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Fantasmic Dining Packages at Disneyland Resort Now Available

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“Fantasmic!” returns to Disneyland park on July 17, 2017! If you’re looking for a delicious way to have reserved viewing for this classic nighttime spectacular, reservations for three new Fantasmic Dining Packages at Disneyland are now available. There’s something for everyone, from on-the-go options to extravagant three-course dinners.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Blue Bayou Restaurant “Fantasmic!” Dining Package will include choice of starter, entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage; cost is $65 for adults, $25 for children age 3-9.
Starters

  • New Orleans Gumbo
  • Blue Bayou House Salad
  • Louisiana Spiced Shrimp

Entrees

  • Blue Bayou Bouillabaisse with sustainable fish fillet, mussels, clams, shrimp and spiced sausage
  • Pan-seared Bone-in Pork Loin
  • Citrus-marinated Chicken Breast
  • Surf & Turf, featuring a petite lobster tail and broiled filet mignon
  • Portobello Mushroom and Louisana Popcorn Rice
  • Blue Bayou Bone-in Rib-eye
  • Pan-seared Salmon
  • Herb-crusted Rack of Lamb

Desserts

  • Sorcerer Mickey “Fantasmic!” Dessert, with milk chocolate mousse, bananas foster sauce, milk chocolate pound cake and a chocolate glaze
  • Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlèe with fresh berries
  • 8-Layer Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

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River Belle Terrace “Fantasmic!” Dining Package will include choice of starter, entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage; cost is $45 for adults, $25 for children age 3-9.
Starters

  • Corn Chowder
  • House Salad

Entrees

  • Pork Spare Ribs
  • BBQ Tofu
  • Oven-roasted Sausage Link Combo
  • Sustainable Catch of the Day
  • Oven-roasted Half BBQ Chicken
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich
  • Beef Brisket Sandwich

Desserts

  • Maleficent Dragon “Fantasmic!” Dessert, with a milk chocolate crunchy base, spiced dark chocolate-blackberry ganache center, caramel mousse and orange-vanilla sauce
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Butterscotch Pudding

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Hungry Bear Restaurant will offer choice of entrée and natural soda; choice of entrée and bottled water, juice box or milk for children age 3-9; cost is $29.99 for adults, $19.99 for children.

  • Cedar Salt Roasted Salmon, with kale and garbanzo bean salad, cranberry-apricot grains and wild rice medley
    BBQ Chicken, with kale and garbanzo bean salad, cranberry-apricot grains and wild rice medley
  • Blackberry BBQ Pork Ribblettes, with kale and garbanzo bean salad, cranberry-apricot grains and wild rice medley
  • Mushroom and Leek Frittata, with kale and garbanzo bean salad, cranberry-apricot grains and wild rice medley

To make reservations for a Fantasmic Dining Package at Disneyland or to learn more about our premium dining options, visit Disneyland.com or call 718-714-DINE.

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations in Florida, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Contact Siera today at siera@destinationsinflorida.com or at 734-771-1290 for more information or your free, no obligation quote. 

Downtown Disney Summer Celebration 2017 at Disneyland Resort

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Even if you aren’t planning a Hawaiian vacation this summer, the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort is ready to fill you with the spirit of Aloha, as well as with some sensational island-themed food and drink, throughout summer 2017.

The Downtown Disney Summer Celebration 2017, sponsored by Dole Packaged Foods, is now under way through September 4, 2017, with more than a dozen special menu items available at the restaurants of Downtown Disney District and regular weekly appearances by the Polynesian performers of Tupua.

Tupua will make its Downtown Disney Summer Celebration 2017 debut this Saturday evening, July 1, presenting its exciting exhibition of music, dance and color on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage. During the rest of the celebration, the troupe will appear Friday evenings, July 7 through Sept. 1.

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You can savor special food and drink selections throughout the Downtown Disney Summer Celebration. Earl of Sandwich is featuring a Hawaiian BBQ Sandwich, while at ESPN Zone restaurant you can take in a summer baseball game while you enjoy a meal of Hawaiian Pork Sliders and Pineapple Upside Down Cake with a Summer Sangria.

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Haagen-Dazs offers a Banana Split Dazzler, Jamba Juice has Dole Fruit Bowls, and La Brea Bakery & Café has a selection that includes Scallops Al Pastor, Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Gelato, Blackberry Mint Cooler and a Blackberry Mojito.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog) 

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog) 

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

You can get Hawaiian BBQ Pizza at Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria and Napolini, or a Taste of the Islands Entrée at Rainforest Café. The summer menu at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen features Blackened Mahi Mahi, Peach Cobbler and Pineapple Milk Punch.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog) 

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

Start with a Summer Salad at Tortilla Jo’s, follow up with Chorizo and Pineapple Flatbread at Uva Bar, and top it off with a Hawaiian Pretzel at Wetzel’s Pretzels.

But…you probably don’t want to do it all in one visit. Fortunately, the Downtown Disney Summer Celebration 2017 continues daily through Sunday, September 4, 2017. You’ll want to return many times with family and friends to sample everything. Have a wonderful Aloha Summer!

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations in Florida, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Contact Siera today at siera@destinationsinflorida.com or at 734-771-1290 for more information or your free, no obligation quote. 

Details on Three New Pools at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

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Details on Three New Pools at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort is currently undergoing an exciting hotel-wide renovation—the most extensive refurbishment since the hotel’s 2001 opening. Guests have already been enjoying some of the updates—with many new guest rooms already available and the redesigned pool area now open for summer fun! Let’s take a look at some of the details found at the refreshed pool deck at each of the three pools at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa.

Each of the three pool areas were designed with a variety of natural stones and brick to not only create a warm and welcoming environment, but also define three distinct pool settings. In keeping with the Arts and Crafts style of the hotel, the stone work was hand-laid by master stone masons.

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The Redwood Pool, with its irregular shape, features earthy, organic-feeling materials, including rustic brown flagstone and multicolored brick bands and slide accents. Situated just behind the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure park, the 90-foot-long waterslide curves around a giant Redwood tree stump!

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Golden flagstone is used throughout the Fountain Pool. The new urn-shaped fountain serves as the pool area’s centerpiece. The original turtle fountain can now been seen nestled in the garden as a fun addition to the Craftsman-inspired landscape.

(Photo: Disney Parks Blog)

The quiet Mariposa Pool features serene bluestone laid in an ashlar (or rectangular) pattern which creates a sleek look. For guests who would like to stretch out and relax, private cabanas line the edge and are available for half-day or full-day rentals.

Which one of the pools at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa would you like to enjoy?

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations in Florida, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Contact Siera today at siera@destinationsinflorida.com or at 734-771-1290 for more information or your free, no obligation quote. 

Top 10 Holiday Celebrations at Disneyland Resort

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Top 10 Holiday Celebrations at Disneyland Resort

Even though Disneyland doesn’t offer a Christmas party like Disney World, there are still a number of ways to enjoy holiday celebrations at Disneyland Resort. You can make your days more merry and bright by adding a dash of Disney magic to your seasonal celebration at Disneyland! Here are the top ten holiday celebrations at Disneyland Resort:

Disneyland Park Turns Winter Wonderland

Discover the dazzling decorations and magical attractions that make holiday dreams come true at Disneyland Park! ‘Tis the season to deck the halls and enjoy our very merry festivities. Here are some of the special events coming in 2016:

A Christmas Fantasy Parade
Join Santa and his reindeer for a musical yuletide salute featuring some of your favorite Disney Characters and Princesses dressed in their holiday best!

Jingle Cruise
Navigate the wilds with a twinkly twist! Lights and decorations turn this iconic jungle journey into a unique Christmas-themed voyage.

“it’s a small world” holiday
Share love from every corner of the globe! Set sail for an enchanting world filled with peace, joy and goodwill toward all.

Haunted Mansion Holiday
Tour the delightfully frightful mansion sporting a Christmas spin! Takeover-makeover courtesy of Jack Skellington and the gang from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Santa Claus at Critter Country
Meet the holly-jolly old elf himself! Mingle with Kringle when he lands in Critter Country before heading back to the North Pole.

Check back for dates and additional info as the 2016 holiday season approaches!

Unwrap Fun at Disney California Adventure Park

Add oodles of seasonal attractions, events and surprises to your holiday list! You better watch out, no need to cry, we’re spreading good cheer and telling you why—here’s what you can look forward to in 2016:

Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting
Gather family and friends as we light up the most wonderful time of year with spectacular sparkle!

World of Color 
Celebrate the spirit of the season with a special World of Color extravaganza bursting with music, laser effects and delightful Disney magic!

Disney ¡Viva Navidad!
Visit our holiday street fiesta to share in the lively traditions of Mexico—dancing, music, storytelling, crafts and mouthwatering Mexican fare!

Three Kings Day (Día de los Reyes Magos)
Cap off the Christmas season with a host of special activities and events in this festive farewell!

Meet Santa Claus
Stop by for a meet-and-greet with St. Nick—he’s coming to town to meet old friends and new!

Are you going to be visiting California this year to enjoy the holiday celebrations at Disneyland Resort?

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Call her at 734-771-1290 or email her at siera@destinationstoexplore.com for your free, no obligation quote. 

Disneyland Resort’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

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Have you been looking for a great pumpkin recipe to try this fall or to make for Thanksgiving dinner? This pumpkin cheesecake recipe from the Disneyland Resort may be just what you have been looking for!

If you’re heading to Disneyland sometime soon, you can try the original dish at Boardwalk Pizza and Past inside Disney California Adventure Park, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe or French Market inside Disneyland Park, or at White Water Snacks inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. If you need a pumpkin fix, there are pumpkin treats around just about every corner of the parks.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Receipe
Makes 9-inch cheesecake

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/3 cup butter-melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 5-ounce can evaporated milk
  • Chocolate syrup, for drizzling

For crust:

  1. In a bowl combine the crushed graham cracker, sugar and ginger. Melt the butter and stir into mixture.
  2. Spray bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Press crust mixture into bottom of pan using your hands.
  3. Place pan on a large piece of foil and wrap foil tightly up sides and around pan.

For cheesecake filling:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Scrape down sides of bowl.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down sides of bowl.
  4. Whisk together pumpkin purée, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until well combined. Add pumpkin mixture to cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add evaporated milk, mixing well.
  5. Slowly pour cheesecake filling onto crust mixture in prepared pan. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  6. Place foil-wrapped pan inside a larger roasting pan. Place oven rack and carefully add enough hot water to reach halfway up sides of springform pan.
  7. Bake 1 hour, or until center moves only slightly when shaken.
  8. Turn oven off. Crack open oven door, and allow cheesecake to cool inside oven 1 hour.
  9. Remove pan from water bath and set on a wire rack to cool completely. Cover top of pan with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Cook’s Notes: Wrapping foil around springform pan prevents water from the water bath from getting into the cheesecake. The slow cooling inside the oven prevents cheesecake top from cracking.

Thanks to the Disney Parks Blog for sharing this delicious recipe with us!

Siera is a Disney travel specialist. She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Request your free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email siera@destinationsinflorida.com for more information. 

New Disneyland Discount for Fall 2014

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Have you ever walked in Walt’s footsteps in the park where it all began? With a Disneyland discount for fall 2014, now may be the perfect time to plan your Disneyland Resort vacation! You can race with Lightning McQueen in Radiator Springs at Disney California Adventure Park, ride the Matterhorn Bobsleds, and enjoy the magic of the Disneyland Resort.

Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit the Disneyland Resort. Southern California is especially beautiful this time of year with warm sunshine just about every day. Plus, Halloween Time is in full swing through October 31 and the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort kicks off on November 13 and will continue through January 6, 2015. The parks really do become even more magical than ever this time of year!

If you book a stay at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels, you can save 20 percent on stays in premium rooms on most Sunday through Thursday nights now through December 18, 2014. This offer is available through November 19, 2014.

It’s not too late to book your vacation and take advantage of the Disneyland discount for fall 2014!

Siera is a Disney travel specialist. She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Plus, if you book a Disneyland vacation with us, your kids will receive a Disneyland Activity Book! Request your free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email siera@destinationstoexplore.com for more information. 

Enjoy Hawaiian Nights at the Disneyland Resort

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Pineapple loves are sure to enjoy Hawaiian Nights at the Disneyland Resort in California! Dole is helping to make the summer a little more fun by offering new dishes on the menus at the restaurants at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort through September 6, 2014. This is all part of the annual Hawaiian Nights, held every Friday through mid-July (with the exception of July 4). However, there are new tastes there every single day!

You can see just a few of the delicious new menu offerings below:

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  • Mango Habanero Hot Wings
  • Pineapple Chipotle BBQ Wings
  • Pineapple Mojito

Rainforest Cafe

  • Green Python
  • Teriyaki Glazed Mahi Mahi

Tortilla Jo’s

  • Pineapple Shrimp Ceviche
  • Guajillo Chicken Salad
  • Achiote-Marinated Flat Iron Steak
  • Pineapple-Cilantro Margarita
  • Pineapple Mojito

House of Blues

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  • Caribbean Chicken Skillet

Naples

  • Dole Pineapple Pizza with Rosemary Roasted Ham
  • Arugula Salad with Dole Raspberry Dressing & Shrimp
  • Dole Sangria

La Brea Bakery

  • Mango Chicken Salad

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  • Early Summer Mango Salad with Raspberry Mojo Vinaigrette
  • Pisco-Sour Cloud

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen

  • Grilled Salmon Strawberry Salad
  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Wetzel’s Pretzels

  • Hawaiian Pretzel

Haagen-Dazs

  • Banana Split Dazzler

During Hawaiian Nights, you can also enjoy Hawaii-themed entertainment at the Paradise Plaza next to House of Blues and WonderGround Gallery, and even cast members from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, found on the island of Oahu, sharing information about the spectacular Disney resort.

Siera is a Disney travel specialist. She would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Request your free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email siera@destinationsinflorida.com for more information. 

New runDisney Avengers Super Heroes Race at Disneyland Resort November 2014

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 runDisney has just announced another race weekend for 2014, the Avengers Super Heroes Race Weekend at the Disneyland Resort in California November 14-16, 2014.

This brand new three-day race weekend will feature kids races, a 5K and a half marathon, as well as several family-friendly events such as a Health & Fitness Expo and even a pre-race Pasta in the Park Party. Registration for the weekend’s events opens March 25 at www.runDisney.com.

Featuring the first Super Hero-themed entertainment and characters, the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend will be a unique runDisney experience.

The Avengers event is expected to be in high demand as other runDisney race weekends are, which have sold out in record time in recent years. Overall, runDisney race weekends attracted more than 163,900 runners last year, which was a 40 percent increase over the previous year, which made the runDisney series one of the largest in the nation.

The Avengers Half Marathon Weekend will be the eighth runDisney event in 2014 and third at Disneyland Resort. It will follow the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend (May 7-10, 2015) and the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend (Aug. 28-31, 2014) at Disneyland Resort.

However, the Avengers Half Marathon course will be a new, unique 13.1-mile route through the Disneyland Resort and surrounding areas that will be different from the Tinker Bell and Disneyland half marathon courses. Runners who successfully brave the new Avengers Half Marathon course will receive a commemorative Avengers-themed finishers’ medal.

Would you like to attend the inaugural Avengers Super Heroes Race Weekend at Disneyland? We can help you plan your vacation and make sure you get the best deal possible!

Siera is a Disney travel specialist who would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Plus, you’ll receive other perks and goodies. Request your free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email siera@destinationsinflorida.com for more information. 

Enter to Win a Disneyland Resort Activity Book

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Enter our giveaway for your chance to win a Disney Parks Authentic Disneyland Resort Fun Book for your kids. Your kids will love the coloring pages, mazes, cross word puzzles, and more all inspired by Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Plus, there’s a fun game the whole family can enjoy playing together on the back.

You can also take advantage of 25% off your Disneyland vacation when you stay at one of the three beautiful on-site resorts Sunday through Thursday nights between January 5 and April 10, 2014. You can choose from Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, The Disneyland Hotel, or Disney’s Grand Californian Resort and Spa.

Even if you don’t win a Disneyland Resort Activity Book, you can still get one for your kids when you book a Disneyland vacation. If you book any Disneyland vacation package, your family will receive a Disneyland Resort Activity book as well as an autographed picture of Mickey Mouse or the Disney princesses.

Enter for your chance to win a Disneyland Resort Activity Book below:

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Siera is a Disney travel specialist and would love to help you plan your next vacation at no cost to you. Request your free, no obligation quote or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com for more information. 

Online Dining Reservations Now Available for Disneyland Resort

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Are you planning a visit to the Disneyland Resort in California? Beginning today, online dining reservations are now available for the Disneyland Resort here! This new service will make it easier than ever to book a meal at your favorite restaurants at Disneyland, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks, the Downtown Disney District, and even the hotels.

Advanced dining reservations for Disneyland will still be available at 714-781-DINE as well. This new system will not include Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Pirates League, or Studio Disney 365 reservations. Therefore, guests needing to book any of these experiences can continue to call 714-781-STYLE.

Also, as of today, anyone making or adjusting reservations at table service restaurants, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Pirates League or Studio Disney 365 will be required to provide a credit card guarantee. If you do not go to your reservation or cancel the day before, a fee of $10 per person will be charged. Canceling your reservation will be easy with the new online service, where you can simply log in to make adjustments or cancellations.

Are you planning to take advantage of this new, convenient service?

Don’t forget, when you book a Disney Parks vacation with me, I am happy to make your dining reservations for you!

Siera is a travel agent with Destinations to Explore, an authorized Disney vacation planner. She would love to help you plan your next Disney Parks vacation, including making your dining reservations for you. Request a free, no obligation quote on the right side of the page or email spreadingmagic@gmail.com!