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Starting May 16, guests will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the Pixar Pier Premiere, a VIP-style party, which will take place at Disney California Adventure on June 22 from 3 to 9 p.m. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to experience the Pixar Pier attractions, entertainment, and food offerings before they open to the public on June 23. Attractions include the Incredicoaster and the Pixar Pal-a-Round. Attendees will receive food vouchers for Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, Angry Dogs, Jack-Jack's Cookie Num Num, Poultry Palace, and Senor Buzz Churros. Each guest will receive a souvenir swag bag and event credential. The cost is $299/person; a limited number of tickets will be available. Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone, or at any Disneyland Resort ticket booth. Parking is included.
Diamond Horseshoe Debuts New Menu on May 23!
Posted onThe Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland will debut an all-new menu next week, on May 23. On the a la carte menu there are new sandwiches, such as Carved Beef Brisket Sandwich with creamy coleslaw served on a brioche bun; Creamy Turkey Salad Sandwich on multigrain bread with lettuce and tomato; Grilled Chicken Thigh … Continue reading "Diamond Horseshoe Debuts New Menu on May 23!"
More Details on Star Wars: Galactic Nights Coming May 27!
Posted onThe Disney Parks Blog today released additional info on the experts who are lined up to appear at this year's "Inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" panel discussion, at the Star Wars: Galactic Nights event to be held on May 27 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Actor David Collins will host the panel along with members of the Walt Disney Imagineering team. Set to appear at this event are: Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive; Eric Baker, Creative Director; Jon Georges, Executive Producer; and Margaret Kerrison, Managing Story Editor. Fan-favorite Star Wars actor Warwick Davis will also return as the official Galactic Nights event host. Join Warwick at various appearances throughout the night including a special introduction to the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge panel. The event will be held after park hours from 7 p.m. to midnight and will celebrate the entire Star Wars collection, including the release of the new film Solo: A Star Wars Story, in theaters May 25.
Hawaiian Luau-Themed Area at Ninth Annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic
Posted onAn all-new Hawaiian luau-themed area will debut at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort's 2018 Food & Wine Classic on Oct. 26 - 28, taking guests on a culinary journey to the Pacific from the resort's private beach. The new area, named The Pig and The Poke, will feature Hawaiian decor along with several food favorites of the island state including:
-- Traditional Earth Baked Kalua Pork with steamed white rice, barrel aged tamari and Napa cabbage
-- Tuna Poke featuring Hawaiian yellowfin tuna, sushi rice, avocado relish and crispy fried wontons
-- Finely Shaved Ice in a variety of tropical flavors: guava, pineapple, coconut cream, passion fruit, lychee, kiwi and mango
Visit www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com to view the complete food menu for the 2018 event, as well as purchase tickets and overnight packages.
New Restaurant Coming to Epcot’s Japan Pavilion
Posted onToday the Disney Parks Blog announced that an all-new table service restaurant will be coming to the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase. The restaurant will be a signature dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of Japan. The setting will draw from both nature and takumi, which means "artisan" in Japanese, and the relationship between Japanese craftsmanship and the natural world will be evident throughout the space.
The as-yet unnamed restaurant will be operated by Mitsukoshi USA, which currently operates the merchandise, restaurants (Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining), and kiosks in the Japan Pavilion.
No further construction details or planned opening date have been announced.
Three More Magic Kingdom Restaurants Begin Serving Alcohol
Posted onThree more restaurants in the Magic Kingdom Park have begun serving alcohol, joining a number of restaurants in the park that have started the practice in recent years.
Guests ages 21 and over can now enjoy wine and beer at The Plaza Restaurant, The Crystal Palace, and The Diamond Horseshoe. The beverages have been specially selected for each restaurant's unique menu.
New Character Dining Experiences at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Posted onMickey's Tales of Adventure Character Breakfast at Storytellers Cafe and Donald Duck's Seaside Breakfast at Disney's PCH Grill start on July 10. Reservations are now available.
Texas Couple Surprised with Dream Wedding at Walt Disney World Resort
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 10, 2018) — Inspired by this month’s royal wedding and very much in the moment of their own prince and princess dreams, a lucky Houston couple spoke their “I Do’s” Thursday in front of a national television audience and their dream backdrop: Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort. Late … Continue reading "Texas Couple Surprised with Dream Wedding at Walt Disney World Resort"
Location Revealed for Space-Themed Restaurant Set for Epcot
Posted onLast summer, at the D23 Expo, a one-of-a-kind, space-themed restaurant was announced. Planned for Epcot, the restaurant is to offer guests amazing meals and a spectacular view from "high above Earth." Today, the Disney Parks Blog revealed that this restaurant will be built in a newly developed area located between Epcot's Mission: SPACE and Test Track attractions.
May 12 Grand Opening for New Disney Springs Store DisneyStyle
Posted onDisneyStyle, the newest merchandise location to open at Disney Springs West Side, celebrated its grand opening on May 12. The shop, which is located on the corner between AMC Theatres and Star Wars Galactic Outpost, showcases an assortment of products inspired by beloved Disney Parks attractions and Disney characters.
