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Everyone in the world knows about Mickey Mouse, the bubbly mascot of The Walt Disney Company. Since first appearing in 1928, Mickey has become a global icon, likely the most instantly recognizable cartoon character in history. 

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Join tens of thousands of fans as they converge at Wizard World Chicago to celebrate the best in pop culture. Wizard World Chicago brought to you by the group who produces the most widely attended pop culture tour and has it all – Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, Original Art, Collectibles & More!

FEATURED CELEBRITY GUESTS
Jason Momoa – Aquaman, Game of Thrones, Stargate: Atlantis
Ben McKenzie – Gotham, Batman: Year One, The O.C.
Morena Baccarin – Gotham, Deadpool, Firefly/Serenity
Melissa Joan Hart – Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Clarissa Explains It All
Cary Elwes – The Princess Bride
Chris Sarandon – The Princess Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas
David Giuntoli – Grimm, A Million Little Things
Matt Ryan – Constantine, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
George Wendt – Cheers
…and many more!

SHOW HOURS
Thursday, August 22, 2019 – 4:00pm-9:00pm 
Friday, August 23, 2019 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm 
Saturday, August 24, 2019 – 10:00am – 7:00pm 
Sunday, August 25, 2019 – 10:00am – 4:00pm 

ADMISSION DETAILS
• All Admissions gain entry to Wizard World Chicago 2019.
• Important: Bring your printed e-Admissions to the event to gain admittance. 
• Up to 2 Children 10 and under get in FREE when accompanied by a paid adult 
• Admission will not be refunded.
• Admissions that are purchased from unauthorized websites (sites such as craigslist, eBay, StubHub, etc.) will not be honored for entry 
• Each admission is valid for the same person and may not be transferred. If you remove or tamper with a wristband it will not be replaced and you will not be allowed entry.
• Credit card will be charged at time of purchase.
• All Admissions have a Chicago of 9.25% included in the fees.
• Autograph fees may be required for some guests. 
• Talent subject to change. Admission will not be refunded due to Talent changes.

Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders will have the opportunity to register for a preview of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on select dates and times in August at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

How to Register

• Email invitations with registration details will be sent out later this summer. 
• If you are an eligible Passholder and would like to register a Guest to accompany you, that Guest must also have a valid Platinum, Platinum Plus or Premier annual pass, be listed on your Family & Friends list and have opted to share “All My Plans” with you.

Important Information

• Advance registration is required. 
• Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders must register by making an online reservation for ONE event. 
• Valid Annual Pass and photo ID are required at check-in for each Passholder and Passholder Guest.
• Reservations are limited and are subject to availability.
• Activities and attractions are subject to change without notice.

Anyone who has ever taken a trip to one of the many Disney parks around the world will know there are a lot of different really unique and totally delicious foods at each of the parks. Some foods are even specific to a certain park or can only be purchased during a certain time of the year while other food items are available on the menus at parks all year round.

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If you are looking for a new and unique place to dine this summer, then we have some exciting news for you to share with them: Takumi-Tei is officially open at Epcot®! Located in World Showcase, the new signature table-service restaurant is the latest addition to the Japan pavilion. Here you will enjoy an upscale dining experience with exceptional and specialized service tailored to the unique atmosphere this restaurant provides.

The entire Takumi-Tei experience is focused on giving Guests a better understanding of Japanese culture, as explained by the Japanese cultural representatives. From the moment Guests walk in to the moment they put down your chopsticks for the last time, they’ll feel as if they’ve been transported to the island nation and will learn about Japanese traditions and their connection to the natural world. 

In addition to an incredible prix fixe multi-course tasting menu and a chef’s table experience, the dinner menu highlights wagyu beef in a sublime setting along with sushi, sashimi, unique desserts, signature cocktails, premium sake and much more.

Guests can start their meal with appetizers like Teien (meaning “garden” and featuring compressed watermelon and tuna sashimi), Nikomi Wagyu (braised wagyu short rib with roasted bone marrow), or Hama no Kani (“Crab on the Beach” featuring crab tossed in a light ponzu sauce as well whole toasted crab). For a vegetarian option, you can dine on the Agedashi Tofu with fried silken tofu, brown butter black rice and shimeji mushroom.

Entrées include exquisite dishes like Kamo Rosu and Takumi Gyuniku. The Kamo Rosu features roasted marinated duck with kabocha squash, edamame beans, Japanese mizuna, cured duck egg yolk, and a grape reduction. The Takumi Gyuniku, or artisan beef, shines the spotlight on a Japanese A-5 wagyu beef tenderloin with leek sauce, warishita, short rib gyoza, roast cippolini onion, curried potato, and seasonal mushroom

For the sushi and sashimi lovers, there are some delicious options. On the Maki Sushi menu, they’ll find Mozaiku (featuring tuna, yellowtail and asparagus). They can also try the Temari Sushi featuring a chef-selected assortment of oceanic delicacies. Or if sashimi is more your style, the Takumi Sashimi entrée features tuna, toro, salmon, yellowtail, uni and ikura.

Of course, there’s always room for dessert! Two choice selections include Kumo (yuzu cheesecake, spiced kabocha, orange yuzu gel and blackberry sake) or Suiren Dani (Water Lilly Valley featuring Japanese water cake, rose, kuromitsu and kinako crumb).

They will also find an extensive beverage menu with premium sake, wine, beer and cocktails. Specialty cocktails are themed to each of the five dining rooms and include Kochi (Joto Yuzu citrus sake, rum, fresh mint, yuzu juice and orange), Raiju (Haku Japanese vodka, spiced ginger beer and lime), Sakurajima (Japanese whisky sour smoked with cherrywood), and Kami (Roku gin, Sayuri “White Lilly” Nigori sake, calipco and lychee). 

As of today, Takumi-Tei is open for dinner in the Japan pavilion at Epcot starting at 4 p.m. daily. Walk-ups are currently being accepted, and reservations will be available beginning July 16, 2019, with bookings starting that same day. To book, visit the Walt Disney World® Resort website or call (407) WDW-DINE. To make reservations for the Chef’s Table Dining Experience, call Mitsukoshi directly at (407) 827-8504.

Be on the look out for the new and improved Disney transportation buses at Walt Disney World. They will feature Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto. 

Some of the new Walt Disney World buses will have USB charging ports located between seats. Many of the buses will also feature new blue seats as well.

If you get to ride on one of these please let us know your thoughts.

Walt Disney World just got a little bit sweeter!

On Thursday, the Disney Food Blogrevealed that the Orlando theme park introduced a new flavor of their iconic Dole Whip pineapple soft serve ice cream, revealing the new Strawberry Dole Whip served as the Redd’s Revenge float at the Magic Kingdom.

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This Fourth of July, you’re invited to celebrate with Disney as they live stream “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” live from Magic Kingdom Park.

Their live stream, which you can catch right here on the Disney Parks Blog, will begin at 9:10 p.m. ET.

Pixar, and its ever loyal animation partner Disney, have been kicking lately with the critically acclaimed Toy Story 4 and the announcement of its upcoming suburban fantasy Onward inciting mass anticipation. Most recently, they gave fans a taste of what else there is to come with the official announcement of Soul.

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Guests at the Disneyland Resort can celebrate America on the Fourth of July – and every day this summer – as they explore lands, shows and attractions that bring to life iconic U.S. destinations, right here at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks. Guests can imagine they’re on an All-American road trip as they travel to the colorful streets of New Orleans Square, scan the beautiful Pacific coastline on Soarin’ Over California, and cruise along Route 66 with all its majestic scenery. What better way to celebrate our nation than by visiting the Disneyland Resort and seeing all the amazing places the U.S.A.  and Disneyland have to offer?

Cross-Country Tour Inside the Disneyland Resort

Guests can start their Disneyland Resort cross-country tour in New Orleans Square, setting off for adventure on Pirates of the Caribbean and eating delicious beignets served at the Mint Julep Bar.

Next, guests can travel to Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes to paddle down the Rivers of America on a grand “oar-venture.”

As they continue on their journey, guests can be transported by a steam locomotive on the Disneyland Railroad, and see Walt Disney’s legendary diorama of the Grand Canyon.

The next stop on the road trip crosses over to Disney California Adventure Park. At Jessie’s Critter Carousel, guests might take a spin on a rootin’, tootin’ romp in the Wild West.

Guests can then stroll along the iconic Route 66 into Cars Land, home of Luigi’s Rollickin Roadsters, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Radiator Springs Racers.

Two more stops will treat guests to the beauty of California, the country’s 31st state. They can raft down a roaring California river deep in the mountains on the Grizzly River Run, and fly through the skies looking over iconic California sites in Soarin’ Over California. They may even catch a scent of California orange groves.

The Disneyland Resort is also offering patriotic entertainment, décor, food and beverage and merchandise to celebrate America this Fourth of July.

At Disneyland Park

Guests visiting Disneyland Park on the Fourth of July may discover patriotic Mickey Mouse greeting guests in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. They can also enjoy a special holiday fireworks spectacular, “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,” which will light up the sky to the sounds of patriotic songs on July 4 only, replacing the “Disneyland Forever” Fireworks for that evening.

And in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A., the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln attraction continues to inspire generations of guests with inspirational storytelling, a famous speech and a salute to President Abraham Lincoln.

At Disney California Adventure Park

While celebrating America’s birthday, guests may encounter the most patriotic of all Super Heroes – Captain America himself! The “First Avenger” appears daily in Hollywood Land.

Next, they can head to Pixar Pier to experience a slice of the U.S.A. from an earlier era. Stretching from the Incredicoaster to Inside Out Headquarters, the design of Pixar Pier takes its inspiration from those seaside amusement parks and beachfront resorts on the California coast at the turn of the century, including such classic piers as Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz and Pacific Ocean park in Santa Monica. At Pixar Pier, guests will hop aboard the new Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind attraction, riding in one of eight Memory Movers to help Riley’s emotions – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and Fear – sort through the memories being collected.

Themed Merchandise Resort-wide

Guests who want to show their American spirit can purchase items from the new red, white, blue and beautiful Americana-inspired collection. Items include a glow necklace, plush, Spirit Jersey, Minnie Ears and more. Guests can find special details on every item including stars, stripes and Mickey Mouse-shaped silhouettes. Americana items can be purchased at a variety of locations throughout the resort.

At Curl Surf in Downtown Disney District, guests will be able to purchase various patriotic merchandise including shirts, shorts, bathing suits, dresses and more.

Themed Food and Beverage Resort-wide

Fourth of July classics and new treats will be featured throughout the resort to help guests get in the Fourth of July spirit:

• Disneyland Park
  • Plaza Inn Dining Package Adult Meal – Available July 4 at Plaza Inn by Reservation Only: Slow-roasted BBQ pork, fried chicken breast, smoked bratwurst with golden mustard sauce, fresh watermelon, corn on the cob, house-made cornbread, sweet baked beans, mac and cheese, and apple pie (vegetarian options available)
  • Plaza Inn Dining Package Kid’s Meal – Available July 4 at Plaza Inn by Reservation Only: Fried chicken leg, mac and cheese, watermelon, house-made cornbread, corn on the cob, and individual classic apple pie (vegetarian options available)
  • Apple Pie Shake – Available July 4 at Carnation Cafe
  • Fourth of July Cupcake – Available July 4 at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café: Cinnamon sponge cupcake with apple pie filling and buttercream
• Disney California Adventure Park
  • Firecracker – Available July 4-7 at Hollywood Lounge: Mojito with blueberries and strawberry popping pearls
• Downtown Disney District
  • Frozen Cherry Boba Lemonade – Available at Wetzel’s Pretzels: Frozen lemonade with cherry-flavored popping pearls and cherry purée
  • Firecracker Cocktail – Available through July 7 at Splitsville Luxury Lanes: Lemonade, citrus vodka, blue curaçao, and grenadine
  • Fourth of July Box – Available through July 7 at Sprinkles: Red velvet cupcakes, dark chocolate cupcakes and gluten-friendly lemon-blueberry cupcakes
  • Americana Mini Sampler – Available through July 7 at Sprinkles: Red velvet cupcake, dark chocolate cupcake and vanilla cupcake
  • Berry Ice Creams – Available through July 31 at Salt & Straw: Birthday Cakes & Blackberries flavor, Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero flavor and Fresh Sheep’s Cheese & Strawberries flavor
  • Red, White & Blue Cake Shake – Available July 3-7 at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes: Vanilla shake with red, white, and blue cake slice, whipped cream, sprinkles, a cherry and a vanilla frosted rim with red, white and blue sprinkles

At Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

All of the guests staying at the hotels of the Disneyland Resort will feel the patriotic spirit this Fourth of July. Festive red, white, and blue bunting will surround the pool decks at all three properties.

Individual hotels will also feature their own Fourth of July offerings, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, the rooftop Sand Bar is presenting its Fourth of July Family BBQ (3pm-10pm) with live music (starting at 6pm) and firework viewing (9:30pm). They will also have an a la carte menu featuring short rib brisket burgers, all beef hot dogs, street corn on the cob, and specialty drinks. The Fourth of July Family BBQ is open to the public. Complimentary family activities and face painting will be offered, subject to availability.

From 12pm-4pm on July 4 at the Disneyland Hotel, hotel guests of all ages can have summertime fun with complimentary face painting and caricatures, along with music, family activities and tasty surprise and delights on the hotel’s Magic Kingdom Lawn to celebrate this patriotic holiday. Complimentary activities are subject to availability.