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As we’ve previously shared, Jaleo by José Andrés is expected to debut this winter at Disney Springs®.

Today, we’re excited to share that José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup will also be opening one of the first-ever brick-and-mortar location of Pepe by José Andrés, inspired by the popular Washington DC food truck of the same name.

Pepe by José Andrés, located right next to Jaleo at Disney Springs, will feature an extensive menu of hot and cold Spanish-style sandwiches including bocatas and bikinis, showcasing the best of José’s native country Spain.

Some of the delicious highlights include:

• Pollo Frito, made with breaded chicken breast, alioli, bravas sauce, piparra peppers, gem lettuce, and sherry dressing
• Serrano y Manchego, served on crispy Pan de Cristal with tomato fresco
• Bocata de Vegetales, made with roasted peppers, onion, green asparagus, spinach, and manchego cheese on Pan de Cristal

In addition to the sandwiches, Pepe will serve salads, soups and sides along with Spanish sangria.

The walls of Pepe are decorated with an elaborate mural by Marc Jesús, a famous Menorcan painter, featuring his ever-happy, blue-skinned female characters. The space, as well as Jaleo, was designed by celebrated Spanish designer Juli Capella.

Opening first in Disneyland this June, and then “late fall” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be the largest, most detailed, and most expensive single themed lands Disney has ever built. 

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It is now conceivable that the porcelain princesses Cinderella, Snow White and the “Frozen” leading ladies could be dethroned — “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda is in talks with Disney about co-writing an animated musical featuring a young Latina heroine.

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With excitement building over a new “Star Wars” land opening later this year at Walt Disney World, as well as at its California cousin, it’s easy to forget a slew of new entertainment shows also are debuting in the biggest year for the Florida theme park resort in two decades.

If the famous Disney Imagineers provide the “wow” factor with their fantastical feats of engineering on rides and attractions, it’s the entertainment division that provides Disney World’s heart.

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Disney might bill itself as the happiest place on Earth, but pretty soon the frozen section of your local grocery store will be a pretty joyous place to visit too. To celebrate Mickey‘s ninetieth birthday, the Mouse House is making one of its most popular treats available outside of its parks for the first time ever. Soon you’ll be able to enjoy a Mickey Mouse ice cream bar in your own castle.

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With a 4-Park Magic Ticket, your Clients can experience the excitement of all 4 Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, including beloved attractions, entertainment and Character interactions. Plus, they can delight in can’t-miss experiences that make NOW—more than ever—a great time to visit. 

You can purchase  a four-day,  4-Park Magic  Value  Ticket  for $85  per day (plus tax) for a total price of $340 (plus tax). The 4-Park Magic Tickets include one day of admission to Magic Kingdom® Park, one day of admission to Epcot®, one day of admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and one day of admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, for a total of four admissions over four separate days.   

4-Park Magic Tickets are now available  for purchase  on DisneyTravelAgents.com  and  through the Disney Reservation Center.  4-Park Magic  Tickets  are seasonally priced for varied usage between Jan. 18 and Sept. 30, 2019, as follows:   

• 4-Park Magic Value Ticket: Valid for admission Jan. 18-March 1, 2019; must be used within seven days from first use,  or by March 1, 2019, whichever comes first.  

• Adult: $85 per day, plus tax ($340 total, plus tax)  
• Child: $80 per day, plus tax ($320 total, plus tax)  
• 4-Park Magic Select Ticket: Valid for admission March 2- 14; March 27-April 9; April 27-May 27; and Aug. 19-Sept. 30, 2019; must be used within seven days from first use, or  by  Sept. 30, 2019,  whichever comes first.  

• Adult: $89 per day, plus tax ($356 total, plus tax)  
• Child: $84 per day, plus tax ($336 total, plus tax)  
• 4-Park Magic Summer Ticket: Valid for admission May 28-Aug. 18, 2019; must be used within seven days from first use  or  by  Sept.  30, 2019, whichever comes first.  

• Adult: $95 per day, plus tax  ($380 total, plus tax)  
• Child: $90 per day, plus tax ($360 total, plus tax) 

Note: 4-Park Magic Tickets are valid for one theme park per day; tickets can be used to enter each theme park only once. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and exclude activities/events separately priced. Higher-priced tickets are valid for use on dates with a lower price.  

Look for art here, there and everywhere at the 2019 Epcot® International Festival of the Arts as it returns for a third year of creative family fun, now through Feb. 25, 2019.

This year for the first time, the popular Disney on Broadway Concert Series is presented daily during the festival, with performances at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. at the America Gardens Theatre stage. That’s 117 shows, featuring pairs of Broadway stars who’ll sing favorite songs from award-winning Disney on Broadwayproductions like “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins” and “Frozen.” The lineup rotates weekly:

• Kerry Butler (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Kevin Massey (“Tarzan”)
• Meredith Inglesby (“The Little Mermaid”) and Steve Blanchard (“Beauty and the Beast”) NEW
• Arielle Jacobs and Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) NEW
• Heidi Blickenstaff (“Freaky Friday”) and Gavin Lee (“Mary Poppins”) NEW
• Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”)
• Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”)

Guarantee seats for your Clients by booking a Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package for breakfast, lunch or dinner at a participating Epcotrestaurant. Visit Disneyworld.com or call 407-939-3463.

Plus, your Clients can taste, and taste some more, around the World Showcase Promenade where 13 Food Studios feature bites and sips of culinary magic that take food art to a whole new level. Guests can enjoy smoked salmon and cream gateau with egg yolk cream, micro herbs and – wait for it – paddlefish caviar at The Painter’s Palate. Or they can devour delectable diversions at Decadent Delights: the lemon and blood orange tart and the white chocolate and purple sweet potato mousse with caramel, coconut and maple meringue. 

Also during the festival, your Clients can step inside an Artful Photo Op iconic painting. They can make their artistic mark as they pick up a paintbrush and add to the paint-by-number mural along World Showcase Plaza. Guests can also experience the astonishing talent of performing artists who showcase gravity-defying feats, acrobatics and other skills. They can join Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt; maps can be purchased at select merchandise locations. They can visit tastefully curated gallery exhibitions, and meet over 100 artists who will be appearing throughout the Festival in over 30 locations around Epcot. And they can take in a high-energy performance by watching visual artists paint favorite Disney characters live onstage.

Your Clients can also join a complimentary seminar led by a true pro with specialties ranging from photography and cosmetology to watermelon carving and even the art of Disney topiary. Or, for a small fee,they can sign up for an interactive workshop with one of many artists booked Fridays through Mondays to give them a creative hands-on experience and walk away with their own memento. Call 407-WDW-TOUR to book your Clients in advance. They can also visit the Odyssey Festival Showplace to sign up.

Since Disney’s Riviera Resort was first announced in July 2017, Members have continually asked to be kept informed about the newest Resort. With that in mind, we wanted you to be among the first to hear some exciting updates. Construction is progressing extremely well on our new proposed Disney Vacation ClubResort, and it’s currently on schedule to open in Fall 2019.  

When it opens its doors, Disney’s Riviera Resort will offer all the grandeur of Europe combined with the magic of Disney. The new Resort will be conveniently located in the heart of Walt Disney World_® Resort, and feature unique access to Epcot_®and Disney’s Hollywood Studios_®, via the new Disney Skyliner. 

Important information for Disney Vacation Club Members:

• This Spring, Members can begin booking stays at Disney’s Riviera Resort with Vacation Points, accessing exclusive, protected inventory which is being held just for our Members. Exact timing will be shared once the official opening date is confirmed.

In the interim, Disney’s Riviera Resort will begin taking rental reservations from the general public this month. To learn more about the new Resort, watch the Disney Parks Blog and follow Disney Vacation Club on Facebook and Instagram for updates. 

By: Disney DestinationsJanuary 17, 2019

Today we’re excited to share that Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy will speed into Disney’s Hollywood Studios® on March 31, 2019!

This new show experience will welcome you inside the world of Pixar’s Cars films, bringing them face to face with racing legend Lightning McQueen. Guests will be part of the next generation of rookie racers, and they’ll learn the rules of the road from Lightning’s years of experience. This will be the untold story of Lightning McQueen – as told by Lightning McQueen!

We’ll be sharing more details about Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy in the weeks to come.

• Behind the Scenes at “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” – Disney Parks Live Entertainment Choreographer Cindy Wilson shares a special look at this 2019 experience that she says is a throwback to the Mickey Mouse Club. Also, technical director Lindsay Vrab gives us an update on what guests can expect to see this year. 
• Top 5 Reasons to Visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in 2019 – Disney’s Hollywood Studios turns 30 this year and we’re sharing the top five experiences guests can enjoy.
• First Look: The Epcot® International Festival of the Arts – Dave Kesting, general manager of Festivals and Food and Beverage, gives us a preview of the 39-day celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world. Beginning Jan. 18, 2019 and running through Feb. 25, 2019, the festival offers artful activities for the entire family.

• Behind the Scenes at The Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland® Resort – Walt Disney Imagineering Art Director Michael Dobrzycki gives us a tour of The Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Resort.
• Unboxed D-Lish – We’re unveiling “must-have” items from the Disney Parks D-Lish collection. Disney Parks merchandise locations and ShopDisney.com will be serving up the D-Lish collection this year!

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