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Full Musical Line Up For Epcot’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series

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Epcot's Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Eat to the Beat concert series is a huge part of Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival every year. And this year is no different! This concert series takes place most nights during the Food and Wine Festival and features acts from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s. Concerts are performed usually three times per evening so guests have plenty of opportunities to enjoy their favorite acts. There is no additional cost to attend these concerts as they are included in the price of your Epcot admission. The concert series is presented in Epcot’s American Gardens Theater at the America Pavilion in the World Showcase.

Here is the musical line up!

  • August 30 to 31: Blue October
  • September 1 to 3: Tiffany
  • September 4 to 5: NEW! MercyMe
  • September 6 to 7: NEW! Glass Tiger
  • September 8 to 9: NEW! Tauren Wells
  • September 10 to 11: Postmodern Jukebox
  • September 12 to 13: NEW! Vertical Horizon
  • September 14 to 16: Baha Men
  • September 17 to 19: Plain White T’s
  • September 20 to 21: Living Colour
  • September 22 to 23: NEW! Sheila E
  • September 24 to 26: Sugar Ray
  • September 27 to 28: David Cook
  • September 29 to 30: Jeffrey Osborne
  • October 1 to 2: NEW! Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts
  • October 3 to 4: Everclear
  • October 5 to 7: Mark Wills
  • October 8 to 10: Air Supply
  • October 11 to 12: NEW! Anderson East
  • October 13 to 14: Smash Mouth
  • October 15 to 16: NEW! 98 Degrees
  • October 17 to 18: 38 Special
  • October 19 to 21: The Devon Allman Project
  • October 22 to 23: Kenny G
  • October 24 to 25: Billy Ocean
  • October 26 to 28: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
  • October 29 to 31: Hanson
  • November 1 to 2: NEW! High Valley
  • November 3 to 4: Taylor Dayne
  • November 5 to 7: Boyz II Men
  • November 8 to 9: The Hooters
  • November 10 to 12: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

General Event Details

Where: America Gardens Theatre at World Showcase, Epcot
When: Daily from August 30 through November 12, 2018
Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM nightly
Valid Epcot admission is required. All entertainment and artist appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Disneyland Resort Independence Day Celebration Features 1st Marine Division Band

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Disneyland Resort Independence Day celebration

The Disneyland Resort Independence Day celebration is bringing the stars and the stripes. On July 4th the Disneyland Resort will  welcome the 1st Marine Division Band based out of Camp Pendleton as well as participating in local parades in Anaheim and Huntington Beach. Organized in World War II, the 1st Marine Division Band consists of 50 Marine musicians and preserves our country’s strength and character, whether performing music or serving in a combat zone.

On Independence Day the 1st Marine Division Band will take part in the daily flag retreat ceremony at Disneyland park.  They will then participate in a pre-parade performance from Town Square to “it’s a small world” before the 6 p.m. showing of Pixar Play Parade. Finally, at 7 p.m., the band will perform a special concert at Fantasyland Theatre.

After all of that, guests at the Disneyland Resort can end their Fourth of July celebration with a special patriotic finale after “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular.” Come celebrate all that the 4th of July stands for at the Disneyland Resort. Or celebrate with Disney friends and the surrounding community by participating in the Huntington Beach and Anaheim Fourth of July celebrations. The parade in Huntington Beach will be broadcast live locally on ABC7, beginning at 10 a.m.

Source and Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

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Incredibles Cupcakes At The Trolley Car Cafe This Weekend

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Incredibles Cupcakes At The Trolley Car Cafe This Weekend

The Trolley Car Cafe at Hollywood Studios serves up some incredible Disney baked goods and Starbucks specialty coffee. This weekend, they have an Incredibles cupcake!

It’s no coincidence that this cupcake would appear. Last weekend, Pixar Pier held it’s grand opening at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland. This newly reimagined land is inspired by everyone’s favorite Pixar films including The Incredibles, Up!, Toy Story and more. Formerly known as California Screamin’, the Incredicoaster made it’s debut as well. This coaster takes guests on a high speed adventure to capture the elusive Jack Jack.

Also premiering this weekend in the world of Pixar is Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. Toy Story Land will officially open this weekend, on June 30th. Join Woody, Buzz and the gang as they welcome guests to Walt Disney World’s newest land.

The Incredibles cupcake is available this weekend at the Trolley Car Cafe for $5.49. Stop by and be one of the first to check out the all new Toy Story Land!

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Join In On A Pixar Pals Dance Party At Pixar Fest

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Join In On A Pixar Pals Dance Party At Pixar Fest

With Pixar Fest in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, guests of all ages are enjoying the celebration of Pixar. The fun atmosphere inspired by everyone’s favorite Pixar films just keeps getting better!

The Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland Park is now hosting the Pixar Pals Dance Party every evening! Complete with a DJ, you’re invited to hit the dance floor with some of your favorite characters like Mike and Sulley, Woody and Jessie or even some Green Army Men. This awesome party happens every night from 7pm to 10:30pm.

Going on now through September 3rd, Pixar Fest features incredible happenings such as the Pixar Play Parade, Paint the Night and Disneyland’s newest nighttime spectacular Together Forever. With so much to see and do, you’ll definitely want to check it out!

To continue the Pixar celebration, the Pixar Pier opened June 23rd. It features four neighborhoods inspired by all of your favorite Pixar films. Take a ride on the newly reimagined Incredicoaster or dine at the Lamplight Lounge.

There is still time to visit Pixar Fest and party with your favorite Pixar Pals!

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New Entrance for Toy Story Mania Ride

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New Entrance for Toy Story Mania Ride

We have been updating over the last few months about changes that were being made to the entrance and queue for Toy Story Mania. The queue for Toy Story Mania has been undergoing a refurbishment so that it will be accessible from the soon-to-be-open Toy Story Land. During the refurbishment, tracks of the ride have been shut down which also caused FastPasses not to be available for several days. While parts of the line may look the same, there is a completely new entrance and walkway as well. Check out some o the pics we snapped today at the media only preview of the new Toy Story Land.

Check out our video from earlier as well!

Ride ‘n’ blast moving targets at this midway-style, 4D shootin’ game starring popular characters—only at Toy Story Land!

A Rootin’, Tootin’ Good Time 
Zip through a virtual gallery of exciting carnival games based on the hit animated film series.

Step inside Andy’s room and wind your way through a toy treasure chest of classic playthings. Pass a Candyland® game box, Viewmaster® discs, crayon drawings and a Scrabble board before picking up a pair of special 3D glasses for the fun to come.

Playtime!
Climb aboard an early 20th-century-inspired Carnival Ride Tram and grab your spring-action shooter. With 3D glasses on, glide into the Toy Story Midway Games Play Set and take aim at stationary and moving 3D objects in a variety of fast-paced games.

Thrilling Games of Skill
Toy Story Mania! invites you to play 5 unique, virtual carnival games in 3D alongside the loveable cast of characters from the Disney•Pixar Toy Story films.

  • Game 1: Hamm & Eggs
    Hamm and Buttercup invite you to knock down both moving and stationary barnyard animal targets using hardboiled eggs.
  • Game 2: Rex & Trixie’s Dino Darts
    Launch darts and pop balloons in front of a bubbling volcano in this game starring Rex and Trixie.
  • Game 3: Green Army Men Shoot Camp
    Toss baseballs to break plates at a green army men firing range.
  • Game 4: Buzz Lightyear’s Flying Tossers
    Buzz Lightyear urges you to toss rings and make them land atop the Little Green Men.
  • Game 5: Woody’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Shootin’ Gallery
    Shoot suction-cup-tipped darts at a variety of mine-cart targets in this game inspired by the “Woody’s Roundup” television show.
    As each game is completed, your Carnival Ride Tram will quickly rotate and slide onto the next game.

Compete with friends for the highest score or try to achieve a new personal best! But remember, whether you’re an expert or a beginner, everyone’s a winner!

Surprises Galore!
Select targets throughout the attraction feature special 4D special effects, like air blasts or water sprays. Don’t be surprised if that 3D balloon you’re aiming for splashes you when you hit it.

Scoring Points
Points pile up when you hit your mark. As any good cowboy or cowgirl knows, harder-to-hit targets are worth more. After each game, your score is posted showing how well you did; after all games are played, your total score is tallied and displayed.

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Inspirato Members Can Now Enjoy Disney Vacations

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Inspirato Members Can Now Enjoy Disney Vacations

Great news for Inspirato members! Inspirato has teamed up with the Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney to bring it’s members magical Disney vacations. They can now book stays at the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort in Orlando, Florida, a Disney Cruise Line sailing or an Adventures by Disney experience.

The accommodations available to Inspirato members at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge include the Cascade Cabins of Copper Creek. These incredible 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabins sleep up to 4 guests and come fully equipped with a kitchen, screened in wrap-around porch, hot tub and views of Bay Lake.

Disney Cruise Line sailings will include itineraries to the Caribbean and beyond. Members can enjoy all of the onboard entertainment and activities that Disney is famous for.

Inspirato members can also enjoy 2 Adventures by Disney guided tours. The New York Adventures by Disney trip includes the Broadway production of Frozen, sightseeing tours of Manhattan, including landmarks such as One World Trade and VIP access to Good Morning America. The adults only San Francisco Adventures by Disney itinerary includes a bike tour of San Francisco, photo opportunities at the Golden Gate bridge and a privately guided tour of the Walt Disney Family Museum.

With so much to look forward to at the Walt Disney World Resort, with Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney, Inspirato members will have the luxury vacation of a lifetime!

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Woody’s Lunch Box Will Offer Mobile Ordering

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Woody's Lunch Box Mobile Ordering

Andy’s taken his lunch box and turned it into a backyard walk-up window serving tasty eats & treats—only at Woody’s Lunch Box in the new Toy Story Land! And now we see that they will be offering Mobile Ordering! Take out some of the pics we got today at the media only preview of Toy Story Land!

Lasso your hunger with a meal from Woody’s Lunch Box—opening soon for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

During your upcoming Toy Story Land adventures, be sure to drop by this food stop for a toy-riffic meal. Dishing out all sorts of tasty treats for “honorary toys,” Woody’s Lunch Box features classic American fare, old-fashioned soda floats and other Toy Story-themed specialties.

Opening June 30, Woody’s Lunch Box will dish up all sorts of sandwiches and sides that blend classic flavor combinations with a modern twist, plus nostalgic soda floats and specialty beverages. We caught up with the team at Flavor Lab – the concept development kitchen – to ask how much fun (and challenging) it was to take sentimental food favorites and give them a modern make-over…in flavor and presentation.

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New Poster from Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”

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New Poster from Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms"

Check out this brand-new poster from Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.” In this upcoming film, set to be released this year, 17-year old Mackenzie Foy plays Clara, who is brainy and bold in this vibrant adaptation directed by Lasse Hallström. “She’s very smart and independent,” says Foy. “She loves to think and find the fastest way to solve a problem.”

New Poster from Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms"

To retrieve a lost, magical key that will open a priceless gift from her mother, Clara must travel across the Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers, and Land of Sweets. It is in the Land of Sweets that she meets the fascinating Sugar Plum Fairy, played by Keira Knightley.

But there is an unease and trepidation in the Fourth Realm, ruled by Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren). “She’s a fierce character,” Mirren says, “with a modern edge.”

But don’t worry classic Nutcracker fans, you’ll recognize the nod to Tchaikovsky’s score and will enjoy a ballet sequence featuring Misty Copeland.

“The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” opens in theaters on Nov. 2, 2018.

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Tax Increase Will Affect Those Cruising to the Bahamas

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Bahamas

If you have plans to sail on a Disney Cruise to Nassau, Bahamas and/or Disney’s Castaway Cay in the future, you might be paying a little more for those souvenirs your purchase while there. Recently, Bahamian officials announced an increase on the island country’s VAT or value-added tax. Currently, the tax is 7.5% but is increasing to 12%.

The increase was slated to go into effect on July 1. However, after many retailers complained, the Bahamian government has decided to extend the increase deadline until August 31. This will give the Bahamian retailers time to make necessary price changes.

In addition to cruise guests paying more for souvenirs during their cruise, travelers may expect to see an increase on port excursions as well.

While Castaway Cay is owned by Disney Cruise Line, it is part of the country of the Bahamas and falls under their taxing structure.

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New World of Disney Signage Up at the Disney Springs Store

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new World of Disney signage

As we’ve previously reported, the World of Disney store in Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World resort is undergoing a refurbishment. Part of that refurbishment includes the outside signage.  Check out this new World of Disney signage now up at Disney Springs!

Look at Stitch back in all his glory y’all!  It just would be the same without 626, right?

New World of Disney Signage Up at the Disney Springs Store

And I love how bright those new signs are!  They are super fun and colorful! They just make you feel happy and cheerful, right?

New World of Disney Signage Up at the Disney Springs Store

And as you can see, there are still construction walls up, so they aren’t quite done yet.

New World of Disney Signage Up at the Disney Springs Store

And remember, half of the store is currently closed as it is undergoing refurbishment as well. The reimagining of World of Disney at Disney Springs (and also the Downtown Disney location at the Disneyland Resort) began earlier this year. And while part of the store is closed to the public while it gets its facelife, Disney shoppers should remember that to compensate for the construction, visitors can also visit Ever After Jewelry Co. or The Corner Store both of which are carrying select merchandise while sections of World of Disney are closed.

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The Play Disney Parks App is Available Today!

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Play Disney Parks app

The Play Disney Parks app is here! Originally releasing on June 30th, the app is here two days early! And it is really neat!

This new app is designed to have friends and family play together while exploring the parks – both The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. You can now turn wait time into play time thanks to all-new interactive experiences and activities created for select attraction queues, including: “Playset Party” at Toy Story Mania! in Disney California Adventure park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, “Off to Neverland” at Peter Pan’s Flight at Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom, “Rocket Race” at Space Mountain at Disneyland park and Magic Kingdom, and “Andy’s Boardgame Blast!” at the new Slinky Dog Dash coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Guests will also be able to earn, collect and share uniquely themed achievements at the parks.  And they can earn rewards for playing games, answering trivia, completing challenges and experiencing select attractions across Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.

Here’s a little more information on this new app:

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One of my favorite things is the ability to listen to music from the parks on the app!  I’ve got an Epcot loop streaming on my phone as I write this post actually!

Check out some of my favorite screen shots from the app here:

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This is going to be such a fun app to use as you explore The Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort! I can imagine lots of fun games happening in line with family and friends – and even a new person you meet!

You won’t want to miss all of the amazing things happening at the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resor this summer! Let one of the amazing travel experts at MickeyTravels help you plan the Disney vacation of your dreams!  They will work with you to make sure every Magical details is though of – and all you have to worry about is when to start packing! Click HERE for your No Obligations Free Quote (or use the form below)!

 

Photos: A First Look at Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land

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Slinky Dog Dash

Hop on board as we take you for an exclusive, sneak peek of the new Slinky Dog Dash!

Toy Story Land will be opening to guests this Saturday, June 30th but our very own Chip has been invited to preview this larger than life land before it opens to the public. One of his first stops was the much anticipated Slinky Dog Dash.Slinky Dog Dash

Slinky Dog Dash

Get in line and check out this incredible coaster Andy has built with his Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster Set.

Slinky Dog Dash

As you make your way through the queue, you’ll find Andy’s plans laid out for his rollercoaster creation.

Slinky Dog Dash

All of Andy’s toys and games play an important role in the construction of this stretchy coaster!

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Classic childhood games construct the walls and ceiling of the waiting area.

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And what’s this? A Power Booster? Prepare to be supercharged as you stretch along the track.

Slinky Dog Dash

Slinky Dog has arrived… all aboard!

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Prepare for the power boost!

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After the twists and turns of the coaster and a glimpse at some of your favorite Toy Story characters, it’s time for the “Big Finale”!

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What would Toy Story Land be without an appearance from Mr. Pricklepants?

Slinky Dog Dash

Glide into the finish line as Wheezy greets you with his crooning of “You’ve Got a Friend In Me”.

Slinky Dog Dash

The Slinky Dog Dash opens to guests this Saturday, June 30th as well as the rest of the fun that awaits you in Toy Story Land!

If you’d like assistance with booking your trip and insider advice on how to to make sure you don’t miss any of the Toy Story Land fun (including securing those hard to get FastPasses) contact me now! 

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