Reservations are Now Open for Premium Events at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

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February 1, 2017

Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival

Reservations for premium events at the 2017 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort are now available. The festival runs from March 10 to April 16 and celebrates the freshness of a California Spring with unforgettable cuisine, beverages and events.

Below is the current schedule of celebrity chefs, wineries and breweries that will be participating in the 2017 premium events:

In the Kitchen With…

You’ve seen them on TV―now watch as each star chef shares cooking tips and recipe ideas, and you sample the delicious results.

Saturday, March 11 – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
G. Garvin: Road Trip with G. Garvin and Turn Up the Heat with G. Garvin

Saturday, March 18 – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Robert Irvine: Restaurant: Impossible

Saturday, March 25 – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Graham Elliot: MasterChef

Saturday, April 1 – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guy Fieri: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games

Saturday, April 8 – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cat Cora: Cat Cora’s Kitchen

Saturday, April 15 – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Jet Tila: Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen

Event Location and Price: Festival Showplace, Stage 17 in Hollywood Land
$99.00 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers.

Sweet Sundays

Start your festival day with a light breakfast and sparkling wine toast during an entertaining 90-minute baking demonstration.

Sunday, March 19 – 10:30 AM to noon
Duff Goldman: Cake Masters and Ace of Cakes

Sunday, April 2 – 10:30 AM to noon
Emily Ellyn: Food Network Star and Cutthroat Kitchen

Sunday, April 16 – 10:30 AM to noon
Keegan Gerhard: Food Network Challenge

Event Location and Price: Festival Showplace, Stage 17 in Hollywood Land
$79.00 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers.

Wine Maker Dinners

Each dinner event highlights wines from different California vintners, with the meal’s 4 courses carefully selected to enhance the flavor of the wine. Guest presenters from the featured wineries will provide background and tasting notes and describe how the chef planned the dishes to make the most of the flavor of the wines.

Thursday, March 16 – 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Duckhorn Vineyards: Neil Bernardi

Thursday, March 30 – 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Flora Springs Winery: Nat Komes

Thursday, April 13 – 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Disney Family of Wines: These wineries have a special connection to Walt and the Disney legacy. Silverado Vineyards – Jonathan Emmerich, Fess Parker Winery – Tim Snider, Lasseter Family Winery – Julia Iantosca and GoGi Wines – Jami Way.

Event Location and Price: All Winemaker Dinners are at Golden Vine Winery. Duckhorn Vineyards – $150.00 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers. Flora Springs Winery – $150.00 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers. Disney Family of Wines – $200.00 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers.

Brew Master Beer Dinners

This year’s festival features prix fixe dinners where 4 courses of food and beer come together for delicious results. At both Thursday evening events, hand-selected beers will be paired and served with a specialty menu created by the Disney culinary team. Knowledgeable guest brewmasters will present each beer and describe the chef’s vision for the pairing.

Thursday, March 23 – 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Celebrating Anaheim Breweries
Noble Ale Works
Bottle Logic Brewing
Backstreet Brewery

Thursday, April 6 – 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Matt Johnson, Brewmaster of Brewing Operations

Event Location and Price: Golden Vine Winery, Vineyard Room.
$150.00 per person, plus tax and gratuities for servers

Wine Education & Tasting Seminars

Join fellow wine buffs for a lively 30- to 45-minute presentation with sample tastings led by a sommelier or winemaking professional.

Event Location and Price: Golden Vine Winery, Sonoma Terrace
•Monday through Thursday – $15.00 per person, plus tax
•Friday through Sunday – $20.00 per person, plus tax

Beer and Spirits Education & Tasting Seminars

Each session is presented by a beverage industry pro who will guide you through tasting up to 3 different samples.

Event Location and Price: Festival Showplace, Stage 17 in Hollywood Land
•Monday through Thursday – $15.00 per person, plus tax
•Friday through Sunday – $20.00 per person, plus tax

Culinary Demonstrations

Each 30-minute mini cooking lesson provides step-by-step instructions and recipe ideas that focus on a single recipe, ingredient or technique.

Event Location and Price: Festival Showplace, Stage 17 in Hollywood Land
•Monday through Thursday – $10.00 per person, plus tax
•Friday through Sunday – $15.00 per person, plus tax

Reservations for premium events are required and can be made online or by calling (714) 781-DINE starting 60 days prior to each individual event’s date. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot in advance. Reservations must be cancelled no less than 72 hours prior to the event to avoid a full-price cancellation fee. Separate Disney California Adventure theme park admission is required and not included in the price of the events.

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Adorable Mickey & Minnie Tsum Tsum Tsweeties for Valentine’s Day

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February 1, 2017

Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is only 2 weeks away? I know I can’t! As much as I love sweets and chocolate, I know I need to be a good girl, so these Mickey & Minnie Tsum Tsum Tsweeties are a perfect candy alternative for this Valentine’s Day!

Collect, stack and display your favorite Disney Tsum Tsum characters! Give your special “Tsweetie” a treat with this adorable Valentine’s Day gift set! Find Mickey with a face full of lipstick kisses and Minnie in her lovable heart-sprinkled attire sharing a sundae at a café this Valentine’s Day! These one of a kind “Tsweeties” can be used to stack with other Tsum Tsum figures and accessories!

These vinyl Tsum Tsum Tsweeties are sure to be the perfect calorie free treat!

Catch a Sneak Peek of ‘Frozen: A Musical Spectacular’

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 1, 2017

The Disney Parks Blog has announced that they will be live-streaming a Sneak Peek of “Frozen: A Musical Spectacular” live from the Disney Wonder.

The new show features an innovative combination of traditional theatrical techniques, modern technology and classic Disney whimsy.

The live broadcast begins at 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, February 2, on the Disney Parks Blog. A fresh blog post will appear at the top of the blog at that time for viewing.

To follow along on Twitter, use the hashtags #DisneyParksLIVE and #DisneyCruise

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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule for February 2017

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February 1, 2017

In order to keep their rides running smoothly and safely, Disneyland often needs to close rides in order to perform maintenance on them, or even to give them a new look. As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, it’s necessary to keep all the guests safe while on the rides. That being said, here is a list of rides and attractions at the Disneyland Resort undergoing refurbishment during February 2017:

Disneyland Park:

Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes- Closed until Summer 2017
Disneyland Railroad – Closed until Summer 2017
Disneyland Railroad – Mickey’s Toontown – Closed until Summer 2017
Disneyland Railroad – New Orleans Square – Closed until Summer 2017
Disneyland Railroad – Tomorrowland – Closed until Summer 2017
Fantasmic! – Closed until Summer 2017
Mark Twain Riverboat – Closed until Summer 2017
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island – Closed until Summer 2017
Sailing Ship Columbia – Closed until Summer 2017
Jungle Cruise- Closed Jan 9- Feb 2
It’s a Small World – Closed Jan 23- Feb 2
Pirates of the Caribbean- Closed Feb 3- TBD
The Matterhorn Bobsleds- Closed Feb 6 – TBD

Disney California Adventure Park:

Grizzly River Run- Closed Jan 9- TBD
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail- Closed Jan 17 – Feb 23
Mickey’s Fun Wheel- Closed Feb 6 – TBD
World of Color – Closed Feb 21- TBD

Disneyland Hotel:

Monorail Pool, Red Monorail Pool Slide, Yellow Monorail Pool Slide – Closed Jan 16 – Feb 13

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa – January 2017 – Fall 2017:

General Resort Refurbishments
Guests may see and hear construction as we make improvements to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. To minimize any disruptions, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9:00 AM.

Room refurbishments will occur from January 2017 through fall 2017.
The pools and poolside cabanas will be closed for refurbishment from January 2017 to spring 2017. The pools and waterslides at the Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel will be available, and poolside cabanas at Disneyland Hotel will be available for reservations.
The Great Hall lobby will be refurbished and access will be limited beginning June 2017 through early August 2017. Some Guest rooms will not be available during this time.
The Craftsman’s Club concierge lounge will be temporarily relocated from early August 2017 through early October 2017.

If you would like to go to Disneyland, or to Walt Disney World to celebrate the 45th Anniversary, but are unsure of where to begin planning your Disney vacation, contact me today to take advantage of my FREE vacation planning services! I specialize in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Email me today at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can follow along on Facebook here.

Disney World Refurbishment Schedule for February 2017

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February 1, 2017

The following is a comprehensive list of attractions, resorts and restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort that are currently undergoing refurbishment during the month of February 2017 or will be during the months ahead:

Monorail

The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment through February 28, 2017 and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form of transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available.

Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Railroad: Closed through March 2, 2017
Hall of Presidents: Closed through June 29, 2017
The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour: Closed through February 28, 2017
Roy O. Disney and Minnie Mouse Park Bench: Removed until March 2017

Hollywood Studios

The Dark Room & Cover Story – Closed through March 23, 2017

Epcot

Infrastructure Work: September 28, 2016 – February 20, 2017

Animal Kingdom

Kali River Rapids: Closed through February 13, 2017

Disney Springs

Paddlefish: Opening February 4, 2017
Disney Quest: Closing permanently on July 3, 2017 to make room for The NBA Experience.

Blizzard Beach

None

Typhoon Lagoon

Annual Refurbishment December 25 – March 11, 2017

Golf Courses/Miniature Golf

None

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Pop Century Resort: Room refurbishments beginning February 4, 2017 through May 7, 2018. Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable during this time. All work will be attempted to begin after 9:00am to minimize disruptions.

Beach & Yacht Club Resorts: Stormalong Bay Pool Slide closed for refurbishment through February 10, 2017. The pool will remain open during this work.

Beach Club Resort: Tidal Pool closed February 20 – 22, 2017

Yacht Club Resort: Admiral Pool closed February 22 – 24, 2017. Room refurbishments began January 2017. Guests may see or hear work in progress and certain pathways may be unavailable. Work will be limited to 9:00am – 5:00pm in an attempt to minimize disruptions.

Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center – Expansion work until February 1, 2018. Work will be limited to 9:00am – 9:00pm in an attempt to minimize disruptions.

BoardWalk Inn & Villas: Luna Park Pool and Slide beginning early February 2017. Garden Pool closed February 13 – 15, 2017. Community Hall Pool closed February 27 – March 1, 2017. Exterior maintenance and painting through April 2017 between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm.

Old Key West: Sandcastle Pool closed through February 24, 2017. The leisure pools located at Old Turtle Pond, South Point and Miller’s Road will remain available. Exterior maintenance and painting after 9:00am daily through July 27, 2017.

Saratoga Springs: Congress Park Pool closed until February 2, 2017. Paddock Pool Water Play Area closed through February 24, 2017.

Caribbean Beach Resort: Trinidad South Village Pool closed through March 16, 2017. General resort refurbishments in the Trinidad South Region through March 16. Guests may see and hear construction in progress specifically around the pirate-themed rooms after 9:00am.

Port Orleans Riverside: Alligator Bayou North Pool from February 13 through April 7, 2017.

All Star Movies: Fantasia Pool closed from February 6 – 10, 2017

All Star Music: Piano Pool closed through February 3, 2017. Guests may use the Calypso Pool located near Melody Hall during this time.

Coronado Springs: Hard Goods Refurbishment began in November 2016. Guests may see or hear construction taking place, or encounter alternative paths of travel throughout the Resort hotel. All work with the most potential for noise will be limited each day between 9:00am and 5:00pm in order to minimize any possible disruptions.

Wilderness Lodge & Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney Wilderness Lodge: General resort refurbishments through 2017. Hidden Springs leisure pool is reopening as Boulder Ridge Cove in summer 2017. Roaring Fork and Trout Pass Pool Bar closed until summer 2017. During this time, Geyser Point Pool Bar & Grill will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Territory Lounge will also offer a continental-style breakfast featuring gourmet coffees, pastries and a yogurt parfait. Cub’s Den (Children’s Activity Center) is unavailable through 2017. The Silver Creek Springs Pool and boat transportation to Magic Kingdom will remain open.

Contact me to start planning your Walt Disney World adventure today. I’m a Travel Agent with MickeyTravels, along with a writer for Chip and Company, and would love to help book and plan your next magical vacation. Email [email protected] or visit my Facebook page here to get started!

Full Menu Now Available For SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival

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Lisette R

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February 1, 2017

With the all-new Seven Seas Food Festival kicking off at SeaWorld Orlando on February 11, today the park released the full menu. Executive Chef Héctor Colón and his team of culinary masters focused on creating flavorful experiences from around the world. Unique eats, distinct beverages and delectable desserts highlight the event. The Seven Seas Food Festival features 11 new global marketplaces complete with more than 60 unique Asian, Latin, European, Polynesian and North Atlantic dishes throughout the park. A wide array of wine and specialty cocktails, and over 55 local and international craft brews complete the culinary adventure.

With all of these amazing foods and beverages available, you may find it difficult to choose. The Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando is shaping up to be an event that will likely require more than one visit to experience all there is to see and do. See the full Menus and Specialty Eats listed below.

The best way to experience the Seven Seas Food Festival is with a Food & Brew Sampling Lanyard. Lanyards are available online now at www.SeaWorldOrlando.com/ SevenSeas.

MENUS

Chef

Chef Héctor Colón and his culinary masters are turning up the flavor and inviting you to experience unique eats and distinct beverages from around the world. With 11 new global marketplaces, discover more than 60 unique Asian, Latin, European, Polynesian and North Atlantic dishes throughout the park and feature a wide array of wine and specialty cocktails, and over 55 local and international craft brews.

Asian Market

North Atlantic Market

Pacific Coast Market

Polynesian Island Market

SPECIALTY EATS

Limited Time Menu:

Saturdays, February 11 – April 15

Craft brew and BBQ are pairing up! Smokey, spicy, sweet or tangy, our culinary masters are firing up the grill to satisfy every craving. Learn More

Saturdays, April 22 – May 13

Flavors travel south and the pathway heats up as Latin infused cuisine complements the sounds on the Main Stage

What food menus and beverages are you most interested in sampling at the Seven Seas Food Festival? Please leave your comments in the box below.

Enter the Magic of Storytelling Sweepstakes to win hundreds of books!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 1, 2017

Enter the Magic of Storytelling Sweepstakes for a chance to win hundreds of books for your child’s school library along with dozens of books for your own library at home. For every sweepstakes entry, Disney will donate a new book to a child in need through First Book. First Book is a nonprofit that provides access to new books, learning materials, and other essential items to programs and schools serving children from low-income families.

Five first prize winners will receive a Frozen Pop-Up Book written by children’s author Matthew Reinhart. Entries must be received by 11:59pm on February 4. The sweepstakes is open to legal U.S. residents 13 years of age or older. Limit 1 entry per person per day. A full list of official rules can be found here.

Disney will also donate a book to a child in need through First Book for every “shelfie” you post on Twitter or Instagram using #magicofstorytelling from now until March 31, 2017. Simply post a selfie with a favorite book or in front of a bookshelf to help share the magic of storytelling.

February 4, 2017 is Disney Reads Day. Select Barnes & Noble stores around the country will celebrate the Magic of Storytelling by reading popular Disney stories and offering fun activities to inspire imaginations. Click here for a list of participating Barnes & Noble stores.

Enter the Magic of Storytelling Sweepstakes by February 4th for a chance to win free books and help give books to children in need. Don’t forget to post your “shelfie” on Instagram and Twitter by March 31st!

Contact [email protected] or visit my Facebook page here to start planning your next magical Disney adventure. All of my planning services are 100% FREE and can help save you both time and money!

Source: http://partners.disney.com/magic-of-storytelling

New Food and Expanded Dining Experiences Offered at Walt Disney World Resort

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 1, 2017

Minnie’s Seasonal Dine

Hollywood & Vine will expand Minnie’s Seasonal Dine to include both lunch (11:20am – 3pm) and dinner (3:30pm to close) beginning Sunday, May 14. The popular character dining experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios includes Mickey, Minnie, Donald Daisy and Goofy dressed in seasonal attire. In the past, Minnie’s Seasonal Dine has only been offered at dinner. Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine will be available for breakfast only from 8am – 10:20am.

Cape May Cafe Character Brunch

A special Character Brunch including Minnie and pals will be available at Cape May Cafe on April 16 for Easter and on May 14 for Mother’s Day. The restaurant, located at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, will offer delicious frittatas, hand-carved glazed ham, creamy cheddar grits and more.

New Food Offerings

Chocolate Strawberry Milkshake – The seasonal flavor is available at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs beginning February 1. The new shake is inspired by chocolate covered strawberries…yum!

Maple Flavored Popcorn – the newest flavor is available only at the Frontierland Popcorn Cart across from Pecos Bill’s at Magic Kingdom. The Maple Popcorn can be purchased for $5.25 or in a refillable bucket for $11.

“The View” Ice Cream – A limited edition ice cream flavor inspired by ABC’s Emmy-award winning television show, “The View” is offered by Ample Hills Creamery at Disney’s Boardwalk. The new flavor is in honor of the 20th season of “The View” and features chocolate marshmallow ice cream, ooey gooey butter cake pieces, brownies and cookie pieces. Be sure to grab a serving and enjoy “The View.” 10% of the proceeds from the sale of The View ice cream will go to First Book, a nonprofit organization that provides new books to children from low-income families.

Highway in the Sky Dine-Around

Additional dates have been added for the progressive dining experience called “Highway in the Sky Dine-Around” that includes five courses at different stops along the monorail. Reservations are now available every Tuesday – Saturday through March 11 and then on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings until March 31. The price is $150 per person plus tax; gratuity included.

Dining reservations can be made online or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Contact [email protected] or visit my Facebook page here to start planning your next magical Disney adventure. All of my planning services are 100% FREE and can help save you both time and money!

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Signature Collection “Pinocchio” Blu-Ray Review

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 1, 2017

I was so excited when the Blu-Ray Signature Collection of Pinocchio came in the mail and the first thing I did was re-watch the classic Disney film. It was fun to know I remembered all the words to all the songs despite it being decades since my last viewing! Then I got myself settled in and watched the hours of bonus features that are included on the Blu-Ray. I’m not kidding, there are so many bonus features that in itself make it worth buying the Blu-ray.

“The Pinocchio Project: When You Wish Upon A Star”
The Project – The behind the scenes short of the recording of the remake of the song “When you wish upon a star”
The Video – The music video of the song, performed by JR Aquino, Alex G, Tanner Patrick

“Walt’s Story Meetings: Pleasure Island”
A behind the scenes of the making, specifically of the Pleasure Island segment, from Pinocchio. Mainly taken from notes and pictures from Walt Disney and his artists.

“In Walt’s Words – Pinocchio”
Walt Disney himself explaining his decision after “Snow White” to pursue Pinocchio. How he worked with his artists, his relationship with his brother, how the war effected the production. It’s wonderful to hear Walt’s own voice talking about his work and his studio.

“Oswald The Luck Rabbit in “Poor Papa”
The first Oswald short Walt ever made, and which was never released. It’s about Oswald, the father to 15 unruly bunnies.

“Classic Bonus Content”
No Strings Attached: the Making of Pinocchio – This hour long documentary covers Walt and his artists, following the massive success of “Snow White” getting into Pinocchio. This is a deep dive into every single aspect of the film each specific artist, the voice actors and finding them, the models used, music – everything. The film itself proved to be more problematic then anything but ended up becoming one of the most beautiful and revered animated films in history.

Deleted Scenes – Three scenes that either storyboarded or described in notes but never got in to the final animation process.

The Sweatbox – The story of Walt’s process of taking the photo’s of the storyboards and projecting them with music and artists voices in the non-air conditioned screening room with the other animators and pick it apart to make the best film possible.

Geppetto’s Then And Now – Toys and toymakers from all over the world. From the people who make wooden toys and marionettes to the modern high-tech toys, like robots, from the US and Japan. Then to the future of toys, which is amazing.

Live Action Reference Footage – A beat by beat process that the animators went through before they started the animation process. Featuring the found footage of live actors going through the motions for the artists to follow.

Publicity – The theatrical trailers for “Pinocchio” from 1940, 1984 and 1992

“When You wish Upon A Star” Meaghan Jette Martin
The music video for ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’

“A Wish Come True: The Making Of Pinocchio”
The documentary from the 1984 video release of the animated classic.

“Storyboard-To-Film Final Comparison”
A side by side comparison of the original storyboards and the final film, from the first scene of the movie.

I loved every bit of the bonus features, and it’s something your family can watch again and again. This Signature Collection of Pinocchio is a must in every collector’s collection.

Disneyland Resort: What’s New and What’s Happening Next in 2017

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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January 31, 2017

This is shaping up to be a big year for Disneyland Resort. Take a look at the video below for a glimpse of What’s New and What’s Next at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in 2017.

Main Street Electrical Parade

The Main Street Electrical Parade has returned to Disneyland Park for a limited time from January 20 through June 18, 2017. Dining packages are available that include a 3 course dinner at the Blue Bayou Restaurant and a preferred viewing location for the parade that night. A Main Street Electrical Parade On-The-Go Package at Aladdin’s Oasis is also available for guests on the go.

Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is celebrated at Disney California Adventure Park from January 20 to February 5. An all-new nighttime water show called “Hurry Home” premiered at Paradise Bay as part of the celebration. Culturally-inspired food, music, entertainment and festive decorations can be found throughout the park.

AP Days

Disneyland Park celebrates Annual Passholders with AP Days from February 10 to March 9 with souvenirs, unique experiences and exclusing AP offerings.

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

The popular culinary celebration will return to Disney California Adventure Park daily March 10 through April 16, 2017. The California Adventure Food & Wine Festival features ticketed events such as culinary demonstrations, beer, wine and spirit seminars along with premium dining events and demonstrations by celebrity chefs. And of course there will be delicious California cuisine throughout the park.

Festive Foods Marketplace Kiosks

Marketplace kiosks featuring multicultural holiday fare will return to Disney California Adventure Park in November 2017 as part of Disney Festival of Holidays.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission BREAKOUT!

Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure Park is transforming into a Guardians of the Galaxy themed attraction that is scheduled to open in summer 2017.

The Return of Popular Attractions

Fantasmic!, Rivers of America and the Disneyland Railroad will all re-open in summer 2017 after being closed for refurbishment.

Are you planning a Disneyland trip in 2017?

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Power Outage at Epcot temporarily closes rides

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Chip

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January 31, 2017

A Power Outage at Epcot has temporarily closed many of the rides & attractions according to many users on Twitter. The outage occurred around 7:15pm on Tuesday January 31st, 2017.

Epcot, come back to lyfe please! pic.twitter.com/NFdfCE87jL

— jnga (@jengaboo) February 1, 2017

hey friends don’t go to epcot half the rides are down ?

— emily. ⭐ (@loveemilyyy) February 1, 2017

No other details have been released at this time.

The Disco Yeti is trying to take credit for the accident but I don’t think he had any part it in 😉

The one time I try to sneak over to Epcot, I step on a transformer and half the park shuts down. Oops. ⚡️#bigfoot pic.twitter.com/uLNh8WoUSP

— Disco Yeti (@discoyeti) February 1, 2017

As soon as we get more details we will post them.

Update 7:46pm
We heard that it was a blown transformer but Disney was able to get fixed and the power back on.

Be Sure to check out these New Treats at Disneyland Resort

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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January 31, 2017

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The return of the Main Street Electrical Parade to its home in Disneyland has brought out all the fanfare. Special MSEP items range from limited time merchandise to our personal favorite, special treats! Keep your eyes peeled for Snail Cake pops, Ladybug crisp rice treats, special sprinkle-covered donut holes, and other delicious goodies available throughout the park.

Quick parade update! Rain has let up & the skies are pretty clear! We are holding out hope the parades will still happen, so we’re back on for our 8:30 PM PST Facebook live stream of the show! ? This could always change, so we will keep everyone posted. But as of now, tune in at 8:30 on FACEBOOK to watch (link in profile)! ••• ALSO, new Main Street Electrical Parade-themed treats are available at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, The Candy Palace on Main Street, Pooh Corner in Critter Country, Trolley Treats on Buena Vista Street in DCA & Marceline’s Confectionery in Downtown Disney! ? This cookie & éclair are from Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe. ••• Check out our insta story for more of the treat offerings! ••• #mkmfood #foodsofdisneyland

A photo posted by Magic Kingdom Mamas (@magic_kingdom_mamas) on Jan 20, 2017 at 5:44pm PST

??Turtle Train!??Perhaps the cutest little Desserts in the world!??Lots of Lew MSEP Treats available at the Jolly Holiday through June 2017?✨

A photo posted by ⭐️Katie The DisneyBear (@ktthedisneybear) on Jan 20, 2017 at 10:54am PST

Another treat you won’t want to miss is the Black Forrest Gourmet Candy which will be returning to candy kitchens across Disneyland Resort for the month of February. A tart green apple is covered in creamy caramel before being dipped in dark chocolate, coated in roasted almonds and topped with Maraschino cherries before being drizzled with milk chocolate. Find this sweet treat beginning February 1 at Candy Palace in Disneyland park; Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure park; and Marceline’s Confectionary in the Downtown Disney District.

Have you tried any of the new treats at Disneyland yet for 2017?

If you would like to visit a Disney destination, but are unsure of where to begin, contact me today to take advantage of my FREE vacation planning services! I specialize in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Email me today at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can follow along on Facebook here.

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