jumbo marshmallows dipped in pastel chocolate with spring sprinkles (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 4)
The Grand Egg – White chocolate egg filled with jelly beans (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 4)
Miniature Bunny Cake – Individual serving sized bunny confetti cake with vanilla buttercream (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 4)
Pastel Mickey Whoopie Pie – Buttery pastel vanilla sponge cake with spring colored vanilla icing (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 4)
Easter Egg Hunt Cupcake – Carrot cake cupcake with marshmallow filling topped with buttercream, jelly beans, and chocolate bunny (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 4)
The Artist Palette, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort (mobile order available)
Easter Cake – Layers of lemon sponge cake and strawberry buttercream, fresh diced strawberries, and decorative Easter touches (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 5)
Good’s to Go, Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Easter Cupcake – Lemon sponge cake filled with a strawberry compote topped with vanilla buttercream and garnished with decorative Easter touches (available Mar. 18 through Apr. 5)
Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera, Disney’s Riviera Resort
Spring Garden Dessert – Pistachio cake, caramel cream, brown butter crumble, and blood orange-carrot sorbet (available Apr. 4)
Roaring Forks, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (mobile order available)
Key Lime Easter Cupcake – Key lime cupcake with butter cream icing, and Easter décor (available Apr. 1–4)
The Market at Ale & Compass, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort (mobile order available)
The Beach Club Marketplace, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort (mobile order available)
Mickey Chocolate Easter Egg (available Mar. 14 through Apr. 4)
Minnie Chocolate Easter Egg (available Mar. 14 through Apr. 4)
Robin’s Egg Blueberry Macarons –Three blue-speckled macarons filled with blueberry ganache and blueberry jam sitting on chocolate crunch “nest” (available Mar. 14- through Apr. 4)
Easter Bunny Strawberry Cheesecake – Strawberry cheesecake with lemon crust with velvet white chocolate and decorated with a ruby red glitter glaze and fondant (available Mar. 14- through Apr. 4)
Easter Cookies n’ Cream Bonbons – Cookies n’ Cream bonbons with cookies ‘n cream mousse and cookies ‘n cream base covered in chocolate (available Mar. 14 through Apr. 4)
Easter Carrot Cupcake – Carrot cake cupcake with a cream cheese icing decorated chocolate ganache, cookies ‘n cream crumbs, buttercream, and wildflower quins (available Mar. 14 through Apr. 4)
Lemon Crinkle Cookies – A pack of three brightly colored lemon-flavored crinkle cookies (available Mar. 14 through Apr. 4)
Resort Easter Egg Displays
Our talented pastry chefs have created eggs-travagantly detailed pieces of sweet edible art that will be on display at various resort locations.
Disney’s BoardWalk Resort – Lobby area (available for viewing Mar. 26-April 4)
Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort & Spa – Lobby area, concierge level, and Grand Floridian Café lobby (available for viewing Mar. 15-April 4)
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – Carriage House (available for viewing Apr. 1-11)
Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort – Beach Club lobby, Yacht Club lobby, Ale & Compass Restaurant, The Market at Ale & Compass (available for viewing Mar. 18-Apr. 4)
Join us for Easter brunch at these Walt Disney World Resort restaurants:
Olivia’s Café, Disney’s Old Key West Resort – View brunch menu and make reservations here.
Ale & Compass Restaurant – View Easter brunch menu and make reservations here.
Whispering Canyon Café – View Easter brunch menu and make reservations here.
Scentsy’s Lilo and Angel are coming back from the vault, and they’ve brought a new friend! The Stitch Scentsy Warmer has been a dream and a wish for Disney Scentsy fans for quite a while now! In fact, it has been one of the most-requested licensed warmers! Now, Scentsy is ready to release this creation out into the world!
The Disney Stitch Warmer highlights the lovable side of our favorite mischievous alien. The figural warmer smiles sweetly with his ears laying down. There is also a cutout in the shape of Stitch’s markings on the lid to release warmth and fragrance. Even the signature notch in his ear has been added.
That’s not all though! To celebrate the launch of this adorable new warmer, Scentsy is also bringing back the Stitch and Angel Scentsy Buddies from the vault! Their exclusive fragrances are also returning as well!
Stitch – Scentsy Warmer – $55
Stitch – Scentsy Buddy with a Stitch: Experiment 626 – Scent Pak – $35
Angel – Scentsy Buddy with an Angel: Experiment 624 – Scent Pak – $35
Here is a quick refresher on these delicious fragrances!
Stitch: Experiment 626: A specimen like Disney’s Stitch requires the perfect formula, and this beaker-full of Valencia orange, pineapple nectar, sugarcane, and sea salt mist is the sweetest catalyst.
Angel: Experiment 624: A unique creation like Disney’s Angel calls for a complex concoction. This mischievous mix draws you in like a siren song with a blend of goji berry and blackberry reacting just so with sweet vanilla cream and sugarcane
Are you excited for the new Stitch Scentsy Warmer and the return of the Lilo and Stitch Scentsy Buddies? Look for the collection to debut on March 22!
There has been a lot of talk in the travel world about vaccine passports and requiring proof of a COVID-19 vaccine in order to travel. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that Florida will not require a vaccine passport or anything like it.
If you plan to attend concerts and major sporting events in Florida, you will not be required to show proof of receiving the vaccine. “I just want to make very clear in Florida, we are not doing any vaccine passports. All those experts said that it was a bad idea. I think it’s a bad idea and so that will not happen. And so folks should get vaccinated, if they want to, we’ll obviously provide that, but under no circumstances will the state be asking you to show proof of vaccination, and I don’t think private companies should be doing that either,” DeSantis said yesterday.
The topic resurfaced as the European Union announced its “Digital Green Certificate” plan that would allow those who are fully vaccinated to travel freely across the bloc. DeSantis said everyone should decide for themselves what activities and/or events they’re comfortable attending as well as whether or not to be vaccinated.
“To start going down the road of vaccine passports, I mean, you have some of these states saying to go to a sporting event, you have to show either a negative test or a vaccine proof. I think you just got to make decisions. If you want to go to an event, go to an event. If you don’t, don’t. But to be requiring people to provide all this proof, that’s not how you get society back to normal so we’re rejecting any vaccine passports here in the state of Florida,” DeSantis said.
There’s no official word on if vaccine passports will be required for any travel in the United States. You can see Governor DeSantis’s full press conference here.
We recently shared a first look at Spaceship Earth’s new lighting for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Now, Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a video with a closer look at the lights!
All of the Walt Disney World theme park icons will be getting a special makeover for the 50th Anniversary Celebration. Spaceship Earth in Epcot will be getting new lighting that will remain installed even after the celebration ends.
Spaceship Earth will be so sparkly with its new EARidescent lighting! In a video Walt Disney Imagineering shared to Instagram Principal Show Lighting Designer Jason Read shared how Disney’s teams are adding points of light with fixtures that will shine across all of the different faces of Spaceship Earth to tell the story of communication and connection. Take a look:
We recently reported that California was recommending theme park visitors not scream while on roller coasters. The California Attractions & Park Association has now released a statement pertaining to this “no screaming” recommendation.
The CAPA released the statement through a series of tweets. Here is the full statement:
“California’s amusement parks are excited to reopen responsibly under the recently released state guidance for the amusement park industry. These guidelines do not require parks to prohibit screaming.
When the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy was released in August, it identified a range of risk criteria for all industries to address, including:
Ability to limit activities that are known to cause increased spread (e.g. singing, shouting, heavy breathing; loud environs will cause people to raise voice).
The responsible reopening plan that CAPA released in September addressed that risk criteria as follows
Face covering usage and/or modifications to seat loading patterns will be required on amusement park rides to mitigate the effects of shouting. Additionally, on rides, guests generally face in one direction.
CAPA has never suggested or recommended limiting shouting, yelling, or screaming on an amusement park ride.”
To clear up some confusing reports in the press…
At no point has CAPA recommended limiting or prohibiting yelling or screaming on amusement park rides as a way to mitigate transmission of COVID-19. (1/8)
— CA Attractions & Parks Assoc. (@CaAttractions) March 19, 2021
As we previously reported, the State of California’s Blueprint For a Safer Economy states in the reopening guidelines for theme parks that the parks should have the ability to “limit activities that are known to cause increased spread,” including shouting. CAPA’s own reopening plan states that they will address these concerns by enforcing face masks on all theme park rides and possibly stagger seating on rides.
Disneyland has not included “no screaming” in their reopening guidelines. So, for now, screaming is still allowed on thrill rides! Stay tuned for any changes or updates.
The new ticketed event, A Touch of Disney, has begun in Disney California Adventure today! A Touch of Disney offers some of the world-famous food and drinks from around the Disneyland Resort, plus a chance to see Disney characters, shop for the latest Disney merchandise and pop in at unique photo locations. Take a first look at the limited-capacity event!
A Touch of Disney offers a selection of iconic food and beverage items from both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, from the world-famous DOLE Whip® to the classic Monte Cristo sandwich that is usually found in New Orleans Square. Many items will be served snack-sized, ideal for enjoying a variety of bites and sips from mid-day through the evening. Guests will find these favorites at locations around the park, including six seasonal and creatively themed marketplaces.
For added convenience and contactless payment, guests can take advantage of mobile food ordering on the Disneyland mobile app. Mobile order makes it easy to schedule when guests want to pick up favorite treats from the marketplaces, or from select participating locations inside the park such as Smokejumpers Grill, Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, Award Wieners and Cocina Cucamonga. Placing a mobile order on the Disneyland App does not provide access to A Touch of Disney. Only guests with A Touch of Disney ticket valid for the date selected will be permitted to enter the experience.
Once again, it’s time to wave hello to some favorite Disney and Pixar characters inside Disney California Adventure. As guests stroll through the park, they may see Mater and Lightning McQueen in Cars Land or Joy and Sadness at Pixar Pier. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are part of the magic, too, and you might be surprised as some of their fun-loving pals show up in unexpected settings.
In addition, guests will discover unique, new photo spots, and some will be available only to guests who attend A Touch of Disney. For example, they may get to pose for a photo in front of a Pixar Play Parade float, or with one of the colorful convertibles from Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, near Casa della Tires in Cars Land.
Disney PhotoPass photographers will be at select locations throughout the theme park to help guests create new memories at Disney California Adventure during its 20th anniversary year. Unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the day of the experience are included with admission.
Shopping from Buena Vista Street to Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
Select retail locations also will be open, selling the latest apparel, accessories, souvenirs and even Disney Parks Designer Collection ears. Guests will enjoy popping in and out of the shops along Buena Vista Street, where the animator’s studio in Off the Page invites guests to peruse its selection of imaginative keepsakes. One of the newest retail trends are Disney NuiMOs, miniature character plush that can strike a pose in adorable mix and match styles. Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, the whimsical merchandise and confectionery shop at Pixar Pier, offers a scrumptious selection of treats including specially themed candy apples.
Outdoor carts will carry Disney treasures, too, including themed balloons that have become a must-have for many guests.
Health and safety measures designed for a magical Disney experience
With the health and safety of everyone in mind, A Touch of Disney will operate with limited capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place based on guidance from health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and appropriate government agencies.
Will you be visiting Disney California Adventure during A Touch of Disney?
