Epcot is headed into a multiyear transformation that will see a new park entrance and a new, currently unnamed “play pavilion” taking the place of the Wonders of Life pavilion. The changes will begin later this year.
Annual Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Disney Springs
For over 15 years, Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant has been a Guest favorite at Disney Springs®. As soon as you enter the restaurant, they can feel as if they’re in Ireland. And that’s because most of the interior was actually built in Ireland and shipped to Orlando. While Guests never need a reason to celebrate at Raglan Road, the annual Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival, which is held March 15-17, is a perfect time to visit! Here are a few highlights to expect this year:
Live Entertainment: Guests can always find amazing live music at Raglan Road, and there will be even more jam-packed talent at the festival. The line-up includes the Young Dubliners, one of Celtic rock’s hardest working bands and the festival headliner; Ben Gunnery, Irish music superstar and multi-instrumentalist; Briste, a female duo with a mix of country, folk and Irish traditional music; The Byrne Brothers, an Irish music family featuring Dempsey (age 9), Finn (age 12) and Luca (age 14) playing alongside their father Tommy; The Raglan Roots Coalition, an edgy house band known for its soul-rockin’ Celtic bluegrass funky beats and High Road, three talented musicians hailing from Ireland with a crowd-pleasing symphony of traditional Irish songs, among others.
Authentic Irish Grub: The classic fish and chips are always a “must-have,” but don’t forget that Raglan Road boasts an incredible menu of Irish pub favorites and brilliantly reimagined classics. If you are looking to try something new, they can enjoy the Guinness-infused Bangin’ Bangers and Mighty Mash (that’s sausage and mashed potatoes Irish-style) or “In Cod’s Way”, a pan-seared north Atlantic cod with lemon, herb crusted potatoes, garden peas, with a tomato and caper butter sauce. Of course, there’s always a mighty selection of brews, whiskeys, and cocktails to cap off the dining experience.
Family-Friendly Fun: You can bring the whole family and watch the ever-popular Raglan Road Irish Dancersplucked from the world’s greatest Irish dance shows. Guests can catch them intermittently throughout the festival and learn traditional Irish dance steps from the pros with no experience necessary! Plus, there is also complimentary face painting March 15 from 3-9 p.m. and March 16-17 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
If you are planning to celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day, plan ahead for the fun! On March 17, Guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis with a cover charge of $10 for each guest age 18 and older. Reservations can be booked for other festival days, including brunch, by calling 407-938-0300.
And if you are in need of a little outfit inspiration, stop by the Shop for Ireland right outside the restaurant for apparel and accessories that will help capture the true Celtic spirit.
Dance All Night with ‘Mickey’s Mix Magic’ at Disneyland Park
You can get ready to dance all night and join in on the fun with “Mickey’s Mix Magic” at Disneyland® Park. As part of Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, we’re celebrating 90 years with the one and only Mickey Mouse.
“Mickey’s Mix Magic” is a nightly extravaganza featuring high-energy projections, lighting, lasers and of course, pulsating music! In fact, the show’s musical score is inspired by the irresistible beat of house music—bringing energy and fun that appeals to Guests of all ages.
The biggest celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Disneyland history also includes the fan-favorite “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade,” as well as festive décor and limited time food, beverage and novelty items!
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New Signature Rapunzel Makeover Debuts at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Aboard Disney Ships
Now aboard all four Disney Cruise Line ships, children’s dreams of being a princess can come true with a new Signature Rapunzel makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Truly fit for royalty, the stunning, heirloom-quality gown features a latticed bodice and rich fabrics.
To complete the look, Fairy Godmothers-in-training adorn each little princess with a crystal tiara, a gold-plated sun pendant necklace, and a gold-plated and sterling silver bracelet with pink, purple and white Swarovski stones.
Add the princess shoes and sash, imperial hairstyling, nail polish, shimmery makeup and sparkling face gems, and the royal transformation is complete!
This new Signature Rapunzel package also includes an ultra-luxurious white robe with lavender trim and crown embroideries, plus an organza garment bag and a satin hanger.
Makeovers at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique can be booked online at DisneyCruise.com in advance of embarkation or onboard the ship during a cruise.
2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Now Open
You can come on out to Disney California Adventure® Park and enjoy the best of Californian cuisine, beverages and entertainment during Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, now through April 23, 2019! Here’s what to expect:
Culinary Demonstrations: Guests can head to the Backlot Stage in Hollywood Land to watch and learn from talented chefs as they share recipes and tips for preparing favorite dishes.
Festival Marketplaces: You can explore 14 different Festival Marketplaces for a varied and vibrant smorgasbord of small plates, specialty wines and craft beers. Each location’s menu is inspired by fresh, California-grown ingredients!
If guests are interested in tasting their way through the festival, the Sip and Savor Pass is now available to all Guests. This pass entitles you to eight select food or non-alcoholic beverage items from any participating Marketplaces, Paradise Garden Grill and select Festival Food & Beverage Carts. guests can use all eight coupons in a single day, or spread them out over multiple visits!
Family Entertainment: Guests can enjoy an entree of fun-filled entertainment, including lively performances of Jammin’ Chefs, who use pots, pans and percussion to wow the crowd. During Jr. Chef, kids ages 3 to 11 get to whip up fantastic fun during this hands-on “cooking” experience that ends with a tasty surprise.
Event Merchandise: Guests can commemorate this year’s festival with exclusive event merchandise. There is plenty to please the palate of any Disney fan—from festive headwear and apparel, to kitchen accessories and souvenirs.
Why People Will Go All The Way to Star Wars Land and Not Ride Any Rides
Opening at Disneyland this summer and Disney’s Hollywood Studios this fall, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will incorporate a level of all-ages game play that’s never been seen before.
Disney’s Imagineers put five years into modeling parts of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge after real-world bazaars — taking inspiration from the marketplaces of Istanbul and Marrakech — but the one thing that’ll make it all feel real is inside your smartphone.
A handy dandy guide to the Disney films coming out in 2019
There was a time when reports of a new Disney movie coming out meant there would soon be a fresh feature-length cartoon at your local theater, usually at the rate of one a year. But the audience demand was too big for just “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937), “Pinocchio” (1940), “Dumbo” (1941), and “Bambi” (1942). By 1950, Disney was also releasing live action features – starting that year with “Treasure Island” – along with the animated ones. “Cinderella” came out in 1950, too. By the time Disney’s feature-length nature films hit the screens, beginning in 1953 with “The Living Desert,” there was no looking back.
Glu Announces First Mobile Game with Disney – Disney Sorcerer’s Arena
Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU), a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, today announced Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, an upcoming mobile game in collaboration with Disney, and offered the first look at the new game. Set for beta release in limited territories soon, Disney Sorcerer’s Arena conjures up a bold RPG world that unleashes Disney and Pixar characters at their gutsiest and fiercest onto a dynamic, strategic battlefield.
In Disney Sorcerer’s Arena, players will unlock a bold and competitive world where characters from some of the most beloved Disney and Pixar franchises collide. Players collect an arsenal of champions and villains to take on opponents in single-player and PvP modes. They will choose from a deep vault of battle-ready characters – each with their own unique abilities to utilize and magical spells to unleash – to train to their full potential. Players will compete to become the mightiest sorcerer in a highly challenging landscape, completing daily quests and events to earn rewards and upgrades, and collect talismans in their unending quest to be legendary.
“Disney Sorcerer’s Arena delivers a distinct, high-powered experience that is sure to delight Disney fans and RPG players alike,” said Mike Olsen, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Glu Mobile. “Disney Sorcerer’s Arena has been developed by a talented and creative team who, in close collaboration with Disney, have worked tirelessly to deliver an immersive and stunning game players will love. As we move into the next phase of development, I am incredibly excited today to release a first look into this new world.”
“Glu is a proven leader in the mobile and strategy-based games space, and their expertise is fully demonstrated with Disney Sorcerer’s Arena,” said Sean Shoptaw, Senior Vice President, Global Games & Interactive Experiences at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “We’re thrilled to share a first look at this incredible world we’ve created where players can interact with their favorite Disney and Pixar characters in new and unexpected ways.”
A first look at Disney Sorcerer’s Arena is available here:
For more information and the latest updates, visit www.sorcerersarena.com or follow Disney Sorcerer’s Arena on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Highlights B-Roll – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
B-Roll included:
- Establishing Epcot scenes
- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto and Goofy – Front entrance topiaries
- Donald Duck – topiary
- Daisy Duck, Chip ‘n’ Dale – topiaries
- Figment – topiary
- Floating gardens
- The Goodness Garden Butterfly House – exterior
- The How-to Garden
- Imagination Play Garden
- The Honey Bee-stro
- Butterfly topiaries
- Norway – Anna & Elsa – topiaries
- China – Bromeliad Dragon
- Germany – Snow White & Seven Dwarves – topiaries
- American Adventure – Woody – topiary
- France – Belle & Beast – topiaries
- The Berry Basket – dining
- UK – Captain Hook & Peter Pan – topiaries
- Festival merchandise
Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme parks, explained
Here’s what you’ll find if you plan to visit a galaxy far, far away in California and Florida.
