In just a few short days, we’ll be kicking off Pride Month! Throughout June, we’ll be celebrating with a variety of delicious dishes and sips expertly created by our talented teams of chefs and mixologists. They’ve brought their creative A-game as guests will soon discover in this year’s Foodie Guide.
From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Resort, guests will be able to try new delights like the Pride Mousse Cake at Contempo Café and the Mickey-shaped Macaron at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, and some returning treats, such as the Pride Lunchbox Tart at Woody’s Lunchbox.
How about we jump into this year’s Pride Month Foodie Guide and uncover what delicious eats and sips guests can try!
Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Resort Hotels
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
The Mara (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
Pride Confetti Cake: Yellow confetti cake and white chocolate ganache (New)
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
Pride Roulade: Vanilla cake roll with lemon-cream cheese filling, sweet cream, and white chocolate décor
As part of Disney’s Silver Anniversary at Sea celebration this summer, guests are invited to partake in new offerings across the fleet. Guests will be able to meet favorite Disney Characters dressed in new, shimmering outfits, enjoy festive décor, limited-time food and beverage and more.
As a reminder, the 25th anniversary fireworks show will be featured on most 4-night or longer sailings visiting The Bahamas, Caribbean and the Mediterranean this summer. Seamails are being sent to guests on select Silver Anniversary at Sea itineraries with more information about their sailing’s entertainment offerings. Guests sailing on Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic will not be receiving Seamails.
Sailings receiving these Seamails include:
3-night Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Wish : The fireworks presentation during 3-night cruises will be our popular Pirate’s Night fireworks, weather permitting.
4-Night Disney Wish Sailing Departing July 3: This sailing will feature two fireworks presentations, weather permitting. Instead of the 25th Anniversary themed fireworks, this sailing will feature our July 4th fireworks and our popular Pirate’s Night fireworks.
4-night Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Wish Departing June 12, June 26, July 24 and Aug. 7: The fireworks presentation on these sailings will be our popular Pirate’s Night fireworks, weather permitting. Due to the speed and location of the ship on the other evenings, we are unable to present a second set of fireworks.
4-night Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Dream Departing Aug. 26 and Aug. 30: The fireworks presentation on these sailings will be our Silver Anniversary Fireworks at Sea presentation, weather permitting. Due to the speed and location of the ship on the other evenings, we are unable to present a second set of fireworks.
Alaska Silver Anniversary at Sea Sailings aboard the Disney Wonder: Fireworks are not offered on Alaskan cruises. During Alaska sailings, Freezing the Night Away with Anna, Elsa, and Friends deck party will be presented instead of pirate night fireworks and 25 anniversary fireworks.
Select Disney DreamSilver Anniversary at Sea Sailings: Due to the speed and location of the ship, fireworks are not offered on select European cruises.
Guests should be sure to check the Disney Cruise Line Navigator mobile app once onboard for all shows, activities, and times.
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Earlier we announced that Walt Disney World would be showing its appreciation for Annual Passholders from May 31 to June 30 with V.I.Passholder Days. Today, we’re sharing more details about what Annual Passholders can look forward to!
Temporary Increases to Select Passholder Discounts
Merchandise Discounts: The Passholder merchandise discount at select Disney-owned and -operated merchandise locations across Walt Disney World Resort will temporarily increase from 20% to 30%.
Food & Beverage Discounts: Discounts for food and nonalcoholic beverages will increase from 10% to 20% at select locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Discounts: Annual Passholders will receive 20% off at select Outdoor Kitchens when using a cashless form of payment at the following locations:
Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market
BRUNCHCOT
EPCOT Farmers Feast
Florida Fresh
La Isla Fresca
Magnolia Terrace
Northern Bloom
Pineapple Promenade
Refreshment Outpost
Refreshment Port
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina
The Citrus Blossom
The Honey Bee-stro hosted by National Honey Board
The Land Cart hosted by AdventHealth
Trowel & Trellis hosted by Impossible™
New Figment Magnet Pickup at Creations Shop at EPCOT
A new Annual Passholder-exclusive Figment magnet will be available at Creations Shop from May 31 to June 30 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Passholders must be present and show their valid Annual Pass card, linked MagicBand or Disney MagicMobile pass, and a government–issued photo ID to receive a magnet. (Limit one magnet per Passholder.)
Passholder-Exclusive Food and Beverage at Sunshine Seasons in The Land at EPCOT
Annual Passholders may purchase exclusive food and beverage offerings at Sunshine Seasons in The Land at EPCOT including:
A Spark of Grape Shake: Grape, guava, passion fruit, orange, and lime
Raspberry “Lemonade” Tart: Shortbread tart filled with lemon mousse, raspberry jam, and raspberry mousse
Sunshine Seasons Passholder Experience Location in The Land at EPCOT
Annual Passholders will be able to access an exclusive space at The Land pavilion to cool off and take a break from Park open to Park close.
Passholder-Exclusive Disney PhotoPass Experiences
Passholders will be able to strike a pose with exclusive photo opportunities:
Figment Photo Props at EPCOT: Annual Passholders can pose with props inspired by the new Figment Annual Passholder magnet from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily by the fountains near Journey Into Imagination with Figment at EPCOT.
Wall-E and Eve Magic Shot at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Previously available during Earth Week at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, Passholders will receive exclusive access to this Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot near the Tree of Life between Africa and Asia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Hello there, fellow foodies! With summer in full swing, the culinary teams at Disney Parks are adding some new delights for everyone to indulge in. Trust us when we say, the chefs at Walt Disney World Resort have been hard at work bringing everyone the freshest and most exciting flavors of summer.
Guests may have recently seen the seasonal summer menu over at The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or some of the new novelties, like the Perfect Picnic Basket Popcorn Bucket, that have recently come to Walt Disney World Resort. But that’s not the only thrilling foodie fun to be had.
There are plenty of new eats, sips, and novelties that are joining the endless can’t-miss treats. And we are here to share them all with everyone. Let’s see some of the ‘best bites’ to be had this summer at Walt Disney World Resort!
With the goal of delivering the best possible show for our Guests, Disney has made the difficult decision to put Disneyland Resort’s “Fantasmic!” on hiatus through at least Labor Day.
They are taking this time to evaluate the show and explore opportunities to add new magic and touches for Guests to enjoy. Guests who had a previously-booked “Fantasmic!” Dining Package will be notified of the hiatus. More information will be coming soon on alternate experiences for Guests this summer.
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The Golden Age of Hollywood has gotten some additions because The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently launched its seasonal menu. The culinary team has masterfully put together dishes featuring the freshest of ingredients for the summer and created a menu that will leave Guests and their taste buds wanting more.
This fan-favorite location nestled within Hollywood Boulevard is quite the popular spot, and for good reason. The contemporary American cuisine speaks for itself, and this summer menu is no different. With several delicious additions from the kitchen, your Clients will want to come back again and again to try them all.
Whether they’ve been here before or want to try this restaurant for the first time, The Hollywood Brown Derby has something for everyone to enjoy.
The appetizers have several eats that are packed with flavor. Starting off, we’ve got some seafood options resurfacing. The Crab Louie features crispy olive bread, citrus blend, fried capers, and Louie sauce. For those shrimp fans out there, the Shrimp Cocktail is topped with shaved fennel cucumbers and a traditional cocktail sauce.
For cheese lovers, there are two items that will spark interest. The Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad combines shaved onions, Thai basil, gremolata, and a delicious citrus vinaigrette into a can’t-miss dish, while the Charcuterie Board features the Chef’s selection of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments.
For the more adventurous eaters, the Escargot is accompanied by roasted garlic béchamel and crispy prosciutto and the Roasted Bone Marrow is composed of braised beef, pickled mustard seeds, and a fig bread crostini. How delicious do these all sound? And we haven’t even gotten to the main course yet!
The entrée menu is packed with flavorful delights with a variety of options for everyone to enjoy. Let’s start with some new ones for the land lovers out there. The classic Filet Mignon is paired with glazed carrots, potato pave, horseradish cream, and a tasty peppercorn sauce to finish it off. The Lamb Shank is accompanied with summer vegetables, harissa vinaigrette, and nasturtium chermoula.
For Guests that love chicken and dumplings, the new Free-Range Chicken and Dumplings is the dish for them. It brings together these two classics with a lemon-ricotta Gnudi, shishito cream, and a gooseberry jus. If Guests like pork, the recently added Grilled Pork is right up their alley with a mouthwatering lavender-sage polenta and local corn salsa, complete with a huckleberrybarbecue sauce. Now that’s a dish!
The seafood aficionados have a couple options to choose from as well – the new Sustainable Fish and the Seafood Cioppino. The Sustainable Fish with white bean ragout, derby summer vegetables, and roasted tomato emulsion is a lovely addition to the menu while the Seafood Cioppino brings together favorites from the sea with shrimp, sea scallops, seasonal fish, mussels, a toasted baguette, and aromatic tomato broth.
Last, but certainly not least for the new items, we have The Hollywood Brown Derby’s latest rendition of a classic comfort food dish – Shepherd’s Pie. This option combines roasted garlic mashed potatoes, mushrooms, peas, corn, and carrot Romesco into a plate that will warm your soul and ignite your taste buds. Did we mention this one is plant-based?
For those repeat diners, don’t worry, because some fan-favorites are still here to stay for both lunch and dinner. The Famous Cobb Salad is a classic, and for good reason. This famous dish is made up of spit-roasted turkey, bacon, egg, tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado, and a classic dressing. If Guests want to enhance this dish even more, they can add chicken or shrimp.
The sweet tooths out there will be pleased to know that the sweet staple, the Grapefruit Cake, isn’t going anywhere. This Brown Derby original combines a moist vanilla sponge cake, grapefruit syrup, and cream cheese icing into a dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
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“The final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will take place Sept. 28-30, 2023.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is one of our most creative projects ever and has been praised by our Guests and recognized for setting a new bar for innovation and immersive entertainment. This premium experience gave us the opportunity to try new things on a smaller scale of 100 rooms, and we will take what we’ve learned to create future experiences that can reach more of our Guests and fans.
We will be contacting Guests booked for voyages departing on or after Sept. 30 to discuss their options and modify their plans. To prioritize these Guests, we are pausing new bookings until May 26.
We are so proud of all of the Cast Members and Imagineers who brought Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to life and look forward to delivering an excellent experience for Guests during the remaining voyages over the coming months.”
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Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Headline a “Back to the Future” Reunion; Sam Raimi, Giancarlo Esposito, Christina Ricci Among Highlights August 10 – 13
Chicago, Illinois (May 11, 2023) – Chicago’s longest-running comic and pop culture convention, FAN EXPO Chicago today announced highlights of this year’s event running August 10 – 13, 2023 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The four-day expo will see celebrity superstars, comic and graphic novel artists, gamers, and epic cosplayers gather for an unforgettable celebration of all things pop culture and fandom.
FAN EXPO Chicago will see a time-tripping “Back to the Future” cast reunion featuring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, and Tom Wilson; and joining in the celebration of all things pop culture are superstar celebrities including legendary director Sam Raimi (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Evil Dead); Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad); Christina Ricci (Wednesday, The Addams Family); Henry Winkler (Arrested Development, Scream, Happy Days); and Katee Sackhoff (The Mandalorian, Battlestar Galactica).
Continuing its 51-year tradition of supporting the work of some of the most talented comic artists in the industry, FAN EXPO Chicago welcomes legendary comic artist and FAN EXPO exclusive Frank Miller (Sin City, Batman: Year One, subject of the film Frank Miller: An American Genius); Jae Lee (Seven Sons); Alan Quah (Gears of War); and Björn Barends (Spawn); along with more than 30 more artists at the cutting edge of their industry in the show’s hallmark Artist Alley.
“For 51 years running, Chicago fans have built an incredible community,” said Andrew Moyes, Vice President of FAN EXPO HQ. “Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO Chicago is a fantastic opportunity to discover and celebrate fandoms, cultivating a sense of belonging which is especially important today.”
FAN EXPO Chicago runs August 10 – 13, 2023 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Show hours are Thursday 4 – 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets start at $22 during the advanced pricing window until July 26, 2023, and begin at $27 from July 27 through the end of the show; 4-day passes and VIP packages also available at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/buy-tickets/. More information and updates can be found at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpochicago/.
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There’s no better way to spend quality time with family and friends than a trip to Walt Disney World Resort!
This summer, Guests won’t want to miss our special new seasonal ticket offers, which will help make their next Walt Disney World vacation extra magical. From experiencing the rush of the new TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise at Magic Kingdom Park and delighting in the spectacle of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, to setting out on a thrilling whitewater adventure on Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and putting their very own concept car through its paces on Test Track presented by Chevrolet, it’s the perfect time take advantage of special offers.
4-Park Magic Ticket
Beginning May 23, 2023, Guests can purchase the 4-day, 4-Park Magic Ticket for $99 per day plus tax ($396 total plus tax), which includes one day of admission to each of the four theme parks (for a total of 4 admissions, on 4 separate days)*. No theme park reservations are needed.
Florida Resident Disney Summer Magic Ticket
Beginning May 16, 2023, Florida residents can purchase the Disney Summer Magic Ticket, which offers value and flexibility for their next adventure to Walt Disney World theme parks. Choose from a 4-day ticket for $58 per day plus tax ($229 total plus tax) or a 3-day ticket for $70 per day plus tax ($209 total plus tax)**. With this ticket, advance theme park reservations are required and are subject to availability.
Incredible thrills await this summer at Walt Disney World!
*Ticket is valid for admission June 1, 2023 through September 29, 2023 (subject to blockout dates from July 1 to July 4 and September 1 to September 4, 2023). Ticket must be used within 7 days of first use or by September 29, 2023, whichever comes first. Ticket excludes activities/events separately priced.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets or in a resort stay please feel free to contact any agent at Wish Upon a Star With Us and they can help you plan your next magical Disney vacation.
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The Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare is bringing the heat to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE starting July 27. Here is a first look at the lineup of artists bringing sizzling sounds to the America Gardens Theatre!
Fan-favorites like Sheila E. and Hanson are ready to serve up hits once again while festival newcomers Orianthi, Phillip Phillips, The Bacon Brothers, We The Kings and more bring new flavor to this year’s menu of talent. Speaking of talent, local bands will take the stage Tuesday-Thursday so guests can enjoy delicious eats and fun beats all week long! View the full list of announced artists below and keep checking back at TasteEPCOT.com as more acts are revealed!
July 28-29 – Orianthi (NEW)
July 30-31 – For King & Country (NEW)
4-5 – Southern Avenue
6-7 – Tiffany
11-12 – Ruben Studdard with Haley Reinhart
13-14 – The Bacon Brothers (NEW)
18-21 – Joey Fatone & Friends
25-26 – Ayron Jones (NEW)
27-28 – Phillip Phillips (NEW)
1-2 – Baha Men
3-4 – MercyMe
8-9 – Ray Parker Jr.
10-11 – Tobymac
15 – Celebrity Latin Talent
16 – Celebrity Latin Talent
17-18 – Raul Acosta and Oro Solido (NEW)
22-23 – Los Amigos Invisibles
24-25 – 98 °
29 – Oct. 2 – Boyz II Men
6-7 – Mark Wills
8-9 – Sugar Ray
13-14 – Hoobastank
15-16 – Air Supply
20-21 – Taylor Dayne
22-23 – Billy Ocean
27-30 – Hanson
3-4 – We The Kings (NEW)
5-6 – Sheila E.
10-11 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
12-13 – 38 Special
Beginning July 6, guests can secure their spot for these performances with an Eat to the Beat Dining Package. guests can find out more by visiting TasteEPCOT.com.
To experience the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, guests must have both valid admission and a park reservation for EPCOT on the same date.
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