After Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical “Hamilton” opened in New York in 2015, getting your hands on tickets became a near-impossible feat. It went on to gross $500 million, won 11 Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize, and was staged for three US tours, a production in London’s West End, and one in Chicago. Then there were the albums, remixed songs featuring the likes of Barack Obama, and the endless media coverage.
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Disney characters’ homes as Tiny Houses will leave you wanting more
What would Disney characters’ homes look like if they were part of the Tiny House movement? We’ll admit, it’s not a question that’s been keeping us up at night.
Disney reveals all the almost-hidden Pixar Easter eggs linking movies
The fabled Pizza Planet delivery truck has been making deliveries through Pixar history, from its first stop in Toy Story, to A Bug’s Life, Monster’s, Inc., Finding Nemo, all the way up to a creative cameo in Brave. Pixar’s Easter egg game is strong, but how strong? There are even better Easter eggs you may have missed.
Disney releasing filmed version of Hamilton in theaters in 2021
A filmed version of Hamilton — featuring composer-lead Lin-Manuel Miranda and the rest of the original Broadway cast — will hit theaters on Oct. 15, 2021, courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures.
Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes ‘Going to Disney World!’ Monday Following Kansas City Chiefs’ Thrilling Super Bowl LIV Victory
With cheers and confetti still filling the air following the Kansas City Chiefs’ long-awaited victory Sunday in Super Bowl LIV, the game’s Most Valuable Player, Patrick Mahomes, shouted that famous phrase that has become an iconic moment of every Super Bowl: “I’m going to Disney World!”
On Monday, Mahomes will be whisked from Miami to Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando where he will participate in a celebratory parade at Magic Kingdom Park after starring in Disney’s traditional Super Bowl TV commerical. The celebration marks another chapter in Disney’s enduring Super Bowl campaign that began in 1987 when Disney celebrated the New York Giants’ Super Bowl win that year.
Adding to the magical moment, this year’s celebration has a new twist. As the presenting sponsor of the Super Bowl MVP ceremony, Disney Parks for the first time is inviting one Make-A-Wish child – Nathaniel, 10, from Texas – to join Mahomes in the parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park. In addition, 17 other Make-A-Wish children, whose wishes were to attend the Super Bowl, are also extending their magical wishes by visiting Magic Kingdom Park on Monday.
The inclusion of Make-A-Wish this year with Disney’s Super Bowl campaign is an extension of Disney’s commitment to deliver comfort and inspiration to children facing serious illnesses. That commitment also includes the just-announced Disney Parks donation of $1 million to Make-A-Wish in honor of Mahomes as part of Disney Parks’ designation as presenting sponsor of the Super Bowl MVP ceremony.
The first official wish granted for a Make-A-Wish child involved a trip to Disneyland Resort nearly 40 years ago. Currently, Disney helps to grant more than 10,000 wishes each year for children around the world.
The post-Super Bowl trip to Walt Disney World Resort will likely be a wish-come-true for the Make-A-Wish child similar to the dream-come-true night for Mahomes and the Chiefs, who won their first Super Bowl in 50 years. Mahomes rallied Kansas City from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win the big game, 31-20, leading the furious comeback with two touchdown passes. He hit Travis Kelce for a 1-yard score with 6:13 remaining, then on the Chiefs’ next possession found Damien Williams out of the backfield for what would prove to be the game-clinching touchdown. Mahomes finished with 286 yards passing and two TD passes, plus 29 rushing yards and another score on the ground.
Mahomes’ performance will be part of Disney’s Super Bowl commercial that is airing on network and cable TV across the United States, as well as social media channels. His name is now added to the long list of marquee Super Bowl stars who have been a part of Disney’s long-running Super Bowl campaign.
10 Overseas Disney Parks Attraction You Can’t Ride In America
Disney Parks are always fun, but these attractions are only available outside of America. Check out these ten cool overseas Disney Parks attractions.
Star Wars Rise of Resistance Report & Low Boarding Group Strategy
Disney Tourist Blog takes a look at Boarding Group Strategies for Star Wars Rise of the Resistance.
Restaurant Spotlight: Handmade Pasta and More at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
Nestled at the front of Main Street, U.S.A., Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is one of the hidden gems of Magic Kingdom® Park. Here, youcan relive the romance of Disney’s 1995 animated classic “Lady and the Tramp” in a charming turn-of-the-century trattoria where the famous love-struck pups shared their first plate of spaghetti and meatballs. With its whitewash balustrades, French doors, and expansive front porch, Tony’s classic Italian restaurant is the perfect spot for hopeless romantics and pasta-lovers alike!
You can start your meal off with one (or more!) dishes from the antipasti menu like the Caprese with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. Or if they’re looking for a light seafood appetizer, Tony’s is also known for their crispy calamari served with spicy house-made pickles and herb aïoli.
For the main course, you will find a variety of Italian dishes such as pizza pies, meatballs, and a variety of pastas. Tony’s pizza pies come topped with a blend of cheeses as well as a choice of pepperoni, sausage, or garden vegetables and make for a perfect shareable entrée! The Roman-style steak is another great option with spinach and ricotta ravioli, heirloom tomatoes, wilted chard, hazelnut, and lemon Parmesan crema, or you can chow down on the classic chicken parmigiana featuring lightly-breaded chicken breast topped with provolone and Tony’s marinara sauce served over freshly-made thin spaghetti and local vegetables.
Of course, they won’t want to miss out on the pasta! You can choose from options like chicken fettuccine alfredo or ravioli and house-made gnocchi primavera, both topped with their choice of grilled chicken breast or grilled jumbo shrimp. The scampi pasta is also a popular dish which features fresh linguine pasta made from scratch in-house and tossed with shrimp, classic butter sauce, Parmesan, and fresh vegetables.
And they can never go wrong with good ol’ spaghetti and meatballs! The freshly-made thin spaghetti can be topped with their choice or hand-rolled pork-beef meatballs or Italian sausage. If you are looking for a plant-based option, they can even order mushroom meatballs!
For dessert, they can end their meal with a sweet treat that they won’t forget. Some options include a cannoli with ricotta cream-filled shells and powdered sugar or the Tiramisù featuring espresso-soaked sponge cake layered with mascarpone sweet cream and served with chocolate sauce. There’s even a yummy chocolate cupcake option for the kiddos!
Whether it’s for lunch or dinner, Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is a must-try spot for you when visiting Magic Kingdom Park.
Remy Chef Honored as One of World’s 10 Best
Most people know that Remy, one of the two adult-exclusive restaurants on Disney Cruise Line, features subtle nods to the Disney•Pixar film “Ratatouille” and its star, Remy. But what they may not know is that the menu in this French-inspired restaurant is curated, in part, by one of the world’s 10 best chefs, Chef Arnaud Lallement.
In a list compiled by “Le Chef” and voted on by two and three-star Michelin chefs, Chef Arnaud was recently named one of the world’s best chefs based upon the values of the cooking profession and the exceptional cuisine featured in their restaurants. In addition to Remy, Chef Arnaud is world renowned for his Michelin three-star restaurant, L’Assiette Champenoise, just outside Reims, France.
Chef Arnaud collaborates with Chef Scott Hunnel, from the award-winning Victoria & Albert’s at Walt Disney World® Resort, to create a menu at Remy that features superior products and seasonal ingredients sourced from around the world.
With gourmet cuisine and a unique approach to wine service, in which you are invited to meet with a sommelier to taste and pre-select their wines for the evening, Remy melds classic and contemporary styles into a sophisticated new dining concept. Dinner at Remy is a lavish and leisurely affair, starting with a signature chilled Taittinger Champagne cocktail made tableside, followed by eight to nine small courses. The restaurant offers two stellar wine lists: a special French list, with 200 vintages from most every region in France, and Remy’s Vault, a separate and exclusive wine list with rare wines from all over the world.
Bon appétit!
Have the Ultimate Date Night at Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts Nite on Feb. 12 and 13
By: Disney DestinationsJanuary 30, 2020
The Happiest Place on Earth transforms into the most romantic for Disneyland® After Dark: Sweethearts Nite at Disneyland Park. Love will definitely be in the air during this special, after-park hours event, which includes unique entertainment, special food, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, collectible merchandise and more for your Clients to enjoy.
While the event on Feb. 13 is sold out, there are still tickets available for you to take your special someone on Feb. 12! Sweethearts Nite takes place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Disneyland Park. Here’s what we have planned for this Disney date night:
Magical entertainment
You can hop aboard the Mark Twain for a moonlight cruise. If they’re looking to get in the groove, they can boogie down at a love song-themed dance party. For a nostalgic treat, Golden Horseshoe will be transformed into “Tempus Fugit Celebration,” paying tribute to Walt and Lillian Disney’s 30thanniversary party held just four days before Disneyland Park opened in 1955 (presented by D23: The official Disney Fan Club).
Character encounters
They will enjoy encounters with darling Disney couples, including Princess Tiana and Naveen, Hercules and Megara, and of course, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.
Royal Princess Ball
As they become royalty for the night, you can waltz beside the world’s best-loved Disney couples at a glitzy royal ball, featuring Aurora and Prince Phillip, Jasmine and Aladdin, Cinderella and Prince Charming and others!
Limited-time food
Yummy nibbles and sips for you to look forward to include the Pucker Up Churro at the Tomorrowland cart and Sweet Cherry-Nova Milkshake at Galactic Grill. At Plaza Inn, the Sweethearts Dining Package will feature a three-course prix fixe meal of Spaghetti and Meatballs plate, Caesar Salad, Herbed Breadsticks, Cannoli and Beverage. Reservations are recommended and will be available to book starting Feb. 7.
Fireworks extravaganza
You will swoon over a pyrotechnical spectacle, lighting up the night sky and their hearts!
Photo opportunities
They can step into immersive photo backdrops featuring sweet scenes from iconic Disney films, including “Lady and the Tramp,” “Tangled,” “WALL-E,” and others! They’ll also receive unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the event.
Merchandise
Special event merchandise is available for you to purchase to commemorate the occasion, including a lightweight Sweethearts Nite hoodie and two-piece limited-edition sweetheart pin set – designed to share!
If you are looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart, they can head to Emporium for beautiful fine jewelry at the Crislu trunk show where they will meet the designer, Amireh Parstabar and receive a free gift with purchase.
After-hour access to attractions
Finally, they can ride popular attractions in Disneyland Park with less time waiting in line! They will also have mix-in access to the park starting at 6 p.m.
*The number of tickets available are limited and valid only for the specific event date and hours. Parking fees are not included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased online, at Disney Desk locations in participating Good Neighbor Hotels, or by calling (714) 781-4636 until the day before the event, or at any Disneyland® Resort Ticket Booth. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, and no discounts apply. Tickets not required for Guests ages 2 and under. Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable and may not be resold. Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress/ for restrictions. Offer and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.
