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Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is a new fast-casual restaurant opening soon at The American Adventure pavilion in Epcot®. Today we’re sharing a few new details about what is sure to become a Guest favorite foodie spot in World Showcase – including new merchandise on the way!

The restaurant takes its name from the venerable Sam Eagle, the Muppet known for his patriotism and strict sense of duty and honor. He takes all things seriously … and barbecue is certainly one of those things. 

Regal Eagle Smokehouse will be the site for “Sam’s Centennial Cook-Off: A Salute to All Cook-Offs but Mostly Barbecue.” You will be the beneficiaries of this contest – described as “a competition fit for all patriots and pit masters” – as it brings in a variety of classic backyard barbecue selections from across the country to vie for Sam’s top honor.

Sam’s unmistakable visage will be part of the décor at this new restaurant. For instance, Guests will see him on the sign as you walk in …

He will also be incorporated into new Regal Eagle Smokehouse merchandise available exclusively at this tasty locale. 

Stay tuned for more information on this fun new restaurant as we prepare to officially open its doors later this winter.

The final film in Star Wars‘ nine-episode Skywalker Saga, Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, is finally here. In wrapping up the 42-year story, Rise of Skywalker takes a whole lot of looks back on the films of the past, bringing back a host of old characters and tying up more than a few major plot points and mysteries. It’s full of references to past movies as well–not just with returning characters, but with moments, lines, and images repeated that conjure up eight movies’ worth of memories.

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Take a look at some photos from The New Years Eve Eve 2019 party from Magic Kingdom

Here’s another thing we love about Disney. Magic Kingdom puts on their New Years Eve Fireworks show and party on December 30 AND December 31 every year. Check out the countdown to the New Year!

Check out this clip of the Kiss Goodnight from Magic Kingdom. If you have never heard of this, it is unannounced and usually takes place anywhere from 15-40 AFTER park hours. This is a way to help let guests know it’s time to leave as some may have entered a ride prior to park closing and then exit the ride technically after park hours end for the night. If you get a chance to stay for it, it truly does wrap up your day at Magic Kingdom in a special way.

Who’s ready to ring in the new year? With new attractions, restaurants and more on the horizon for the Walt Disney World® Resort in 2020, we sure are! 

#DisneyParksLIVE stream of 2019 will again bring you a New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration to remember. Join us at 11:45 p.m. ET on Dec. 31, 2019, for a live stream of “Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks” live from Magic Kingdom®Park. Our friends from the Disney Parks Blog will be starting the live stream a few minutes before midnight to share some highlights of what to expect from our parks in 2020!

To view the live stream, simply come back to Disney Parks Blog around 11:45 p.m. ET on Dec. 31, 2019.

A trip to Disney World should be a magical experience for a family, but it can also be plagued with long lines, short tempers and confusion.

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We have all been rejected. That is life. Some of us use that rejection to push us on and take motivation from us, but for others, it can be demoralising. 

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Think you’re a Disney fan? Even if you’ve been vacationing at Disneyland or Walt Disney World for years, there are tons of hidden secrets that only in-the-know visitors are aware of. From simple fun facts to seriously impressive statistics, test your theme park knowledge with these Disney trivia questions.

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