4 Great Ways to Celebrate the New Year at Walt Disney World Resort

Down in New Orleans: A Disney New Year’s Eve Experience – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
You can ring in the new year in style with Down in New Orleans: A Disney New Year’s Dining Experience inspired by the New Orleans French Quarter and Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.”

When you arrive at the Sorcerer’s Apprentice Ballroom of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful French Quarter-inspired décor and an array of stations that will immerse your senses in unique and extraordinary flavors, such as smoked salmon mousse cones and oyster beignets fried right before their eyes. Then, when dinner time finally approaches, you will be guided to a premier dining destination for the main course of the night where you’ll be welcomed by art-adorned walls with visions of New Orleans.
You can take in the rich scents and vibrant flavors as you enjoy herb-crusted Louisiana redfish, crayfish étouffé, Black Angus beef, braised short ribs and roast filet of beef with truffled celery root silk, all while enjoying the authentic sounds of a live jazz band. At the evening’s end, a spirited vocalist will join the band and bring the classic sounds of Disney’s “Princess and the Frog” by legendary composer Randy Newman to life. Soon after, you will be ushered to a private viewing area near the Porte Cochére, for champagne and the unforgettable sights of the world-famous Magic Kingdom® Park fireworks to ring in the new year!

From beginning to end, this event is a beautiful way to welcome 2018 and it’s sure to be a night you will remember. Reserve seats today for this once-in-a-lifetime event! Down in New Orleans – A Disney New Year’s Eve Experience will take place on Dec. 31, 2017, from 7 p.m.-12:15 a.m. at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and will feature restaurant-style reserved seating.
This event starts at 7:30 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Bash at Atlantic Dance Hall – Disney’s BoardWalk
Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk invites you to ring in the new year with rockin’ music, tasty treats, high spirits and an enchanting dash of Disney magic. Guests can dance the night away while they enjoy tasty treats such as soft pretzels, churros, and other sweet and salty snacks. In addition, you can celebrate the new year with complimentary party hats and horns, a view of the sensational Epcot fireworks, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Doors open at 9 p.m. and Guests must be 21 years or older with valid ID to enter.

Dinner and Dancing Under the Sea – Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk
You can kick off the new year at Flying Fish with Dinner and Dancing Under the Sea. Starting at 7 p.m., Guests can enjoy a cocktail hour with scrumptious hors d’oeurves and a gorgeous and delectable seafood display, followed by a spectacular family-style dinner spread with sustainable seafood offerings and accompaniments. You will also enjoy a complimentary character artist drawing throughout the night and the opportunity to dance all night long to the tunes of a live 3-piece jazz band. Then you'll toast to the new year with champagne and a midnight celebration! Guests of this exclusive event will also have the opportunity to hop on over to the Atlantic Dance Hall to enjoy the Epcot® fireworks and midnight festivities.
Guests must be 21 years or older with valid ID to enter.

Mickey’s New Year’s Eve BBQ – Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
You can join Mickey, Minnie and friends for a family-friendly barbecue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort as you celebrate the new year at Mickey’s New Year’s Eve BBQ. During this special finger-licking, foot-stomping barbeque event, you will feast on mouth-watering items such as Bacon Jam Burger Sliders grilled on site, Wagon Wheel Mac’n’Cheese for the kiddos, and Mini S’mores served in Mason Jars!
In addition to this all-you-care-to-enjoy BBQ spread, Guests will enjoy the sounds of a live bluegrass band and a DJ. After dinner, cowpokes can mosey on over to the dance floor for line dancing led by Disney Friends! Then get ready to count down to midnight and watch the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks from a special viewing area.

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First Look: Marvel Day at Sea on the Disney Magic

The time has arrived when the mightiest Marvel Super Heroes and menacing foes assemble on the Disney Magic to make the action-packed Marvel Day at Sea a reality! Now, enjoy your first official look at some of the exciting day-long entertainment and adventures that will transport you to a new realm of heroic possibilities…

“Marvel Heroes Unite”
For the first time ever, Marvel Super Heroes and Villains face off in an incredible battle at sea! The super-charged nighttime show fills the upper decks with special effects, stunts and pyrotechnics and music. The epic finale culminates in the largest collection of Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains ever assembled on a cruise ship.

“Doctor Strange: Journey into the Mystic Arts”
In a brand-new interactive show, sorcerer supreme Doctor Strange invites guests to join him on a journey of discovery into the world of the Mystic Arts.

Black Panther’s Debut
Making his very first appearance as part of a Disney vacation experience, Black Panther shares his secrets of super reflexes and extraordinary intellect during up-close encounters.

Heroic Encounters
Around the ship, you may happen upon your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, who is always quick with a word of encouragement and helping guests hone their Spider-senses. Other Marvel Super Heroes you may encounter onboard include Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and Black Widow, to name just a few.

“Mickey and Friends Super Hero Celebration”
Even Disney characters are getting in on the action! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale dress up to honor their favorite Marvel Super Heroes.
Marvel Day at Sea is on select 7- and 8-night Disney Cruise Line sailings from New York this fall, and returns on select 5-night Western Caribbean cruises from Miami in early 2018.

Disney Cruise Line Introduces Even More Fun for All Ages with New Spaces and New Experiences on the Disney Magic

An Enchanting Dining Experience for Families

At Rapunzel’s Royal Table, families will delight in an all-new dining experience inspired by the beloved story of Disney’s “Tangled.” The first table service restaurant themed to “Tangled” that features characters and live entertainment will transport you to the kingdom of Corona for an enchanted evening of music and interactive fun featuring Rapunzel and the mischievous Snuggly Duckling Thugs. The family fun is complete with themed menus, special activities and a lively parade to cap off the evening in Corona.

March 2018

Calnedar of Events May 2018

May 2018

The  Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is set for May 2018.
March 1 - May 29, 2018

Orlando Gay Days - This is event is NOT affiliated with the Disney Company in any way. It has been happening in the Orlando area since 1991. Although Main Street Memories is not affiliated with this event, we do post the calendar of events, so that you will be well informed.

Gay Days 2018 will be held May 31 through June 3, 2018

The day to day park schedule is:
Thursday, May 31 - Animal Kingdom
Friday, June 1- Hollywood Studios
Saturday, June 2 - Magic Kingdom
Sunday, June 3 - EPCOT

For more info, visit: 
 http://www.gaydays.com

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Returns November 10 through January 7

The Happiest Place on Earth will get merrier once again when Holidays at the Disneyland Resort returns November 10 through January 7! This festive season will bring back favorite experiences throughout the entire resort.

At Disney California Adventure park, Festival of Holidays will again bring the spirit of the season to life through delicious food and special entertainment, including the return of Disney ¡Viva Navidad! For its second year, the celebration will feature a new take on the popular Festive Foods Marketplace, presenting a side-by-side mix of holiday comfort dishes that bridge many diverse cultures and family traditions. And at night, “World of Color – Season of Light” will illuminate Paradise Bay with a sparkling winter fantasy combining classic holiday songs with memorable moments from treasured Disney animated films.

At Disneyland park, seasonal fan favorites return, including Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks, “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday (which begins September 15).

tar Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios December 16

Held after park hours from 7 p.m.-midnight, the event will be filled with out-of-this-world entertainment that celebrates the entire Star Wars saga.
Among many thrills in store, guests can expect to enjoy Star Wars entertainment, special photo opportunities, event-exclusive merchandise and F&B, character greetings, a look at the ongoing Star Wars expansion coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and much more.

Here’s a look at other event offerings:

• Star Wars Entertainment – Both Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks and the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show will be enhanced with special saga elements.
• Sneak Peeks at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Epic Theater will play host to a special one-night-only panel discussion about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the 14-acre Star Wars expansion that’s set to open in 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
• Special Photo Ops – Throughout the park, guests can step into immersive and iconic scenes from their favorite Star Wars films in a series of incredibly detailed photo locations, including new backdrops inspired by Star Wars Rebels and more.
• Character Encounters – Be on the lookout for Star Wars characters like Ewoks, AWR Troopers and roaming droids; Jedi Knights teaching younglings in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple; rocketing to the stars aboard Star Tours – The Adventures Continue; and more.
• Exclusive F&B and Merchandise – Even more specialty Star Wars-themed food and beverage and merchandise will be available.
• Enjoy park attractions – Select attractions will be open to all guests. At embarkation points to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, guests may come face-to-face with Stormtroopers on the lookout for a Rebel spy.

Star Wars: Galactic Nights access and activities will be exclusive to event ticket holders. Last spring’s event sold out, so booking early is strongly suggested. Tickets are priced at $129 adults, $124 ages 3-9.

Chefs & Master Sommeliers Announced for 2018 Adventures by Disney Rhine Food & Wine Sailings

While the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival just kicked off yesterday, Adventures by Disney is already prepping for its 2018 Food & Wine sailings along the Rhine River. The timing is fitting, as these 8-day, 7-night adult-exclusive epicurean sailings, departing in fall of 2018, expand on the theme of international eats by taking guests to the heart of Europe to indulge in the authentic foods from 4 different countries!
The sailings are hosted by renowned chefs and sommeliers, serving up extraordinary food and beverage experiences both on and off the ship. On the Sept. 24, 2018 sailing, Scott Hunnel, Executive Chef at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, including the AAA Five Diamond award-winning Victoria and Albert’s, will be hosting culinary presentations and demonstrations. Joining him onboard the river cruise ship will be George Miliotes, one of only 236 Master Sommeliers in the world, who is also behind Wine Bar George at Disney Springs which will open in early 2018.
On the second sailing, departing on Oct. 8, 2018, guests will be joined by Chef Rudolf “Rudy” Muller, Executive Chef and Culinary Director at Hong Kong Disneyland along with Brian Koziol, Master Sommelier and Concept & Development Director, Food and Beverage at Walt Disney World Resort.

While cruising along Europe’s Rhine River, you’ll also make visits to world-famous breweries and award-winning wineries, partake in gourmet demonstrations and workshops, sip your way through local beer and wine pairings on culinary walking tours, and much more. These activities will allow you to discover the unique culinary history and culture of four countries—Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
Bookings for these special sailings are now open! And, don’t miss the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, taking place now through Nov. 13.

Discover Curaçao with Disney Cruise Line

 Like Aruba, the island of Curaçao is located in the Southern Caribbean Sea near the coast of Venezuela. It is a vibrant oasis famous for its beaches, pristine diving and snorkeling, rich culture and European architecture. Whether you choose to have a beach day or stretch your legs exploring other parts of the island, we have the perfect Port Adventure for your family.

 City Walking Tour – Curaçao’s capital, Willemstad, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that features colorful Dutch buildings, museums, monuments, restaurants and shops. This guided tour takes you on an enlightening stroll through the city, including Rif Fort, Fort Amsterdam, the Queen Emma floating bridge and the picturesque floating marketplace. A highlight of the tour is a visit to the Curaçao Maritime Museum where you can discover more than 500 years of the island’s maritime history.

 Discover Curaçao Island Tour – This excursion also visits the Curaçao Maritime Museum, followed by exciting adventures around the island. One stop is at the spectacular Hato Caves, a dramatic collection of centuries-old grottos filled with stalactites, stalagmites and crystal-clear pools. Another destination is the Chobolobo Liqueur Factory where you can taste Blue Curacao liqueur and see how it is made. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy magnificent views during scenic drives around the island paradise.

Coastal and Country Drive – Get your camera ready! This Port Adventure showcases the beauty of Curaçao with visits to some of the area’s stunning locales, including Boca Tabla National Park, Jan Kok salt lakes and one of the island’s most beautiful beaches. You’ll also stop at Kas di Pal’I Maishi, an interactive museum where you’ll learn about life in Curacao from days past and enjoy a traditional song and dance demonstration.

Recipe: Peanut Butter Blondie Bars from Sweet on You Aboard the Disney Fantasy

Be sure to stop by Sweet on You during your family’s week-long vacation on the Disney Fantasy to try more of our yummy sweet treats.
Peanut Butter Blondie Bars
Ingredients:

• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 4 tsp creamy peanut butter
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1¼ cups flour
• ¼ cup pecans, chopped
• Candy to garnish

Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups dark chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Melt the chocolate, peanut butter and butter.
3. Whisk the eggs and brown sugar with an electric mixer until thickened. Fold the chocolate mixture into the whisked eggs.
4. Fold the sieved flour and pecans into the chocolate mixture. Pour the mixture into a baking tray and spread out evenly. Place in the oven to bake for approximately 45 minutes.
5. Once the brownies are cool, cut out with a 2.5 inch cookie cutter.
6. For the ganache, heat the heavy cream over the stove until just reaching boiling point. Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate and stir in until the chocolate has melted.
7. Once cool, beat the ganache before piping on top of each brownie. Decorate with your choice of candy.

Calendar of Events - May 2018

May 2018

The  Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is set for March / April / May 2018

All of the new attractions in Pandora: The World of Avatar are in full operation!!

 

 Orlando Gay Days - This is event is NOT affiliated with the Disney Company in any way. It has been happening in the Orlando area since 1991. Although Main Street Memories is not affiliated with this event, we do post the calendar of events, so that you will be well informed.

Gay Days 2017 will be held May 31 through June 5, 2017

The day to day park schedule is:
Thursday, May 31 - Animal Kingdom or Sea World
Friday, June 1- Hollywood Studios  or Islands of adventure
Saturday, June 2 - Magic Kingdom or Universal Studios
Sunday, June 3  - EPCOT or Discovery Cove

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Expands to Disney California Adventure Park in 2017

Halloween Time at the Disneyland® Resort is growing with more frightful fun! This year, your family can get into the spooky spirit at Disney California Adventure® Park, with all-new ghoulish delights at Cars Land and on Buena Vista Street.

Mickey’s Halloween Party features special entertainment, including Disney characters – Disney villains as well as Mickey Mouse and friends — and the Cadaver Dans ghostly quartet performing on the Rivers of America. An extra special treat is the “Halloween Screams” fireworks spectacular, a Mickey’s Halloween Party tradition presented exclusively for party guests. Also exclusive to Mickey’s Halloween Party is the “Frightfully Fun Parade,” led by The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow (from the Disney animated classic “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad”). 

Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets are subject to availability and are valid only for specific event dates and hours. Space is limited. Advanced purchase savings available only for select party nights and only until one day prior to applicable event date. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Tickets are nonrefundable and may not be resold. May not be combined with other discounts. Costumes subject to Disney guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/mickeys-halloween-party/ and should not be obstructive or offensive. Ages 2 and under: no ticket required. Entertainment may be cancelled due to inclement weather or otherwise. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
Cars Land will get all gussied up with four-wheeled frights as the citizens of Radiator Springs don their Halloween costumes and decorate their homes to celebrate Haul-O-Ween. From Fillmore’s Jack-Oil Lanterns and Flo’s Spider-Car to Witchy Miss Lizzie’s shop, everybody’s doing all they can to turn Radiator Springs into Radiator Screams! Guests will experience some of their favorite Cars Land attractions in new ways as Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree becomes Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters transforms into Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.
On Buena Vista Street, a spell will be cast with new Halloween decor all along this stylish thoroughfare inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Oogie Boogie has risen from the shadows to take over Disney California Adventure park, and his oversized silhouette beckons guests through the main entrance as a swarm of bats encircle Carthay Circle Theatre.

At Disneyland® Park, the famous Pumpkin Festival will greet Guests as they make their way down Main Street, U.S.A., on their way to the eerily magical Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy attractions.

Also at Disneyland® Park, the popular Mickey’s Halloween Party returns! Tickets to the private Mickey’s Halloween Party, featuring special entertainment and trick-or-treating at locations throughout Disneyland Park, go on sale July 24.
Mickey's Halloween Party takes place on Sept. 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, Oct. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 3, 2017. 

New this year for Mickey’s Halloween Party Guests, Disney California Adventure Park will be featured for the first time as part of the pre-party mix-in. Early arrivals will be able to visit both theme parks for three hours prior to the party launch in Disneyland Park. Also new this year, admission to Mickey’s Halloween Party will include complimentary Disney PhotoPass.

Mickey’s Halloween Party features special entertainment, including Disney characters – Disney villains as well as Mickey Mouse and friends — and the Cadaver Dans ghostly quartet performing on the Rivers of America. An extra special treat is the “Halloween Screams” fireworks spectacular, a Mickey’s Halloween Party tradition presented exclusively for party guests. Also exclusive to Mickey’s Halloween Party is the “Frightfully Fun Parade,” led by The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow (from the Disney animated classic “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad”). 

Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets are subject to availability and are valid only for specific event dates and hours. Space is limited. Advanced purchase savings available only for select party nights and only until one day prior to applicable event date. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Tickets are nonrefundable and may not be resold. May not be combined with other discounts. Costumes subject to Disney guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/mickeys-halloween-party/ and should not be obstructive or offensive. Ages 2 and under: no ticket required. Entertainment may be cancelled due to inclement weather or otherwise. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

Complete Planning Guide for 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Aug. 31through Nov. 13, 2017


Epcot Legacy Showplace

• Chilled Scotch Egg wrapped in Sausage with Mustard Sauce
• Zesty Cheeseburger and Cheddar Cheese Macaroni Handwich
• L’Orange Cotton Candy: A mixture of Lime and Orange Cotton Candy (vegetarian)
• Bright Horizons: Sprite® with Multi-flavored Boba Pearls (non-alcoholic)
• M.I.A Beer Company 305 Golden Ale, Doral, FL
• Playalinda Brewing Company Blonde Ale, Titusville, FL
• Florida Beer Company Passport 35 Triple Chocolate Milk Stout, Cape Canaveral, FL
• JDub’s Passion Wheat, Sarasota, FL
• Central 28 Trekkerbier Farmhouse Ale, DeBary, FL
• Cigar City Guayabera Citra Pale Ale, Tampa, FL
• Eastern Florida Flight
• M.I.A. Beer Company 305 Golden Ale
• Playalinda Brewing Company Blonde Ale
• Florida Beer Company Passport 35 Triple Chocolate Milk Stout
• Western Florida Flight
• JDub’s Passion Wheat
• Central 28 Trekkerbier Farmhouse Ale
• Cigar City Guayabera Citra Pale Ale

Flavors from Fire

• Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds
• Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions, and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso
• Romano and American Grana Cheeses
• Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam, and Maple Butter Syrup
• Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, and Raspberry Dust
• Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter
• Ravenswood Zinfandel, Napa Valley
• Swine Brine featuring Evan Williams Bourbon

Light Lab
Beverages

• T=C2: Tonic Water and Cotton Candy (non-alcoholic)
• RGB: Citrus Apple Freeze (non-alcoholic)
• Bleu Spectrum: Blanc de Bleu Cuvée Mousseux with Boba Pearls
• Left Hand Brewing Company Polestar Pilsner, Longmont, CO
• Playalinda Brewing Company Robonaut Red Ale, Titusville, FL
• Elysian Brewing Space Dust IPA, Seattle, WA
• Sixpoint Brewery Mad Scientist Radiant Flux, Brooklyn, NY
• Founders Brewing Company Green Zebra Watermelon Gose Ale, Grand Rapids, MI
• Blue Point Brewing Company Hoptical Illusion IPA, Patchogue, NY
• Space Flight
• Left Hand Brewing Company Polestar Pilsner
• Playalinda Brewing Company Robonaut Red Ale
• Elysian Brewing Space Dust IPA
• Light Flight
• Sixpoint Brewery Mad Scientist Radiant Flux
• Founders Brewing Company Green Zebra Watermelon Gose Ale
• Blue Point Brewing Company Hoptical Illusion IPA

Earth Eats Inspired by ABC’s “The Chew”

• Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce (vegetarian)
• Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots, and Feta Cheese
• Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle (gluten friendly)
• Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Chardonnay “Goldie,” California
• Kurt Russell’s Gogi Wines Pinot Noir, California
• Redstone Meadery Black Raspberry Mead

Active Eats

• Loaded Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers, and Green Onions
• Roasted Verlasso® Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri (gluten friendly)
• Sweet Avocado Crema with Strawberries, Yellow Cake, and Tortilla Streusel (vegetarian)
• M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Cucumber & Lemon Lime Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL
• Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Riesling, Washington
• Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Coastal Eats

• Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado Lemongrass Cream
• Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette
• Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn and Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce
• Erath Pinot Gris, Oregon
• Soter Planet Pinot Noir, Oregon

The Chocolate Studio

• Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey-Caramel (gluten friendly)
• Sweet Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Whipped Cream and Raspberry Dust (vegetarian)
• Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
• Banfi Rosa Regale, Piedmont
• Lenotti Recioto della Valpolicella, Italy
• RL Buller Fine Muscat

The Cheese Studio Hosted by Boursin® Cheese

• Braised Beef “Stroganoff” with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom, and Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce
• Savory Caramelized Onion Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese Tart with cold Arugula Salad and Aged Balsamic (vegetarian)
• Cheese Trio: Profiterole topped with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese and Orange Apricot Jam; Smoked Salmon Pinwheel with Boursin® Shallot and Chive Cheese and Everything Seasoning; Strawberry Macaroon with Boursin Pepper Cheese
• Leth Steinagrund Gruner Veltliner, Austria
• Liberated Pinot Noir, California

The Wine & Dine Studio

• Seared Scallops, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts, and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce
• Pulled Duck Confit with Cannellini Bean Ragoût and Zinfandel Reduction
• Trio of Artisan Cheese (vegetarian): Fromager d’Affinois de Excellence with Toasted Baguette; Point Reyes Original Blue with Apricot Jam; Point Reyes Toma with Honey
• Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese: Trio of Artisan Cheese Paired with Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, St.
• Francis Chardonnay and Recuerdo Malbec
• Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford
• St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma County
• Recuerdo Malbec, Argentina
• Eden Canyon “Jolie” Red Blend, California
• Meiomi Rosé, California

Islands of the Caribbean

• Jamaican Beef Patty with Mango Salsa
• Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice, and Pickled Red Onions (gluten friendly)
• Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (vegetarian)
• Carib Lager
• Caribbean White Sangria
• Frozen Mojito

New Zealand

• Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
• Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
• Seared Venison Loin with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Kumara Purée
• Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough
• Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir, Marlborough
• Frozen Wine Cocktail featuring Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

Australia

• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (gluten friendly)
• Grilled Lamb T-Bone with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies (gluten friendly)
• Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut (vegetarian)
• Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
• Robert Oatley McLaren Vale Shiraz
• Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley

The Almond Orchard Hosted by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®

• Cauliflower Risotto with Pulled Chicken, Artichokes, Spinach and Parmesan Cheese with Aged Balsamic
• Fire-roasted Tomato Hummus topped with Blue Diamond® Salt & Vinegar Almonds served with Blue Diamond Nut Thins®
• Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae with Fresh Berries and Crunchy Chocolate Oats

Patagonia

• Beef Empanada
• Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée (gluten friendly)
• Verum Pinot Noir, Rio Negro
• Bodega Noemía de Patagonia “A Lisa” Malbec, Rio Negro

Hawai’i

• Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
• Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers, and Wasabi Cream
• Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and Spicy Mayonnaise
• Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts
• Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager
• Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine
• Mai Tai featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum

Farm Fresh

• Crispy Chicken with Griddled Cornbread and Red Eye Gravy
• Roasted Beet Salad with Green Beans, Feta Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette, and Toasted Walnuts (vegetarian and gluten friendly)
• Gumption Citrus Freak Hard Cider, Middlebury, VT
• Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider, Middlebury, VT
• Two Henrys Elderberry Cream Hard Cider, Plant City, FL
• Florida Orange Groves Mango Mama Wine
• Cider flight

Greece

• Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles, and Vegan Tzatziki (vegetarian)
• Taste of Greece: Stuffed Grape Leaves with Lemon Dill Sauce, Grilled Octopus and Feta Cheese Dip with Warm Pita
  Spanakopita (vegetarian)
• Bougatsa: Warm Phyllo Dough Strudel with Sweet Vanilla Custard, Lemon Honey Syrup and Cinnamon (vegetarian)
• Domaine Skouras Moscofilero, Peloponnese
• Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko, Santorini
• Argyros Atlantis Red Blend, Santorini

Thailand

• Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Stir-fried Vegetables
• Seared Shrimp and Scallop Cake with Cold Noodle Salad
• Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice
• Helfrich Gewürztraminer, Alsace
• Singha Lager

Mexico

• Rib Eye Taco: Marinated Rib Eye, Roasted Chipotle Sauce, and Grilled Scallions on a Corn Tortilla
• Tequila Chipotle Shrimp: Served on a Black Bean Huarache garnished with Red and Green Cabbage, Queso Fresco, and Crema Mexicana
• Cajeta Mousse served with Cajeta Sauce and White Chocolate Flakes
• Prickly Pear Margarita
• Classic Pomegranate Margarita
• Mexican-style Sangria
• Pacifico Lager with Floater

China

• Beijing Roasted Duck Bao Bun with Hoisin Sauce
• Spicy Chicken Bao Bun
• Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles
• Chicken Potstickers
• Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (non-alcoholic)
• Tsingtao Lager
• Ritzy Lychee with Courvoisier Cognac VS and Smirnoff Vodka
• Happy Peach with DeKuyper Peach Liqueur and Myers’s Dark Rum
• Kung Fu Punch with Smirnoff Vodka and Bols Triple Sec
• BaiJoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice

India

• Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips (vegetarian)
• Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and Basmati Rice (vegetarian and gluten friendly)
• Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews, and Warm Naan Bread
• Pistachio Cardamom Bundt Cake with Chocolate Coconut Mousse (vegetarian)
• Mango Lassi (non-alcoholic)
• Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
• Sula Shiraz, Nashik
• Kingfisher Lager

Africa

• Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato, and Pap (gluten friendly)
• Spicy Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew with Vegan Yogurt and Quinoa (vegetarian)
• Spinach and Paneer Cheese Pocket with Mint Raita (vegetarian)
• Ernie Els “Big Easy” Chenin Blanc, Western Cape
• Simonsig Pinotage, Stellenbosch
• Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Western Cape
• Wine flight

Brewer’s Collection

• Lebkuchenherz: Decorated Gingerbread Heart
• Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
• Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb
• Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer
• Beer flight

Germany

• Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese
• Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll
• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (vegetarian)
• Lebkuchenherz: Decorated Gingerbread Heart
• Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
• Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel
• Dr. Heyden Oppenheimer Sacträger Riesling Spätlese, Rheinhessen
• Selbach Riesling Classic Dry, Mosel
• Wine flight

Spain

• Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette
• Traditional Spanish Paella with Shrimp, Mussels, Chicken, and Crispy Chorizo (gluten friendly)
• Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops and Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (gluten friendly)
• Sweet Olive Oil Cake with Powdered Sugar and Lemon Curd
• Rafael Palacios Bolo Godello, Valdeorras
• Bodegas y Viñedos Artazu Garnacha Rosado, Navarra
• Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla
• Wine flight

Italy

• Crispy Calamari with Spicy Pomodoro Sauce
• Absolut Penne: Vodka Sauce with Shrimp
• Cannoli al Cioccolato: Chocolate-covered Cannoli Filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit
• Pinot Grigio
• Chianti
• Prosecco
• Corbinello
• Moscato
• Frozen Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila
• Moretti Lager Beer
• Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer

Hops & Barley

• New England Lobster Roll
• Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese served on Griddled Garlic Toast
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (vegetarian)
• New Belgium Brewing Fat Tire White Ale, Fort Collins, CO
• Anchor Brewing Liberty Ale, San Francisco, CA
• Orange Blossom Brewing Foxtail Cold Brew Coffee Pilsner, Orlando, FL
• Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
• Atalon Pauline’s Cuvée Red Blend, Napa Valley
• Beer flight

Japan

• Wasabi Shumai Steamed Pork Dumpling
• Salmon BLT Sushi Roll
• Teriyaki Ginger Pork
• Pom Pineapple Sake Cocktail
• Kara Tamba Tarekuchi Dry Sake
• Yukikiage “Snow Shadow” Junmai Sake
• Sapporo Lager

Morocco

• Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket
• Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions, and Tzatziki Sauce (vegetarian)
• Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce (vegetarian)
• Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur
• Les Trois Domaines Guerrouane White Wine, Meknes
• Moroccan Sangria
• Casa Pale Lager

Belgium

• Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
• Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (vegetarian)
• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (vegetarian)
• Hoegaarden Witbier
• Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale
• Stella Artois Hard Cidre
• Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
• Beer flight

Brazil

• Escondidinho de Carne – “Little Hidden One”: Layered Meat Pie with Mashed Yucca (gluten friendly)
• Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Tomato, and Onions (gluten friendly)
• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (vegetarian and gluten friendly)
• M.I.A. Beer Company Barbosa Black Beer, Doral, FL
• Lidio Carraro Chardonnay
• Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

France

• Moelleux au Fromage de Chèvre et Épinards: Warm Goat Cheese Pudding with Spinach (vegetarian and gluten friendly)
• Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley
• Boeuf Bourguignon, Purée de Pommes de Terre:Cabernet Sauvignon Braised Beef with Mashed Potatoes
• Crème Brûlée à la Confiture de Framboises: Crème Brûlée with Housemade Raspberry Jam (vegetarian and gluten friendly)
• La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice
• Chardonnay, Bouchard Ainé & Fils
• Château les Graves de Barrau Merlot and Cabernet Blend, Bordeaux
• St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
• Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Pale Lager

Ireland

• Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy
• Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread (vegetarian)
• Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard
• Twinings® Pumpkin Chai Tea and Caramel Shake (non-alcoholic)
• Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
• Guinness Blonde American Lager
• Twinings® Pumpkin Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka

Scotland

• Fresh Potato Pancake with Scottish Smoked Salmon and Herbed Sour Cream
• Traditional Scottish Lamb Stew with Neeps and Tatties
• The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked Cake with Lemon Cream and Toasted Oats (vegetarian)
• Belhaven Brewery Scottish Ale
• Citrus Thistle featuring Hendrick’s Gin

Canada

• Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce (gluten friendly)
• Moosehead Radler: Lager infused with Grapefruit, Grape and Lemon Juices, New Brunswick Neige Premiere “Apple Ice Wine”, Québec
• Fielding Estate Red Conception, Niagara Peninsula

Disney MaxPass to Debut July 19 at Disneyland Resort

We are excited to announce that Disney MaxPass will launch July 19, 2017 at Disneyland® Resort. Disney MaxPass will help Guests to maximize their experience at the Resort by providing unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads from the day, and by enabling the convenience of mobile FASTPASS booking and redemption times while in the Parks through the Disneyland App.

Disney MaxPass will be offered for an introductory price of $10 a day.  Guests may purchase Disney MaxPass when they purchase their ticket at Disneyland.com, at the box office, Disney Desks at Resort Hotels or Good Neighbor Hotels, or as an add-on through the Disneyland App once they enter either theme park.  Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders will have the option of purchasing Disney MaxPass for the life of their current passport for $75.  Signature Plus passholders will receive Disney MaxPass at no additional cost, as part of their annual passport entitlement.
Since we announced Disney MaxPass in January, we have added two additional Disney FASTPASS locations at Toy Story Mania and Matterhorn Bobsleds, bringing the total number of attractions to 16. Guests will continue to have the option of Disney FASTPASS service at no additional cost by obtaining a FASTPASS return time with their park admission ticket at attraction FASTPASS kiosks.
The introduction of Disney MaxPass is part of our ongoing commitment to providing Guests with opportunities to customize their experiences and make it even easier than ever to create unforgettable memories. Watch for additional updates and examples of how guests can start enjoying Disney MaxPass on July 19, 2017.

Guests are strongly advised to check the day’s FASTPASS ticket availability and other Park details before purchasing Disney MaxPass or using a Park ticket with Disney MaxPass as FASTPASS tickets for your preferred attractions may not be available at the time of purchase or use.  FASTPASS tickets are limited and availability is not guaranteed. FASTPASS tickets may be obtained only while you are in the Parks and may not be available for entertainment through Disney MaxPass. An experience that does not have Disney FASTPASS® availability at a kiosk will not be available using Disney MaxPass. 
The Disney MaxPass benefit will expire at the end of the day or when the Passport it is associated with expires, as applicable. Disney MaxPass is nonrefundable, nontransferable, may not be redeemed for cash and is subject to other restrictions. Price, terms, entitlements, attractions and entertainment are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Passholders who purchase the Disney MaxPass benefit may not use the value of any separate ticket media toward the purchase price of Disney MaxPass.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series 2017

Here’s the full line-up:

• 8/31 – 9/1 – Delta Rae (“Bottom of the River”)
• 9/2 – 9/3 – The Hooters (“And We Danced”) NEW
• 9/4 – 9/5 – Baha Men (“Who Let the Dogs Out”) NEW
• 9/6 – 9/7 – Fuel (“Shimmer”)
• 9/8 -9/10 – STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas (“We Built This City”)
• 9/11 – 9/12 – Lauren Alaina (“Road Less Traveled”) NEW
• 9/13 – 9/15 – Plain White T’s (“Hey There Delilah”)
• 9/16 – 9/17 – Sister Hazel (“All For You”)
• 9/18 – 9/20- Air Supply (“All Out Of Love”)
• 9/21 – 9/22 – David Cook (“Light On”)
• 9/23 – 9/24 – Everclear (“Santa Monica”)
• 9/25 – 9/27 – Sugar Ray (“Every Morning)
• 9/28 – 9/29 – 38 Special (“Hold On Loosely”)
• 9/30 – 10/1 – Mark Wills (“19 Somethin’”) NEW
• 10/2 – 10/3 – American Authors (“Best Day of My Life”) NEW
• 10/4 – 10/5 – Christopher Cross (“Sailing”)
• 10/6 – 10/8 – Devon Allman (“Ragged & Dirty”) NEW
• 10/9 – 10/11 – Dennis DeYoung: The music of STYX (“Come Sail Away”)
• 10/12 – 10/13 – Taylor Dayne (“Tell It To My Heart”)
• 10/14 – 10/15 – Jeffrey Osborne (“On The Wings of Love”)
• 10/16 – 10/17 – Postmodern Jukebox (Various Hits) NEW
• 10/18 – 10/20 – 10,000 Maniacs (“Because the Night”) NEW
• 10/21 – 10/22 – Toad The Wet Sprocket (“Walk on the Ocean”)
• 10/23 – 10/24 – Kenny G (“Songbird”) NEW
• 10/25 – 10/26 – Billy Ocean (“Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car”)
• 10/27 – 10/29 – Tiffany (“I Think We’re Alone Now”)
• 10/30 – 11/1 – Hanson (“MMMBop”)
• 11/2 – 11/3 – Blue October (“Into The Ocean”) NEW
• 11/4 – 11/5 – Living Colour (“Cult of Personality”)
• 11/6 – 11/8 – Boyz II Men (“End of the Road”)
• 11/9 – 11/11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (“Go Daddy-O”)
• 11/12 – 11/13 – Squeeze (“Tempted”) NEW

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival opens Aug. 31 and runs through Nov. 13.
Performances are 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. daily, and included in Epcot admission. (Lineup is subject to change; songs listed are for artist recognition only and may not be included in the concert play list.)

Night of Joy 2017 details

Disney Night of Joy 2017 will introduce a new ticket structure as this popular event returns to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World® Resort Sept. 8-9, 2017.
You will be able to buy both concert-only OR theme-park-and-concert-combination tickets for either evening – or also a two-night ticket.
Ticket options include:

• Single night concert only tickets will be $45 plus tax in advance
• Two-night concert only tickets will be $69 plus tax in advance
• Single night concert tickets plus a (1) day at a Walt Disney World theme park add on will be $107 plus tax *
• Two-night concert tickets with a (1) day at a Walt Disney World theme park add on will be $131 plus tax **

Tickets will go on sale in early June.
A little reminder about this year’s talent: (Entertainment subject to change.)

• Friday, Sept. 8 – MercyMe, TobyMac, Zach Williams, Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, Matt Maher, Colton Dixon, Rend Collective.
• Saturday, Sept. 9 – Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kirk Franklin, Jordan Feliz, Crowder, Jeremy Camp, Tye Tribbett.

For more information, stay tuned to Main Street Memories for updates on entertainment and events.

* Add-on Theme Park Ticket Option is good for use any one day September 8-30, 2017 at any one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks

**2-day Concert plus 1-day Theme Park Advanced ticket will also include (1) admission to your choice of Disney’s Blizzard Beach or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park for one use September 8-30, 2017. Individuals must purchase by August 8, 2017 to receive water park ticket.

Night of Joy 2017

Today we're excited to share the line-up for this year’s Disney Night of Joy event featuring 15 of the greatest performers in Contemporary Christian music – Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex!

With Contemporary Christian Music legends like MercyMe, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman and Kirk Franklin joining a new generation of Christian hit makers like Danny Gokey, Jordan Feliz and Rend Collective, the complex will be filled with two nights of awe-inspiring music. And, word has it that Amy and Steven might sing a couple of songs together!
We are also thrilled to welcome Night of Joy favorite, Matthew West as our host for the two-night event this year. Matthew will be running around the complex, introducing artists and just generally keeping things hopping.
This year’s event – our 35th actually – will feature one of the greatest concert lineups in Contemporary Christian music history. (Entertainment subject to change.)

• Friday, Sept. 8 – MercyMe, TobyMac, Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, Matt Maher, Colton Dixon, Rend Collective, Zach Williams.
• Saturday, Sept. 9 – Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Kirk Franklin, Jordan Feliz, Crowder, Jeremy Camp, Tye Tribbett.

Tickets will go on sale in early June. Stay tuned to Main Street Memories for more details!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Announced at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort

Although tickets are NOT YET available for purchase, the party dates have been released!

53 days of fun this fall at Magic Kingdom® at Walt Disney World® Resort as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party return in all their glory.
For Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, 32 spook-tacular dates include:

• August 25, 29
• September 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29
• October 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31
• November 1

Returning to the Magic Kingdom fright-fest are the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show in front of Cinderella Castle featuring the mischievous Sanderson sisters from the hit Disney film “Hocus Pocus;” Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade; and Happy HalloWishes.


For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas, 21 holiday-tastic dates include:

• November 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 26, 28
• December 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22

Returning favorites for the holidays include Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Holiday Wishes, A Frozen Holiday Wish and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.

**tickets and more details to come soon!

Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs

When Walt Disney World® Resort Guests enter Amorette's Patisserie at Disney Springs™, they can feast their eyes on a gallery of goodies, including cookies, macarons, pastries and signature cakes.


**Now you can learn how to create your own magic during a new Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie beginning March 31, 2017. Reservations are now open, and the experience, which must be booked in advance, will be from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every Friday through May 5, 2017.

During the experience, you can enjoy complimentary specialty coffee, mimosas and bellinis while you work side by side with the pros at Amorette’s Patisserie to decorate your own Mickey Dome Cake.You’ll discover how the team at Amorette's seamlessly blends artistry and storytelling in cake design, starting with the elegant glaçage (that’s French for “mirror glaze”) and ending with the finishing touches such as chocolate sculpted ears, tail, belt and buttons – all edible, of course.

Guests can even take their cake home to impress their family and friends – it not only looks beautiful, but tastes delicious. Space is limited. The Cake Decorating Experience at Amorette’s Patisserie is another exciting offering from the Enchanting Extras Collection, which allows you to enhance your vacation.
Cost is $129 plus tax for ages 10 and up, for one to two Guests working on a single cake. A second cake can be purchased for an additional $40.

‘The Music of Pixar LIVE!’ Will Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Summer

This summer at Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will present “The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters.” This limited-time concert event will showcase memorable music from Pixar Animation Studios films, complete with a live orchestra and appearances by beloved Disney•Pixar characters.

Starting May 26, 2017, “The Music of Pixar LIVE!” will be presented three times nightly at Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (following the regular daily performances of “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage”). The show will also feature highlights from some of Pixar’s greatest scores, from films like “Toy Story” to “Cars 3.” Guests can also expect appearances by Woody, Jessie, Mike and Sulley, the Incredibles and more.

Exploring Alaska’s Icy Strait Point with Disney Cruise Line: Wildlife Adventures

Some of the best whale watching in Alaska! A great Port Adventure for this port!

Explore Pandora – The World of Avatar with Nightly Extra Magic Hours

Walt Disney World update:
Extra Magic Hours for Pandora: The World of Avatar!
For a limited time, May 27-July 4, 2017, Guests staying at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels can explore Pandora – The World of Avatar beyond regular Park hours. Nightly Extra Magic Hours will be offered from 11 p.m.-1 a.m. only in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

Disney·Pixar’s “Cars 3” Tour Plans a Pit Stop at Disney Springs

Great Photo opportunities with Lightning McQueen alongside new characters Cruz Ramirez and Jackson Storm, when the “Road to the Races” nationwide tour kicks off March 23-26, 2017 at Disney Springs Marketplace.
The tour, located at Disney Springs in the former Marketplace Bus Loop near Once Upon A Toy, opens to the public on Thursday, March 23 at 12:00 p.m. and will run until 7:00 p.m. that evening. On Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, join the fun from 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. And on the final day, Sunday, March 26, guests can enjoy the experience from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Egg-stravaganza Details Hatched as Fun Scavenger Hunt Returns to Disneyland Resort in April

This fun, egg-themed scavenger hunt will take place from April 1-16, 2017, at Disneyland park, Disney California Adventure park, and Downtown Disney District.

April 14 Star Wars: Galactic Nights!

Are you headed to the first-ever Star Wars: Galactic Nights event at Disney's Hollywood Studios® on April 14, 2017? Today, we're excited to share more details on this new Hollywood-inspired special evening, which will include celebrity chats, behind-the-scenes looks, attractions and much more

First, Vanessa Marshall, the voice of Hera Syndulla from Star Wars Rebels, will serve as host of “Inside the Saga: Celebrity Chat Show” and take you behind the scenes of the latest installment to the Star Wars franchise, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This event-exclusive offering will take place multiple times throughout the event in the Epic Theater. You won’t want to miss the Inside the Saga pre-show, featuring Star Wars Show hosts, Andi Gutierrez and Anthony Carboni.
Guests of all ages can explore Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Seize the Saga Interactive Scavenger Hunt, searching for unique Star Wars photo backdrops. You will step into immersive and iconic scenes from the films, including a newly created backdrop from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and receive a themed piece representing each of the eight Star Wars films. These pieces will come together to form a one of a kind event keepsake.
And as previously announced, the event will mark the debut appearance of BB-8 at Star Wars Launch Bay.
Park access and activities will be limited to Star Wars: Galactic Nights event ticket holders only. Here’s a look at other event offerings:

• Rebel Base Activities – The Rebel Base will serve as the event hub with multiple events, hosted shows, Star Wars dance parties and more taking place in the center of the park.
• Can’t miss Star Wars photo ops – You can don your Star Wars finest ( costume guidelines apply) and enjoy iconic Star Wars backdrops, including the debut appearance of BB-8, Han Solo cast in carbonite, Jabba the Hutt’s Palace, the Hoth Wampa Cave and more.
• Galactic Nights Stars in Cars Motorcade – This procession will welcome in Star Wars celebrities down Hollywood Blvd.
• Imperial March & March of the First Order –  Darth Vader will lead a battalion of stormtroopers on a dramatic march down Hollywood Blvd to the Event Stage. Captain Phasma will also lead a unit of First Order stormtroopers through the park, pausing to give a demonstration of power and strength.
• “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” – High-energy clips of the best moments from the film saga juxtaposed with character moments on stage, featuring Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Kylo Ren and more.
• “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” – The skies will come alive with the power of the Force, as the park’s popular Star Wars-themed nighttime spectacular lights up the night. 

Other popular attractions will be open, including Star Wars Launch Bay. Additional offerings will include the chance to experience Star Tours-The Adventures Continue attraction, AWR Trooper sightings, roaming droids, Star Wars-themed F&B, special merchandise and much more.
The event will be held at the park from 7 p.m.-midnight. The Star Wars: Galactic Nights ticket costs $129 plus tax for adults and $124 plus tax for children ages 9 and under. Tickets to the Star Wars: Galactic Nights event is separate from admission to Star Wars Celebration at the Orange County Convention Center, April 13-16, 2017.

Tickets are extremely limited. Contact us today if you would like to experience this during your visit to Walt Disney World!

Reimagining Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort

Reimagining Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort starts now!


This resort is beautiful and tucked right into the heart of California Adventure. I think the reimagining of the guest rooms will enhance your stay even more! I absolutely LOVE this resort!

Adventures Around the World with Disney Cruise Line This Summer!

Europe, Alaska, and some unique Caribbean itineraries!

Contact us today! 

 

Meet BB-8 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Spring

BB-8 will appear in Star Wars Launch Bay with fellow galaxy characters, Kylo Ren and Chewbacca!

The debut date hasn't been set yet...more details to come!

The Egg-stravaganza returns to Epcot!!

 

 

The Egg-stravaganza returns to Epcot!!

From March 1 to May 29 (or while supplies last)

This is such a fun addition to your day in EPCOT!

Search for special hidden “eggs” themed to Disney characters and record your discoveries by placing the corresponding sticker on the specially themed map to represent that location.

Maps and stickers can be purchased for $5.99, plus tax. To participate, visit Pin Central – Future World, Disney Traders at the entrance to World Showcase, or World Traveler at International Gateway.

Geyser Point Bar & Grill Opens at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World Resort

Considering a stay at Disney's Wilderness Lodge?

Geyser Point Bar & Grill  is now open!

This is a great spot at night to watch the Electrical Water Pageant on Bay Lake!
And, a fabulous selection of Quick Service offerings for breakfast or lunch!

The quick-service lunch and dinner menu, available at the walk-up window includes:

• Bison burger with Tillamook Cheddar, sweet onion straws and marionberry barbecue sauce
• Classic bacon burger with Tillamook Cheddar
• House-smoked turkey sandwich with cranberry mayonnaise
• Lump crab cake sandwich with house-made Canadian bacon and spicy cabbage-carrot slaw
• Grilled salmon BLT with lemon-caper mayonnaise
• Salad with grilled Portobello, zucchini, roasted red peppers, tomato and multi-grain salad with goat cheese dressing
• Grilled chicken or salmon with arugula and romaine, apples, seasonal berries, hazelnuts and red wine vinaigrette
• Seasonal fruit plate with lavender honey yogurt
• For dessert there’s seasonal pie and a chocolate brownie mousse with caramel popcorn and toasted meringue

Kids’ all-day menu:

• Grilled chicken strips with dipping sauces, apple or veggie sticks
• Finger Food Sampler with sliced smoked turkey, Tillamook Cheddar, spiced apple jam, grape tomatoes and sourdough crisps.

Doc McStuffins to Greet Fans at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Beginning This Month

Starting later this month, you will have the chance to see the beloved star from Disney Junior’s hit animated series “Doc McStuffins” when you visit Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park at Walt Disney World® Resort.

In addition to her appearances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, the popular toy doctor will make daily visits to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to meet with Guests and sign autographs. With her handy stethoscope in hand, she’ll stop by every day just outside the veterinarian clinic at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. While there, little ones can also learn a little about conservation and how the vets care for the animals that live at the park. And while preschoolers love the train ride to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, it also gives parents a few minutes to relax before the next adventure.