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The Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness add a whole new level of adventure to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort!

The cabins strike a much-needed balance for those who take advantage of all that Fort Wilderness has to offer – once guests have been out in the woods or on the water, they’re more than ready to be treated to a sophisticated oasis right in the heart of the campground.

The spacious new DVC cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort sleep up to six guests, with an open layout that joins upscale indoor style with a spacious outdoor deck area. Upon arrival, guests can bask not only in the A/C, but also in all of the incredible Disney details!

These cabins feature all the comforts of home that DVC Members have come to expect. The kitchen includes a full-sized oven, perfect for campers who love to bake traditional family favorites during the holiday season.

And, the design aspects are something that larger families will appreciate: Two bathroom sinks, deck space that joins the living room via a sliding glass door, a private parking space, and the separate bedroom.

Bookings for the Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness are now open, for stays beginning September 27!

By: Disney Destinations

June 25, 2024

It’s time to embrace the red, white, and blue because Fourth of July is nearly here! What better way for guests to get patriotic than with these incredible treats concocted by the talented culinary teams at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

From sweet to savory, and everything in between, this year’s selections are worthy of an Independence Day celebration. From the new Fourth of July Cheesecake at Walt Disney World Resort to the return of the red, white, and blue-tiful candy delights from Disneyland Resort, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

We’re proud to present the Foodie Guide to Fourth of July at Disney Parks!

Walt Disney World Resort 

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park 

Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus (Available July 1 through 5; mobile order available) 

• Fourth of July Cupcake: Strawberry cake with blueberry compote, red, white, and blue vanilla icing, white chocolate Mickey-shaped decoration and gold star sprinkles (New) 

Magic Kingdom Park 

Liberty Square Market (Available June 30 through July 6) 

• Red, White, and Blue Slushy: Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry and Fanta Cherry layered with whipped cream and topped with popping candies (New) 

Sleepy Hollow (Available June 30 through July 6; mobile order available) 

• Red, White, and Blue Funnel Cake: Funnel cake topped with mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, and festive sprinkles (New) 

EPCOT 

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Available June 30 through July 7; mobile order available) 

• Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwich with house-made pickles, coleslaw, and an onion ring on a brioche roll

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 

PizzeRizzo (Available June 30 through July 31; mobile order available) 

• Mickey Apple Pie Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with apple pie filling, topped with salted caramel buttercream and cinnamon streusel, and garnished with rainbow silver sparkle and red, white, and blue Mickey ears

Woody’s Lunch Box (Available June 30 through July 31; mobile order available) 

• 4th of July Lunch Box Tart: Cherry pie filling topped with vanilla fondant and star sprinkles

Disney Springs  

Amorette’s Patisserie (Available now through July 8; mobile order available) 

• Fourth of July Minnie Mouse Dome: White chocolate and strawberry mousse with vanilla chiffon cake and glaçage (New) 

The Ganachery (Available now through July 7) 

• Stars and Stripes Minnie Chocolate Piñata: Dark chocolate shell filled with popping candy-chocolate bark (New) 

Disney Resorts Collection Hotels 

Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa  

Contempo Café and Gasparilla Island Grill (Available June 30 through July 6; mobile order available)

• Fourth of July Cheesecake: Strawberry bavarois, lemon cheesecake, and blueberry chiffon cheesecake (New) 

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotel Quick-Service Restaurants (Available June 30 through July 6; mobile order available) 

• Red, White, and Brownie: Red velvet-brown butter brownie with cream cheese icing, graham streusel, and caramel (New); Available at the following locations:
  • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
  • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
  • Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
  • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Disneyland Resort 

Available at Various Candy Locations Across Disneyland Resort Including Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace, and Trolley Treats (Available June 30 through July 4; mobile order available) 

• 4th of July Apple: Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears, enrobed in blue-colored white chocolate and red-colored white chocolate, striped with white chocolate, and sprinkled with sugar stars
• 4th of July Cereal Treat: Marshmallows dipped in caramel and blue-colored white chocolate and red-colored white chocolate, striped with white chocolate, and sprinkled with sugar stars
• 4th of July Marshmallow Wand: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in blue-colored white chocolate and red-colored white chocolate, striped with white chocolate, and sprinkled with sugar stars

Downtown Disney District 

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available July 4 only) 

• Red, White, and Blue CakeShake: Vanilla shake featuring a vanilla frosted rim with red, white, and blue sprinkles topped with red, white, and blue cake, whipped cream, and a cherry

California Churro (Available July 4 through 7)

• Firecracker Churro: Churro rolled in strawberry sugar, cut in half, drizzled with marshmallow fluff and sprinkled with red and blue popping candy pieces

Paseo (Available July 4 only; reservation required) 

• Fourth of July Dinner: Enjoy an upstairs view of the night sky with a prix-fixe meal highlighting some Paseo classics as well as some limited-time offerings for the day. (New) 

Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available July 4 through 7)

• Liberty Lemonade: Raspberry vodka, raspberry purée, mixed with lemon juice, simple syrup, and lemon-lime soda (New) 

Wetzel’s Pretzels (Available July 4 through 7) 

• Berry Bomb: Frozen blended beverage topped with popping candy (New) 

Happy (almost) Fourth of July!

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

Adventure is on the horizon! A Disney Adventure, that is.

Today, we’re sharing brand new details about the first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia – the Disney Adventure. Beginning next year, families can embark on an epic vacation at sea when the Disney Adventure sets sail out of Singapore.

With three- and four-night itineraries that will offer magical days at sea, sailing on the Disney Adventure will be both a journey and a destination filled with endless possibilities for fun the whole family will enjoy.

What can families expect when charting new waters aboard the Disney Adventure? Grand and immersive experiences that will bring the worlds of Disney, Pixar and Marvel to life like never before!

The creative teams at Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering have been busy dreaming up exciting new ways to amaze and entertain adventure-seekers while onboard. Inspired by the magic of imagination, discovery, fantasy and — of course — adventure, families will discover seven uniquely themed areas throughout the ship, all designed to bring the extraordinary worlds of fan-favorite Disney stories to life. 

Each area will be packed with immersive experiences and entertainment featuring beloved characters where families can create memories to last a lifetime… without ever leaving the ship! 

New Areas Aboard the Disney Adventure

• In the Disney Imagination Garden, journey through an enchanted valley inspired by more than 100 years of heroic and heartwarming Disney stories – from Mowgli exploring the jungle to Moana taming the high seas. This imaginative gathering space will also be home to dazzling performances on an open-air stage.
• At Disney Discovery Reef, travel down to the ocean floor to explore the nautical worlds of “The Little Mermaid,” “Lilo & Stitch,” “Finding Nemo” and “Luca” complete with uniquely themed shopping and dining options.
• Inspired by the expansive world of “Big Hero 6,” San Fransokyo Street will be a bustling family entertainment area featuring interactive games and activities, shops, cinemas and more.
• At Wayfinder Bay, be called by “the line where the sky meets the sea” to a poolside retreat reflecting the Pacific Islands-inspired artistry of “Moana” with some of the most stunning views aboard the Disney Adventure.
• Venture into the enchanted Town Square — a fantastical forest filled with shops, lounges, cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues inspired by the magical kingdoms from “Tangled,” “Cinderella,” “Frozen,” “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “The Princess and the Frog” and more.
• Heroes will unite at Marvel Landing where Avengers-level adventure featuring thrilling attractions and all-new experience await.
• At Toy Story Place, little ones will pal around with friends from Andy’s Room in a whimsical and interactive water play zone along with different themed food venues. 

What to Expect Aboard Disney Cruise Line

In signature Disney Cruise Line style, every sailing on the Disney Adventure will be packed with fun, plenty of time for relaxation, a range of delicious dining options, incredible entertainment and exceptional guest service. At the end of an adventure-filled day, comfortable staterooms complete with family-friendly conveniences and special Disney touches will be waiting.

The Disney Adventure will also feature premium concierge accommodations for the ultimate luxury experience including a range of exclusive amenities from high-end shopping to dedicated spa and fitness facilities.

More Details About the Disney Adventure

The Disney Adventure is currently under construction at the MV Werften shipyard in Wismar, Germany, under the management of Meyer Werft. The Papenburg-based company that also built the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish and is currently constructing the Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny. The Disney Adventure is expected to have capacity for about 6,700 guests and around 2,500 crew members.

Stay tuned for more details as the Disney Adventure gets ready to set sail in 2025.

We like to think the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE has something for every palate. Food from around the world? Love it! A cheese stroll? Big fan.

But what always keeps us coming back for seconds is the incredible Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue. If guests also like their eats with a side of live music then they can get ready to feast, because it’s time to find out who will be serving up tunes this year!

The team at Disney Live Entertainment has once again cooked up a lineup full of flavor – from fresh-to-the-festival acts like Yellowcard, The Wanted, and David Archuletta, to house favorites like Hanson, Tiffany, and Boyz II Men.

Following the same recipe guests have come to love at recent festivals, the America Gardens Theatre stage will host internationally recognized artists as well as local bands bringing their sizzling sounds to the concert series.

2024 Eat to the Beat Concert Schedule

Here’s a look at this year’s enticing menu of musical talent:

• Aug. 30-31 – The Fray
• Sept. 1-2 – Sugar Ray
• Sept. 6-7 – Hoobastank
• Sept. 8-9 – Yellowcard (NEW)
• Sept. 13-14 – Tiffany
• Sept. 15-16 – MercyMe
• Sept. 20-21 – Sheila E.
• Sept. 22-23 – The Wanted (NEW)
• Sept. 27 – Luis Figueroa
• Sept. 28-29 – Mau Y Ricky (NEW)
• Sept. 30 – Jesse & Joy (NEW)
• Oct. 4-5 – Aloe Blacc (NEW)
• Oct. 6-7 – Joey Fatone & Friends
• Oct. 11-12 – We The Kings
• Oct. 13-14 – Switchfoot
• Oct. 18-19 – David Archuleta (NEW)
• Oct. 20-21 – Billy Ocean
• Oct. 25-28 – Hanson
• Nov. 1-2 – Haley Reinhart featuring Emily Estefan, Casey Abrams and Janel Parrish  (NEW)
• Nov. 3-4 – Boyz II Men
• Nov. 8-9 – Magic! (NEW)
• Nov. 10-11 – Parmalee (NEW)
• Nov. 15-16 – Smash Mouth
• Nov. 17-18 – 98 Degrees

Beginning July 9, guests can secure their spot at the showby reserving an Eat to the Beat Dining Package available Friday-Monday. Find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com.

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs daily Aug. 29 through Nov. 23.

To experience EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, guests must have both valid admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date.

Calling all food lovers! Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE is returning to Disney Springs with a menu that will make guests’ taste buds dance with delight. From July 1 through August 11, 2024, guests will have the opportunity to taste some of our must-try items at over 40 flavor-filled locations across Disney Springs.

Guests will be able to take part in a summer menu filled with citrus vibes, like the Orange Slushie from Amorette’s Patisserie, or the Key Lime Pie Marshmallows from Wondermade. Let’s not forget the mouthwatering Pork Belly Burnt End Tacos from City Works Eatery & Pour House. Whether guests are looking for sweet or savory, Disney Springs will have more than one way for them to celebrate the Flavors of Florida. And debuting on July 1, the Sunshine Stroll is a locally brewed orange pilsner that’s exclusive to Disney Springs at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar and outdoor vending carts throughout Disney Springs.  Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar will have appetizers incorporating the brew too.

Guests interested in seeing first-hand demonstrations from renowned chefs and restaurant owners are in luck because this year Disney Springs will be featuring the culinary series hosted by Kroger Delivery! New this year, guests can delight in pairing events featuring menus specialty curated for Flavors of Florida. Guests can enjoy exquisite dishes expertly paired with wine, beer, and cocktails. Check out the official site to get all the details and register for this exciting new offering. Also new this year is the Discover the Springs seek and find activity. Once guests are done, they can turn in their completed map and get a special surprise!

Let’s not waste any more time and get to the most important part… the food! We’re extremely excited to present this year’s delicious Flavors of Florida Foodie Guide.

Amorette’s Patisserie (Mobile Order Available) 

• Orange-Hazelnut Petite Gâteau: Layers of orange mousse, orange curd, and honey-orange gel on top of a hazelnut financier (New)
• Orange Bird Dome Cake: Layers of Grand Marnier-soaked vanilla chiffon cake, mandarin pâté de fruit, mandarin orange cream, and white chocolate crisp pearls
• Orange Slushie: Orange slushie topped with chantilly cream and citrus candy piece (New)
• Orange Slushie with Vanilla Flavored Vodka: Orange slushie with a float of STOLI Vanilla flavored vodka topped with chantilly cream and citrus candy piece (New) 

B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. (Mobile Order Available)

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Stay in the magic this fall and holiday season—and save on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels!

• Save up to 30% on rooms for stays most nights from November 24 to December 25, 2024
• Enjoy other savings for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from October 6 to November 21, 2024

Plus, guests get FREE Park Hopper benefits when they take advantage of this offer and upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package that includes non-discounted 4-day (or longer) date-based theme park tickets! With Park Hopper benefits, guests can visit multiple theme parks each day of their ticket.

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

Florida residents can save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels.

This offer is valid for stays:

• Most Sunday to Thursday nights from October 6 to November 21, 2024
• Most nights from November 24 to December 25, 2024

If you would like more details please feel free to reach out to any agent at Wish Upon a Star With Us.

With only a few days left until opening day, the excitement is palpable as we eagerly anticipate the debut of our newest attraction – Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! We couldn’t be more thrilled for guests to join Princess Tiana and that jazz-loving alligator Louis in throwing the biggest bayou bash Magic Kingdom Park has ever seen.

To mark this special day, we’ve cooked up the top six ways to celebrate Princess Tiana’s story at Walt Disney World Resort when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens on June 28 and all summer long. From food to merchandise, entertainment and more – guests can expect magic, joy and a whole lot of fun.

1 – Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure on Opening Day

By now guests may have heard that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will use a virtual queue! Guests can request to join through the My Disney Experience app at 7:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. It will also be included as a Lightning Lane entrance in the Disney Genie+ service.

2 – Visit Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts

Guests can find a little piece of Crescent City right here in the heart of Central Florida at Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts.

From the New Orleans-inspired architecture and the horse-drawn carriage rides along the waterfront, to the swingin’ jazz scene at the Scat Cat Club Lounge and the seasonal beignet flavors at the Scat Cat Club Café … guests will be sure to pass a good time in true Louisiana style, just like Tiana.

3 – See Princess Tiana Take the Stage

If guests are at Magic Kingdom bright and early, they may see Princess Tiana as she drops on into the Let the Magic Begin Welcome Show in front of Cinderella Castle.

And of course, there’s the quick-stepping, tap-dancing New Orleans fun in the celebration of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog” during Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire on the same stage. Then, guests can’t miss waving to Tiana and Prince Naveen as they visit Main Street U.S.A. during the Festival of Fantasy parade!

4 – Meet Princess Tiana at Princess Fairytale Hall

If guests have ever wanted to dig a little deeper with Princess Tiana and ask her all about her famous beignet recipe, now’s their chance. Swing by Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom to say hello.

Tiana is always thrilled to meet new friends in between her many adventures around the park, especially ones with dreams as big as hers!

5 – Dine with Tiana at 1900 Park Fare 

Guests can check out the newly reopened 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for a magical dining experience with beloved characters who bring wishes to life! Guests’ taste buds can embark on a bayou adventure when they sample Tiana’s delicious gumbo at the buffet for dinner.

6 – Enjoy Some of Tiana’s Famous Beignets 

From savory to sweet, salty, and spicy – our culinary teams have crafted some Bayou-inspired dishes to enhance guests’ visit. And of course, no opening day is complete without something sweet!

For those craving a bite of something sweet, swing by Golden Oak Outpost from June 28 through Aug. 8 to savor Tiana’s Famous Beignets: light, sweet, and fluffy beignets dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with honey.

A brand-new “Guardians of the Galaxy” dinner show is debuting at Worlds of Marvel on the Disney Treasure!

Following the structural completion milestone of the Disney Treasure in December 2023, the team in Papenburg, Germany has been focused on building out the interior spaces of the ship. This work includes preparations to bring Disney Cruise Line’s immersive Marvel-themed dining experience, Worlds of Marvel, to the Disney Treasure. In light of the progress being made, Ship’s Log readers are among the first to learn about a the new “Guardians of the Galaxy” dinner show coming to Worlds of Marvel on the Disney Treasure titled, “Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix.”

The story will follow Groot as he brings guests along for on an on-screen quest to throw the ultimate surprise party for his friend, Rocket. All the while, diners will eat to the beat of an “awesome mix” of hit songs and can test their knowledge of the Marvel universe with trivia for the whole family. The new show will be offered to guests during one of two distinct nights at Worlds of Marvel, where they will also experience “Avengers: Quantum Encounter,” which first premiered on the Disney Wish.

June 25, 2024

At Walt Disney World, guests have told us they would prefer to have the option to do more of their planning before their theme park day. So, this summer we will make changes to our Disney Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane entry, including new ways to plan ahead.    

On July 24, Walt Disney World will introduce new, simpler names to provide more clarity for everyone. Disney Genie+ service will become Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while individual Lightning Lane will now be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass.   

We will also be updating Lightning Lane passes to help guests:

• Make Lightning Lane plans before you’re here, for added confidence.     
• Choose your experiences and times prior to purchasing, so you know what you’re getting. 
• Book Lightning Lane passes for multiple vacation days, all in a single day. 

Here’s how Lightning Lane passes will work beginning July 24.

Lightning Lane Multi Pass 
When guests purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass, they may make up to 3 Lightning Lane selections in a theme park, in advance of your visit. They’ll also be able to choose available times as they make their selections. On the day of their visit, once they use a selection, they may check the My Disney Experience app for availability to make an additional selection.  

Lightning Lane Single Pass 
Lightning Lane Single Pass will work much like it does today, where guests can secure a time to ride one of our most highly demanded attractions, but they’ll now be able to make their purchase and plan in advance.       

How to Plan Ahead 
Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels (Shades of Green Resort, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels) will be able to plan Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days in advance, for their entire stay (up to 14 days). All other guests can plan up to 3 days in advance. These advance purchase windows will let guests secure some of their must-do rides and experiences after they’ve had some time to decide what dining reservations they want to book and any other plans they may need to consider.  

Guests may purchase a Lightning Lane Multi Pass, a Lightning Lane Single Pass or both. The app will also be updated to make it quicker and easier to purchase and plan, with fewer steps and a new option to purchase Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass in one transaction.        

Lightning Lane passes will blend features from our current services and the previously offered FastPass+ service, giving guests the choice to plan ahead and removing the hassle of planning during their vacation.  

Here is a quick video demonstrating how Lightning Lane passes at Walt Disney World Resort will work:

Disneyland Resort will also use the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass names beginning July 24. Based on the different ways we know guests visit Disneyland Resort, the way guests purchase, select and redeem Lightning Lane passes at Disneyland Resort will remain the same.  

The complimentary features of Disney Genie service will continue to be available in the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps. Both apps have also gotten a series of upgrades over the last year to make features easier to use, including making dining reservations, mobile food ordering, and more. 

The holiday season will kick off November 15 at Disneyland Resort, bringing favorite traditions like Disney Festival of Holidays to Disney California Adventure Park, plus special overlays on beloved attractions, cherished seasonal spectaculars and dazzling wintry décor throughout the resort. To celebrate Halfway to the Holidays this year, we are sharing a sneak preview of the new wintertime attire that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will wear this season!

Mickey, Minnie and some of their friends will debut these charming new outfits in Disneyland Park, reminiscent of traditions of writing heartfelt letters to friends, family or even Santa Claus during the holiday season. Featuring striped stockings, detailed embroidery and festive postal trims, these looks have our bright stamp of approval!

We are already feeling the holiday spirit, so stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details on the holidays at Disneyland Resort coming soon!