Dates announced, tickets now on sale for Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
Posted onThe Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic will return in 2018 for its ninth year Friday, October 26, Saturday, October 27 and the Sunday Bubbles Brunch on Sunday, October 28. Fans can now visit www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com to book overnight packages and purchase tickets.
All New Star Wars Day at Sea Experiences Revealed
Posted onBrand new experiences featuring the Dark Side, the Resistance, the droids and more are coming to the Disney Fantasy when Star Wars Day at Sea returns on 15 special sailings this January through April. Among the new elements: the night before the event, Darth Vader and Stormtroopers will march into the ship's atrium for an Imperial takeover; Kylo Ren will appear in "Jedi Training Academy"; and you can obtain a guaranteed time to meet and take photographs with C-3PO and R2-D2, Chewbacca and Darth Vader.
The Edison Grand Opening New Year’s Eve
Posted onThe Edison at Disney Springs will host its Grand Opening on New Year's Eve. The Edison's doors will open at 7:30 p.m., allowing guests time to eat, drink and be merry, right up through a special midnight toast to ring in 2018. Tickets for The Edison's New Year's Eve Grand Opening are $150 and available to a limited number (350) of guests. The ticket price includes tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, live-action food stations and a wide selection of beer, wine and premium spirits from 8 p.m until midnight; plus, a selection of coffee, desserts and a celebratory midnight toast to ring in the new year.
When the Edison opens for regular business, it will feature multiple themed areas, such as the Lab performance space, The Ember Parlour, Telegraph Lounge, The Patent Office, The Tesla Lounge, The Radio Room, and the Waterfront Patio. It will be open 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday-Wednesday and 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. After 9 p.m., you must be at least 21 years old to enter The Edison. The Edison offers discounts for Disney Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club members, Tables in Wonderland cardholders and Disney cast members.
For more photos and details, visit The Edison dining page.
Dug and Russell to Get Their Own Show at Animal Kingdom
Posted onAn all-new show is coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in Spring 2018 featuring Russell and Dug from Disney-Pixar's "UP." The show will take place at the Caravan Theater. Flights of Wonder, currently in that space, closes December 31, 2017.
How to enjoy Walt Disney World, SeaWorld when it’s cold outside
Posted onIf you're from a colder climate than our normally balmy Florida weather, I'm sure you're shaking your head, but I hope you are chuckling along with us, too. I'm originally from Indiana, so I know what it's like to be truly cold outside, but this change in weather is the closest we get to a change in seasons here in Orlando. Humor us! My children were born here in Central Florida so they view this next week as an opportunity to not only break out the winter clothes but to drink gallons of hot chocolate.
‘Snow’ falls near Walt Disney World every night in December 2017
Posted onFor years, one of my family’s favorite holiday traditions is a visit to see “snow” just outside the gates of Walt Disney World. The town of Celebration hosts “Now Snowing Nightly” – a flurry of soap bubbles — from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, and it’s open to the public at no charge. Celebration’s downtown … Continue reading "‘Snow’ falls near Walt Disney World every night in December 2017"
What makes this Disney Parks merchandise must-have souvenirs?
Posted onTis the season for shopping, and what better place than Walt Disney World or Disneyland? For many, if not most, travelers, a fun part of the vacation experience is bringing home a souvenir or two. We love to have something tangible to remind us of our time spent exploring new places. And there’s no doubt … Continue reading "What makes this Disney Parks merchandise must-have souvenirs?"
12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas Series
Posted onBeginning tomorrow, we're launching our first-ever 12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas here on the blog featuring daily updates on exciting new offerings coming to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in 2018 and beyond.
A guide to 2017 Disney holiday TV programming
Posted on“25 Days of Christmas” is back on Freeform, formerly ABC Family, and there are even more holiday-themed television shows. Programming will also be available to stream via the Freeform app and online. The annual programming event, featuring a variety of holiday-themed specials, movies and TV episodes, will expand this year from Freeform to all of … Continue reading "A guide to 2017 Disney holiday TV programming"
