Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Now Playing at Disney Parks

A sneak peek of Disney’s dazzling new adventure “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is now playing for a limited time as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort and in the Sunset Showcase Theater at Disney California Adventure® Park.

Each sneak peek features a special video introduction by Mackenzie, followed by an advance look at 12 minutes from the film. Check out the amazing trailer below!

All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale.

Look for Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” in theaters in 3D on Nov. 2, 2018.

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Reservations Now Open for Storybook Dining at Artist Point

Reservations are now open for Storybook Dining at Artist Point, located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. This unique Character Dining experience is inspired by the Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Storybook Dining with Snow White at Artist Point will offer you a delicious, fanciful dinner with visits from Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy and even The Queen!

You can quench your thirst with creative and fun cocktails (and mocktails) and a variety of beers in bottles and on draft. A wine list with a focus on the most highly rated wines from Oregon and Washington State rounds out the beverage menu.

The storybook-themed dining experience begins with shared appetizers including Hunter’s Pie, Winter Squash Bisque and Wicked Shrimp Cocktail.

Then, you can choose your entrée from a prix fixe menu. They can feast on the Royal Prime Rib Roast, Brother’s Grimm Roasted Chicken, Magic Mirror Slow Braised Veal Shank, Seafood Stew and Bashful’s Butter Poached Snapper. Or enjoy the vegetarian option – A Stroll Through Nature – featuring butternut squash, arugula and gnocchi.

Children can choose from a selection of kid-friendly items, including Royal Prime Rib Roast, Grilled Chicken, Princess Pasta and Vegetarian Steam Bun.

And for a sweet finale, you can top the experience with a “Poison” Apple; Fairy Tale Gooseberry Pie; a sponge cake with chocolate gems and buttercream icing called Miner’s Treasures; and The Hunter’s Gift to the Queen, which features cracked maple popcorn with a ganache heart. Remember, the desserts are shared, so Guests don’t have to choose – they get one of each!

Pricing is $55 for adults and $33 for children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuity not included). Each Guest will receive one of each appetizer, their choice of entrée, and one of each dessert as well as their choice of non-alcoholic fountain beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty beverages are not included). All menu items are subject to change.

Make advance reservations for Storybook Dining with Snow White at Artist Point now and up to 180 days prior to your visit for dates beginning Dec. 16, 2018.

Please note the current Signature dining experience at Artist Point will be available through Nov. 10, 2018.

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Take a Look at Some of the Most Thrilling Rides at Walt Disney World Resort Water Parks

At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon® Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach® Water Park, there’s more to do than just soak up the sun and relax in tranquil settings. You can sample great food and drinks, glide down lazy rivers or take a splash down the slides!

Whether it’s plunging body slides, rushing tube slides or head-to-head races, both water parks offer some thrilling water attractions you won’t want to miss on your next visit. Get a closer look in this video!

As you can see, the thrills and excitement are endless at Disney Water Parks. And now, more than ever is the perfect time for your Clients to spend a fun day in the sun at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Guests can enjoy Disney’s Blizzard Beach until it closes for the season Oct. 28, while Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon stays open through the rest of the year, closing for the season Jan. 6, 2019.

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11 Disney Products For Fall All People Who Love Disney Will Flip Out Over

There’s no better time to flex your Disney fanatic muscles than in the fall. As you transition your home from energized summer vibes to cozy autumn vibes, nostalgic decorum is key. These 11 Disney products are perfect for fall and if you’re a true Disney obsessive, you’ll flip your lid over ’em. There’s no doubt that Disney-themed housewares evoke warm and fuzzy feelings of yesteryear and all things comforting and whimsical, but what you might not be aware of is just how much cool stuff the Disney Store sells.

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Lilo & Stitch live-action remake reportedly coming from Disney

Let’s go surfing now: The Disney animated movie Lilo & Stitch is getting a live-action/computer-generated remake, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday.

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Rafiki’s Planet Watch to reopen in Spring 2019 at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

It’s true that Rafiki’s Planet Watch is closing on Oct. 20 – but only temporarily.

A spokesperson for Walt Disney World confirmed to USA TODAY Saturday that the attraction, part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, is anticipated to reopen for guests in Spring 2019.

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Vampirina Now Appearing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Just in time for the Halloween season, Vampirina has joined the breakfast fun at Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine. This Disney’s Hollywood Studios® spot is the place to eat, play and laugh along with favorite Disney Junior friends including Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins and Roadster Racer Goofy.

Vampirina (aka “Vee”) is the star of the hit Disney Junior series, “Vampirina,” which blends spooky fun, heartfelt storytelling and Broadway-caliber music in stories that follow Vee as she faces the joys and trials of being the new kid in town after her family moves from Transylvania to Pennsylvania, including making friends and attending a new school in the human world. Along the way, Vee learns that it may be easier to blend in with her peers, but it’s more valuable to celebrate the qualities that make each individual unique.

And Vampirina’s not just here for Halloween; she’s here to stay! Starting this November, your Clients will be able to meet her every day in an all-new character greeting location in the park’s Animation Courtyard. Vee will be hanging out in a replica of her room, excited to see Guests and snap a photo.

If your Clients have little ones who love Vampirina, you’ll definitely want to put Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on their must-do list for their next trip to Walt Disney World® Resort. It’ll be fangtastic!

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Disney World Halloween: Fun and fantasy minus the fear

Virtually all theme parks showcase the dark side for their Halloween events, with walk-through haunted houses that go for the jugular – figuratively and literally. But Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom, home of princesses, fairies, pixie dust and the innocuous “It’s a Small World,” foregoes chainsaw-wielding zombies and PG-13 gore and focuses on what it does best: parades, fireworks, shows, and E-Ticket rides. To dispel any ambiguity, The Mouse calls its fall event “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.”

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Reservations Now Open for Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Life under the sea is pretty great, so we’re bringing it to the surface and inviting your Clients to be part of our Caribbean world with Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort! This casual, family-friendly table service restaurant features a menu that blends Latin and Caribbean flavors with market-fresh ingredients served up with warm island hospitality and waterfront views.

With a diverse variety of items that range from seafood and steak to salads, sandwiches, and burgers, the menu balances classic spices with tropical flavors to create bright, fresh tastes. Start off your meal with a tasty appetizer such as the Caribbean Pull-Apart Rolls (served with guava butter, mango chutney, and Jamaican jerk oil), Jamaican Meat Pies with Guajillo chili sauce, or the Arepa with slow-cooked pork and chili-mango barbecue sauce.

Signature entrées include Skirt Steak “Chimichurri” with crispy yuca, Citrus-Stuffed Sustainable Whole Fish with turmeric brown rice and cilantro-lime vinaigrette, and Sautéed Shrimp and Tamales with sautéed peppers and salsa verde. You can also try the Crab Cake-topped Burger with lettuce, tomato, and horseradish mayonnaise or the Crispy Avocado Bacon Burger with chimichurri and pico de gallo.

The menu also includes several vegan options such as the Island Curry “Eggless” Sandwich served on multigrain bread and the Plant-Based Bahn Mi Sandwich with cucumbers, pickled vegetables, and Miso-Sriracha mayonnaise.

For dessert, tropical fruit flavors elevate these decadent dishes. Mile Marker Zero, inspired by the culture of Key West, features Iced Key Lime Pops with sea salt and tropical sauce. Then there’s the Banoffee Pie with banana custard and chocolate ganache served in a graham cracker tart with caramel sauce as well as the Floating Island Sundae with fresh Caribbean fruit, meringue, guava, and Guanabana sorbet.

The kid’s menu features unique but familiar fare with entrees like Whole Grain Penne with zucchini and roasted tomato sauce, Jerk Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp Skewer with Cilantro-Lime Cream, and a Jamaican Meat Pie. Sides include items such as sautéed green beans, mac and cheese, pizza biscuits, cauli-fries with carrot ketchup, and more!

And for those looking for a refreshing drink to pair with their meal, there are tropical island-inspired beverages for everyone in the family! From refreshing non-alcoholic fruity and frozen mocktails to island-inspired cocktails with Caribbean rums, your Clients won’t have to look far for that perfect pairing. Guests can customize their own rum flight or browse a selection of Caribbean and domestic craft beers, or sit back and relish wines that complement the Latin flavors of the menu.

When your Clients step into the dining room, they’ll see how Sebastian’s Bistro celebrates the natural beauty of the Caribbean, from coral patterns and kelp filigree to lure-inspired art and nautical designs. All around the restaurant, they’ll enjoy abstract artwork and underwater landscapes, and they might even see a familiar crustacean floating about! Located in the Old Port Royale area, the restaurant blends perfectly with the lush landscapes and vibrant colors that can be found throughout Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, which transports Guests to a paradise full of fun and relaxation.

Reservations are now available for Sebastian’s Bistro for bookings starting on Oct. 8, 2018 and can be made by visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort website or by calling (407) WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). For more information on the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, stay tuned to Disney Travel News.

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Mobile Ordering Now Available at More Disneyland Resort Quick-Service Food Locations

As we’ve previously shared, mobile ordering through the Disneyland® App recently expanded to even more quick-service restaurants around both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure® Parks. And just last week, new locations at Disneyland Park – Edelweiss Snacks, Stage Door Café, Refreshment Corner and Royal Street Veranda – were added to the lineup, which now includes more than 20 participating locations!

Mobile ordering makes it easier than ever for your Clients to order, pay and pick up fresh food while spending a day at the parks. All they need is their phone and the Disneyland app, and your Clients can place and order anywhere at DisneylandResort! Whether your Clients are strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., or waiting to hop on Haunted Mansion Holiday, mobile order makes it easy for your Clients to plan ahead, save time and make the most out of their day.

In addition to the full list of menu offerings at each of these locations, your Clients can also currently order some seasonal favorites at these new locations, including the Halloween Hot Dog at Refreshment Corner and seasonal funnel cake at Stage Door Cafe, now through Oct. 31, 2018.

The mobile ordering feature on the Disneyland app is just one of the many ways we continue to enhance the Guest experience at Disneyland Resort, including Disney MaxPass, also on the Disneyland App.

Check out this video for a look at mobile ordering at Disneyland Resort.

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