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Pick up a Passholder-exclusive magnet featuring Stitch from the animated hit Lilo and Stitch, available at EPCOT from May 1 to June 26, 2024.

April 23, 2024

Mark your calendars: The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE takes place at Walt Disney World Aug. 29 through Nov. 23!

As many guests may know, there’s always something to celebrate in the neighborhoods of EPCOT, from nature and discovery to culture and cuisine. And while the park has so much to offer every day, here are a few things guests won’t want to miss at this year’s festival.

Global Marketplaces

Of course, it wouldn’t be the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival without the FOOD! Foodie fans can look forward to so many mouthwatering returning favorites.

Once again guests can indulge in Belgian Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream or Warm Chocolate Ganache at the Belgium Global Marketplace.

In Germany, say “guten tag” to Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce, while just over the mountain, The Alps will feature Dark Chocolate Fondue with Berries, Pound Cake, and Meringues.

Are guests looking for tropical flavors that will whisk them away to paradise? Passionfruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts will breeze back in the Hawai’i Marketplace!

Say Roquefort! (Or Gruyere or Gouda if guests prefer.) That’s right – Emile’s Fromage Montage also returns in 2024. This fun food stroll encourages guests to sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways. Guests can purchase any five cheese dishes from the official Global Marketplaces list in their Festival Passport and collect a stamp for each dish purchased. Once they’ve collected all five stamps, they can bring the passport to the specified location for a specialty unique item to enjoy!

That’s just an amuse bouche to excite guests for all the delectable flavors that are to come.

Crave-able Merch

Guests can take home a taste of the fun with magnificent merchandise that keeps the magic alive between visits, featuring beloved friends, like Remy from “Ratatouille” and Mickey Mouse.

And here’s a fun reveal: Everyone’s favorite purple dragon, Figment, will also be cooking up some fun this fall just in time for the festival. Want to see more? Here are a few more things we have up our chef coat sleeve, including fun drinkware from CORKCICLE.

CommuniCore Hall 

As we shared in a recent story, CommuniCore Hall will open on June 10 in the heart of World Celebration.

And, once the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins, the new space will add exciting fresh elements to the festival. Stay tuned for more!

Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Scavenger Hunts and More

As evening falls, chart-topping musical acts and Orlando’s top talent will take to the stage as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue. Performances will take place nightly in the America Gardens Theatre. Eat to the Beat Dining Packages will also return, ensuring guests can get seats for their favorite acts. We’ll have more details soon.

On the scavenger hunt front, guests can purchase a map (while supplies last) for Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak and search to find their favorite little chef hidden throughout World Showcase.

 There is so much to look forward to at the 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!

May the Force be with you! May the 4th is just around the corner and to celebrate this momentous occasion, we’ve put together all the out-of-this-world bites coming to Disney Parks.

From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Resort, the culinary teams have created dishes that are blasted with flavors that will leave everyone charged up for their own mission. From returning favorites, like the iconic Lightsaber Churro at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or The Grinning Loth-cat Souvenir Mug at Disneyland Resort, this year’s festivities are shaping up to be quite the tasty occasion.

Our transmission has fully loaded, and it’s time to get to this year’s Foodie Guide to May the 4th. Enjoy!

Walt Disney World Resort  

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café (Available May 4 through 31; mobile order available)

• Jettison Juice: Minute Maid Lemonade and watermelon served with a glow cube (Non-alcoholic Beverage)

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (Available May 4 through 31; mobile order available)

• Mossberry Biscuit: Biscuit topped with ube and matcha icing, ube micro sponge cake, sprinkles, and dehydrated blueberries (New)

Dockside Diner (Currently available through May 31; mobile order available)

• Princess of Alderaan Shake: Salted caramel shake topped with whipped cream, edible glitter, and mini cinnamon rolls

Milk Stand (Available May 4 through 31; mobile order available)

• Polystarch Puffbread: Croissants topped with blue and green milk craquelin served with yuzu-passion fruit-coconut dipping sauce (New) 

Rosie’s All-American Cafe (Available May 4 through 31; mobile order available)

• Mustafarian Puff: Red cream puff with cookies ‘n cream custard filling topped with chocolate cream cookie crumbs

Oasis Canteen, Sunshine Day Bar, Tune-In Lounge, and The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge (Available May 4 through 31)

• Cosmic Rum Punch: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bacardí Superior Rum, pineapple juice, Minute Maid Lemonade, grenadine, and a glow cube

Anaheim Produce, Grand Avenue, Market, and Churro Cart (Available May 4 and 5 at Anaheim Produce, Grand Avenue, and Market, and May 4 through 31 at Churro Cart)

• Lightsaber Churro with chocolate sauce

Disney Springs 

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available May 1 through 6; mobile order available)

• Stormtrooper Petit Cake: Layers of chocolate chiffon, vanilla bean mousse, dark chocolate ganache, and cherries (New) 

The Ganachery (Available May 1 through 31) 

• Death Star Ganache Square: Ruby chocolate with 65% dark chocolate (New)
• Rebellion Ganache Square: White chocolate blended with dragon fruit enrobed in dark 65% chocolate (New)

COMING SOON! to Walt Disney World Resort

• Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket (New) Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply;) 

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (Available May 4 through August 22; mobile order available)

• Shaaken Beef with Tatooine Bounty with peppers, onions, and crispy kale (New) 

Kat Saka’s Kettle (Available May 4 through August 22)

• Kinyenian Topato Pie: Curry-spiced potatoes, mixed vegetables, and mint chutney (New)

Oga’s Cantina (Available starting May 4)

• Guava Coconut Milk with Basil Crystals: Guava juice, coconut milk, lime juice, and pure cane syrup topped with basil crystals (New)

Ronto Roasters (Available May 4 through August 22; mobile order available)

• Destran Ice Cap: Sprite and kiwi syrup with sweet cream cheese (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New)

Beverage Carts Throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Available May 4 through August 22)

• Galma Garlic Puffs: Green curry-flavored garlic puffs (New)

Novelties Throughout Disneyland Resort

• The Grinning Loth-cat Souvenir Mug: Includes Guava Coconut Milk with Basil Crystals (New)
  • Disneyland park: Oga’s Cantina

• Sap Tap Cup: Includes fountain beverage at time of purchase (New)(Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting May 4). Available at the following locations:
  • Disneyland Park: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Galactic Grill, Ronto Roasters
• Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply;available starting May 4). Available at the following locations:
  • Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill, Kat Saka’s Kettle, beverage carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Popcorn near Star Trader
• Acid Spitter Orb Sipper: Includes fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit 10 per person, per transaction). Available at the following locations:
  • Disneyland Park: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Oga’s Cantina, Ronto Roasters
• Droid Parts Premium Vessel (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting May 4). Available at the following locations:
  • Disneyland Park: Beverage Carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Our stomachs cannot wait to celebrate May the 4th this year! There’s truly no limit to the foodie adventures to be had at Disney Parks across the world.

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

We’ve put all the delicious bites coming to Pixar Fest together for guests in the official Foodie Guide to keep guests feeling more like Joy – than Anger with hunger.

Guests are in for quite the treat because kicking off on April 26, Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort will serve up the fun and the flavor with plenty of exciting happenings all across the resort. Through August 4, 2024, guests can enjoy all the Pixar experiences their heart desires with can’t-miss offerings like the “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular,” Club Pixar, and, of course, plenty of Pixar-themed food!

Guests will be met with celebratory bites and sips inspired by some of their favorite Disney Pixar characters and films, including the brand-new Sea Monster Friends Parfait at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe from “Luca” and the Adventure is Out There! Sundae at Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream from “Up,” along with special marketplaces opening up in Disney California Adventure park on May 10. And what celebration would be complete without some novelties, like the Slinky Dog Sipper!

Guests who are interested in a little extra excitement and sweetness for the “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade are in luck because the Pixar Pals Dessert Package gives them reserved seating along with a selection of delicious desserts to enjoy. Guests should be sure to book this unique offering ahead of time if interested, available soon on Disneyland.com.

It’s time to just keep snacking. We’re pleased to present the incredible Foodie Guide to Pixar Fest!

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April 10, 2024

Guests should get ready to clap their hands, paws, or anything else they’ve got, because today we’re digging a little deeper! It’s time to reveal the last batch of musicians hoping to hit the big time at Tiana’s celebration during Mardi Gras season! We’re almost there for the summer opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park, and later this year at Disneyland.

The musical tapestry of New Orleans is woven with traditions and voices from all over the world. We’ve gotten a sneak peek at critters who play Zydeco music, and critters who perform Rara music, and now it’s time to introduce guests to critters who bring the jazzy sounds and complex rhythms of Afro-Cuban music to life in the bayou.

Felipe the Frog – Deep among the cypress trees, guests will hear band leader Felipe making musical magic on the piano! Felipe is also the proprietor of an exclusive bayou night club, where the local fireflies love to dance the night away to a musical recipe of hot rhythms and spicy melodies. He’s an old-school family guy, especially to his “family” in the band.

Mayra the Frog – Have guests ever seen a frog play a flower blossom like a trumpet? They will when they meet Mayra; guests should be sure to stick around for one of her toe-tapping solos. Mayra’s the most ambitious of the four frogs and has been practicing her instrument since she was just a tadpole!

Mondo the Frog – Mondo is a natural on the conga drums, which he made as a happy accident when his favorite bottle cap got stuck on his second-favorite acorn. From there, the rhythm in Mondo’s soul took over! He’s very copacetic and accepts what comes, a trait as steady and reliable as his drumbeat.

Isabel the Green Tree Frog – Learning from Mondo’s example, Isabel loves getting lost in the music playing her congas. She’s the youngest member of the group, and there’s nothing she loves more than “going with the flow” and getting to play drums all night long!

From Zydeco to Rara to Afro-Cuban jazz, guests will hear all kinds of musical flavors from critters big and small around the bayou, just like they would walking the streets of the French Quarter in the Crescent City. Of course, not everyonethey’ll meet in the attraction is a musician – among others are a couple of amphibious friends who love to sit back, relax, and catch up on all the gossip from around the bayou. Gloria and Delores the frogs are best friends who love to observe folks as they float in logs down the bayou. Guests shouldn’t be surprised if they keep their watchful eyes on them as they float by.

Also, guests can keep an eye out for Lari the armadillo. This mischievous fella, while quiet in demeanor, seems to always show up where least expected. We hear he has a habit of “borrowing” things that aren’t his (although those things eventually make it into the right “paws”).

Speaking of critters big and small, guests will meet them throughout the attraction, and some really are … big, with an even bigger personality.

Just like Tiana said, we’re getting closer and closer every day with progress on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. We hope guests are looking forward to joining these musicians down in the bayou!

Get ready, Disney pin traders! We know guests have been waiting for even more ways to trade Disney pins, and starting now, they can once again trade with cast members using lanyards and packs across all of Walt Disney World.  

Did you know there are Disney pins that are exclusive for cast member trading for a limited time? It’s true! Eagle-eyed guests may find pins from new Hidden Disney pin sets while trading across Walt Disney World. Each set contains five standard and uniquely themed designs.  

Later this year, a retail mystery pouch will be available with the original five pins, plus a sixth pin in each set — known as a “chaser” pin. For those who love an even bigger challenge, within the retail mystery pouch there will be a NEW element this year with the introduction of a “super chaser” pin in one particular set — an even rarer find! 

Happy trading, everyone!

April 9, 2024

Beginning today, guests can save on Disney Resort hotels this summer at Walt Disney World!

Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels When You Stay 5 Nights or Longer This Summer and Early Fall

Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels when your Clients stay 5 consecutive nights or longer—or save up to 25% on shorter stays. This offer is valid for stays most nights from July 8 to October 3, 2024..

Disney® Visa® Cardmembers: Enjoy This Delicious Deal

Disney Visa Cardmembers: Enjoy a FREE dining plan when you use your Disney Visa Card to purchase a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a theme park ticket with a Park Hopper option—for arrivals most nights from:

• July 1 to July 31, 2024
• September 1 to September 7, 2024
• December 9 to December 21, 2024

Florida Residents: Save Up to 30% on Rooms at Select Disney Resort Hotels This Summer and Early Fall

Stay in the magic this summer and early fall! Florida residents can save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights from July 8 through October 3, 2024.

There is also a special offer for Annual Passholders to save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels.

*For more details about any of these offers feel free to reach out to any travel planner at Wish Upon a Star with Us.

By: Disney Destinations

April 5, 2024

Disney Imagineers are gearing up to bring the next iteration of Test Track to life and are reaching back into their history for inspiration, including the original World of Motion attraction from the early days of EPCOT. Today, we’re sharing a first look at a brand-new rendering of the attraction.

To prepare for this new version, Test Track presented by Chevrolet will close temporarily beginning June 17, 2024. We will have more details about the continuation of the Test Track story at a later time.

April 5, 2024

Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite returns to the Disneyland Resort for its second year with colorful celebrations, joyful photo opportunities, event merchandise, fabulous food and divine drinks. As previously shared, this separately ticketed, after-hours event will be held at Disneyland park on June 18 and 20, 2024. Today, we’re excited to share more details about the fun guests can expect at this event, plus information on when tickets will go on sale!

Themed Entertainment, Food and More Coming to Pride Nite

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Take a look at the Poster for the new scene for Star Tours!