On Sunday, Disney fans woke up to the news that Walt Disney World and Disneyland had announced a restructuring of its annual pass programs. Of course, prices have increased, but some of the benefits and the names of the passes have changed as well, which can be a bit confusing. Today, I'm sifting through the details because my family and I renew our Walt Disney World passes next month, so we have to decide which passes make sense for our use in the coming year. Perhaps my comparisons and reasoning will resonate with you, too.
French Family Meal Traditions – Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Posted onNew this year at Epcot's International Food and Wine Festival is a dining experience entitled: French Family Meal Traditions, held in Monsieur Paul (France Epcot). This has replaced the long standing French Regional Lunch.
Tips for families at 2015 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Posted onMany visitors consider fall the best time to visit Walt Disney World, and one of the main reasons is the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Who doesn't like to eat, right? Some families with children may be deterred by the unusual foods, the crowds and the cost. All of those factors can be managed with a little forethought, however.
Sail Away to a Magical Winter Holiday with Disney Cruise Line
Posted onCELEBRATION, Fla. — This holiday season, give a gift that’s both nautical and nice: a cruise on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy, all decked out with holiday cheer. Starting early November, Disney Cruise Line adds sparkle to each ship during Very Merrytime Cruises, with traditional “turkey day” fanfare, Christmas feasts, … Continue reading "Sail Away to a Magical Winter Holiday with Disney Cruise Line"
The Good Dinosaur Preview Scenes at Disney Parks October 16
Posted onImagine if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct. That's the premise behind Disney Pixar's epic adventure, "The Good Dinosaur," coming to theaters this Thanksgiving.
Beginning October 16, guests visiting Disney Parks will be able to catch a preview of scenes from "The Good Dinosaur" in sneak peeks planned for Disney California Adventure park and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Downtown Disney Transforms Into Disney Springs!
Posted onDowntown Disney has been in transformation for over two years, with a slew of new restaurants and shops opening over the past months. Signage has also been added through the past year with the moniker Disney Springs, but that name is now official as of yesterday, September 29th, 2015.
This past week has seen the opening of two new venues. Last week, the already extremely popular Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar opened to rave reviews. We were the first in the door when it opened to the public, and we had the opportunity to go back during a media event that included a visit to not only Jock Lindsey's, but also the new Morimoto Asia. In between the two restaurants, we attended a brief ceremony to cap off the Disney Springs name change.
Epcot Food and Wine Festival event lets you choose the perfect burger
Posted onAt a new premium event at this year's Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, guests can help determine the best gourmet burger created by Disney chefs -- after an evening of sampling, of course! The Rockin' Burger Block Party offers sliders that are inspired by recording artists who have left their mark on the beverage world, and those drinks are paired with the burgers. A DJ spins the musicians' most popular tracks, adding to the evening's upbeat atmosphere (and synergy).
Disney Pic of the Week: Mission Space
Posted onI wanted to love Mission Space, I really really did. As a young girl watching America’s space program unfold, I so wanted to be the first woman astronaut. Well, that didn’t happen. So when Mission Space was announced I thought I would finally get to “experience” a real liftoff. Well, I went opening day and … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Mission Space"
Ocean Spray cranberry bog returns to 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Posted onAfter a one-year hiatus, the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog is back at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. AllEars.Net's Kristin Ford and Deb Koma had the chance to wade in the bog during the festival's opening and weekend and learned more about harvesting this healthy fruit.
We’ll miss Duffy the Disney Bear when meet-and-greets at Walt Disney World end next weekend
Posted onDuffy the Disney Bear's last day to greet guests in his special home in Epcot was October 3. Duffy merchandise will still be available in the parks, at least for now.
