Some Store Closures Coming to Walt Disney World

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January 4, 2014

I hate when anything at Disney closes, but I understand they have to change with the times.

First up on the chopping block is, Wyland Galleries (closed Dec 3, 2013) which is located at the Polynesian Resort. They sold artwork, sculptures, etc. My daughter and I used to love taking a stroll through that store. Their location at the Boardwalk Resort will still be open.

Next is, Heritage House which is the gift shop for the Hall of Presidents. This location will close Jan 4, 2014.

Last but certainly not least is The Seven Dwarfs Mine Shop, also closing Jan 4, 2014. This was the gift shop to Snow White’s Scary Adventure in Fantasyland.

It has not been said yet what will happen with these locations but I image Disney has something fun up their sleeves.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Here Are a Few More Reasons Why You should Visit Disney World in 2014

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January 4, 2014

Just in case you didn’t already have enough reasons to visit Disney World in 2014, here are a few more:

Meet Magician Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom Park. If you haven’t visited Town Square Theater at Magic Kingdom Park lately, you’re in for a delight when you see the tricks Mickey has up his sleeve.

Food trucks recently debuted at Downtown Disney as a fun new dining option. Check them out Wednesdays through Sundays, from 5 – 11 p.m. parked at Downtown Disney West Side near Cirque du Soleil and House of Blues.

Another season of 2014 runDisney racing fun begins January 8, with the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Check out runDisney’s official website for details on races both here and at the Disneyland Resort.

Visit Doc McStuffins and Sofia the First at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Beginning January 26, Disney Junior stars, Doc McStuffins and Sofia the First, will greet guests during meals at the Disney Junior Play n’ Dine at Hollywood & Vine.

The Atlanta Braves will return to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for spring training, which means a chance to attend fun preseason games beginning in February.

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival returns to the park March 5 – May 18. This annual festival, with its floral displays, topiaries, and food fun, will showcase Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy as this year’s lead topiary.

There’s always something fun planned for St. Patrick’s Day at Downtown Disney each year, especially at Raglan Road.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will mark its 25th anniversary on May 1, 2014. Stay tuned for more on this milestone closer to time.

Star Wars Weekends will add more film fun to Disney’s Hollywood Studios May 16-June 8, 2014.

Car Masters Weekend, an event that’s perfect for car lovers (and lovers of “Cars”), will return to Downtown Disney June 14 – June 15, 2014. Details still to come.

Disney’s Night of Joy will return to Magic Kingdom Park on September 5-6, with artists MercyMe and Matthew West already in the lineup.

Spice Road Table, a new restaurant planned for the Morocco pavilion at Epcot, will open its doors in early 2014.

Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade will debut at Magic Kingdom Park this spring. This new daytime parade will feature floats inspired by the films “The Little Mermaid,” “Tangled,” “Brave” and many more.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the latest and largest installment in the New Fantasyland expansion, will debut at Magic Kingdom Park in 2014 to tell the story of “Snow White” from the perspective of the Seven Dwarfs. All we know is it is opening in Spring 2014 but we have heard rumors they might start as early as January.

What are you looking forward to the most in 2014?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

More MyMagic+ Changes Coming Soon to Disney World

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January 4, 2014

Disney World has been working on improving the MyMagic+ System. Over the next few months you will see a new and improved ‘My Disney Experience’ site and app. It seems as though the new and improved versions will be faster.

Offsite guests use of the Fastpass+ system will be exanded to the other parks. This means that the paper fastpass is on it’s way out. So everyone will be able to use Fastpass+ by Spring of this year.

This is assuming that the test phases go according to plan and there are no other glitches, the entire MyMagic+ system should be up and running and in use by all Disney World guests by Spring 2014.

There has been no official word from Disney on the release of Magicbands for annual pass holders or allowing offsite guests to make advance FASTPASS reservations.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Walt Disney Pictures Releases Video Trailer of Million Dollar Arm

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January 3, 2014

Walt Disney Pictures releases the video trailer for their newest movie, Million Dollar Arm. Starring Jon Hamm as sports agent JB Bernstein and Alan Arkin as a retired baseball scout. The movie is about Hamm’s efforts to save his career and find the next major league star pitcher. To find his star, Hamm and Arkin travel to India to produce a show called Million Dollar Arm, a reality show that will consist of a series of competitions to find the best pitcher in India. The reality show helps Hamm discover two potential 18 year olds, Dinesh (played by Madhur Mittal from “Slumdog Millionaire”) and Rinku (played by Suraj Sharma from “Life of Pi”). Athough the two young men have never played baseball and don’t know the game, they have an amazing fastball. Hamm decides to bring them to America hoping to sign them up and make them stars regardless of their lack of baseball knowledge. Thus begins an adventure where the boys learn all about baseball and living in the states and Hamm learns about teamwork, committment and what family is really all about.

Walt Disney Pictures’ Million Dollar Arm stars Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Suraj Sharma, Lake Bell, Madhur Mital, Pitobash and Alan Arkin. Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Tom McCarthy.

Million Dollar Arm will be in theaters, May 16, 2014.

Is a Frozen ride replacing the Maelstrom?

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January 3, 2014

Hallo, jenter og gutter! (That’s Norwegian for Hello, girls and boys) Anonymouse here with some Disney Gossip for you. I‘ve heard that a new Frozen themed ride may be replacing the Maelstrom.

With Disney’s Frozen reaching the half a billion in sales mark, is Disney in the process of designing Frozen ride? If so, this ride would replace the Maelstrom in Epcot’s Norway pavilion.

No details have been released yet, nor is there any dates attached.

What do you think about a Frozen ride at Walt Disney World? Would you miss Maelstrom? Let me know in the comment box below.

Anywho, that’s all the Disney Gossip I have for now. While Chippy has been away, the Disney gossip been pouring in. Got any good gossip/rumors please email me at [email protected] or on my facebook page. For my past gossip articles be sure to check them out here.

Disney Cruise Line On-Board Re-booking Policy To Include Blackout Dates

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January 3, 2014

Disney Cruise Line has recently modified their on-board re-booking policy to include select blackout dates. With this new policy, for cruises departing on blackout dates, you will not receive the 10% discount, but you will still receive an on-board credit.

Here is the complete list sailings included in the Disney Cruise Line blackout dates, listed by each ship:

Disney Dream Black Out Dates

2014

3-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream Itinerary A from Port Canaveral, FL on 4/17 and 7/3
4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream – Itinerary A from Port Canaveral, FL on 4/13, 4/20, 6/29, 7/6, 12/22
4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream – Itinerary B from Port Canaveral, FL on 12/29

2015

3-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream Itinerary A from Port Canaveral, FL on 4/3
4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Dream – Itinerary A from Port Canaveral, FL on 3/30 and 4/6

Disney Fantasy Black Out Dates

2014

7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy – Itinerary A from Port Canaveral, FL on 3/8, 4/5, 4/19, 5/31, and 6/14
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy – Itinerary B from Port Canaveral, FL on 12/27
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy – Itinerary C from Port Canaveral, FL on 12/20
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy – Itinerary B from Port Canaveral, FL on 2/15, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, and 4/26
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy – Itinerary C from Port Canaveral, FL on 6/21

2015

7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy – Itinerary B from Port Canaveral, FL on 4/4
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Disney Fantasy – Itinerary C from Port Canaveral, FL on 3/28

Disney Magic Black Out Dates

2014

3-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Magic Itinerary A from Port Canaveral, FL on 4/18
4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Magic – Itinerary B from Port Canaveral, FL on 4/14 and 4/21
12-Night Mediterranean Cruise (with Greece) on Disney Magic – Itinerary A from Barcelona, Spain on 7/26
12-Night Mediterranean Cruise (with Greece) on Disney Magic – Itinerary D from Venice, Italy on 7/14
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic – Itinerary A from Port Canaveral, FL on 12/21
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic – Itinerary B from Port Canaveral, FL on 12/28

2015

7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic – Itinerary A from Port Canaveral, FL on 3/29
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Magic – Itinerary B from Port Canaveral, FL on 4/5

Disney Wonder Black Out Dates

2014

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Wonder – Itinerary B from Miami, FL on 4/18
4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Wonder – Itinerary B from Miami, FL on 4/23
2-Night Weekend Getaway Cruise Disney Wonder from San Diego, CA on 5/17
5-Night San Diego to Vancouver Cruise Disney Wonder from San Diego, CA on 5/19
7-Night Alaskan Cruise – Itinerary A from Vancouver, Canada on 6/30
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Wonder – Itinerary A from Miami, FL on 12/21
4-Night Bahamian Cruise on Disney Wonder- Itinerary E from Miami, FL on 12/26
5 Night Bahamian Cruise Disney Wonder – Itinerary C from Port Canaveral, FL on 12/30

2015

5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Wonder – Itinerary A from Miami, FL on 3/29
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Disney Wonder – Itinerary D from Miami, FL on 4/3

Don’t forget that we are hosting a Chip and Co Land and Sea package this fall! We will be at Walt Disney World October 11-16, 2014 and then on a 3-night Bahamian Cruise October 16-19, 2014 where you will have the opportunity to experience Castaway Cay first-hand! You can also enjoy exclusive events just for our fans. Plus, we have discounted rates that you won’t find anywhere else!

Would you like to plan a Disney Cruise or Disney World vacation or join us in October? Contact Siera today at [email protected] or 734-771-1290. Be sure to let her know Chip and Co. sent you for a special gift!

When Siera isn’t helping plan Disney vacations or sharing the latest Disney news, you can find her spreading magic on Facebook and Twitter. Are you planning a Disney Cruise Line or Disney World vacation? Siera, a travel agent with Destinations in Florida, would love to help you! Contact her at [email protected] or 734-771-1290!

Disney Dining: Good eats at House of Blues in Downtown Disney

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January 3, 2014

House of Blues located on the West Side of Downtown Disney is a great location for food, drinks, and entertainment after a long day in the parks! I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Ed Whittaker who is the head chef at HOB for a food sampling of some of their most popular dishes! I sampled four appetizers, five entrees, and three desserts. Come on this food journey with me, and I will not only point out the description of the food & the perks of eating there but also my favorite foods!

Must Know Information

HOB is open Sun-Thur 11:30a-11:00p and Fri-Sat 11:30a-1:00a
Menu is created by Aaron Sanchez, a well known chef from Food Network’s series Chopped
Outdoor patio is open to serve drinks year round
Coming soon, the outdoor patio will be serving food.
A quick service BBQ restaurant will be opening in Jan 2014.
All food is made in-house on a daily basis. Only a few condiments are purchased.
All foods can be customized per Ed. If you’re allergic to something or want something replaced, ask to speak with the chef and he will accommodate you as well as possible.
HOB gives discounts for Annual Pass holders, DVC guests, Tables in Wonderland, and Military.

Appetizers

Voodoo Shrimp

The house favorite, sautéed jumbo shrimp, simmered in an amber beer reduction on top of house made jalapeño cornbread. This dish is full of flavor and was my favorite appetizer dish!

Angus Sliders

Two Angus beef sliders topped with Cheddar cheese, ketchup, mustard, deep fried onion strings and pickled jalapeño peppers, served on a brioche bun. This dish was really good. The flavor of the beef was the star of this dish. Sometimes simple is better and it shows in this dish!

Basil and Pesto Flatbread Pizza

Basil pesto& oven-dried tomatoes with a blend of cheeses. This dish was great as both a meal or a appetizer. This is a great option for vegetarians. I suggest you pair this pizza with a nice salad for a light yet filling dinner!

Steak Tacos

Three street style corn tortillas, green cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, roasted tomatillo salsa, Cotija cheese and avocado lime crème. I had these tacos with the Chargrilled citrus marinated steak. The cabbage and pico really pulled this dish together for me. I loved how all the different ingredients worked so well together.

Entrees

St. Louis Ribs

Slow cooked rack of ribs rubbed with Adobo spice covered in smoked tomato BBQ sauce, served with BBQ baked beans and house made coleslaw. These ribs were moist and they fell right off the bone! The ribs will also be offered in the quick service restaurant located outside of the HOB (formerly the ticket window location).

Jambalaya

Marinated chicken, white rice, andouille sausage, sweet peppers and roasted green onions in a spicy traditional jambalaya sauce. This was a must have for me at the HOB. I love this dish due to the bold flavors, the heat, and the spice! A must try if you enjoy creole food!

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Tender poached lobster meat in a rich creamy cheese sauce made from scratch and topped with crunchy panko bread crumbs. Not much to say about this dish other than the fact that they hit a home run! This dish is all home made and it shows. The mac and cheese doesn’t overpower the huge pieces of lobster! I will be getting this dish again.

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

A delicious blend of savory flavors wrapped in applewood bacon and topped with house made wild mushroom sauce, served with fresh vegetables and Red Rose garlic mashed potatoes. This dish used to be served with a tomato sauce on top instead of the gravy. I am a big fan of the change to the brown gravy. This is a dish like your mamma would make…. hearty, seasoned great, and filling. If you love meatloaf, then the choice is obvious!

Adobo Rubbed Pork Chop

Citrus marinated center cut pork chop rubbed with Adobo seasoning and served on top of a black eyed pea and butternut squash picadillo. I will say that I was skeptical about this dish. I had seen it on the menu a few times but the lack of potato seemed weird to me and I didn’t want to step out of my comfort zone to try it. Ed talked me into trying it and I am glad he did! This dish blew me away! The black eyed peas worked great with the squash for a yummy and hearty base. The pork chop had great seasoning & was juicy and full of flavor. This is my new favorite dish at the House of Blues!

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse

This mousse was creamy yet light. Served with a fresh cut strawberry on top.

Key Lime Pie

Made with fresh key lime juice and drizzled with a fresh raspberry coulis topped with fresh whipped cream. This dessert was one of my top two at the House of Blues. Its hard to find someone who does Key Lime Pie right and the HOB knows what they are doing. Great flavor, tart filling, and the creaminess of the whip cream all really pull this together for me!

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Cooked with bananas and white chocolate, finished with a bourbon caramel sauce topped with fresh whipped cream. This was my favorite dessert of the night! I am a huge fan of bread pudding and this dish had everything I was looking for! A must have for me and my family!

Overview

Overall, I love the House of Blues and what they have to offer. After a long day at the park, all I want is some great food and to relax. At the HOB they know what I need and they provide it for me time after time. Quality is huge on my list when I am choosing a restaurant and I can say that I also get that at the HOB! If you decide to go, please take some time to talk to Ed and tell him that Jason from Chip and Co sent you! He has been with the HOB for 9 years now and loves what he does. He has worked beside Aaron Sanchez in LA and is an amazing chef! Overall, my choice for a place to go relax at Downtown Disney after the parks and get some amazing food is at the House Of Blues.

Disney Infinity Top 5 “Frozen” Toy Box Countdown

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January 3, 2014

Disney Interactive is releasing the winners of the Disney Infinity “Frozen Toy Box Challenge.” Players were asked to use elements from their Frozen Toy Box Pack to create original Frozen-themed Toy Boxes.

This week’s winning submissions lets players relive familiar moments from Frozen, race on a chilly track and experience new adventures set within Arendelle. The top global Toy Box of the week is “Frozen Hunt“ – where players are challenged to find and activate four different buttons that will help build out a giant version of everyone’s favorite snowman – Olaf.

Check out the winning submissions:

“Frozen Toy Box Challenge” winners include:

Frozen Hunt – Do you want to build a Snowman? Find and step on 4 buttons hidden around Arendelle to do just that. Watch out for thin ice!

Frozen Adventure – Experience an interactive adventure from various scenes of Disney’s Frozen movie.

Anna’s Quest – Arendelle has frozen solid! Go to the mountains and bring Elsa back to her throne so she can undo the spell.

Let it Go! – It’s the anniversary of Queen Elsa’s coronation, but she’s missing and Weselton thugs are causing a ruckus. Help!

Olaf’s Race – Zoom around a racetrack featuring everybody’s favorite snowman, Olaf.

As a refresher, directions on how to download new user-generated Toy Box worlds, as well as how to submit Toy Box creations are below.

How to download new Toy Boxes:

Select “Toy Box” from the Disney Infinity Main Menu

Select “Toy Box Share” and “Disney’s Toy Boxes.”

There will be a list of all the featured Toy Boxes for players to download.

When you’re ready to submit your Toy Box for consideration, follow these directions:

Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U

Bring up the Pause Menu and select “Online/Multiplayer.”

Then select “Toy Box Share” > “Disney’s Toy Boxes” > “Submit to Disney.”

Follow the prompts. You’ll be asked to give your Toy Box an original name and description. Choose carefully – they will be shown to everybody if your Toy Box is featured.

iPad

Bring up the Pause Menu and select “Toy Box Share.”

Then select “Disney’s Toy Boxes” > “Submit to Disney.”

Follow the prompts. You’ll be asked to give your Toy Box an original name and description. Choose carefully – they will be shown to everybody if your Toy Box is featured

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

2014 Limited Edition runDisney Shoes Unveiled

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January 3, 2014

What a great way to kick off the new year! Disney revealed the “new” limited edition New Balance runDisney running shoes and to announce they will be available to guests for the first time at next week’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna Expo.

This shoe will also be available in children’s sizes. They also have new kits with race specific shoe liners and shoelace charms that you can buy to personalize your runDisney race experience.

Check out the cute shoes:

These 2014 New Balance runDisney shoes will only be available at runDisney Health and Fitness Expos starting with next week’s Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, January 8 – 11. Based on the success of the 2013 shoes and excitement building for the new 2014 shoes, they anticipate a big demand and special arrangements are being put in place to assist guests. For detailed information on how you can purchase shoes at next week’s expo, Check out www.rundisney.com.

Check out Disney Parks Blog for updates.

I absolutely love the pink Minnie ones! Do you have a favorite?

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disneyland’s Holiday Celebration Ends With Three Kings Day Finale

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January 2, 2014

The Disneyland Resort is winding down their Holiday festivities by bringing the Three Kings Day celebration to Disney California Adventure Park, Friday through Monday, Jan. 3-6, 2014. The Three Kings Day tribute marks the grand finale of “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!,” a festive event that has been presented throughout the holiday season.

Three Kings Day, also known as Dia de los Reyes Magos, has been celebrated for generations by the people of Spain, Mexico, Central America and other nations, as part of the Christmas story. It commemorates the day the three kings (the magi or “wise men”) followed the star to Bethlehem bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

In addition to the “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” activities, guests at Disney California Adventure may take photos with sculptures of the Three Kings bearing gifts and also enjoy a traditional treat known as Rosca de Reyes. Children may participate in crafts and make paper crowns with sparkling “jewels.”

The Three Kings Day celebration at Disney California Adventure unfolds in the Paradise Garden area, site of “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!,” which is inspired by the warmth and joyous holiday spirit of the Latino culture. The area is decorated with holly, banners and Latino cultural icons, including traditional “papel picado” hand-cut art decorations.

Statues of the Three Kings will be displayed in Paradise Garden. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy also will appear there in “fiesta” costumes, along with The Three Caballeros: Donald Duck and Panchito from Mexico, and José Carioca from Brazil.

Jan. 3-6 will be the final days to enjoy the exciting “Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party.” Performing six times daily, it features the Three Caballeros on a colorful holiday float, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse transported on brightly decorated street tricycles, flag-bearers carrying papel picado banners, Mexican folklorico dancers, samba dancers and drummers, plus giant “Mojiganga” puppets, including Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

At the Paradise Garden bandstand, guests may enjoy performances by traditional Mariachi, Norteño, and other regional music groups. Also at Paradise Garden, community music and folklorico troupes perform throughout the day.

Three Kings Day guests will enjoy the ongoing “¡Viva Navidad!” arts and crafts, storytelling and face-painting, along with a selection of unique merchandise.

Dining locations in Paradise Garden continue to offer popular Mexican food options in honor of the holidays. Menus feature Mexican dishes such as pozole (hearty stew), chicken mole drumettes, pescado (fish) Veracruzano, champurrado (Mexican-style hot chocolate), sweet tamales, torta al pastor (pork sandwich), buñuelos (deep-fried sweet treat) and choco flan. Traditional Rosca de Reyes bread is offered for Three Kings Day.

The Three Kings Day festivities add to all the holiday fun at the Disneyland Resort, including nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday attractions in Disneyland Park, plus bell-ringing carolers, special Cars Land décor and the dazzling new “World of Color – Winter Dreams” holiday water spectacular in Disney California Adventure Park.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disney’s Frozen Passes Half a Billion In Ticket Sales

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January 2, 2014

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“Frozen“will pass $500 million in worldwide ticket sales on Monday, the company said.

In the U.S. and Canada alone, the film made an estimated $28.8 million in its 5th weekend in wide release.

The total tally of ticket sales for “Frozen” is split between domestic and international sales at around $250 million for each market.

Disney’s decision to release the film at the end of November was clearly a wise decision. Especially since there was really no other animated movies being released around that time.

“Frozen” had a very strong start, making $93.6 million over the 5 day Thanksgiving weekend. “Frozen” topped the previous record-holder which was “Toy Story 2.”

Disney‘s timing for the release of “Frozen” was similar to the release of “Tangled.” “Frozen” has already passed the total domestic gross for “Tangled,” which was nearly $201 million.

If you missed it theaters don’t forget it is coming to Bluray/DVD in March!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine.

Epcot World Showcase Best Kept Secret – Mexico

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January 2, 2014

After leaving the trolls behind and learning all about Elsa and Anna’s native land Norway we head to our final country in the World Showcase, Mexico. One of my personal favorites and my kids absolutely love the Gran Fiesta Tour boat ride.

The pavilion was built to resemble a Mesoamerican pyramid.
Visitors enter the pyramid and walk through “Animales Fantasticos” art collection. It is a display of Mexican artwork throughout the lobby.
Illuminations: Reflection of Earth is actually run from a small office atop the pyramid.
El Rio del Tiempo (The River of Time) was the original boat ride through the pyramid and was replaced in 2007 with the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros.
La Cava del Tequila is a bar with a vast selection of tequilas, appetizers and specialty margaritas like the Avocado or Jalapeno Margarita.

The Mexican Pavilion is one of my favorite places to watch Illuminations from with a cold margarita and some churros.

What is your favorite part of Mexico? Did you enjoy our walk through the World Showcase? Did you learn some things you didn’t know before or did miss something you want to share? Comment below and let us know.

In case you missed them, here is the rest of Epcot’s Best Kept Secret Series

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