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August 7, 2024

It’s time for guests to grab their appetites and let the ghoul times roll because Halloween Time is kicking off soon at Disneyland Resort. Starting August 23, ghostly goodies will materialize across the resort along with frightful fun and décor to get guests in the spirit.

The culinary teams will cast a spell on guests’ taste buds with their ghostly delights. This year, there are a (skele)ton of new and returning bites guests won’t want to miss. From sweet delights, like the new Caramel Apple Cheesecake at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe or the returning Ursula Shake from Schmoozies!, to savory selections like the Villainous Double Cheeseburger at Smokejumpers Grill, it’ll be hard to decide “witch” treats to try!

For a sweet twist on a classic attraction, guests can drop in to Haunted Mansion Holiday, where this beloved home to happy haunts is transformed by the Pumpkin King himself – Jack Skellington – with décor inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Nestled within the mansion, guests can follow the sweet smell of gingerbread and they’ll find an all-new mesmerizing display within the attraction itself!

Over at Disney California Adventure Park, guests can join in the festivities of Día de los Muertos with Plaza de la Familia from Aug. 23 through Nov. 2, 2024. This joyous occasion features the love of family with unique photo opportunities, a memory wall where guests can share their own memories, live performances and character greetings inspired by Pixar’s “Coco,” and, of course, some delicious bites.

We think we hear some grim-grinning ghosts, which means one thing. It’s time to uncover this year’s Foodie Guide to Halloween Time at Disneyland!

Halloween Snacks at Disneyland Park  

Alien Pizza Planet (Available Aug. 23 through Nov. 14; mobile order available) 

• Dark Matter Pizza: Slice with celestial tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese, spicy Italian sausage, roasted mushrooms, and black olives (Available by the slice or a whole pie) (New) 
• Alien Buzz Macaron filled with berries and cream (New) 
• Blush Pasta: Italian Sausage with chef’s choice of pasta topped with spicy blush sauce and garnished with tomato relish (Currently available through Nov. 14) 
• Apple & Pecan Salad: Mixed greens with frisée, candied pecans, Granny Smith apple, feta cheese crumbles, and maple dressing​

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August 2, 2024

Guests can dust off the cobwebs and prepare their treat bags because Halloween delights are coming to Walt Disney World Resorts! Starting August 9, a flavorful spell will be cast upon the Disney Resorts Collection.  

Don’t worry, no tricks this year, just delicious boo-tiful treats. From the new Halloween Mummy Cupcake to the Haunted Forest Apple Mousse returning to haunt the Contempo Café, there are plenty of Halloween items to keep guests satisfied all season long.

Let’s not wait any longer and unwrap the Foodie Guide to Halloween Treats for the Disney Resorts Collection at Walt Disney World.

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

World Premiere Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based)

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

Intermission Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Chicken Adobo Nachos: Blue corn tortilla chips with grilled chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, roasted corn pico, and a zesty pumpkin-cheese sauce finished with a cilantro-lime crema and yellow corn tortilla strips (New)
• Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based)

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

End Zone Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) 

• Chicken Adobo Nachos: Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with grilled chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, roasted corn pico, and a zesty pumpkin-cheese sauce finished with a cilantro-lime crema and yellow corn tortilla strips (New)
• Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based)

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Landscape of Flavors (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Chicken Adobo Nachos Blue corn tortilla chips with grilled chicken adobo, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, roasted corn pico, and a zesty pumpkin-cheese sauce finished with a cilantro-lime crema and yellow corn tortilla strips(New)
• Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based)
• The Whoopie Monster: Apple and caramel whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Beach Club Marketplace (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Captain Hook Cookie: Vanilla sablé with strawberry jam, peanut butter ganache, buttercream, and chocolate décor

Disney’s BoardWalk

BoardWalk Deli (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Mickey Cinnamon Roll
• Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New)

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

Carousel Coffee (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Halloween Macaron Trio: Pumpkin-spiced Milk Chocolate, Green Apple-Caramélia Chocolate, Blood Orange-Dark Chocolate (New)
• Mickey Cinnamon Roll
• Pumpkin Sugar Cookie: Tie-dyed Halloween sugar cookie with buttercream

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies and cream mousse and sour apple mousse
• Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New)

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies and cream mousse and sour apple mousse
• Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New)
• Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffin

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Capt. Cook’s (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New)
• Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies and cream mousse and sour apple mousse

Kona Island (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31)

• Vampire Stitch Cake: Chocolate cake with ‘raspberry ice cream cone’ buttercream

Pineapple Lanai (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31)

• Mickey Pumpkin Soft-Serve: Pumpkin-spiced flavored soft-serve and coconut haupia with caramel drizzle, graham cracker crumbs, and a white chocolate Mickey-shaped pumpkin

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• The Whoopie Monster: Apple and caramel whoopie pie with marshmallow buttercream

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Scat Cat’s Club – Café (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Ghoulish Beignets: Mickey-shaped beignets dusted with cookies and cream powdered sugar and a ghoulish marshmallow crème drizzle

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based)

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Riverside Mill Food Court (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Monster Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with a ghoulish swirl of vanilla “buttercream” (Plant-based)

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Le Petit Café (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Halloween Macaron Trio: Pumpkin-spiced milk chocolate, green apple-caramélia chocolate, blood orange-dark chocolate (New)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Haunted Forest Apple Mousse: Green cake with cookies and cream mousse and sour apple mousse
• Halloween Mummy Cupcake: Spiced vanilla cupcake with apple compote and milk chocolate mousse (New)

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Captain Hook Cookie: Vanilla sable with strawberry jam, peanut butter ganache, buttercream, and chocolate décor

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Trail’s End Restaurant (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31; mobile order available)

• Spooky Mini Cookies and Dipping Cream: Halloween sugar cookies with dipping icing
• Pumpkin Sugar Cookie: Tie-dyed Halloween sugar cookie with buttercream

Available at Various Lounges, Pool Bars, And Table-Service Restaurants (Available Aug. 9 through Oct. 31)

• Seawitch Brew: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, blackberry purée, and sour mix topped with fresh blackberries (New)
• Doom-ela Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Cointreau Liqueur, triple sec liqueur, sour mix, lime juice, black Cyprus salt, and lime

What a way to start the Halloween season. We can’t wait to share even more items for guests to treat themselves with soon. The delicious adventures are limitless!

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

Ghouls, goblins, witches, and foodies alike. Guests can dust the cobwebs off their treat bags and materialize their appetites because Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is nearly here. This beloved celebration kicks off the Halloween season at Magic Kingdom Park from August 9 through October 31, 2024.

As the sun goes down, the frightful fun begins with thrilling entertainment, a dazzling nighttime spectacular, and, of course, all the treats and eats guests can imagine. In between trick-or-treating throughout the park, guests should be sure to save some room for the fa-boo-lous delights the culinary teams have conjured up for them this year, including the new Madame Leota Séance Candleat Sleepy Hollow Refreshments and the return of the Jack and Sally Pops at Liberty Square Market. Whether guests are attending the ghoulish gathering on select nights or attending that park any day throughout the Halloween season, there’s a cauldron-full of treats to try!

Now we’re even more excited for Halloween at Magic Kingdom. Let’s get to the Foodie Guide for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween and treats guests can get all day long at Magic Kingdom Park!

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By: Disney Destinations

July 31, 2024

The creative teams at Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering are plotting an assortment of spaces and experiences inspired by some of Disney’s most legendary schemers, scoundrels and specters for the Disney Destiny, our new heroes and villains-theme ship that will set sail in 2025 … with special spaces just for adults, including a brand-new piano lounge celebrating the one and only Cruella de Vil! 

The fabulously over-the-top villain from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” — and the acclaimed 2021 live action film — inspires De Vil’s, an all-new, adult-exclusive piano lounge coming to the Disney Destiny. 

Cruella’s infamous flair for style and wickedly bold attitude will be reflected in the bar’s Hollywood Regency-inspired aesthetic, where everything will be adorned in her signature color palette of red, black and white. There will even be a glowing, fiber optic Cruella that appears and disappears in the wall behind an eye-catching spotted piano! And with one side of the lounge open to the Grand Hall, you will be able to sit back with a drink and a prime view of the ship’s premier gathering space.  

With a custom menu brimming with trendy martinis, chic cocktails, and glamorous wines and bubblies! It’ll be anything but “miserable darling” to wind down in style at De Vil’s. 

By: Disney Destinations

July 31, 2024

Heroes and villains – assemble!

Disney Cruise Line is embarking on three days of epic announcements revealing the Disney Destiny, our new heroes and villains-inspired ship that will set sail in late 2025 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. From July 30 through Aug. 1, 2024, stay tuned to find out everything your clients need to know about this marvelous addition to the fleet!

Day 2: Time to Embrace the Bold, Brilliant, Bad … and a Little Bit Mad!

‘We’re baaaack’ with another day of exciting news unveiling the Disney Destiny! Yesterday was all about the heroes, but today we’re putting the “naughty” in “nautical notoriety” with spaces and experiences inspired by some of Disney’s most legendary schemers, scoundrels and specters.

With its “Heroes and Villains” theme, the Disney Destiny will embrace the dynamic duality of every great Disney story, and the opposing forces of light and dark that drive characters to rise to their destinies. After all, there wouldn’t be any beloved heroes without cunning villains to challenge them! Disney, Pixar and Marvel characters will inspire themed venues and entertainment across the ship, including brand-new lounges celebrating Cruella de Vil and the Pirates of the Caribbean!

DeVilish Delights

What’s black and white and red all over? If you think you may know the answer to this riddle, think again! On the Disney Destiny, guests can have a glamorous night on the town at De Vil’s piano lounge, a lavish affair fit for the bar’s namesake: the fabulously over-the-top villain Cruella de Vil of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” and the acclaimed 2021 live action film.

Adorned in her signature color palette of red with accents of black and white, Cruella’s infamous flair for style and wickedly bold attitude will be reflected in the aesthetic of this adult-exclusive lounge. And while an eye-catching spotted piano will steal the show at the center of the space, in true Cruella fashion, this villainous icon will make cameos in some of the can’t-miss design details.

Located just off the Grand Hall, guests will be able to wind down in style at De Vil’s with a trendy martini, chic cocktail or glamorous glass of bubbly – an experience that is sure to be anything but “miserable, darling.”

Drink Up, Me Hearties, Yo Ho 

At Cask and Cannon, join the ranks of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” for an evening of revelry, recreation and — of course — rum!

Inspired by the beloved Disney Parks attractions around the world, this new pub will be an eclectic, yet cozy watering hole furnished with treasures “acquired” (read: pillaged and pilfered) during the pirates’ many voyages around the globe.

Here, guests and their fellow buccaneers will regale one another with tales of their high seas’ adventures; cheer and jeer during live televised sporting events; and indulge in an extensive menu of rare, specialty and vintage rums and a selection of “bootlegged” brews developed specially for the venue and served – in true pirate style – straight from the barrel. What say you?!

We Dare Not Stop or Waste a Drop  

The AquaMouse, Disney Cruise Line’s signature attraction at sea, will return to the Disney Destiny with a brand-new storyline, “Sing a Silly Song,” filled with encounters with famed Disney villains. Before they complete the 760-foot-long water ride towering above the upper decks, guests will join Mickey and Minnie Mouse on a seemingly ominous trek to the peak of Villain Mountain. But what do you do when faced with some of the most fearsome Disney Animation villains? Sing a silly song of course! 

The result – with the help of some pixie dust – is that every chilling encounter turns into a wacky surprise. Families are sure to laugh and splash along as the Queen of Hearts (“Alice in Wonderland”), Scar (“The Lion King”), Chernabog (“Fantasia”) and others find themselves in the silliest of situations!

Be Prepared for the Chance of a Lifetime

Aboard the Disney Destiny, guests will encounter a fearsome crew of formidable foes throughout the ship — including Maleficent, Dr. Facilier, Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, Mr. Smee and Oogie Boogie — and some of Disney’s most mischievous and misunderstood personalities – like Captain Jack Sparrow, Bruno and Loki. Families will have the chance to interact with these villains, rogues and mischief-makers during all-new events and activities, as well as some of their favorite Disney Cruise Line programs, from a frighteningly fun dance party in Oogie Boogie’s shipboard lair to interactive Disney trivia that often gets interrupted by a cast of Disney villains.

Happy Haunts Materialize 

Foolish mortals will be welcomed to sip spirited craft cocktails among the 999 happy haunts of Disney Parks lore at the Haunted Mansion Parlor, a highly anticipated lounge that will first debut aboard the Disney Treasure this December.

At the Haunted Mansion Parlor, grim grinning guests will sample a selection of ghostly cocktails that capture the spirit of the story, while legendary characters from Haunted Mansion attractions around the world come out to socialize in mysterious ways (along with a few new seafaring arrivals).

Day 1: Your Very Own Hero’s Journey

First up: A host of hero-worthy new spaces and experiences inspired by beloved Disney and Pixar films!

We are thrilled to announce that the Disney Destiny will debut a first-of-its-kind dining experience celebrating the unforgettable music of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Lion King;” an exclusive confectionary themed to Pixar Animation Studio’s “The Incredibles;” and legendary accommodations perfect for relaxing after a day of heroic feats.

The ‘Mane’ Event — A Feast for the Senses

The only thing better than dinner or a show is dinner AND a show! Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King will not only be just that, but it will also join the ranks as a first-of-its-kind Disney dining experience, bringing the iconic songs and legendary moments of the renowned animated classic to life for families throughout dinner. 

So, what can guests expect in this all-new family restaurant?

While guests dine, live musicians and storytellers will present a musical journey through “The Lion King” soundtrack, using authentic African instruments and theatrical props to represent the story and characters. From productions of “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata,” to a one-of-a-kind mash-up of “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Be Prepared, the show will be a musical retelling of Simba’s heroic journey to triumph over his villainous uncle and claim his rightful place as king of Pride Rock – and will undoubtedly be a memorable meal on the high seas! 

Zazu said it best when he told Simba: “you can’t escape your destiny”… and we can’t wait for guests to discover theirs at Pride Lands: Feast of the Lion King!

It’s a Sweet Shop, Darling (That’s a New Feature)

Edna Mode’s lab, where the famed fashion designer from Pixar’s “The Incredibles” films whips up outfits for the world’s most famous Supers, will be transformed into a unique confectionary at the brand-new Edna Á La Mode Sweets aboard the Disney Destiny. 

Inspired by the “Auntie Edna” short film, Edna’s sewing equipment will be repurposed as sweet-making devices – and the result is, shall we say… marvelous?!

This dessert spot is sure to be a hit with families, with handmade gelato, ice cream, cookies, candies and specialty treats served in a space full of bolts of fabric and costume models. And while she never looks back, guests might have to do a double-take of the picture-perfect sculptures of both Edna and Jack-Jack — one hard at work, one hungry for “num nums!” 

Fuel for Heroic Feats 

Just off the Grand Hall — the central hub and gathering space on the Disney Destiny — two casual walk-up cafes will serve a mighty selection of coffee, tea, specialty beverages and snacks. Guests can fuel up for heroic ventures onboard at Café Megara, a space that will pay homage to Disney Animation’s “Hercules” with a unique and vibrant “Greco disco” design, or at Café Merida, an area that will be inspired by the flame-haired heroine of Pixar’s “Brave” with its Celtic-centered design.

Hero-Worthy Retreats

A hero’s welcome will be waiting for guests aboard the Disney Destiny! Their stateroom will be their home-away-from-home on the high seas – a luxurious retreat where families can rest, reconnect and dream of far-off places.

Like every Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Destiny will offer spacious, comfortable and functional staterooms that uniquely meet the needs of families. Most staterooms will feature Disney Cruise Line’s signature split-bath concept, and many will offer the option of a connecting door between staterooms, making it easy to travel with extended family and friends.

Concierge guests aboard the Disney Destiny will receive a premium level of dedicated service and access to exclusive areas and amenities, including a concierge lounge and private sun deck. Among the concierge staterooms and suites will be four royal suites inspired by “Hercules” and “The Incredibles,” offering accommodations (and views!) of heroic proportions.

We are all fans of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Walt Disney World, but while the ride is the same in Disneyland as at Walt Disney World, the queue is vastly different. Check out these photos from the queue line at Disneyland and look closely at all of the subtle details!

The D23 Tour of the Walt Disney Studios also provides an opportunity to take photos at Legends Plaza, the area where Disney Legends have their plaques and hand prints. Check out these photos and see how many of these Disney Legends you know.

Another cool part of the D23 Tour of the Walt Disney Studios is that you get a look inside the Walt Disney Archives. All of the larger items are stored in larger facilities off-site, but here are a few items from the area that guests are allowed to tour.