This past weekend marked the celebration of the Lunar New Year, and, while it’s celebrated by many different Asian countries, those in the West so associate the occasion with the region’s largest nation that many refer to it as “Chinese New Year.”
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RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN FOR DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL PREMIUM EVENTS
When the Disney California Adventure® Food & Wine Festival returns to Disneyland® Resort March 10-April 16, 2017, the festival will host hundreds of events, seminars and demonstrations. Here’s a look at the superstar chefs, wineries and breweries that will be partaking in the 2017 premium events.
The popular “In the Kitchen with…” series debuts for the 2017 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Guests can catch favorite celebrity chefs Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine, Cat Cora, G. Garvin, Graham Elliot and Jet Tila demonstrate their skills in the kitchen, try a tasting menu created by the chef and even get an autograph! Cost is $99 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
The popular Sweet Sundays events are back! Celebrity pastry chefs Duff Goldman, Emily Ellyn and Keegan Gerhard will demonstrate how to make some of their delectable desserts. Cost is $79 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Winemaker Dinners highlight wines from California vintners Duckhorn Vineyards and Flora Springs Winery, with a four-course meal carefully selected to enhance the flavor of the wine. While guests dine, they will enjoy insights and inspiration behind the pairings by a knowledgeable winemaker. Cost is $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
A special Winemaker Dinner featuring Disney Family of Wines includes Fess Parker Winery, GoGi Wines, Lasseter Family Winery and Silverado Vineyards. The wineries at this event each have a special connection to the Disney legacy. Cost is $200 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
New to this year’s festival, Brewmaster Beer Dinners feature prix fixe dinners where hand-selected beers from California-based breweries will be paired and served with a four-course specialty menu prepared by Disney chefs. Knowledgeable brewmasters present each beer and describe the chef’s inspiration for the pairing. Cost is $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
There are plenty of other ways to take part in the 2017 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Your Clients can learn cooking techniques and get sample tastings during informative Culinary Demonstrations by talented local, visiting and Disneyland Resort chefs. Plus, they can quench their thirst for knowledge with engaging Beverage Seminars, which feature informative, guided tastings of wine, beer or spirits. And, lids ages 3-11 can partake in the return of a complimentary, hands-on experience called Jr. Chef, which will take place daily.
Events taking place March 10-April 1, 2017 are now available to book, and reservations will continue to become available 60 days prior to each event’s date.
Separate admission to Disney California Adventure Park is required and is not included with the cost of signature events. Space is limited for all ticketed events; advance reservations are recommended. Full payment may be due at time of booking, and cancellation fees may apply. No refunds, credit or date or time changes. Guests must be 21 years of age or over to consume alcohol; valid photo ID required. Events and demonstrations are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
NEW CHARACTER BREAKFAST TO DEBUT AT TRATTORIA AL FORNO AT DISNEY’S BOARDWALK
An all-new character dining experience will debut this spring at Disney’s BoardWalk, with appearances by adventurous royal couples from beloved Disney films! A delicious breakfast awaits guests at Trattoria al Forno, as they get ready to set out for a day of endless magic at Walt Disney World® Resort. It’s a hearty “bon voyage” celebration, featuring popular characters from favorite Disney stories like “Tangled” or “The Little Mermaid.”
This unique, new character breakfast is slated to begin in late spring. Stay tuned for more details, including the opening date.
MAKING WAY FOR THE NBA EXPERIENCE: DISNEYQUEST AT DISNEY SPRINGS TO CLOSE JULY 3
Disney’s multi-year transformation of Disney Springs™ is continuing, as they bring new experiences to the West Side Neighborhood, including The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World® Resort. To make way for this basketball-themed experience, the West Side area will be undergoing changes – beginning with the closure of DisneyQuest on July 3, 2017.
Until July 3, DisneyQuest will continue to offer a great interactive experience for guests. Disney fans of classic arcade game favorites and virtual worlds featured at the indoor theme park are invited to come out and enjoy the experiences.
The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort will be a one-of-a-kind basketball-themed experience featuring hands-on activities that put guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game action. There will be immersive NBA video productions and numerous interactive experiences, as well as a restaurant and a retail store.
FLORIDA RESIDENTS ENJOY 3 DAYS OF THEME PARK FUN FOR $139 PLUS TAX WITH THE DISCOVER DISNEY TICKET
There is a world like no other world…full of new adventures and beloved classics. And now for a limited time, Florida Residents can experience endless magic in a Walt Disney World® Theme Park for 3 days with the Discover Disney Ticket—just $139, plus tax! Visit one Theme Park per day now through June 9, 2017.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to order tickets and book your vacation.
Ticket valid 1/4 – 6/9/17. Not valid 5/27 – 6/9/17 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. One Theme Park per day. Proof of Florida residency required. Ticket is nontransferable and excludes activities/events separately priced. Must be purchased by 6/5/17.
Watch – ‘Beauty and the Beast’ – Final Trailer
The final trailer for Beauty and the Beast is here 🌹 On March 17, rediscover a tale as old as time. Get your tickets now at BeOurGuest.com.
Walt Disney World in St. Louis? City says no to Mickey’s dome
Decades before the city rejected paying millions for a new football stadium, St. Louis leaders rankled entrepreneur Walt Disney by refusing to pay the bulk of costs for a domed theme park in downtown St. Louis.
2017 Lunar New Year B-Roll Video from Disney California Adventure
Check out some B-Roll video from the 2017 Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure.
Photos – Construction Tarp Covering Main Street Train Station at Magic Kingdom
Take a look at the Construction Tarp Covering Main Street Train Station at Magic Kingdom. You have to look extremely close to even realize it is a tarp covering the entire station.
Photos – Inside Rizzo’s Deluxe Supreme Banquet Hall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
For guests who are unfamiliar with Pizzerizzo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this is the newly themed location that previously housed Toy Story Pizza Planet.
One cool side area of Pizzerizzo is Rizzo’s Deluxe Supreme Banquet Hall. It is located at the top of the stairs and if you like cheesy wedding reception/banquet hall dining make sure to eat in this area. It features a dance floor (yes we have seen people dance on it) along with classic 70’s and 80’s music.
Here are some photos of the area.
