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All-New Interactive Experience Coming to the Magic Kingdom, Rotten Tomatoes Score for Disneyโ€™s Haunted Mansion Out Now, 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland

All-New Interactive Experience Coming to the Magic Kingdom, Rotten Tomatoes Score for Disneyโ€™s Haunted Mansion Out Now, 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland
All-New Interactive Experience Coming to the Magic Kingdom, Rotten Tomatoes Score for Disneyโ€™s Haunted Mansion Out Now, 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland

All-New Interactive Experience Coming to the Magic Kingdom, Rotten Tomatoes Score for Disneyโ€™s Haunted Mansion Out Now, 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland, and more.

All-New Interactive Experience Coming to the Magic Kingdom Disney has just released the news that an all-new Interactive Experience is coming to the Magic Kingdom!ย Smellephants on Paradeย will be coming to the Storybook Circus area presented by Scentsy!

2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Signs Up at Theme Park Entrance Happy first day of theย International Food & Wine Festival! EPCOT is kicking off the celebration with all-new entrance signs.

First Look 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Today during a media preview we were given a First Look at the full 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise!

All-New Interactive Experience Coming to the Magic Kingdom, Rotten Tomatoes Score for Disneyโ€™s Haunted Mansion Out Now, 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland

Opening Date Announced for New Coco Restaurant in Disneyland Paris Attention all Disney and Pixar fans! Get ready to embark on a magical culinary journey as Casa de Coco โ€“ Restaurante de Familia is set to open its doors on July 29 atย Disneyland Paris!

2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Passport Today is the first day of the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! While there isnโ€™t a new EPCOT Guidemap this year we do have a first look at the Festival Passport!

New EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Perfect Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket Out Now Attention, foodies, and festival-goers! The eagerly awaited EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Popcorn Bucket is finally here! Yes, you heard that right. The excitement starts early as weโ€™ve already spotted this delightful bucket at a popcorn cart in EPCOT. Donโ€™t miss your chance to get your hands on one for just $25.

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New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween,ย Disneylandย has new merch just for you. Get ready to summon the spirits of the past with the latest addition to Disneylandโ€™s Haunted Mansion collection โ€“ the eerie Hatbox Ghost sipper! In honor of the upcoming โ€œHaunted Mansionโ€ film, Disneyland is releasing this hauntingly delightful collectible that will surely leave visitors bewitched.

New Red And Pink Minnie Ears Now At Walt Disney World! The new Red And Pink Minnie Ears made their way toย Walt Disney World! You can get them at retail stores around the resort for $34.99 and add them to your collection.

Food and Drink Guide to 2023 World Princess Week at Disney World Hear ye, hear ye! You are warmly invited to partake in an exquisite array of delights at Disney World during the enchanting World Princess Week. This majestic celebration will grace us once more from August 20th to 26th, as we come together to honor the timeless magic and captivating stories that have charmed generations of fans.

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AMC in Disney Springs Decorated for the Release of the Haunted Mansion AMC in Disney Springs Decorated for the Release of the Haunted Mansion. Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, โ€œHaunted Mansionโ€ is about a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters.

Look Inside Muppets Brew Wing Lab for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Today we were given a sneak peek inside the Muppets Brew Wing Lab at the Odyssey ahead of the opening of theย 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!

Food and Drink Guide to 2023 World Princess Week at Disney Parks World Princess Week is returning to Disney parks from August 20 through 26. Guests visiting during that week can enjoy some special, regal, food and drink options.

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New 2023 Food And Wine Festival Merchandise Available At Epcot! The tastiest festival of the year at Walt Disney World is finally here! Take a look at the newย Food And Wine Festivalย merchandise you can get when you visit Epcot, there are plenty of new stuff to choose from like spirit jerseys, cups, plates, bags, ear headbands and much more, take a look:

Adorable Figment Plush Hat Spotted At Epcot! We found this adorable Figment Plush Hat atย Epcotย for $34.99, is super soft and fluffy, you could even cuddle up with it when you are not wearing it.

Where can you get an Adult Beverage at the Disneyland Resort? The Disneyland Resort was historically dry except for the exclusive Club 33. Adult beverages were regularly available to guests when Disney California Adventure opened in 2001.

Three Disneyland Restaurants to Start Serving Alcohol for the First Time Three Disneyland restaurants will be serving alcohol for the first time starting this fall. Disneyland was historically a dry park until Ogaโ€™s Cantina opened with Star Wars: Galaxyโ€™s Edge in 2019. Blue Bayou also began offering select alcoholic beverages in 2021.

Rotten Tomatoes Score for Disneyโ€™s Haunted Mansion Out Now The review embargo for Disneyโ€™s Haunted Mansion has lifted, and the critics have spoken. The Haunted Mansion has its firstย Rotten Tomatoes scoreย and itโ€™s a bit lower than expected.

AMC in Disney Springs Decorated for the Release of the Haunted Mansion

All-New Interactive Experience Coming to the Magic Kingdom, Rotten Tomatoes Score for Disneyโ€™s Haunted Mansion Out Now, 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland

Cast Members Celebrate the Reopening of Trailโ€™s End Restaurant and Crockettโ€™s Tavern

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Cast Members Celebrate the Reopening of Trailโ€™s End Restaurant and Crockettโ€™s Tavern

Trailโ€™s End Restaurant and Crockettโ€™s Tavern at Disneyโ€™s Fort Wilderness both reopened yesterday after undergoing a refurbishment. Both have refreshingย new looks and delicious bites you areย definitelyย going to want to try.

Related – Trailโ€™s End Restaurant andย Crockettโ€™s Tavern at Fort Wilderness Reopening on July 27th

Cast Members celebrated the reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a visit from Ferdinand, a โ€œneighโ€-bor from Tri-Circle-D Ranch.

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Trailโ€™s End Restaurant & Crockettโ€™s Tavern

From sleeping under the stars to exploring the woodland trails, Disneyโ€™s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground reminds us how beautiful it is to experience the magic of the great outdoors together. These new menus at Trailโ€™s End Restaurant and Crockettโ€™s Tavern complement the resortโ€™s signature laid-back style and offer the dining flexibility guests are looking for, no matter how they plan to enjoy their day at Walt Disney World.

Both dining locations have a fresh, new look that enhances the resortโ€™s quaint charm and honors its heritage at the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, with warm wooden furnishings, beamed ceilings, and rustic accents.

Trailโ€™s End Restaurant has been reimagined to a quick-service restaurant filled with tasty items to fill your belly. Whether youโ€™re looking for family-sized entrees and sides to bring back to your cabin or campsite, or freshly prepared individual-sized entrees to feast on inside the restaurantโ€™s casual seating area, there are plenty of tasty options to choose from.

The refreshed marketplace concept now includes an on-stage pizza station where you can satisfy your appetite with a slice or the entire pie. There will be two new options available.ย A smokehouse-style pizza topped with house-smoked brisket, sausage, and pepperoni and a delicious roasted vegetable pie. And yes, classic pepperoni and cheese are still available.

In addition to these tasty offeringsย the Market-style Selectionsย are filled with a variety of items with all the fixinโ€™s to fit your fancy. Before heading back to your campsite, mosey on up to theย Hot Grab and Goย section where you can pick from the proteins. This area features pecan-smoked whole chicken or brisket, and a rack of pork ribs. And, of course, no trip to Fort Wilderness is complete without fried chicken! Sides will be available by the pound including macaroni & cheese, plant-based cowboy beans, and mashed potatoes.ย 

These arenโ€™t the only bites to be had. You can order classics like cheeseburgers, plant-based vegetable burgers, chicken nuggets, and french fries. For some comfort food, the Homestyle Meals feature cornbread, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes with gravy and your choice of half a slab of barbecued ribs or two pieces of fried chicken. You can also treat yourself to hand-scooped ice cream and specialty coffees, like the Wilderness Latte with flavors of chocolate and hazelnut. 

To keep refreshed, there are also a variety of beverages and snacks on the go, like the newย Chicken Wrapย featuring the new house-made blueberry BBQ sauce or the returning favoriteย Pioneer Berry Salad.

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The true star of the show is the lineup of new and returning sweets to be featured in the market, a house-made bakery. The pastry team dusted off old favorite recipes from years past like theย Banana Pudding,ย Carrot Cake Cupcake,ย Blueberry Bread Pudding, and the legendaryย Strawberry Shortcakeย from Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, which will be available in a single serve portion! The plant-basedย Lemon-Blueberry Trifleย is filled with layers of lemon curd, fresh blueberries, and whipped โ€˜cream.โ€™

Also new, the pastry team has created some brand-new recipes that are sure to please (and become instant favorites) like theย Fort Fruity Cookieย featuring fruity cereal and white chocolate chips or theย Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcake. Since no camping trip is complete without roasting marshmallows over the campfire, there will be two sweets inspired by those classic flavors โ€“ theย Sโ€™more Cupcakeย and theย Sโ€™mores Cookie.

Next, letโ€™s head over to Crockettโ€™s Tavern, which has been refreshed as a lounge with expanded seating, both indoors and outside, to give you a beautiful view of Bay Lake. Conveniently located near Trailโ€™s End Restaurant, this guest favorite has been enhanced with a collection of elevated lounge-style snacks to accompany the array of new and returning beverages and specialty cocktails.

This reimagined menu was designed by Disneyโ€™s talented culinary team with new bites and sips paying tribute to the heritage of the resort and its inspiration from the American frontier. But donโ€™t worry, there will still be a โ€˜to-goโ€™ window for those looking for a libation or mocktail to enjoy before experiencing the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue!

If you love trying different flavors, then youโ€™re in luck because new to the menu is A Trio of Sliders. This features a pulled pork slider with BBQ sauce and coleslaw, brisket slider with Carolina BBQ and pickled onions, and a buffalo chicken slider with house-made blue cheese dressing and dill pickles served with seasoned french fries. 

The newย Chicken Bitesย are going to satisfy you and your taste buds. Pick your favorite sauce among buffalo, garlic-parmesan, or blueberry BBQ. These bites are also served with celery, house-made ranch, blue cheese, and seasoned french fries. Fun fact โ€“ the new blueberry BBQ sauce was developed by Chef Julie Hrywnak and the culinary team. The canโ€™t-missย Charcuterie Boardย addition features a selection of meats and cheeses with house-made bread and butter pickles, tomato jam, cornbread crostini, and sesame lavash.

Some delicious new plant-based offerings include theย Crispy Cauliflowerย paired with a tasty garlic aรฏoli. This fan-favorite from the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue plant-based menu is also gluten/wheat friendly! Also be sure to try the plant-based fried green tomato sliders featuring a southern remoulade and citrus greens served with seasoned french fries.

For a sweet finish, theย Trailblazinโ€™ Dessert Trioย is sure to please. This delightful dish features a sโ€™more with chocolate pudding, graham cracker crumbs, and house-made marshmallow, a strawberry shortcake with strawberries and whipped cream, and a banana pudding with vanilla wafers, whipped cream, and a banana chip.

Forย those looking for an adult beverage to accompany their meal, Crockettโ€™s Tavern has multiple options to choose from with their heritage cocktail program curated by Guest Experience Managers Hunter Bernreuter and Eric Borgsmiller to pay homage to the resortโ€™s over 50-year history. Inspired by the Fort Wilderness Railroad that once ran throughout the resort, theย All Aboard! Moonshine Cocktail Flightย is a sampling of our favorite moonshine cocktails featuring the Gullywhumper, Blackberry Lightning, and Spiced Appleberry Shine.

The Bear-y Buckle combines Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, pure cane sugar, lemon juice, bitters, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, and muddled blackberries for a touch of sweetness in this cocktail. The team is pleased to be serving Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, which honors the worldโ€™s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. 

If youโ€™ve ever wanted to try Americaโ€™s first spirit, Lairdโ€™s Applejack Brandy, then the Camperโ€™s Coupe is for you. This sip features Lairdโ€™s Applejack Brandy, orange and lemon juices, and a hint of maple syrup. 

Those who prefer bright and refreshing flavors will love the Meadows Cup. Settle in and enjoy this twist on a classic cocktail with Pimmโ€™s No. 1 Liqueur Cup, Hendrickโ€™s Gin, Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, and strawberry. 

Any old fashioned fans out there? Our barkeep will be serving up a rotating selection of old fashioned cocktails to wet your whistle. The summer version will be a Clementine Old Fashioned with Angelโ€™s Envy Bourbon, Hella Cocktail Co. Orange Bitters, and cane syrup garnished with a clementine wheel and Luxardo cherry. This sip is a nod to Clementine Beach at the resort. 

Tequila fans will be pleased to try two beverages on the menu. A nod to one of the historic camping loops at Fort Wilderness, theย Quail Trail Palomaย serves up Teremana Blanco Tequila with Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters, grapefruit soda, and a chili-lime rim. And, of course, youโ€™ll still be able to enjoy your porch sippinโ€™ favorite โ€“ theย Moonshine Margaritaย with Ole Smoky White Lightninโ€™ Moonshine, Triple Sec Liqueur, sweet-and-sour mix, and lime juice.

Will you be dining at the refurbished restaurants?

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Disney Shares Sneak Peek at Cast Members Costumes for Moana Journey of Water

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Disney Shares Sneak Peek at Cast Members Costumes for Moana Journey of Water

Cast Member costumes for Moana Journey of Water have been revealed! As we get closer to the new attraction opening in Epcot, Disney is sharing more details and looks at the attraction.

Related – Mist and Waterfall Testing Underway at Journey of Water inspired by Moana in Epcot

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These new costumes will be for all cast members working in the new World Nature neighborhood of Epcot. That neighborhood includes Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana and The Seas with Nemo & Friends.

Disney shared that these costumes are comfy, breathable, made from recycled material, AND they have a cool sleeve design. The Cast members working at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will wear their shirt sleeves rolled up to show the cool wave design.

The Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page shared the exciting news yesterday:

โ€œYou better โ€œseaโ€ it to be-โ€œsleeveโ€ it: new costumes are coming for EPCOT cast members at The Seas with Nemo & Friends AND Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana! ๐ŸŒŠ As we continue our voyage to design cast costumes to be more comfortable, breathable and environmentally friendly than ever before, these new costumes will also feature a splashy detail on the sleeve. Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana cast will wear their sleeves rolled to expose a wavy design, making it easy to sail between aquatic, conservation-focused adventures in World Nature!โ€

What do you think of the new Cast Member costumes?

Ready to plan your next visit to Epcot? Contact me for a free vacation quote! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary and Iโ€™d love to help you plan a magical vacation!

Remyโ€™s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak Returns with Lunch Bag Prizes

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Remyโ€™s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak Returns with Lunch Bag Prizes

Remyโ€™s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt has returned to Epcot for the 2023 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The Festival is running now through November 18.

Related – New Epcot Food And Wine Festival Loungefly Backpack Available Now!

The Remyโ€™s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak maps come folded like a menu! There are 15 spots throughout the park where guests will find hidden statuettes of Remy. Each spot on the map has a specific corresponding sticker.

The instructions on the map reads:

โ€œHelp Remy as he ventures around EPCOT to collect the ingredients for his signature dish, Ratatouille. As you find Remy with each ingredient throughout the Festival, place the corresponding sticker on the map to represent that location.โ€

Guests can purchase their map for $9.99 at the following locations:

  • Disney Traders
  • Port of Entry
  • Creations Shop
  • World Traveler at International Gateway
  • Festival Merchandise Kiosks

Once you complete your map, you can redeem it at Creations Shop, Disney Traders, or World Traveler for a special prize! This year the prize is one of four different insulated lunch bags.

The lunch bags each have a different design. There is a purple one with a Figment print, a dark blue one with Mickey & Minnie, a light green one featuring Remy, and a blue one featuring an Encanto print. All designs feature food items as well.

Remyโ€™s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak is subject to cancellation or change without notice includingโ€”without limitationโ€”dates, surprises and prices. Maps and stickers are available while supplies last.

Do you enjoy the scavenger hunts available at Walt Disney World?

Ready to plan your visit to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival? Contact me today for a free vacation quote! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and Iโ€™d love to help you plan a magical vacation!

New World Showcase Passport Books Returns After 3-Year Hiatus

New World Showcase Passport Books Returns After 3-Year Hiatus
New World Showcase Passport Books Returns After 3-Year Hiatus

New World Showcase Passport Books Returns After 3-Year Hiatus. We haven’t seen a World Showcase in a long time, that is until the last few days when it made its long-awaited return.

We have heard from people for a few years asking us about it. What is it? It is a way for children and parents alike to explore the countries around the World Showcase in a fun way. You explore KidCot agt each country and place stamps afterward.

AT EPCOT WORLD SHOWCASE, THE DREAM OF WORLD TRAVEL BECOMES A REALITY THROUGH THE CELEBRATION OF THE CULTURES AND PEOPLE OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY.
WORLD SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS ELEVEN COUNTRIES WITH AUTHENTIC CUISINE, ENTERTAINMENT, ARCHITECTURE AND REPRESENTATIVES.

Related: 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Passport

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THIS PASSPORT IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE AND ENRICH YOUR VISIT TO EACH COUNTRY DOCUMENT YOUR TRAVELS WITH THE INCLUDED STAMPS, MAKE NOTES OF YOUR ADVENTURES, AND VISIT THE CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVES. RECEIVE A SPECIAL DEPARTURE VALIDATION AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS BEFORE LEAVING

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SUGGESTIONS FOR USING AND ENJOYING THIS PASSPORT: EXPLORE THE ELEVEN WORLD SHOWCASE COUNTRIES. DURING YOUR TOUR OF EACH COUNTRY, ADHERE TO THE STAMP FOR THAT COUNTRY IN YOUR PASSPORT. YOUR PASSPORT HAS AREAS FOR NOTATION WHILE ON YOUR COUNTRY-TO-COUNTRY TOUR. BEFORE LEAVING HAVE YOUR PASSPORT VALIDATED AT THE DESIGNATED LOCATION WITHIN EACH COUNTRY. SHARE TOUR DISCOVERIES AND THOUGHTS.

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New World Showcase Passport Books Returns After 3-Year Hiatus

Cast Member Recognized by Disney as the Heart of Main Street USA

Cast Member Recognized by Disney as the Heart of Main Street USA
Cast Member Recognized by Disney as the Heart of Main Street USA

Cast Member Recognized by Disney as the Heart of Main Street USA. Every once in a while you meet someone who is so genuine, so amazing, that you cannot help but instantly feel like you have known them forever. This is one of those people, and we are lucky enough to have met her, as have thousands of others who have walked through the entrance of Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Each morning the air on Main Street, U.S.A. fills with the irresistible scent of freshly popped popcorn, a sense of anticipation, and the sound of a heartfelt โ€œGood morning!โ€ from cast member Diana Shephard-Martin. As a coordinator on theย Magic Kingdomย park arrival team for nearly 16 years, Diana has helped start countless guestsโ€™ unique journeys through the Magic Kingdom in the most impactful ways. She is one of the first faces guests see when they enter Magic Kingdom, and Diana uses her radiant smile, welcoming personality, and an enthusiastic wave of hello to transform Main Streetโ€™s bustling sidewalks into gateways that feel like home.

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Today, those busy sidewalks were filled with cheers of excitement and delight as the iconic Grand Marshal vehicle rolled through Magic Kingdom โ€“ this time creating magic for Diana and her family as they were honored ahead of the Disney โ€œFestival of Fantasyโ€ Parade.

โ€œWhen we heard Diana was going to be in the parade today, we just had to see her,โ€ shared Vicki, a longtime Magic Kingdom guest in attendance. โ€œIโ€™ve been coming to Magic Kingdom with my daughter every year for the last 15 years, and every trip we stop and talk to her. Itโ€™s cast members like Diana that make a Disney day special.โ€

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โ€œToday was a dream come true that I never could have imagined,โ€ gushed Diana. โ€œI was so happy that I couldnโ€™t even cry.โ€

This priceless experience was weeks in the making, with dozens of cast members โ€“ and even Dianaโ€™s family โ€“ coming togetherย earlier this month to surprise Diana live on โ€œGood Morning Americaโ€ย with the news she would be recognized as the future Grand Marshal at the park. As part of the programโ€™s series spotlighting main streets around the nation, Diana was honored for how she embodies the heart and spirit of Main Street, U.S.A. each day. Or, as Diana describes it, โ€œmaking sure everyone has the most magical day in their entire life.โ€

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โ€œDiana does so much for Magic Kingdom. Nobody deserves this surprise more than her,โ€ explained Chris, Dianaโ€™s husband. โ€œThis entire thing has truly been a wild ride and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.โ€

As theย Dapper Dansย and โ€œGood Morning Americaโ€ Anchor Ginger Zee welcomed Diana to the front of the crowd on the morning of July 7, Diana โ€“ who typically has all the words to describe the happenings on Main Street, U.S.A. โ€“ could only muster an innocent โ€œโ€ฆwhy?โ€

โ€œI was in shock. At the end of the day, Iโ€™m simply a cast member who loves what I do,โ€ she explained. โ€œIโ€™ve always known that Iโ€™m loved here, but this proves it.โ€

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Phrases like, โ€œginormous heart,โ€ and โ€œfantastical,โ€ shared by Alicia, a fellow cast member, perfectly capture Dianaโ€™s personality. Through her enthusiasm and charm, Diana embodies the magic and warmth of Main Street, U.S.A.

โ€œWorking with Diana makes you love life,โ€ Alicia shared. โ€œWhat she does is simple to describe, but the feelings it creates are indescribable. To put it simply, Diana is magic.โ€

โ€ฏWatch the coverage from โ€œGood Morning Americaโ€ below to hear about Diana first-hand from the cast members who know her best.

Cast Member Recognized by Disney as the Heart of Main Street USA

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All-New Interactive Experience Coming to the Magic Kingdom

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All-New Interactive Experience Coming to the Magic Kingdom

Disney has just released the news that an all-new Interactive Experience is coming to the Magic Kingdom! Smellephants on Parade will be coming to the Storybook Circus area presented by Scentsy!

Related – Mist and Waterfall Testing Underway at Journey of Water inspired by Moana in Epcot

Thereโ€™s an all-new interactive experience coming to Magic Kingdom! โ€œSmellephants on Paradeโ€ will be a family-friendly โ€œsearch and sniffโ€ adventure in Storybook Circus, presented by Scentsy, the Official Home Fragrance of Walt Disney World. Stay tuned for all the โ€œrelephantโ€ details!

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No other details have been revealed at this time. Stay tuned to Chip and Company for more details!

New Epcot Food And Wine Festival Loungefly Backpack Available Now!

Epcot Food And Wine Festival Loungefly Backpack
Epcot Food And Wine Festival Loungefly Backpack

New Epcot Food And Wine Festival Loungefly Backpack Available Now!

This new Epcot Food And Wine Festival Loungefly Backpack will help you carry your essentials and remember the amazing time you had tasting delicious treats from all around the world! You can get it at Epcot for $78, as well as, online at shopDisney.

Related – New Choose Your Course EPCOT Food & Wine Ear Headband Available Now!

This gorgeous backpack features an all over pattern of delicious dishes, a Spaceship Earth front pocket and blue details all around. It also features gold hardware and the Epcot Food and Wine Festival logo on the back to remember this tasty festival.

New Choose Your Course EPCOT Food & Wine Ear Headband Available Now!

Choose Your Course EPCOT Food & Wine Ear Headband
Choose Your Course EPCOT Food & Wine Ear Headband

New Choose Your Course EPCOT Food & Wine Ear Headband Available Now!

We found the new Choose Your Course EPCOT Food & Wine Ear Headband at Epcot! You can get them for $34.99 and have a great time wearing them as you make your way around the world showcase tasting the delicious cuisine from all around the world.

Related – New EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Perfect Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket Out Now

The ear headband from this year is so much fun! It features an all over pattern of eats and drinks with Spaceship Earth on both ears and a “Choose Your Course” sign in the middle. Definitely a fun addition to your Minnie ears collection.

New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland

New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland
New โ€˜Haunted Mansionโ€™ Hatbox Ghost Sipper Coming to Disneyland

Disneyland has unveiled a new Hatbox Ghost sipper just in time for the Haunted Mansion film

Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween, Disneyland has new merch just for you. Get ready to summon the spirits of the past with the latest addition to Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion collection โ€“ the eerie Hatbox Ghost sipper! In honor of the upcoming “Haunted Mansion” film, Disneyland is releasing this hauntingly delightful collectible that will surely leave visitors bewitched.

Related: AMC in Disney Springs Decorated for the Release of the Haunted Mansion

Behold The Hatbox Ghost sipper, set to debut at Disneyland this weekend. The sipper, available starting Friday, July 28, will be sold for $29.79, and comes with a complimentary fountain beverage, making it a chillingly great deal for eager fans.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Hatbox Ghost sipper captures the essence of its spectral inspiration. With the ghost’s face illuminated in both his head and the hatbox he carries, this enchanting container promises to transport guests into the eerie world of the Haunted Mansion.

The Hatbox Ghost

For fans of Disneyland’s original Haunted Mansion, the legend of the Hatbox Ghost has persisted through the years. Present on the attraction’s opening day, the Hatbox Ghost soon vanished from sight due to technological limitations. However, his enigmatic presence continued to captivate the imaginations of visitors, turning him into a celebrated figure among Haunted Mansion aficionados.

But fear not! In 2015, the Hatbox Ghost made a triumphant return to the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Resort, complete with his spectral visage and his signature disappearing and reappearing head effect. Now, this iconic figure has become a staple of the attraction, enchanting new generations of park-goers and staying true to the ghostly lore.

The chilling allure of the Hatbox Ghost is not restricted to Disneyland alone. Soon, visitors to the Magic Kingdom will also have the pleasure of encountering this legendary specter. As his presence expands across Disney parks, it reaffirms the timeless popularity of the Haunted Mansion and its unforgettable characters.

Related – First Look at the Hatbox Ghost Coming to the Haunted Mansion in the Magic Kingdom

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Haunted Mansion Film

Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, โ€œHaunted Mansionโ€ is about a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. The filmโ€™s producers are Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with Nick Reynolds and Tom Peitzman serving as executive producers.

Directed by Justin Simien, the film features an all-star cast ensemble cast including LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon and Daniel Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost.

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Related: Rotten Tomatoes Score for Disneyโ€™s Haunted Mansion Out Now


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New EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Perfect Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket Out Now

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New EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Perfect Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket Out Now

Attention, foodies, and festival-goers! The eagerly awaited EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Popcorn Bucket is finally here! Yes, you heard that right. The excitement starts early as we’ve already spotted this delightful bucket at a popcorn cart in EPCOT. Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on one for just $25.

Related – 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Passport

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Now, you might experience a sense of dรฉjร  vu when you lay eyes on this popcorn bucket, and you wouldn’t be mistaken! You might recall the Mickey Mouse Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket from Hollywood Studios, which bears a striking resemblance. However, this “new” edition comes with a special Food & Wine Festival strap, distinguishing it from its predecessor, along with a few other charming little tweaks to enhance the experience.

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Here is a closer look at the Food & Wine Festival Perfect Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket:

Don’t you just love this EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Perfect Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket? Will you be adding to your collection?

2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Passport

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2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Passport

Today is the first day of the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! While there isn’t a new EPCOT Guidemap this year we do have a first look at the Festival Passport!

Related – First Look 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise

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The Festival Passport features all of the Global Marketplaces along with where you can pick up Merchandise, Remy Hide, Squeak Details, and Much more!

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Take a look at the inside:

Yesterday we got a First Look Inside the all-new Muppets Brew Wing Lab. If you are a fan of the Muppets or Pickle Milkshakes you need to check it out!

The 2023ย EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from July 27th through November 18th, 2023!

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