Disney recently announced a new “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired lounge coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Located on the second floor of the lobby, this re-imagined lounge will be called the Enchanted Rose Lounge and will celebrate the magic and romance of Disney’s popular live-action movie.
Featuring four unique spaces inspired by Belle and the Beast, you’ll find charm and elegance around every corner. The lounge includes a chandelier inspired by Belle’s flowing ball gown as well as a formal library that will showcase classical baroque designs and French furnishing. A garden room will take its inspiration from the enchanted forest surrounding the castle, and an outdoor patio will evoke the romance of Beast’s garden terrace.
Enchanted Rose Lounge will feature a delicious menu with a variety of shareable bites. Snack on an artisanal cheese selection with pine nut bread and raisins or enjoy an exquisite dish of white sturgeon caviar served with egg timbale, crème fraiche, and chives.
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In addition, you could try the Mini Smoked Short Rib Sliders with glacier blue cheese and onion marmalade on brioche buns. Or if seafood is more your style, you can order the Espelette Pepper-Spiced Shrimp or Octopus a la Plancha with black olives, blistered tomatoes, and fingerling potatoes. There’s also the Crab and Gnocchetti Gratin, which comes with jumbo lump crab, gnocchetti sardi, robiola bosina mornay, and citrus breadcrumbs.
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Other options include truffle fries as well as a house-made flatbread pizza featuring charred broccolini, seasonal mushrooms, fennel sausage, ricotta salata, and tomato confits.
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On the beverage menu is a variety of beverages including cocktails and martinis as well as spirits, beer, cider and even a few non-alcoholic options for guests of all ages. Featured cocktails include beverages such as the Island Rose with grapefruit and rose vodka, lime, orgeat, pineapple, bitters, and rose water. You can also sip on the Lavender Fog (dry gin, crème de violette, English breakfast tea, vanilla, and cream) or the Garden Daisy (tequila, midori, lime, egg white, and cucumber). The lounge will also be pouring an extensive collection of wine and Champagne by the glass.
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Non-alcoholic options include a Garden Cocktail (non-alcoholic spirit, lime juice, agave nectar, and soda) as well as the B&B (fresh-brewed iced tea, lemon, blueberry, and basil) and the Rosemary Cooler (Odwalla lemonade, vanilla, and rosemary).
Celebrate 2019 WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs from September 20- November 4
It’s time to jump into fall with 2019 WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs – a popular, limited-time celebration returning September 20 through November 4, 2019. With over 30 participating locations this year, 2019 WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs celebrates the autumn season with seasonally-inspired food and beverage offerings throughout the shopping, dining, and experience destination.
Throughout the next few months, you’ll find everything from specialty cocktails and ciders to desserts and dishes featuring the popular flavors of the season like pumpkin, squash, apple, cinnamon, and more. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper celebration without a proper guide giving you all of the delicious details – so, here’s your official Guide to 2019 WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs!
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4R Barbacoa Cantina Food Truck
Squash Blossom Quesadilla – fresh squash blossom, zucchini, tomato, onion, refried beans, Chihuahua cheese, and queso fresco with a side of pico de gallo
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Amorette’s Patisserie
Harvest Apple Crépe – with vanilla sauce and toasted pecans
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée – pumpkin custard with brûléed sugar, candied pecans, and a pumpkin sable cookie garnished with Amorette’s chocolate
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AristoCrepes
Poison Apple Cocktail – caramel apple frozen cocktail featuring apple whisky and creamy caramel served in a poison apple stein
The BOATHOUSE
Apple and Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée – topped with cinnamon whipped cream and sugared wonton chips
Pomegranate Margarita – tequila, lime juice, pomegranate liqueur, agave nectar, and a fresh lime wedge with a salted rim
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Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
Smoked Turkey Sliders – made with white cheddar cheese, spring mix, tomato, and Homecomin’s homemade cran-apple chutney
Brown Sugar Old Fashioned – featuring brown sugar bourbon, simple syrup and bitters with muddled orange and cherries
D-Luxe Burger
Oktoberfest Burger – signature blend beef patty topped with smoked sausage, braised red cabbage, stout cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, and grilled onion on a Parker House Roll.
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake – made with gelato, caramel sauce, and graham cracker crumbles topped with whipped cream and pumpkin spice
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Earl of Sandwich
Holiday Turkey Sandwich – sliced turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mayonnaise on fresh-baked bread
Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC
Caramel Apple Medley – vanilla cake lightly drizzled with caramel, baked apples, and a cinnamon mousse topped with sugar crystals
Enzo’s Hideaway
Roasted Pork Porchetta – made with smoked maple polenta, delicata squash, pomegranate, and garlic gremolata
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned – featuring smoked maple bourbon, cinnamon pear syrup, and chocolate bitters topped with a cinnamon stick and an orange-peel garnish
Frontera Cocina
Chorizo Sopes – two crispy corn masa boats, pork chorizo, roasted butternut squash, cotija cheese, crema, cilantro, and onions.
Horchata Margarita – joven mezal, agua de horchata, coconut liquor, and cinnamon
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The Ganachery
Pumpkin Spice Ganache Square – chocolate ganache with pumpkin spice
Chai Tea Ganache Square – chocolate ganache with chai tea
Maple Pecan Bourbon Hot Ganache – topped with a chocolate bacon garnish
House of Blues® Restaurant & Bar
Voodoo Shrimp – sautéed shrimp in a beer reduction sauce served over jalapeno-cheese cornbread
Abita Pecan Ale, Abita Brewing Company
Jaleo by José Andrés
Seared Scallops – with butternut squash, orange, and caramelized pumpkin seeds
Karlita Cocktail – brandy, amontillado, orange, lemon, and orange bitters
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Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar
Giant Charcuterie Pretzel – featuring an air pirate cargo pretzel, prosciutto, sliced brats, artisan pepperoni, smoked cheddar, black diamond cheddar, pickles, spicy mustard, and beer cheese fondue
Autumn Smash – spiced rum, pear nectar, simple syrup, and a splash of lemon juice topped off with a cinnamon twig
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Maria & Enzo’s Ristortante
Chicken Saltimbocca – prosciutto di parma, roasted apple, cipolini onions, and balsamic glazed baby carrots
Pumpkin Vodka Cocktail – mixed with pumpkin purée, apple cider, and a splash of soda water with lemon
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Paddlefish
Crispy Catfish – with southern grits, black pepper butter sauce, baby kale, and julienne apple.
Paddlefish Hard Apple – apple juice mixed with bourbon and ginger beer and garnished with a cinnamon stick
Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas
Autumn Special Flatbread – honey-roasted pears, creamy brie, caramelized walnuts, and fresh rosemary on a delicious crispy crust
Smoky Cinnamon Old Fashioned – made with a s’more roasted cinnamon stick and bourbon
Planet Hollywood
Slow Roasted Chicken Breast – tender slow-cooked all-natural double chicken breast, pan gravy with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and green bean medley
Fall Spirit – cinnamon whiskey blended with fresh lemon juice and honey syrup finished with apple cider
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The Polite Pig
Maple Bourbon Pork Belly – pork belly croutons on smashed sweet potatoes with maple whiskey caramel
Apple Cider Whiskey Sour – rye whiskey mixed with apple cider, lemon, brown sugar, and cinnamon
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
Braised Pork Shoulder – served with creamed sage cabbage, pickled mustard seeds, red wine jus, and spiced caramelized apple purée
Samhain Sangria – whiskey, sauvignon blanc, cold pressed apple cider, seltzer, and homemade cinnamon syrup with fresh orange, apple and cranberries
Rainforest Café
Roasted Fall Vegetable Tacos – roasted butternut squash with a roasted fall vegetable mix, corn, and black bean salsa garnished with avocado crema, fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge
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Splitsville
Grilled Chicken and Apple Flatbread – Maple apple butter, smoked Gouda, and goat cheese topped with crisp diced apples, grilled chicken, red onion, bacon, and cilantro
Spiced Pear Spritzer – fresh pear nectar, ginger liqueur, vodka, lemon juice, and allspice topped with ginger ale and garnished with star anise
Sprinkles
Pumpkin Cupcake – pumpkin cake laced with fragrant ginger, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon topped with sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting
STK Orlando
STK Beef Lollipops – served with cranberry spice chutney and delicious sweet potato frites
Pecan Harvest Ale from Abita – a nutty-flavored beer brewed with Louisiana roasted pecans
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Sunshine Churros
Pumpkin Spice Churros – classic churro with delicious pumpkin spice
T-REX
Mushroom Ravioli – topped with Italian sausage in a butternut squash cream sauce, freshly grated parmesan cheese, and sage
Bourbon and Cider Cocktail – fall cocktail with bourbon, apple and ginger
Terralina Crafted Italian
Apple and Cranberry Bread Pudding – made with cinnamon and cloves
Terralina Cider – featuring cinnamon whiskey, apple liqueur, and sour mix
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Vivoli il Gelato
Pumpkin Cannoli – Italian pastry shell filled with sweet cream and pumpkin
Wine Bar George
Ibérico Pork Pluma – made with confit Yukon potatoes and butternut squash purée
Triton, Tempranillo from Toro – full-bodied red wine with ripe plum, black cherries, and earthy notes
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Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
Pumpkin Ravioli – made with a brown butter sauce, crushed walnuts, and sage
Drunken Pumpkin – vanilla vodka blended with coffee liqueur and pumpkin purée served in a graham cracker rimmed glass with a touch of nutmeg
Wolfgang Puck Express
Delicious Corn Flake French Toast – with maple syrup and seasonal fruit topping with cinnamon sugar
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YeSake
Kabocha Pumpkin Bun – cinnamon-steamed bun filled with a sweet pumpkin cream and cranberries
Pumpkin Spice Boba Tea – made with tea, almond milk boba pearls, and spices (non-alcoholic)
Spiced Kabocha – made with sake, almond milk, pumpkin and cinnamon
In addition to all of these yummy items, you can also enjoy a variety of fall-inspired hard ciders at Dockside Margaritas and outdoor vending carts. And don’t forget to stop by Candy Cauldron and Goofy’s Candy Co. to snack on some fall-inspired treats like candy apples, cookies, cake pops, crispy treats, and more!
For more information on 2019 WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs, restaurant info, full menus, and to make reservations, visit DisneySprings.com or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). You can also pick up an event guide at various locations throughout Disney Springs.
IT’S TIME TO GET SPOOKY AT DISNEYLAND RESORT! Halloween Time 2019 is now underway, so get ready, because there’s a whole host of fall activities across property, including Haunted Mansion Holiday, special Halloween fireworks, Haul-O-Ween at Cars Land, character greetings with your favorite characters dressed in their Trick-or-Treat best, and more! And of course, what would Halloween Time 2019 be without our annual array of eerie eats and treats?
Each year, Disneyland Resort chefs create tons of incredible Halloween offerings that you can find throughout the entire resort. From pumpkin spice churros to Minnie Witch treats and Boogie Man Sundaes, there’s a little something for everyone! You can find all of the not-so-scary details on where to find all of the Halloween Time 2019 offerings here. These will be available throughout the duration of Halloween Time 2019 at Disneyland Resort, which runs through Oct. 31, 2019. So be sure to stop on by to try them for yourself – and don’t forget, you can even mobile order your Halloween treats in advance at select location via the Disneyland app! This allows you to pay in advance, skip the line, and get straight to snacking!
HALLOWEEN CHURROS
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Disneyland Park Churros
Maleficent Churro (Churros Near Town Square and Sleeping Beauty Castle) – Churro covered with chocolate cookie crumbles blended with colored sugar with marshmallow dipping sauce add-on
Pumpkin Spice Churro (Churros Near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters) – Churro rolled in pumpkin spice sugar with caramel dipping sauce add-on
Coco Churro (Churros Near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad) – Cinnamon-dusted churro with a spicy cocoa dipping sauce
Bride Churro (Churros Near Haunted Mansion) – Elegantly-dressed churro in a bouquet of vanilla and sugar
Groom Churro (Churros Near Critter Country) – Classic churro dressed in a duo of dark and milk chocolate
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Disney California Adventure Park Churros
Pumpkin Spice Churro (Willie’s Churros Near Buena Vista Street) – Churro rolled in pumpkin spice sugar with caramel dipping sauce add-on
S’mores Churro (Churros Near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail) – Churro rolled in graham cracker crumbs topped with chocolate chips and a marshmallow drizzle
Caramel Apple Churro (Churros Near Hyperion Theater)
Haul-O-Ween Churro (Cozy Cone Motel) – Churro rolled in chocolate cream-filled cookies with green icing, gummy worms and candies
Horchata Churro (Churros Near Goofy’s Sky School) – Horchata churro with condensed milk
DISNEYLAND PARK OFFERINGS
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Outdoor Vending Carts
Candy Corn Cotton Candy
Carnation Café
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich – Sriracha-glazed fried chicken breast on a brioche bun with spicy sandwich spread, pepper Jack cheese, creamy mustard slaw and cilantro served with fries
Trick-or-Treat Sundae Duo – Two sundaes in one: sour gummy ice cream with raspberry sauce, gummy treats, and fruit candies; and chocolate ice cream with hot fudge and pieces of chocolate candy bars
Toasted Salsa Roja Chicken Sandwich Combo – Salsa roja shredded chicken on rustic bread with Jack and cotija cheeses served with tortilla soup
Sweet Potato Hand Pie – Filled with sweet potato pie filling and topped with orange white chocolate glaze and toasted mini marshmallows
Cruella de Vil Brownie – Brownie with dark chocolate and white chocolate mousse and a Cruella de Vil chocolate piece
Graveyard Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with cherry filling, dark chocolate mousse, Halloween sprinkles, and a tombstone chocolate piece
Spiced Bundt Cake
Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Muffin
Mummy Macaron
Refreshment Corner (Mobile Ordering Available)
Hades Dog – Foot-long all-beef hot dog with harissa aïoli, lemon-pickled cucumbers, oven-dried tomatoes, sautéed peppers and feta
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Market House
Bat Cookie
Plaza Inn
Monster Halloween Cake – Chocolate cake with multi-colored chocolate mousse, green buttercream, royal icing eyes and Halloween sprinkles
Chocolate-Coffee Yule Log – Chocolate sponge cake wrapped around coffee-flavored chocolate buttercream with chocolate crispy pearls, chocolate drizzle, and multicolored crispy pearls
Halloween Minnie Mouse Cake – Cinnamon cake filled with praline and crispy cookies finished with orange-colored glaze, sprinkles, and a witch Minnie Mouse chocolate piece
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Red Rose Taverne (Mobile Ordering Available)
Black Rose Dessert – Black truffle mousse with raspberry compote and crunchy center topped with edible glitter
Pumpkin Spice Shake – Frozen blend of white chocolate and pumpkin spice with salted caramel and whipped cream
Galactic Grill (Mobile Ordering Available)
Darth by Chocolate Parfait – Layers of red velvet cake, ganache, cookies, dark chocolate mousse, and chocolate cake topped with chocolate flakes, a chocolate Darth Vader helmet and a mini chocolate lightsaber
Blood Orange Slush – Blood orange slush with a swirl of raspberry sauce
Loaded Fleet Fries – Loaded waffle fries topped with slow-cooked BBQ, pulled pork, cheese, chipotle ranch and cream cilantro-lime coleslaw
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Alien Pizza Planet
Supernova Special: Delicium 639 Pizza – Spiced marinara sauce topped with sausage, salami, assorted cheeses, onions, olives and tomatoes drizzled with pesto
Flavus Tropicus Parfait – Layers of pound cake, caramel pot de crème butter streusel, and pineapple mousse finished with a drizzle of raspberry sauce, pineapple topping and gold crispy pearls
Vampire Alien Macaron -With lemon filling
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Rancho del Zocalo
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Pan Dulce Ice Cream Sandwich – Colorful shell-like Mexican sweet bread with dulce de leche ice cream, cajeta and churro streusel
The Long-Forgotten Dueling Tacos – Two fry bread tacos featuring grilled fajita beef and braised butter chicken served with Mexican rice and pickled vegetables
Frozen Abuelita Horchata – Layered frozen Mexican hot chocolate and frozen horchata topped with spiced whipped cream
Orange Sugar Skull Pot de Crème
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Golden Horseshoe (Mobile Ordering Available)
Churro Sundae – Cookie dough ice cream garnished with a churro, cajeta and whipped cream
Stage Door Café (Mobile Ordering Available)
Apple Pie Funnel Cake – Funnel cake with cajeta whipped cream and streusel topping
Supernatural Spirit – Cotton candy vodka and cotton candy lemonade
Monster 129 Tacos – Pork belly tacos with kimchi slaw, Korean BBQ sauce and Sriracha crema
Studio Catering Truck
Monster 129 Tacos – Pork belly tacos with kimchi slaw, Korean BBQ sauce and Sriracha crema
Eerie Elixir – Green apple slush
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Flo’s V-8 Café (Mobile Ordering Available)
Pumpkin Spice Shake
Cozy Cone Motel
Slow-Burnin’ Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cone – Pasta with spicy red pepper-cheese sauce topped with crushed chile-cheese puffs served in a bread cone
“Spoke-y” Cone Macaron – Cone Macaron filled with marshmallow buttercream and candy corn
Sonoma Terrace
Snake Eyes Sludge – Edamame hummus dip with olive tapenade “bugs” and dragon fruit “dice” served with grilled flatbread triangles
De Vil-ishly Delectable Wings – Chicken wings tossed in tangy, mildly spicy white sauce, parmesan and black sesame seeds
Cocina Cucamonga (Mobile Ordering Available)
Mexican Hot Chocolate
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Pacific Wharf Café (Mobile Ordering Available)
Maple-Bacon Bread Pudding – Bread pudding topped with whipped cream, maple glaze and candied bacon
Anaheim Brewery Oktoberfest
Vampire Mickey Sourdough Bread
Bacon Cheddar Ale Soup – Bacon, cheddar cheese and ale soup served in a freshly-baked sourdough bread bowl
Gourmet Coffee on Pacific Wharf
Frog’s Breath – Frozen lime and coconut cocktail with raspberry swirl and candy topping
Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. Beer Truck
Karl Strauss Oktoberfest Beer
Boudin Bakery Bread Cart
Vampire Mickey Sourdough Bread
Corn Dog Castle (Mobile Ordering Available)
Spicy Pepper Jack Cheese Stick – Batter-dipped and drizzled with blackberry sauce topped with sweet pineapple salsa, pickled serranos and crushed cheese puffs
Paradise Garden Grill (Mobile Ordering Available)
Mexican Hot Chocolate – Cinnamon-spiced hot chocolate topped with whipped cream
Agua de Jamaica Slush – Sweet hibiscus tea slush
Pollo Verde Wet Burrito – Chicken cooked in grilled salsa verde, golden rice, black beans and crema
Traditional Tamale Plate – Red chile pork tamales with golden rice and black beans
Tacos de Estillo Callejero – Trio of sirloin beef tacos with pickled vegetables, golden rice and black beans
Tortitas de Papa – Vegan crispy potato cakes with sautéed spinach, ranchero salsa, golden rice and pickled onion salad
Ensalada de Frutas – Jicama, watermelon, cucumber, pineapple, and mango with chili-lime salt and chamoy
Kid’s Cheese Quesadilla – Whole wheat flour tortilla filled with Jack and cheddar cheese served with apple slices
Kid’s Street-Style Taco – One steak taco in corn tortilla served with golden rice and black beans
Kid’s Uncrustable Sandwich – With GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce and Carrots
Coco Cake – Layers of vanilla cake filled with cinnamon “churro” flavored mousse with a sweet cream cheese frosting
Pan Dulce Concha
Paradise Gardens Special Event Cart
Vanilla Orange Coca-Cola
Savory Empanada
Sweet Empanada
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Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Anti-Vampire Chicken Pizza – Roasted garlic sauce, marinated chicken, smoked gouda, mozzarella, roasted red peppers and a drizzle of tomato-harissa sauce
Bayside Brews (Mobile Ordering Available)
ACE Pumpkin Hard Cider
Karl Strauss Oktoberfest
Lamplight Lounge
Ghost-ly Pepper Nachos – House-made tortilla chips topped with ghost pepper-marinated chicken, ghost pepper cheese sauce, black beans and avocado-tomatillo salsa
Hyperion Cart
ACE Hard Pumpkin Cider
Samuel Adams Oktoberfest
DISNEYLAND HOTEL OFFERINGS
Coffee House
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Pumpkin Muffin
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DISNEY’S GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL & SPA OFFERINGS
Lobby Holiday Cart
Weekly Rotational Cookies – Featuring various Disney villains
Cookie Box
Poison Apple Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot Glass – With choice of orange liqueur, irish cream liqueur, cinnamon liqueur, chocolate milk, 2% milk, or cotton candy milk
Oogie Boogie Crispy Treat
Halloween Whoopie Pie
Caramel Apple Pound Cake
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PCH Grill
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Sea Witch – Rum, blue curaçao, grenadine and Sprite
Surfside Lounge
Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Sea Witch – Rum, blue curaçao, grenadine and Sprite
Specialty Burger – Grass-fed beef patty, with melted spicy Jack cheese and chipotle sauce
Puttanesca Pasta – Squid ink pasta topped with seafood
Chocolate and Pumpkin Mousse Trifle with Cookies and Cream Crumbles
Mickey Crispy Treat
The Sand Bar
Sea Witch – Rum, blue curaçao, grenadine and Sprite
To find out more about Halloween Time 2019 at Disneyland Resort, which runs through Oct. 31, 2019, check out the Disneyland Resort website! For more information on dining locations and to make reservations, check out the Disneyland Resort Dining Page or visit the Disneyland app.
Happy snacking at Halloween Time 2019 at Disneyland!
Full List of 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Menus
Every foodie’s favorite time of year is now underway! The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is running now through November 19, 2019! We have the full list of 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival menus so you can start deciding now what you can’t miss during your visit!
In addition to celebrating cuisines and cooking techniques from around the world, the festival features a variety of special seminars and culinary demonstrations as well as the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. This concert series, which runs through Nov. 19 throughout the festival and lets you embrace your inner groupie with live performances at the America Gardens Theatre from some of your favorite musical artists. And if you’re looking to pair it with a delicious meal, you can purchase an Eat to the Beat Dining Package, allowing you to enjoy an amazing breakfast, lunch, or dinner at an Epcot eatery as well as a guaranteed seat at the evening concert.
This year’s event boasts over 30 individual Global Marketplaces highlighting delicious dishes, sweet treats, fine wine, craft beer, spirits, and other beverages sure to satisfy every palate. These are located throughout World Showcase and Future World, giving you an opportunity to chow down on an incredible variety of unique small bites and sips as you explore the festival. I’ve put together a Foodie Guide detailing all of the menus and locations as well as all of the gluten-friendly, vegetarian, and kid-approved items. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival starts August 29 and runs through November 23, 2019, which means you have plenty of time to try as many eats as your hungry heart desires!
V indicates Vegetarian items
GF indicates “Gluten/Wheat Friendly” items
KA indicates Kid Approved
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Thailand (Located near Disney Traders)
Food:
Marinated Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Stir-fried Vegetables (KA)
Shrimp and Cold Noodle Salad
Red Hot Spicy Thai Curry Beef with Steamed Rice
Beverage:
Singha Lager
Maison Willm Réserve Gewürztraminer, Alsace
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Australia (Located near Port of Entry)
Food:
Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bushberry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion, and Snap Peas (GF)
Roasted Lamb Chop with Sweet Potato Purée, Bushberry Pea Salad, and Pistachio-Pomegranate Gremolata (GF)
Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries, and Lemon Myrtle Meringue (KA) (GF) (V)
Beverage:
Coopers Brewery Original Pale Ale
Hope Estate “Wollombi Brook” Semillon, Hunter Valley
Franklin Tate Estates Chardonnay, Margaret River
3 Rings Shiraz, Barossa Valley
Wine Flight also available
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Shimmering Sips (Located near Port of Entry)
Food:
Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae made with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® Almondmilk, fresh Berries, and Chocolate Almond Streusel (V) (KA)
Cheesecake Trio: Raspberry, Chocolate, and New York-style Cheesecake Bites (V) (KA)
Shimmering Strawberry Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone (V) (KA)
Beverage
Tropical Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices
Key Lime Mimosa with Key Lime Sparkling Wine and Cranberry Juice
Blood Orange Mimosa with Sparkling Wine and Blood Orange Juice
Frozen Mimosa featuring White Claw Natural Lime Hard Seltzer
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, Champagne
Dom Pérignon Brut, Champagne
Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé, Champagne
Mimosa Flight
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Hawai’i (Located near Refreshment Port)
Food:
Kāalua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE® Pineapple Chutney and spicy Mayonnaise (KA)
Grilled Tuna Tataki with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumbers, and Wasabi Cream inspired by AULANI Disney Vacation Club® Villas, Ko Olina Hawai’i
Teriyaki-glazed SPAM® Hash with Potatoes, Peppers, Onions, and spicy Mayonnaise
Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (KA) (GF) (V)
Beverage:
Maui Brewing Company Bikini Blonde Lager
Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine, St. Petersburg, FL
AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE® Pineapple Juice, and Grenadine
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Islands of the Caribbean (Located near the Mexico pavilion)
Food:
Ropa Vieja Empanada with Tomato Aïoli (KA)
Jerk-spiced Chicken with Roasted Sweet Plantain Salad and Mango Chutney Yogurt (GF)
Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (V) (KA)
Beverage:
Red Stripe Lager
Caribbean White Sangria
Frozen Mojito
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The Donut Box (Located near Test Track)
Food:
Sweet Corn Fritter with Fresno and Red Pepper Jelly (V)
Strawberry-dusted Yeast Donut Holes (V) (KA)
Beverage:
Strawberry Smoothie made with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk® (Non-Alcoholic) (KA)
Central 28 Beer Company Boston Cream Donut Ale, DeBary, FL
Black and White Coffee Cocktail garnished with a Fresh Yeast Donut with Chocolate Espresso Bean Crumbles
Cool Wash (Located near Test Track)
Assorted Coca-Cola® Slushies (non-alcoholic)
Coca-Cola® Orange Vanilla with St. Petersburg Gin
Mexico (Located at the Mexico pavilion)
Food:
Taco de Puerco: Shredded Pork Belly on a Corn Tortilla with Salsa Verde
Tostada de Carne: Braised Beef on a Corn Tostada with Mole Oaxaqueño and Chicharrón Dust
Capirotada de Chocolate : Chocolate Bread Pudding served with Chocolate Abuelita Crème Anglaise
Beverage:
Cerveza Por Favor: Mexican Craft Beer served with a Liqueur Floater
Mexican Sangria: Red Wine, Blackcurrant Liqueur, Citrus Juices, Strawberry Purée, and a hint of Rum
Clásica Reyes Margarita: 100% Agave Tequila, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar served on the rocks with a Tajín Chile-Lime Powder Rim
Smokey Margarita: Mezcal Ilegal, Pineapple-Ginger Juice, Agave Nectar, 100% Agave Tequila and Ancho Reyes Liqueur served On the rocks with a spicy Salt Rim
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The Alps (Located at the Norway pavilion)
Food:
Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons, and Baguette (V) (KA)
Venison Stew with Crushed Potatoes
Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart with Crème Fraîche and Blue Diamond® Almonds (V) (KA)
Beverage:
Domaine CARREL et Fils Eugène Jongieux Blanc
Cave De La Côte Rosé Gamay, Romand
René Favre Dôle, Chamoson
Frozen Rosé
Wine Flight also available
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
India (Located near the China pavilion)
Food:
Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa, and Coriander Pesto Dips(V) (KA)
Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas, and UNCLE BEN’S® Basmati Rice (V) (GF)
Korma Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Salad, Almonds, Cashews, and Warm Naan Bread
Beverage:
Mango Lassi (Non-Alcoholic)(KA)
Godfather Lager
Sula Chenin Blanc, Nashik
Sula Shiraz, Nashik
Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur
China (Located at the China pavilion)
Food:
Wuxi Spareribs
Chicken Dumplings with Chinese Slaw (KA)
Mala Chicken and Shrimp Bao Bun
Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles
Beverage:
Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk (non-alcoholic)
Jasmine Draft Beer
Happy Peach: Peach Liqueur and Dark Rum
Kung Fu Punch: Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Syrup and Orange Juice
Byejoe Punch: Chinese Bai Jiu Spirit, Lychee, Coconut and Pineapple Juice
Year of the Piggy: Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lychee Syrup, Lime Juice and Sprite®
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Africa (Located near Refreshment Outpost)
Food:
Kenyan Coffee Barbecue Beef Tenderloin with Sweet Potato and Corn Mealie Pap and Kachumbari Slaw
Spicy Kenyan Vegan Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Curry Rice Pilaf, and Kachumbari Slaw (V)
Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with Citrus-scented Couscous
Beverage:
Tusker Lager
Cederberg Chenin Blanc, South Africa
Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Western Cape
Groot Constantia Pinotage, Constantia
Wine Flight also available
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Refreshment Outpost (Located between the China and Germany pavilions)
Food:
Nigerian Meat Pie
No Worries Panna Cotta: Raspberry, Papaya, and Mango Panna Cotta with a Cookie Crumble Base topped with a Lion King White Chocolate (KA)
Beverage:
Savannah Smoothie: Coconut Milk, Agave, and Amarula Cream Liqueur
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Germany (Located at the Germany pavilion)
Food:
Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions, and Cheese (KA)
Roast Bratwurst in a Prop & Peller® Pretzel Roll (KA)
Brewer’s Collection (Located at the Germany pavilion)
Weihenstephaner Festbier Lager, Freising
Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse Naturtrüb
Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Pomegranate Beer
Beer Flight also available
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Sommerfest (Located at the Germany pavilion)
Frangipane Peach Tart (V) (KA)
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Spain (Located between the Germany and Italy pavilions)
Food:
Charcuterie in a Cone with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, and Olives with an Herb Vinaigrette
Spanish-style Paella with Botifarra and Roasted Chicken
Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (GF)
Beverage:
Lagar de Bouza Albariño, Rías Baixas
Casa Castillo Monastrell, Jumilla
Espelt Garnacha Old Vines, Catalonia
Wine Flight also available
Photo; Disney Parks Blog
Italy (Located at the Italy pavilion)
Food:
Ravioli Carbonara: Parmesan and Pecorino Ravioli, Egg Yolk, Cream, and Bacon
Costine di Maiale: Balsamic-glazed and Oven-roasted Pork Ribs
Pollo: Crispy Chicken with Marinara Sauce (KA)
Traditional Sicilian Cannoli: Crisp Pastry filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange
Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake: Vanilla Cake and Chocolate-Hazelnut Mascarpone Cream dipped in Chocolate (KA)
Beverage:
Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pilsner
Pinot Grigio, Santa Marina
Chianti, Gabbiano
Prosecco, Villa Sandi
Corbinello, Montegrande
Moscato Fior d’Arancio, Montegrande
Italian Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Hops & Barley (Located at The American Adventure)
Food:
New England Lobster Roll: Warm Lobster with fresh Herb Mayonnaise and Griddled Roll
New Brunswick Slider: Slow-braised Beef Brisket “Pot Roast-style” with Horseradish Cream and Crispy Fried Onions on a Potato Roll with Pickled Vegetables on the side
Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (V) (KA)
Beverage:
North Coast Brewing Co. Blue Star Wheat, Fort Bragg, CA
3 Daughters Brewing A Wake Coffee Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, FL
Heavy Seas AmeriCannon APA, Baltimore, MD
Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Walden, NY
Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
Beer Flight also available
Block & Hans (Located at The American Adventure)
Orlando Brewing Blonde Ale, Orlando, FL
Goose Island 312 Dry Hopped Urban Wheat Ale, Chicago, IL
Lexington Brewing Company Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale, Lexington, KY
Left Hand Brewing Milk Stout, Longmont, CO
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Milton, DE
McKenzie’s Black Cherry Hard Cider, West Seneca, NY
Beer Flight also available
Fife & Drum (Located at The American Adventure)
Hanson Brothers Beer Company Mmmhops Pale Ale, Tulsa, OK
Funnel Cake (Located at The American Adventure)
Mini Funnel Cake topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and Mixed-berry Sangria Compote (V)
Japan (Located at the Japan pavilion)
Food:
Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables, and a Sweet Teriyaki Sauce (KA)
Frothy Ramen: Chilled Noodles and Dashi Broth with a Light Foam topping
Spicy Roll: Spicy Tuna and Salmon Sushi Roll topped with Volcano Sauce
Beverage:
Kirin Draft Beer
Draft Sake
Nami Sake Cocktail: Sake, Gin and Blue Curacao
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Morocco (Located at the Morocco pavilion)
Food:
NY Strip Steak Green Shermoula Flatbread with fresh Radish and Tomato Salsa
Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce
Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan, and Pumpkin Seeds(V) (KA)
Trio of Artisan Cheese (V)
Gorgonzola with Cow and Sheep’s Milk
Artigiano Aged Balsamic & Cipolline Onion
Italico
Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese: Trio of Artisan Cheese paired with Reata Chardonnay, Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, and Spellbound Petite Sirah
Beverage:
Reata Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
Rainstorm Silver Linings Pinot Noir Rosé, Oregon
Spellbound Petite Sirah, California
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Flavors from Fire hosted by ESPN’s College GameDay (Located at Future World West)
Food:
The Steakhouse Blended Burger: Blended Beef and Mushroom Slider with Brie Cheese Fondue, Arugula, and a Truffle and Blue Cheese Potato Chip on a Brioche Bun
Smoked Corned Beef with Crispy Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions, and Beer-Cheese Fondue
Charred Chimichurri Skirt Steak on a Smoked Corn Cake with Pickled Vegetable Slaw and Cilantro Aïoli
Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Paprika, and Mango-Lime Compote
Beverage:
Bell’s Brewery Porter, Comstock, MI
Edmeades Zinfandel, Mendocino County
Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Earth Eats hosted by Impossible™ Foods (Located at Future World West)
Food:
The Impossible ™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (V)
Impossible™ Cottage Pie: IMPOSSIBLE™ Ground Meat with Carrots, Mushrooms, and Peas topped with Mashed Cauliflower, White Beans, and Mozzarella (V)
Beverage:
suja® organic kombucha green apple
suja® organic kombucha pineapple passionfruit
suja® organic kombucha mixed berry
suja® organic kombucha Flight also available
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Active Eats (Located at Future World West)
Food:
Loaded Macaroni & Cheese with Nueske’s® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar, and Leeks (KA)
Spice-crusted Verlasso® Salmon with UNCLE BEN’S® Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, Crushed Avocado, and Sherry Vinegar (GF)
Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice, and Chocolate Chips (V) (GF) (KA)
Beverage:
M.I.A. Beer Company HRD WTR Key Lime Hard Sparkling Water, Doral, FL
L’Ecole No. 41 Chenin Blanc Old Vines, Columbia Valley, WA
Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Coastal Eats (Located at Future World West)
Food:
Lump Crab Cake with Napa Cabbage Slaw and Avocado-Lemongrass Cream
Baked Shrimp and Scallop Scampi Dip with Sourdough Baguette
Pacifico True Striped Bass Tostada with Slaw and Fire-roasted Tomatillo Sauce
Beverage:
Short’s Brewing Co. Mule Beer, Elk Rapids, MI
A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris, Oregon
ROCO Gravel Road Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar Hosted byGHIRARDELLI® Chocolate Company (Located near the Land pavilion)
GHIRARDELLI®Drinking Chocolate (non-alcoholic)
Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmont
Sunshine Seasons (Located inside the Land pavilion)
Vanilla Gelato Sundae with GHIRARDELLI® Hot Fudge or Caramel Drizzle, Whipped Cream and Sprinkles (KA)
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. (Located throughout the park)
Future World East: Açaí Surprise: Frozen Wild Berry and Açaí with Grey Goose Vodka
Canada:
Citrus Sunrise: Frozen Orange and Pineapple Juice with Grand Marnier
Nitro Cold Brew
America: Whisky Adventure: Frozen Lemon and Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
Odyssey: Chai-quila: Iced Chai Tea with Avion Espresso Tequila
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is happening now through November 23, 2019. For more information, to purchase an Eat to the Beat Dining Package, or to book a special culinary demonstration, visit TasteEpcot.com or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463).
Chow down on new and returning fan-favorites at Halloween Horror Nights 2019, including bites and drinks inspired by Netflix’s Strangers Things, Sony Pictures’ Ghostbusters and other spooky fun.
Netflix’s Stranger Things Food & Drink
Starcourt Mall
Location: Tents outside Monsters Cafe and Finnegan’s
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Blog
Get a taste of the Starcourt Mall with a variety of dishes inspired by iconic mall dining. Enjoy Grilled Street Corn and Nachos Queso Fundidio from Ole Amigo. Grab a bento box with an Orange Chicken Bao Bun, Szechuan Beef Pot Stickers and fried Wonton Chips, complete with ginger soy dipping sauce from the Imperial Panda. Or head over to Hawkins Heroes for a Turkey or Veggie Hero.
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Blog
You can also grab dessert with chocolate dipped bacon on a stick and Pumpkin Patch Mini Donuts.
Merrill’s Mini Pumpkin Doughnuts
Location: Tents outside Finnegan’s
Eleven pumpkin mini donuts on a bed of cookie crumbles topped with a frosting drizzle.
Triple Decker Extravaganza
Location: San Francisco Bakery
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Blog
It’s back! A stack of delicious waffles, whipped cream and candy that was featured from Season 2 of Stranger Things.
Voodoo Doughnut
Location: Universal CityWalk
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Blog
These make for the perfect snack before or after the event at Voodoo Doughnut in Universal CityWalk. Choose from either the “Run” or Waffle doughnuts filled with Maple Bavarian Cream.
Syrup & Waffles
Location: Gramercy Popcorn & Production Central Veranda
This drink inspired by Netflix’s Stranger Things returns with the same delicious maple flavors and tiny waffles on top.
Sony Pictures’ Ghostbusters Ghost Trap Popcorn
Location: Popcorn Carts
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Blog
The perfect snack to fuel you on the go – a popcorn bucket inspired by the containment unit for ghosts for the proton pack from Sony Pictures’ Ghostbusters.
More New Eats & Treats
S’mores Fries
Location: KidZone Pizza Company
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Blog
The yin to Pizza Fries yang. S’mores Fries are here featuring sweet potato fries, marshmallow, chocolate chips and cracker crumbs.
Returning Favs
Pizza Fries
Location: KidZone Pizza Company
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Blog
THEY’RE BACK.
Twisted Taters
Those mouth-watering potato swirls with your choice of sour cream & chive, garlic parmesan, seasoned salt, or salt & vinegar.
Candy Corn
Location: Gramercy Popcorn & Production Central Veranda
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Blog
That classic Halloween candy in a sweet slushie.
Signature Drinks
Photo: Universal Orlando Resort Blog
There are four signature drinks this year inspired by classic 80s beverages, plus four souvenir cups to collect. The souvenir cups will be a staggered release with a new one becoming available on a weekly basis. Prove you’re the ultimate HHN fan and come back to collect them all! *Souvenir cups are available in limited quantities.
A little rain should never put a damper on a day of fun at the Disneyland Resort. In fact, it can be a great time to explore and enjoy the parks. Here are a few tips to ensure you make the most out of a rainy day at Disneyland Resort.
Prepare for the weather. It’s a good idea to wear comfortable, warm clothing. I also recommend wearing water-resistant footwear, and packing an extra pair of socks! If rain catches you by surprise, many Disneyland Resort merchandise locations offer ponchos and umbrellas. If you don’t see them on the shelves, just ask a cast member.
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Enjoy favorite indoor attractions. There are numerous indoor attractions that are not only fun, but also keep you dry! My favorites are Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland park and Soarin’ Around the World in Disney California Adventure park. Check out the full list of indoor attractions on Disneyland.com.
Go again (and again). Rainy days can also mean more opportunities to ride favorite attractions! Be sure to check the Disneyland App for attraction wait times and other information.
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Time to dine. Make a dining reservation and enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner with magical touches! Feast on Cajun and Creole cuisine at the charming Blue Bayou at Disneyland park or partake in a special character dining experience at Storytellers Cafe in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Dining reservations can be made via the Disneyland App, Disneyland.com or by calling (714) 781-DINE.
Catch a show. Cozy up in one of our theaters and experience great entertainment. I always love sitting back and enjoying “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” in Disney California Adventure park or encountering Honest Abe in the classic Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln in Disneyland park!
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
Shop for Disney souvenirs. Take your time to explore World of Disney, the ultimate shopping destination at the Downtown Disney District. The store’s reimagined layout features uniquely themed areas showcasing the hottest Disney merchandise—you could be there for hours! While in Downtown Disney District, I also recommend immersing yourself in a hyper-reality adventure at The VOID, choosing either Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire or Ralph Breaks VR.
What are your tips for enjoying a rainy day at Disneyland Resort? Tell us in the comments!
This Halloween season, children’s cauldrons will bubble over with excitement at the new Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure park. This separately ticketed party for the whole family will feature multiple new experiences – including the new Mickey’s Trick & Treat stage show, immersive treat trails and the new “World of Color” nighttime spectacular – “Villainous!”
Little ones will be treated (and maybe even tricked!) to multiple surprises! Here are the top 5 activities for kids at Oogie Boogie Bash:
Mickey’s Trick & Treat – Perfect for little monsters, this new, interactive stage production invites kids of all ages to join Mickey Mouse and his pals as they throw a one-of-a-kind Halloween party! Enjoy dancing, not-so-frightening scary-tales and candy at the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land.
Villains Grove – Transformed into a wondrous and ethereal world inspired by Disney villains unlike anything seen before, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail will become Villains Grove, tricked out in a dreamlike environment perfect for kids to explore. This family-friendly experience will entice your children with a series of Halloween scenes, each creating a not-so-scary symphony of sound, light and shadows for you and your little ones to explore together!
Immersive Treat Trails – Take your tiny tykes trick-or-treating at the new, wonderfully wicked treat trails throughout the park. Little ones will be able to see Mad Hatter from Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland,” and even Oogie Boogie himself! Additional treat trails will feature oversized cauldrons full of treats for children of all ages to enjoy.
“Frightfully Fun Parade” – Children will love dancing along to this fan-favorite parade coming to Disney California Adventure park for the first time! The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow starts the procession, followed by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse who lead the cavalcade of characters and many mischievous Disney villains who are ready to stir up some trouble along the parade route. Children will love seeing their favorite characters dance and singing to the spell-binding songs of the Halloween season!
“Villainous!” – Kids will love watching the twisted tale about the young girl Shelley Marie in the new “World of Color” nighttime spectacular. This Halloween story takes you on an unforgettable journey through devious encounters with The Queen, Ursula, Dr Facilier, Hades, Jafar, Maleficent and more! Children will be dazzled with the special effects—from the fountains and lights, to lasers and projections. “Villainous!” shows that, deep down, there’s a little villain in all of us!
This spook-tacular Halloween party would not be a Halloween bash without dressing up! Kids and their parents are encouraged to dress in costume for the occasion.
Oogie Boogie Bash, which takes the place of Mickey’s Halloween Party, is only offered on 20 select nights this fall, starting Sept. 17. For more information, including costume policy guidelines and to purchase tickets, visit Disneyland.com/HalloweenParty.
We love the holidays at Disney World! From life size gingerbread houses to larger than life Christmas trees, here are the top six reasons you need to visit Disney World for the 2019 holiday season:
The new fireworks show, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, will celebrate the magic of Christmas with medleys of beloved holiday songs, from “Joy to the World” and “Deck the Halls” to “Up on the House Top” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” You’ll be able to see the fireworks show during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights November 8 – December 22, 2019.
Along with the new show, each of this year’s 23 nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will feature performances of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show. And during A Frozen Holiday Wish stage show, Queen Elsa will magically transform Cinderella Castle with glistening ice.
Epcot
Photo: Disney
The 2019 line-up of celebrity narrators confirmed to-date for the popular Candlelight Processional just launched on the Blog for the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. This special event runs November 29-December 30, where you’re invited to discover holiday cheer throughout Epcot and across all 11 World Showcase pavilions.
Also at Epcot, from November 29, 2019, through December 30, 2019, guests will be immersed in a vast world of holiday decorations and entertainment, themed merchandise, festive cuisine and costumed storytellers from the 11 World Showcase nations.
Special Holiday Kitchens sprinkled throughout World Showcase will serve up tasty treats inspired by treasured holiday recipes from across the globe. And pavilions will come alive with the sights and sounds of special entertainment celebrating each country’s holiday heritage with Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting guests at The American Adventure pavilion.
Guests can also participate in Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree Scavenger Hunt to scout World Showcase locations looking for the famous chipmunks and their ornaments. Completed maps (available for purchase) are returned for a special festive surprise, courtesy of the chipmunk duo.
And this year, with its premiere scheduled for October 1, 2019, holiday guests will be among the first to view “Epcot Forever,” a new nighttime spectacular bursting above World Showcase Lagoon.
Hollywood Studios
Photo: Disney
HDisney’s Hollywood Studios is also rolling out special holiday shows, enchanting “snowfalls,” décor and more this season. And this year, you’ll be able to live your Star Wars story at Star Wars:Galaxy’s Edge where you may just find the perfect holiday gift from a galaxy far, far away.
You won’t want to miss the Sunset Seasons Greetings show at the park, featuring projections on the Hollywood Tower Hotel, amazing laser effects and “snow,” along with stories, songs and cheer courtesy of favorite Disney friends.
The nighttime spectacular “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” will treat holiday-goers to festive music, fireworks, special effects and state-of-the-art projections to a one-of-a-kind holiday experience at the iconic Chinese Theatre.
For the first time in its two-decade history, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will introduce festive new entertainment and holiday décor in every land.
Beginning November 8, 2019, when you cross the bridge to Discovery Island, you’ll find yourself in the midst of a celebration of winter. By day, stylized, life-sized animal puppets mingle with villagers who make the island their home. As day becomes night, rooftop luminaries in animal shapes and bird lanterns throughout Discovery Island will bring a warm glow to the village.
Also, as the sun sets, the Tree of Life will awaken with a series of wintry tales emerging from within, backed by a heartwarming holiday musical score. Between awakening moments, the Tree of Life will shimmer and sparkle throughout the night, alive with the magic of nature and the spirit of the holidays.
Disney Springs
Guests who make a holiday list can check it twice as they breeze among dozens of trendy brand-name stores and a large and varied collection of Disney merchandise at Disney Springs. There are amazing dining spots to explore and this year’s live entertainment will include toy soldier stilt walkers, carolers and Living Statues in holiday attire. Holiday decorations set the colorful stage for Disney Springs festivities, which run Nov. 8, 2019, to Jan. 5, 2020.
If you’re visiting the popular Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs this season, you will be treated to custom-decorated holiday trees, each dedicated to a popular Disney theme featuring characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and others.
At Santa’s Chalet, a jolly Santa Claus will welcome guests until December 24.
And you’re invited to also join in the complimentary Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt and discover where the mischievous Experiment 626 is hiding.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Decorations
Even the Walt Disney World Resort hotels feature spectacular holiday decorations! From larger than life Christmas trees to a life sized gingerbread house and carousel, you
Disney Springs Gingerbread Display
Located in the popular Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs, this storefront display depicts a miniature version of the pastry shop surrounded by little gingerbread trees. This adorable gingerbread house should be on display from late November through the end of December. And when you stop by the shop to see it for yourself, you can indulge in one of the many holiday offerings available.
Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Gingerbread Display
Representing the fun restaurants and shops located along Disney’s Boardwalk, this gingerbread display is located in the lobby of Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. The display will be up around Thanksgiving and will remain through the end of December. With the BoardWalk Bakery as the centerpiece, it even features a gingerbread Chef Mickey! You’ll also be able to snack on festive sweets available for purchase nearby the display.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Gingerbread Castle
A gingerbread Cinderella and Prince Charming greet guests as they come to visit the fanciful gingerbread castle set on an “it’s a small world” backdrop on the 4th floor concourse of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The 18-foot tall display is crafted from thousands of gingerbread blocks, rolled fondant, and modeling chocolate. It features the magical additions of a gingerbread Fairy Godmother and a display box featuring Cinderella’s glass slipper. Come see it through the end of December! You’ll also find sweets at a cart nearby with items available for purchase.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House
The iconic Grand Floridian Gingerbread House celebrates its 20th anniversary this year! This life-size gingerbread house is located in the resort lobby throughout the holiday season. Featuring hidden Mickeys, gingerbread shingles, and more, this 14-foot tall display houses a little sweet shop selling freshly baked house-made items such as gingerbread cookies and gingerbread shingles.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort Gingerbread Carousel
This life-sized spinning carousel takes center stage in the lobby of Disney’s Beach Club Resort. The display features Donald and Daisy-themed carousel horses decorated with hand-crafted chocolate, sugar, and fondant as well as hand-crafted gingerbread snowflakes.
What is your favorite part of the holidays at Disney World?
Over the past couple of years, the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort has undergone an incredible transformation with new additions, refurbishments, and more. There are plenty of new options for dining at Downtown Disney along with some classic favorites. With so much to choose from, you’ll never have to go hungry when spending an afternoon in Anaheim!
Below, you can find all of the new and newly enhanced restaurants alongside the incredible collection of existing locations. No matter where you dine, you’ll be swept away by amazing flavors and good vibes. But remember, some of these popular locations take reservations, so be sure to book yours in advance!
Take a bite out of a mouthwatering burger or sip on one of the restaurant’s famous CrazyShake milkshakes at Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes. With an atmosphere that will bring you back to the old-school days of hip-hop and pop, this brand-new bistro offers a savory selection of craft burgers as well as chicken sandwiches, wings, salads, vegan burgers, and veggies. In addition, you can go to town on one of their signature, whimsical, over-the-top milkshakes stacked with cake, cookies, and retro candies rolled in frosting! And if you’re just interested in the milkshakes, you can visit the CrazyShake Window located just outside the main entrance!
This new family-friendly brewery and kitchen features craft beer and a full menu of locally-inspired cuisine including Duck Confit Nachos, Baja-style Fish Tacos, and the Smokey Blue Burger featuring an 8 oz. Kobe and Chuck Blend patty with blue cheese, Applewood-smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, pickles, and crispy onions on a brioche bun. Pair your meal with hand-crafted drafts ranging from crisp and bright lagers to award-winning IPAs. The restaurant is also located on the second floor and features a patio offering amazing views of the Downtown Disney District.
Celebrate the charm, cuisine, and spirit of southern Italy at these classic Neapolitan eateries. Offering a second floor patio with sweeping views as well as a two-story dining room and an outdoor bar, you’ll feel inspired by the whimsical décor, open-air kitchen, and impressive wine cellar. Whether you’re sitting down for a meal filled with bold and satisfying Italian flavors or you’re eating on-the-go with a make-your-own pizza, these two new restaurants are great options for anyone!
Discover taste-provoking ice cream at this family-run scoop shop! Here you’ll find handmade ice cream featuring small-batch flavors created with local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. Each month, you can also indulge in new limited-time specials showcasing flavors rooted in seasonality.
Grab a bite and bowling ball at this rock-and-rollin’ restaurant. This eclectic eatery fuses modern and retro elements for a fresh spin on food, music, and entertainment. From burgers and fries to sushi, pizzas, and more, you’ll find a wide variety of delicious items on the menu. Dine tableside or chow down at one of the 20 bowling lanes available and on select nights, take in the sounds of live music while enjoying a great bar and patio seating.
Inspired by a 250-year legacy of sandwich-making, here you’ll find an array of unique and delicious specialty sandwiches perfected by the inventor’s own family as well as salads, desserts, and more!
If you love freshly-baked bread, you’ll love these popular locations! Enjoy the craftsman-style café with artisanal sandwiches, fresh baked goods, healthful salads, and fresh California cuisine or try some fresh fare on-the-go from the express kitchen. You can even find a full breakfast menu here!
Here you’ll dine on delicious fresh seafood and Cajun-Creole cuisine made with flavorful ingredients and a proud family tradition of southern hospitality direct from Louisiana. And of course, it wouldn’t be a true New Orleans-style restaurant without beignets!
If you love cupcakes then you’ll love Sprinkles! Try an irresistible variety of hand-crafted gourmet cupcakes, seasonal specialties and decadent cookie creations.
Savor south-of-the-border specialties in a vibrant setting with items like made-to-order guacamole, tacos, burritos, tamales, fajitas, and more. The Taqueria also features make-your-own tacos, bowls, burritos and more!
Pretzel lovers, listen up! You won’t want to miss out on these freshly-baked pretzels with tasty dips, cheesy dog bites, pizza bits, and fresh-squeezed lemonade!
For more information on all of the restaurants listed above, visit the Disneyland Resort Dining Pageor call 714 781-DINE (714 781-3463).
Where are your favorite locations for dining at Downtown Disney?
Halloween is one of our favorite times of year. From family friendly trick or treating to terrifying haunted houses, there is something for everyone to enjoy for Halloween in Orlando.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park
Get your favorite costume ready and make your plans to live it up—collecting candies, sweets and delightful treats—all while Magic Kingdom park thrills and chills you with special fireworks, eerie entertainment and Disney Characters that go bump in the night. Best of all: since this event is “not-so-scary,” children of every age can enjoy the fun!
Disney’s Not So Scary Spooktacular Fireworks: Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” serves as the host of this all-new nighttime extravaganza, with state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks filling the sky above Magic Kingdom Park
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular: Winifred, Mary and Sarah visit the mortal world for an all-new adventure, with a plan to use their magic to throw the best, evil Halloween party this side of the graveyard.
“Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade,” which happens twice nightly and features favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, along with the Disney villains and a cavalcade of fiendishly fun floats
Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam in Fantasyland is the spot for all of the young partygoers to get their groove on with favorite Disney Junior characters like Doc McStuffins and Vampirina
Trick-or-Treat throughout the park
Exclusive Character Meet and Greets
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort
The World’s Premier Halloween Event
Universal Orlando takes fear to the max. This year, the 80s return with a vengeance with 10 totally terrifying haunted houses, 5 pulse-pounding scare zones and outrageous live entertainment. From cinematic screams to the most horrifying cult classics, there’s no escape from the decade that just won’t die.
Haunted Houses: Make your way through 10 totally terrifying haunted houses inspired by the biggest names in horror, plus Universal’s own twisted creations.
Scare Zones: Scareactors will prowl the streets of Universal Studios Florida which will be transformed into 5 pulse-pounding scare zones.
Entertainment: Catch outrageous live entertainment that will have you crying out for more.
Attractions: Experience some of the park’s most exciting rides and attractions which will be open during the event.
Halloween Spooktacular at Sea World Orlando
It’s an ocean of Halloween fun for the whole family at SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular®. During this daytime event, families are immersed in an underwater “fantasea” including trick-or-treating, whimsical sea creatures, and more in this family-friendly event that could only come from SeaWorld. SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular runs weekends from late September through Octoberand is included in park admission.
Trick-or-Treating: Waves of Trick-or-Treat Fun – Costumed youngsters can trick-or-treat for ghoulish goodies. Each sea-themed, trick-or-treat station features an assortment of candy favorites.
Trick-or-Treating Bags: Please join in the efforts to protect our seas by bringing a reusable bag or Halloween bucket from home for treats. There will also be an assortment of reusable bags, for $0.99 and up, at select locations.
Pet’s Ahoy Halloween: A special Halloween version of this side-splitting show features surprise twists, and a cast of unlikely characters that will have the whole family laughing from beginning to end. Dogs and cats, ducks and doves, potbellied pigs and a few surprise animal guest stars will show you just what SeaWorld Orlando’s encouragement-based training techniques can accomplish.
Halloween Dance Party: Children join under-the-sea friends for a Halloween Dance Party where they can participate in line-dancing favorites as clouds of bubbles fill the evening air.
Mermaid Grotto: This dynamic “underwater” environment comes to life each weekend with bubbles floating overhead and colorful sea-themed characters. Plus, have the opportunity to meet a mermaid.
Brick or Treat at LeogLand Florida Resort
You can celebrate the spookiest time of the year every weekend in October at LegoLand Florida with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet and greets and spooktacular treats at LegoLand Florida.
Brick-or-Treat Trail: Kids can journey through the themed trail with their very own Brick-or-Treat bag to pick up lots of scrumptious candy!
LEGO Halloween Characters: Meet Halloween exclusive LEGO characters, including Lord Vampyre, Rockin’ Frankenstein, and more!
Brick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt: Set out on the Brick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt to find the LEGO Candy Corn!
The Tale of Pirates’ Cove Fireworks Spectacular: On every Brick-or-Treat night, watch fireworks transform into LEGO bricks at our fireworks spectacular about the tale of Pirate Cove!
Are you planning to celebrate Halloween in Orlando?
