While everyone is vying for their own unique experience at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge, one group of girls got the upper hand. ‘Girls Who Code’ is a non-profit organization that works to attract more young women to a male-dominated field in technology by providing exclusive educational opportunities. This year, high school students in the summer program received a special invitation to look behind the scenes at the technology on Batuu.
Participants were able to hear from insiders at Disney and learn about the virtual queuing system that has set Galaxy’s Edge apart. They also got a peek into the Play Disney Parks app that becomes guests’ datapad upon entry to the Black Spire Outpost.
This was not the only special experience afforded to the group, however. This summer they’ve also been to Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development, Inc., Walt Disney Animation Studios and the Walt Disney Studios StudioLAB. Once again, they were able to listen to speakers from high places at Disney, such as Danielle Costa, Vice President of Visual Effects at Marvel Studios and Susan O’Day, Executive Vice President of Enterprise Technology and Chief Information Officer of The Walt Disney Company. They were then treated to a preview of the newly released “Toy Story 4” in a studio on The Walt Disney Studios Lot. Talk about a lot of behind-the-scenes fun!
When asked for their thoughts about the experience, students expressed great enthusiasm for the learning opportunity as well as the teamwork and friendships that were promoted during their time together. They not only had the chance to learn about technology but about other young women coming from all over the country. It definitely piqued interest and we should be prepared to see many more female faces in the future of computer science.
In the words of a young girl named Simone “It was cool to see how everything works. It made me think, ‘I want to do this when I grow up and get my career started,’” -Disney.
Take home Chef Minnie- and Chef Remy-inspired gifts available on select dates during the Festival! Find these exclusive magnets and coaster sets at Mouse Gear and Disney Traders.
August 29 to October 14, 2019
Receive a complimentary Passholder magnet featuring Chef Minnie.
October 15 to November 23, 2019
Add to your collection with the first-ever Chef Remy themed magnet.
On Your Fourth Visit to the Festival
Receive a complimentary Passholder Chef Minnie wooden coaster set.
Important Details
Please note: Mouse Gear opens at 9:00 AM, while Disney Traders and the Festival Marketplaces open at 11:00 AM. Not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged magnets. One Chef Minnie magnet, one Chef Remy magnet and one coaster set per Passholder. Available while supplies last. Must visit Mouse Gear or Disney Traders and must present your valid annual pass and photo ID to receive the magnet and coaster set. Passholder visits will be automatically tracked upon park entry, so you only need to visit the distribution location to redeem your gifts or check your number of visits.
Festival Merchandise
Shop for Passholder-exclusive Festival merchandise—and make the most of your 20% Passholder discount at Mouse Gear and Port of Entry. Be on the lookout for Festival favorites like apparel, caps, mugs and more!
Browse new items, including pins, tees and a Dooney & Bourke bag. Plus, Passholder-exclusive themed merchandise will be released throughout the Festival, so mark your calendar for the following release dates:
Thursday, August 29: Tees, pins, Dooney & Bourke bag, Chef Figment Mug and Dessert Plate, and Chef Remy Mug and Dessert Plate
Thursday, September 12: Chef Mickey Mug and Dessert Plate, and Chef Minnie Mug and Dessert Plate
Please note: Mouse Gear opens at 9:00 AM, while Port of Entry and the Festival Marketplaces open at 11:00 AM.
Save 10% on Eat to the Beat Dining Packages
Passholders enjoy a 10% savings at select Epcot restaurants, plus receive guaranteed seating at an Eat to the Beat concert.
This delectable Eat to the Beat Dining Package includes:
Breakfast, lunch or dinner at select Epcot restaurants
Guaranteed seating at one of 3 Eat to the Beat concert performances that day
Important Information: Discount applies to the regular price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) during available breakfast, lunch and dinner meal periods. Valid for the Passholder and up to 3 Guests. Not valid for special events and may not be combined with any other discount or offer.
Special Gift Card Offer Exclusive to Passholders
When you buy this $100 Disney Gift Card, you can receive a $10 digital bonus to use at select table-service restaurants at Epcot. The $100 Disney Gift Card is available for purchase at Mouse Gear, Disney Traders, Port of Entry and Bridge Kiosk at Epcot.
The $10 digital bonus is redeemable at the following Epcot table service locations: Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, Biergarten Restaurant, Coral Reef Restaurant, Garden Grill Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse and Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
Dates: The $100 Disney Gift Card can be purchased from August 29 through November 23, 2019, while supplies last; it does not expire. The $10 digital bonus must be claimed and spent by November 23, 2019; the bonus will not be valid after this date.
Passholder Opportunities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Epcot This Fall
Meet some special Disney Characters, mingle with fellow Passholders, enjoy magical photo opportunities —and take home a keepsake too!
Special Disney Character Greetings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Epcot – August 29, 2019
Meet Baloo at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park near Creature Comforts from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Greet Jane and Tarzan at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park near Island Mercantile in Discovery Island from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Say hello to Winnie-the-Pooh in Christopher Robin’s room at the United Kingdom pavilion in Epcot from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Annual Passholder Exclusive Hidden Menus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park – August 29 through September 2, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Enjoy Annual Passholder-exclusive hidden menus, available for purchase at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.
Locations: Nomad Lounge, Dawa Bar, Thirsty River and Restaurantosaurus Lounge.
Complimentary Simba Magnet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park – Starting August 29, 2019
Passholders can pick up a complimentary Simba magnet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.
Location: Disney Trading Co.
PhotoPass Opportunities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and Epcot – August 29 to September 12, 2019
Delight in PhotoPass opportunities with exclusive props at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park and Epcot.
Locations and Hours: Near Lower Bradley Falls at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM and in the World Showcase Plaza at Epcot from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Important Details
Registration not required. Activities and offerings are subject to change without notice.
Not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged magnets. One magnet per Passholder. Available while supplies last. Must visit designated pickup location to receive the magnet. Must present your valid annual pass card and photo ID to receive the magnet.
Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders now have more reasons to consider mobile ordering while in the parks!
Not too long ago, Disney California Adventure park offered four collectible buttons for passholders who made a mobile order. Now, they have added four more snack spots to redeem new buttons!
These free collectible buttons can be found at Tangaroa Terrace, Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream, Hollywood Lounge, and Paradise Garden Grill. Over the last couple of years, Disney has added so many locations to their mobile ordering roster. These collectible buttons just add to the incentive of the already convenient mobile order system.
Redeeming your own button is so simple. Just open your Disneyland App on your mobile device. Next, select Order Food from the My Plans section. Then, choose an arrival window to pre-order your meal from. After choosing a location, add any food, drink, or dessert item and proceed to checkout. Select purchase, then add your payment information. Annual passholders will be able to use their discounts through this system. Last, select “I’m Here” and your order will be prepared and you will be notified when your items are ready. Don’t forget to receive your button!
Which one of these locations do you like to mobile order from? Let us know in the comments below!
Both Disney World and Disneyland will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Haunted Mansion on August 9th. They will be scaring up some special treats and tricks you won’t want to miss out.
Here are some of the items that will be available at Walt Disney World for this Goolish Occasion.
Make your way to Memento Mori to discover our brand new Host-A-Ghost collection! From her Séance Circle, Madame Leota invites all the guests of the Haunted Mansion to become caretakers to one of its “999 Restless Spirits.” With a simple tap, and a ghostly giggle, Leota, as the head spiritualist, will channel your spirit to materialize for you. You will receive a “death certificate” that officiates your role of caretaker for a resident and happy haunt from the Haunted Mansion. Guests can choose from a selection of dearly departed souls, including Constance Hatchaway, Professor Phineas Plump, The Hatbox Ghost, among others.
You can also find commemorative items such as an ear hat, ornament, mug, magnet and even a toy replica of the doom buggy vehicle with glow and new sound features at Memento Mori. If you’re looking to complete your cadaverous look – keep an eye out for a PANDORA charm set*, ALEX AND ANI bracelet, light up headband and 50th-anniversary apparel at this location.
At Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe, you can find a Haunted-Mansion inspired Dooney & Bourke collection including a tote and crossbody bag. And Passholders, the collection will have an exclusive satchel just for you!
And of course, there are also keepsakes for every type of collector. Check out Frontier Trading Post for the commemorative “day of” pin, mystery pin collection and a glow in the dark Madame Leota Funko Pop!
As part of the celebration, you can enjoy special Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots featuring your favorite Haunted Mansion residents that will be sure to put some fright in your fun!
Looking for a sweet treat while you’re enjoying all the frights? Make your way to the Haunted Mansion ice cream cart for the Host-A-Ghost chocolate cupcake made with a dark chocolate truffle filling, crispy pearls, buttercream icing, and milk chocolate decoration. Delicious enough to bring you back to life!
For guests of this special merchandise event at Liberty Square, all of these ghoulish goodies will be available for purchase at 7:45 a.m.! Guests will also have early access to the Haunted Mansion attraction at Liberty Square during this time. So hurry on over, we would like your company!
But, that’s not all! While all guests will have access to this merchandise starting with the special event on August 9, guests attending Disney Villain After Hours on August 8 will have access to certain items in advance. The Funko Pop, pins and Dooney & Bourke handbags will all release on the morning of August 9 and will not be available during Disney Villains After Hours.
For more information on Disney Villains After Hours and to purchase your tickets, visit DisneyWorld.com/VillainsAfterHours or call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 939-2742. Disney Villains After Hours tickets cost $139 plus tax in advance and $144 plus tax on the event night. Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount and purchase tickets for $109.
As a reminder, merchandise is available while supplies last and admission to Magic Kingdom Park is required.
** Pandora charm set available at Uptown Jewelers on August 8 & 9.**
An enchanting new Beauty and The Beast Dooney and Bourke Collection has debuted as part of the Dream Big Princess series! This enchanting new collection features three silhouettes, including a large tote with a large splash design. This assortment is available at the Disney Parks, and online at shopDisney too!
The Dooney & Bourke wallet has an allover print inspired by Beauty and the Beast that features some of our favorite castle residents. It has a dozen card slots, an interior zip compartment, and a removable strap to convert the wallet into a wristlet.
The enchanting all over print continues with the Beauty and the Beast Crossbody Bag. This silhouette gives you a better view of the print, and comes with an adjustable strap. A leather hang tag that has Belle’s signature is also part of this gorgeous handbag.
The large shopper tote is fit for royalty. Like the previous Dream Big Princess collections, the tote features a splash graphic instead of a repeating print. This bag showcases Belle in her beloved yellow gown, as she waltzes through the iconic ballroom scene. The tote has multiple interior pockets, long top carry handles, and metal feet.
The enchanting Beauty and The Beast Dooney and Bourke Collection is available now at select retailers throughout the Disney Parks where designer styles are sold, and online at shopDisney.
There is nothing more frustrating than heading to Walt Disney World and one of your favorite ride, attractions or restaurants being closed for Refurbishments. Unfortunately, from time to time things do need to close for maintenance or repair and this is where our monthly Closures and Refurbishments article comes into play.
Monorail
The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form or transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternatve transportation options will be available.
Ongoing until further notice
Walt Disney World Railroad – Main Street, U.S.A.
Early December 2018 – Until further notice
Epcot
None
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
None
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
None
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will close for refurbishment beginning on January 5, 2020 and reopen in mid-March 2020.
January 5, 2020 – mid-March 2020
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Additional refurbishment work and enhancements to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will take place later this year, resulting in a longer annual down time than in previous years. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will close for refurbishment beginning on September 8, 2019 and reopen in early 2020.
September 8, 2019 – early 2020
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Calypso Pool
The Calypso Feature Pool at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort will be closed for refurbishment, but the Piano leisure pool will be available. Additionally, Guests at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort are welcome to use the Feature Pools at either Disney’s All-Star Movies or Disney’s All-Star Sports Resorts. During this time, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. All dining and merchandise locations will remain in full operation.
Mid-September 2020 – Mid-December 2020
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Big Blue Pool
The Big Blue Pool is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time, other pool and recreation offerings will remain open-including Flippin’ Fins Pool, Cozy Cone Pool and the Schoolyard Sprayground. Noise may be heard while this work is being completed, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.
Mid-September 2020 – Mid-December 2020
Disney Skyliner
We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.
Ongoing until September 29, 2019
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Early August through Winter 2019
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn & Villas
Disney Skyliner
We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.
Ongoing until September 29, 2019
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney Skyliner
We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am.
Ongoing until September 29, 2019
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Mizner’s Lounge
Beginning in April 2019, Mizner’s Lounge will be closed for refurbishment, with a reopening planned for fall 2019.
April 2019 – Fall 2019
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Hippy Dippy Pool
The Hippy Dippy Pool is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Guests can use the Bowling Pool, Computer Pool and the kiddie pool. Also, Movies Under the Stars will be offered in an alternate location. Guests may notice construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but the noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.
January 2020 – Early Spring 2020
Disney Skyliner
We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.
Ongoing until September 29, 2019
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Green Cabin Room Floor Replacement
The Green Cabin Room at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will be closed for refurbishment in early September and is expected to reopen later in the month. Guests may still visit Wind & Waves Bar which will offer extended hours from 11 a.m.-midnight.
September 2019
Best Western, Lake Buena Vista
General Construction
Best Western Lake Buena Vista is currently undergoing refurbishments to make exciting updates to the hotel. Work will be limited to the hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM during the week and occasionally on weekends. All hotel amenities are available and every precaution is being taken to minimize any disruptions during your stay.
Ongoing until December 2020
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Roadwork
Intermittent overnight lane closures, lane shifts, traffic congestion and noise impacts can be expected along Osceola Parkway / Victory Way.
Ongoing until further notice
runDisney
Walt Disney World Marathon
Please be aware that several roads may be operating under traffic restrictions or closed completely for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend event on Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12 between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Disney Princess Half Marathon
Please be aware that several roads may be operating under traffic restrictions or closed completely for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend event on Sunday, February 23 between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
There are lots of changes coming to Epcot this fall here is a current list of Closures and Refurbishments that are underway:
Fountain View Starbucks will close and open in a temporary location this fall during renovations
The Camera Center and Heritage Manor will close and return early next year with different product assortments from Pin Central and Art of Disney, respectively.
Mouse Gear will move to a temporary location while crews refurbish its current home.
Club Cool will be incorporated into a new space in the near future.
Calling all travellers, are you ready to sip and savour the bountiful offerings of intergalactic food & beverage at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World? The new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is set to open on the 29th of August. Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu will greet guests with a variety of food and beverage options!
Thirsty travellers, this is the place to be at Oga’s Cantina! This notorious place serves as a hangout for locals, smugglers, bounty hunters, and the groovy droid, DJ R-3X! Here travellers will find a variety of speciality beverages with or without alcohol. For the fully-grown Jedi and bounty hunters out there, beverages with alcohol are served throughout the day. Thirst-quenching drinks such as Bloody Rancor made with vodka, chile liqueur, spicy Bloody Mary mix, and a rancor bone cookie. There’s more… in the afternoon and evening specialities include the Outer Rim featuring silver tequila, açai liqueur, lime juice, pure cane sugar, black salt, and exotic fruit purée. There’s also the Yub Nub made with pineapple rum, spiced rum, citrus juices, and passion fruit as well as my personal favourite, the Fuzzy Tauntaun. This fun drink comes with peach vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice with tangerine, pure cane sugar, and “buzz button tingling” foam.
Jedi-in-training and travellers of all ages can also enjoy an array of family-friendly concoctions like the Blue Bantha. Offered all day, this beverage features blue milk served chilled and topped with a bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie. During the afternoon and evening, sip on concoctions like the Hyperdrive (Punch It!) with Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and Sprite or the Jabba Juice featuring Simply Orange with pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, and blueberry popping pearls.
Exclusive to Walt Disney World, guests can try a new provision with alcohol: the Rodian Ration. This comes with vodka, sour apple liqueur, Sprite, and green apple popping pearls. Of course, there’s also a version without alcohol called Oga’s Obsession with Odwalla Lemonade, cotton candy flavour, and blue popping pearls. For snacking, you can order Batuu Bits – a trail mix featuring different seasonal crunchies and crispies that pair perfectly with any of the drinks on the menu!
Step into a working hangar bay to find Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs who has docked his food freighter, “Tugg’s Grub: A Traveling Diner for Diners Traveling,” right on the roof. Chef Strono is serving up a variety of dishes prepared with ingredients from across the galaxy. Rest your weary feet in the spacious hangar (or grab a table in the rustic outdoor seating area) and chow down on foods like the Felucian Garden Spread (plant-based “kefta” with herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish, and pita) or the Yobshrimp Noodle Salad with chilled shrimp, marinated noodles, and seasonal vegetables.
To drink, try the speciality beverages without alcohol like the Moof Juice with Simply Fruit Punch, Simply Orange with pineapple, and chipotle-pineapple. Exclusively to Walt Disney World try the Takodana Quencher with dragon berry rum, blue curaçao, Simply Orange with pineapple, and kiwi.
And to satisfy your sweet tooth, indulge in the Batuu-bon featuring a chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard or the Oi-oi Puff – a raspberry cream puff with passion fruit mousse.
Stop by the Milk Stand to try Batuu’s legendary blue and green treats. Both the Blue Milk and the Green Milk feature a plant-based blend of coconut and rice milks and exclusively to Walt Disney World, the famous milks can even be ordered with alcohol! Sip on a Blue Milk Cooler with rum or a Green Milk Cooler with tequila! And don’t forget to order your Bubo Wumba Family Farms souvenir drink vessel.
Roasted to perfection by our pitmaster droid 8D-JB, the Ronto Wraps are a great grab-and-go bite served at Ronto Roasters. They come with roasted pork, grilled sausage, peppercorn sauce, and tangy slaw wrapped in a pita. You can also take a bite out of some Nuna Turkey Jerky, offered in sweet and spicy flavours.
To quench your thirst, you can try the non-alcoholic Tatooine Sunset with Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Odwalla Lemonade, melon, and blueberry. Or you can enjoy the Walt Disney World Resort exclusive specialty beverages with alcohol: Trandoshan Ale (a spiced wheat ale) or the Coruscant Cooler featuring Kentucky bourbon, cherry liqueur, fortified wine, cranberry, and lime juice.
Pop into this eclectic food stall (run by grain merchant Kat Saka) in the Black Spire Outpost Marketplace for a unique taste of Batuu. The Outpost Mix is a combination of sweet and savoury popcorn and is the perfect snack for the traveller on the go!
Get your spaceships ready, because you’ll be able to travel to Batuu in just one month! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort opens August 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Then you would be able to savour and sip the food & beverage at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! If you want to take a look at the full menus for all of the locations, check out the DisneyBlog’s Foodie Guide to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or visit any of the pages linked above! For more information, to purchase tickets, and to book reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website.
Red Rose Taverne is a cute restaurant overlay in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. This quick service restaurant has plenty to choose from for breakfast and lunch/dinner. Now, this quick service restaurant has added another item to their delicious menu, the Pepperoni Flatbread.
Red Rose Taverne is mainly known for is decor and ambiance overlay that concealed the original Pinocchio’s Village Haus. Village Haus served its fair share of burgers and other common eats. Then, this quick service dining area was born in the midst of all the promotion for the live action Beauty and the Beast.
With a new look and a new menu, this eatery became quite a hot spot for family dining at Disneyland Park. A couple of our favorites on the menu is the Garden Mozzarella Flatbread and, of course, the grey stuff! If you have a beast of an appetite, we recommend the Beast’s Forbidden Burger.
Now, instead of just mozzarella, you can try Red Rose Taverne’s new Pepperoni Flatbread. Pair this flatbread with a Gaston’s Famous Brew and you’ve got yourself an enchanted meal!
What’s your favorite meal on the menus at the Red Rose Taverne? Let us know in the comments!
It’s almost here!! The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival is on its way, starting with the reveal of the available booths! Guests can taste their way around the world at the following available booths at this years festival starting August 29 through November 23, 2019.
Active Eats- Guests can enjoy delicious food such as:
Loaded Macaroni & Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar and Leeks (KA)
Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with UNCLE BEN’S® Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley
Crushed Avocado and Sherry Vinegar (GF).
Guests can pair their snacks with the following beverages, M.I.A. Beer Company, Key Lime Hard Sparkling Water, and more.
Africa- Delve into a delectable menu inspired by countries abundant with history, mystery and cultural diversity. Enjoy
Kenyan Coffee Barbecue Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato and Corn Mealie Pap and Kachumbari Slaw,
Spicy Kenyan Vegan Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Curry Rice Pilaf and Kachumbari Slaw
Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-scented Couscous.
Wash down your meal with Tusker Lager, Cederberg Chennin Blanc, a Wine Flight and more.
The Alps- Guests can enjoy the following Swiss-inspired dishes.
Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette
Venison Stew with Crushed Potatoes
Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart with Crème Fraîche Cream and Blue Diamond® Almonds.
Guests can also purchase the following beverages: Domaine CARREL et Fils Eugène Jongieux Blanc, Cave De La Côte Rosé Gamay, Romand, Frozen Rosé, and more.
Appleseed Orchard-New to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!- Featuring sweet and savory apple dishes, guests can dine on
Charcuterie and Cheese Plate featuring Burton’s Maplewood Farm Applejack Brandy Barrel Aged Maple Syrup
Caramel-Apple Popcorn (KA)
Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic) (KA)
M.I.A. Beer Company Apple Trappe Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Doral, FL
Playalinda Brewing Co. Apple Pie Beer, Titusville, FL
Sea Dog Brewing Co. Green Apple Ale, Clearwater, FLCiderboys Lemon Cello Hard Cider, Stevens Point, WI
Collective Arts Brewing Cherry Apple Hard Cider, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Woodchuck Hard Cider Spiced Apple, Middlebury, VT
Forge Cellars Dry Riesling Classique, Seneca Lake
Conundrum Red Blend, California
Amavi Cellars Syrah, Walla Walla Valley
And Much, Much More!
Australia- Straight from the land down under to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, enjoy:
Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bushberry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas (GF)
Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Purée, Bushberry Pea Salad and Pistachio-Pomegranate Gremolata (GF)
Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries and Lemon Myrtle Meringue (KA) (GF) (V)
Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley
Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay, Margaret River
3 Rings Shiraz, Barossa Valley
Wine Flight also available
Belgium-
Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
Golden Malted® Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)
Golden Malted® Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (V) (KA)
Beverages: Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale
St. Bernardus Witbier
Delirium Red Fruit Beer
Stella Artois Hard Cidre
Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
Beer Flight also available
Brazil- Enjoy the South American culture and cuisine featuring:
Moqueca: Brazilian Seafood Stew featuring Scallops, Shrimp and White Fish with Coconut-Lime Sauce and Steamed Rice
Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato and Onions (GF)
Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (GF) (V) (KA)
M.I.A. Beer Company Barbossa Black Beer, Doral, FL
Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde, Portugal
Quinta do Crasto Douro Tinto, Portugal
Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça
Brewer’s Collection- Featuring Europe’s Best Brews
Weihenstephaner Festbier Lager, Freising
Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb
Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer
Beer Flight also available
Canada- Featuring dishes from the Great White North right at the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Canadian Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
Le Cellier Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (GF)
Collective Arts Saint of Circumstance Citrus Blonde, Hamilton, Ontario
Château Des Charmes Vidal Icewine, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Château Des Charmes Merlot, St. David’s Bench
The Cheese Studio hosted by Boursin® Cheese-
Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushrooms and Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce (KA)
Black Pepper Boursin® Soufflé with Fig Marmalade (V)
Maple Bourbon Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch (V)
Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Blueberry Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
La Crema Pinot Gris, Monterey
Domaine Saint André de Figuière Rosé, Côtes de Provence
Alta Vista Estate Malbec, Mendoza
China-
Wuxi Spareribs
Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw (KA)
Mala Chicken and Shrimp Bao Bun
Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles
Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (Non-alcoholic)
Jasmine Draft Beer
Happy Peach: Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum
Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup and Orange Juice
Byejoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice
Year of the Piggy: Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lychee Syrup, Lime Juice and Sprite
The Chocolate Studio- Featuring Milk and Dark Chocolate savory treats!
Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (GF)
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart with Whipped Cream (KA)
Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea and Chocolate Shake (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Croft Fine Ruby Port, Portugal
Twinings® Pumpkin Spice Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka
Coastal Eats- The sea, it calls me, to the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!
Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado-Lemongrass Cream
Baked Shrimp and Scallop Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette
Pacifico True Striped Bass Tostada with Slaw and Fire-roasted Tomatillo Sauce
Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and spicy Mayonnaise (KA)
Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers and Wasabi Cream inspired by AULANI Disney Vacation Club® Villas, Ko Olina Hawai’i
Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions and spicy Mayonnaise
Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (KA) (GF) (V)
Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager
Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE® Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine
Hops & Barley- Stay stateside for all-American craft beer, wines and the hottest tastes from coast-to-coast!
New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with Fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast Style” with Horseradish Cream and Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side
Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (V) (KA)
North Coast Bewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA
3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
Heavy Seas AmeriCannon APA, Baltimore, MD
Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Beer Flight also available
India-
Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (V) (KA)
Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Uncle Ben’s® Basmati Rice (V) (GF)
Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews and Warm Naan Bread
Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic) (KA)
Godfather Lager
Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
Sula Shiraz, Nashik
Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur
Ireland-
Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (V)
Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard (V)
Brehon Brewhouse Killanny Red Ale
Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
Guinness Baileys Shake
Islands of the Caribbean-
Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli (KA)
Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt (GF)
Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (V) (KA)
Red Stripe Lager
Caribbean White Sangria
Frozen Mojito
Italy-
Ravioli Carbonara: Parmesan and Pecorino Ravioli, Egg Yolk, Cream, and Bacon
Costine di Maiale: Balsamic-glazed and Oven-roasted Pork Ribs
Pollo: Crispy Chicken with Marinara Sauce (KA)
Traditional Sicilian Cannoli: Crisp Pastry filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake: Vanilla Cake and Chocolate-Hazelnut Mascarpone Cream dipped in Chocolate (KA)
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner
Pinot Grigio, Santa Marina
Chianti, Gabbiano
Prosecco, Villa Sandi
Corbinello, Montegrande
Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande
Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequil
Japan-
Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce (KA)
Frothy Ramen: Chilled Noodles and Dashi Broth with a Light Foam Topping
Spicy Roll: Tuna and Salmon Sushi topped with Volcano Sauce
Kirin Draft Beer
Draft Sake
Nami Sake Cocktail: Sake, Gin and Blue Curacao
Mexico-
Taco de Puerco: Shredded Pork Belly on a Corn Tortilla with Salsa Verde
Tostada de Carne: Braised Beef on a Corn Tostada with Mole Oaxaqueño and Chicharrón Dust
Capirotada de Chocolate: Chocolate Bread Pudding served with Chocolate Abuelita Crème Anglaise
Cerveza Por Favor: Mexican Craft Beer served with a Liqueur Floater
Mexican Sangria: Red Wine, Blackcurrant Liqueur, Citrus Juices, Strawberry Purée, and a hint of Rum
Clasica Reyes Margarita: 100% Agave Tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar served on the rocks with a Tajín Chile-Lime Powder Rim
Smokey Margarita: Mezcal Ilegal, Pineapple-Ginger Juice, Agave Nectar, 100% Agave Tequila and Ancho Reyes Liqueur served on the rocks with a spicy Salt Rim
Morocco-
NY Strip Steak Green Shermoula Flatbread with fresh Radish and Tomato Salsa
Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce
Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds (V) (KA)
Trio of Artisan Cheese (V)
Gorgonzola with Cow and Sheep’s Milk
Artigiano Aged Balsamic & Cipolline Onion
Italico
Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese: Trio of Artisan Cheeses paired with Reata Chardonnay, Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé and Spellbound Petite Sirah
Reata Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, Oregon
Spellbound Petite Sirah, California
That’s it! We hope you enjoy this years 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival! See you there!
The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland is celebrating their 50th anniversary soon! On top of a ghoulish after hours party, Disneyland is also pulling out all the hauntingly good merchandise.
To wear your cadaverous best, shop special spirited apparel. Top it all off with a special 50th Haunted Mansion edition of the popular ear hat.
Complete your grim look by adding some Alex and Ani to your wrist. The creators over at Alex and Ani have conjured a “50 Years of Happy Haunts” charm and some other frightful bangles. Pandora will release 3 appropriately themed charms as well. There will also be plenty of limited edition pins for guests to choose from.
Now that you’re accessorized from head to wrist, it’s time for a ghost to follow you home! Well, sort of. Starting August 9th, guests will be able to Host a Ghost! These jars will host one cranky spirit of your choice. With just a slight tap, your spirit will begin to materialize and be displayed on the jar!
Get exclusive access to all this merchandise and more when you attend the “The Haunted Mansion: Celebrating 50 Years Of Retirement Unliving”. Join other guests during this separately ticketed event! It’ll be a swinging wake!
Which item are you looking to get your hands on? Let us know in the comments!
Get ready to break the fourth wall with the sassiest merc with a mouth. We can now take the chimichanga loving mercenary on all of our adventures with the adorable new Deadpool Build-A-Bear. As a fan of Deadpool, and Rob Liefeld this is one of the most, must have Build-A-Bear plushies ever for me.
Look, the Deadpool Bear even has FEET! Kidding, I love Rob Liefeld and he was actually an integral part of my geek girl aspirations of creating my own comic books.
This online exclusive from Build-A-Bear is actually pretty perfect. He even comes with a plush sword accessory set that can attach to his back or wrists. Build-A-Bear as Deadpool is a wacky, zany and mouthy hero that every fan needs in their collection.
Deadpool Bear fun doesn’t just stop at the cute plush, or zany poses, oh no… There are costumes, lots and lots of hilariously fun COSTUMES.
Deadpool as an It Girl, yes please. This costume comes with bunny ears, a hot pink cellphone, backpack, and even a unicorn Frappuccino.
Ballerina Deadpool? Yup that’s a costume too! Complete with flower topped toe shoes.
I like to call the Robe costume, the Ryan Reynolds Deadpool Bear, because that’s honestly how I imagine him walking around set. This is just a handful of the available costume accessories, there are lots of fun surprises to add to Deadpool Bear online.
Bearpool is seriously the coolest Build-A-Bear ever, yea that’s right I’m callin’ it Bearpool. Just look at those epic Rob Liefeld poses!
That’s Canada’s bear tail right there folks!
Bearpool is available exclusively online on the Build-A-Bear website and retails for $40.00, with packages available for costume add-ons for an additional price.
What do you think of the fun new Deadpool Build-A-Bear plush? BEARPOOL!!
Celebrate Halloween at Hogwarts With The Making of Harry Potter: Hogwarts After Dark Dinner and Tour! A magical holiday celebration is coming to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. The home of the Harry Potter film sets is hosting a special halloween after dark event for 3 nights only!
October 25, 26, and 27, 2019, from 7:30pm-midnight, Witches and Wizards of Age can step into the great hall of Hogwarts for a spooktacular 2-course meal and chilling cocktails!
Inside Hogwarts, the Great Hall has been decorated for the occasion with 100 floating pumpkins, festive lights, and plenty of costumes from the Harry Potter films! When guests enter the Great Hall they will be served with smoking cocktails to get the party started.
“After stepping into the actual Great Hall set that was used for filming, you will enjoy a delicious two-course dinner and drinks surrounded by the original props and costumes. All before grabbing a lantern and following the spiders into the Forbidden Forest where dessert will be served in the company of magical creatures such as Buckbeak the Hippogriff and Aragog the Acromantula.”
“The long tables will be laden with a Hallowe’en feast of red apples, pumpkins and cauldrons of lollipops.”
“A refreshing Butterbeer will be provided in the Backlot Café and you will then have the opportunity to explore a darker Diagon Alley as the lights are dimmed, the music becomes more foreboding and the wizarding shopping street set is patrolled by Death Eaters.”
Be on the lookout for any loyal Death Eaters that may be skulking around Diagon Alley in the dark You can fend them off in a live duel with spells you learn from Wand Choreographer, Paul Harris!
“Throughout the evening, Death Eaters will be roaming the Tour dressed in the original costumes from the film series allowing you to see up close the intricate details of the embroidered robes and hand-painted masks.”
“After dinner, you are invited to explore the Studio Tour after hours, admiring sets such as the Gryffindor common room and Dumbledore’s office, before meeting members of the Prop Making Department who will divulge the secrets behind the design of the intricate Death Eater masks seen in the films and demonstrate how they were painstakingly created.”
Before you rush to order your tickets, please be aware that this event is for ADULTS ONLY. Speaking of tickets, the event costs £240 (approximately $197 USD) per person. You can check out the menu and purchase your tickets for the special Hogwarts After Dark event by CLICKING HERE to view their website.
It’s never to early to make plans for the holidays! No matter how you choose to celebrate this magical time of year, we hope you have a Happy Halloween this fall.
