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.

Play, Stay, Dine & Save

Travel dates: January 1 – March 7, 2017

Play, Stay, Dine and Save

Please note, this is NOT free dining, kids stay and play free or any other offer.
This is an overall discount on the elements in your vacation package!

Requirements:

Minimum 3 night stay
Maximum 14 night stay
Minimum 2 Day Disney Park tickets (hopper or non)
Disney Dining Plan must be included in the package
Guests staying at a Walt Disney World value resort must purchase the Quick Service dining plan or better
Guests staying at a Walt Disney World moderate, deluxe or deluxe villa resort must purchase the Disney Dining plan or better

**excludes:  Disney’s Art of Animation Resort –The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalow, campsites, all 3-bedroom villas

‘The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History’

Great news for all you Muppets fans out there! Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and The Great Gonzo arrive at Magic Kingdom Park on October 2 for the opening of their all-new, live show “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History.” Hosted by James “J.J.” Jefferson, town crier of Liberty Square, and Sam Eagle, the fiercely patriotic American eagle who is forever trying to set a high moral standard for the Muppets, this wacky new show is set to take place several times daily, just outside The Hall of Presidents.
Throughout the day, J.J. and the Muppets share their own unique take on the founding fathers as they recount the tale of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, complete with an original song and plenty of humor. At other times, you may catch the Muppets’ version of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, presented in hysterical fashion as only they can.

The Muppets Are Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall in an All-New Show

Beginning this fall, the Muppets will be visiting Magic Kingdom Park, where they’ll take part in an all-new live show, “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History.”
Sam Eagle, the fiercely patriotic American eagle who is forever trying to set a high moral standard for the Muppets, will join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo and James Jefferson, town crier of Liberty Square, as they gather outside The Hall of Presidents to present historical tales in hysterical fashion as only they can. From the midnight ride of Paul Revere to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Muppets appear throughout the day to share with Guests, their own unique take on the founding fathers and the birth of the United States of America.


Featuring an original song and plenty of wacky Muppets humor, “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History” will make its debut in October 2016.

Alex and Ani - Words are Powerful

More of these beauties coming to Disney Parks on July 18th!!

Alex and Ani 'Words are Powerful' collection!!!

Fuel Rod kiosks entering Walt Disney World beginning July 1st

Beginning July 01,2017!

FuelRod portable charging batteries will be available in Walt Disney World theme parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports as well as Disney Springs.

The cost of the FuelRod will be $30.

This is not a rental, this is a sold item.
It will be yours! However, the best part of this deal is that once you have drained the battery on your FuelRod you may exchange it at a kiosk for a fully charged one!

(of course, you yourself can recharge it at the end of the day, but mid-day, you can swap it out!)

This really becomes a game changer, for a phone-drainer like me :)

Initially, the kiosk locations will be:

• Magic Kingdom
  • Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.
  • Big Top Souvenirs
  • Pecos Bill’s
  • Curtain Call Collectibles
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Celebrity 5 & 10
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Island Mercantile
• EPCOT - Disney Traders

• ESPN Wide World of Sports - ESPN Clubhouse
• Disney Springs - Marketplace Disney Photo Imaging

Your $30 purchase includes:
The portable charging battery
Apple Lightning USB cable/30-pin to USB cable
6" USB TypeA/ microUSB cable (Android)

We do expect some changes to be made along the way, but this is super exciting for starters!

La Cantina de San Angel -breakfast

If you're on the way to Norway, you can make a breakfast stop in Mexico! 

Serving breakfast from 9am-11am daily!!! 

Disney's Caribbean Beach resort pool update

Walt Disney World update:

Disney's Caribbean Beach resort:

The Martinique (reopens July 2nd) and Trinidad South (reopens June 11th) leisure pools are both currently closed for refurbishment.

‘The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic’

‘The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic’ Debuts May 28 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The excitement and fun of Disney’s hit live-action adventure “The Jungle Book” roars to life in this new show with live music and performances, dazzling special effects and production numbers inspired by Indian cultural traditions. As Guests gather on the shores of Discovery River for this vibrant Indian celebration, dozens of colorful performers take to the water and surround the audience in song and visual artistry.

Massive curtains of water glow to life above the river’s surface, illuminated with imagery from the new blockbuster film as Bagheera and other favorite characters “The Jungle Book” take Guests on a journey through the jungle, following Mowgli’s encounters.

Plus, “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” features rousing, Indian-inspired arrangements of the movie’s popular songs “Trust in Me,” “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan’na Be Like You,” all building to an uplifting, boisterous finale.

“Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire”

“Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” Set to Open in June 2016 at Magic Kingdom Park
Beginning this summer at Walt Disney World® Resort, Mickey Mouse and his friends will welcome favorite characters from some of Disney’s newest classics in “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire.” This all-new live stage show makes its debut in June on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage at Magic Kingdom® Park, with special appearances by Tiana and Naveen from “The Princess and the Frog,” Rapunzel and Flynn from “Tangled” and Anna and Elsa from “Frozen.”

Tree of Life Awakens

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend:

The Tree of Life Awakens – The park’s iconic Tree of Life undergoes an extraordinary “awakening.” You can expect to see animal spirits come to life throughout the evening by magical fireflies. Each scene appears to emanate from within the tree itself and reveals stories of wonder.

Disney's Beach Club Resort Map

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, two Star Wars-themed Disney Gift Card

 From Disney Parks Blog:

To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, two Star Wars-themed Disney Gift Card designs have landed in a galaxy near you.

Both of these cards are now available in select locations at both Walt Disney World Resort & Disneyland Resort & DisneyGiftCard.com.

ESPN Club

Planning to watch the Iron Bowl from the ESPN Club at Disney's Boardwalk Inn?
They have a few new starters on the menu:
New starters:
*ESPN House Chili
*Clam chowder with chopped bacon
*Bar Flats (the ESPN version of a flatbread)
*Crispy fried Florida pink shrimp with Cajun remoulade
*Club Fries – chunky steak fries topped with ESPN chili, Cheddar and ale fondue, crumbled blue cheese, marinated tomatoes, crispy pancetta and green onion. Plenty to share.
*Pan-fried potato and cheese pierogi topped with herb-infused sour cream and caramelized onions

New Years Eve at Walt Disney World

Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort

You can swing in the New Year at Atlantic Dance Hall as you enjoy the sounds of a live big band. Party hats and horns, a viewing of the Epcot® fireworks at midnight and a champagne toast are included in the cost of admission. A VIP experience, which includes access to an exclusive VIP section with a bartender and dessert bar is also available.

Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contempoary Resort

In addition to traditional buffet items, you can enjoy holiday favorites on New Year’s Day such as carved and smoked pork, collard greens, ham hock, black eye peas, corn bread and seasonal fruit cobbler.

California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

With spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom® Park fireworks, this elegant gala is a dine-around style event with food stations set up throughout the restaurant.  A complimentary bar is available, in addition to wine poured by the glass until midnight. The dress code requires everyone to look their best – a dinner jacket is required for men (tie optional) and dress or pants ensemble is required for women

La Hacienda de San Angel at Epcot

You can celebrate a ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! with live music, premium tequilas, festive décor and a breathtaking view of fireworks – followed by a 5-course prix-fixe dinner featuring authentic Mexican cuisine and alcohol pairings.

Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot

Featuring Canadian cuisine, this special four-course meal includes a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Lunch will also be served on New Year’s Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monsieur Paul at Epcot

You can delight in the culture, flavors and elegance of France as you savor a special prix-fixe menu on New Year’s Eve.

Narcoosee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

This glittering New Year’s Eve celebration offers delicious local and global seafood selections, mouth-watering steaks and brilliant views of the fireworks.

Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

You can indulge in a ten-course New Year’s Eve meal, featuring eight savory courses and two dessert courses. A nine-course wine pairing with eclectic and low-production wines is also available.

World ShowPlace at Epcot

At World ShowPlace in Epcot®, you can enjoy a custom New Year’s Eve Dinner buffet. Photo opportunities and classic Disney tunes make this a great experience for the whole family!

Gourmet Hot Dogs at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney Food:
Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa recently started dishing up seven new gourmet hot dogs, each themed to a different city or region of the United States. Each specialty dog is served on a bun fresh-baked daily by the Grand Floridian Bakery.
Some of these yummys:
**Cleveland – Available on Sundays, the Cleveland dog is topped with French fries, coleslaw and hot sauce.
**Seattle – Lovers of spicy food will want to visit on Monday, when they can get the Seattle, topped with cream cheese, raw jalapeños, chopped cabbage and finished with Sriracha.
**and pictured...Memphis – Barbecue lovers rejoice, the Memphis dog is topped with two slices of bacon, barbecue sauce, chopped scallions and shredded cheddar cheese. This dog is available on Wednesday.

Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood & Vine – Now Year ‘Round!

via Rachel Brent on the Disney Parks Blog:

Recently, we announced Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine. Today, I’m happy to announce Minnie and pals will continue to host dinner at Hollywood & Vine year-round!

Minnie’s fabulous dinner parties celebrate the cheerful togetherness of the holidays, the glamour of Hollywood, the delight of spring, the excitement of summer and the frightening fun of Halloween. With each new season, look for unique music, décor, all-new costumes, menu items and interactive musical moments.
Reservations open October 27 for the next seasonal dine. From January 4 to March 20, Minnie will be hosting a dinner party celebrating the magic of the movies and the glamour of Hollywood.
Make your night even more magical by adding the Fantasmic! Dinner Package to your meal. For reservations, visit DisneyWorld.com/dine or call 407-WDW-DINE.

Calendar of Events - May 2016

May 2016

The  Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is set for May 2016.

This year's Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios dates have not been announced yet, and rumored that they will not occur.

Rivers of Light at Disney's Animal Kingdom is set to debut mid-May! This nighttime spectacular is sure to be one you don't want to miss!

We highly anticipate the newest attraction in Norway to be open, featuring true-elements of Norway...and yes, home of Disney's Frozen! 

June 2016

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 2016 will be held May 31st-June  5th, 2016

The park day schedule has not yet been released.

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

This year's Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios dates have not been announced yet, and rumored that they will not occur. 

Oktoberfest Arrives at Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

 Try the new smoked sausage in a pretzel roll, topped with sauerkraut and mustard, served with chips.

**available for a limited time!

“Star Wars Half Marathon – the Dark Side.”

The force has awakened at Walt Disney World® Resort as runDisney announces a new addition to its portfolio – “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Dark Side.”

This intergalactic quest through the Walt Disney World Resort blasts off April 14-17, 2016 and channels the Dark Side of the Force. Events include a 5K, 10K, kids’ races and half marathon. There will also be a Star Wars Dark Side Challenge — running the 10K and the half marathon on consecutive days – that offers each finisher a Death Star-themed medal.

Runners who join the Galactic Empire will enjoy a true Star Wars experience, including Dark Side-inspired medals and merchandise throughout the weekend.

The new race follows the debut of the popular Star Wars-themed race at Disneyland®  Resort, which will return in January as the “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Light Side”.

Guests who dare to experience both Star Wars races will have the chance to take on the Kessel Run Challenge — completing the Star Wars half marathon missions on both coasts. Kessel Run Challenge runners can earn a commemorative "Coast to Coast'' medal inspired by the Millennium Falcon starship.

Registration for “Star Wars Half Marathon – the Dark Side” opens Sept. 22, 2015 at noon ET.