Disney News

‘Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant’ Tests Breakfast Offerings

Beginning November 1st, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will begin testing breakfast service at their location. Guests can kick their “solar day” off right by enjoying an out-of-this-world breakfast in one of the park’s most popular dining locations.

Breakfast service will include breakfast pastries to share in addition to a choice of appetizer, entrée and non-alcoholic beverage. The complete menu is not yet available, but here is a preview of some of the offerings:

Appetizers

  • Fresh Fruit
  • Yogurt Parfait

Entrées

  • Puff Pastry filled with Scrambled Eggs, Crab, Asparagus and Gruyère Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes
  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin on Baby Spinach, with Bacon and Cheddar Custard on a Roasted Tomato and Cheesy Horseradish potatoes
  • Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Sausage Links and Breakfast Potatoes
  • Macadamia Crusted Brioche French Toast with Mascarpone and Fresh Berries
  • Mickey Waffle with side of Bacon or Sausage
  • Kids Offerings:
    • Scrambled Eggs with Sausage, Bacon and Potatoes
    • French toast or a mini-Mickey waffle

Menu offerings subject to change.

The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant breakfast is available for a limited time – from Nov. 1, 2015 until Jan. 23, 2016. Pricing is $23.99 +tax for adults and $12.99 +tax for kids ages 3 to 9 or (1) Table Service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plans.

Contact your Magic Maker® with additional questions or to request your Advance Dining Reservation!

‘Star Wars™ Half Marathon – The Dark Side’ Announced for Walt Disney World® Resort

After a successful first Star Wars™ Half Marathon Weekend this past January at the Disneyland® Resort, runDisney participants have been hoping for a similar event to hit the East Coast. This morning, runDisney announced a second Star Wars™ Half Marathon Weekend would be added, but this time things will be focused on the dark side!

Star Wars™ Half Marathon – the Dark Side Weekend will take place April 14-17, 2016, at the Walt Disney World® Resort. In addition to the Half Marathon, the weekend’s events will include a Star Wars™ 10K, Star Wars™ 5K, Kids Races, and the Dark Side Challenge (Star Wars™ 10K on Saturday and Star Wars™ Half Marathon on Sunday). Participants can also accept the Kessel Run Challenge by completing the Star Wars™ Half Marathon missions on both coasts earning them a commemorative “Coast to Coast” medal inspired by the Millennium Falcon starship.

The original Star Wars™ Half Marathon Weekend, which will return in January at the Disneyland® Resort, will be rebranded as the Star Wars™ Half Marathon – the Light Side but registration for that event has already sold out.

Race registration for Star Wars™ Half Marathon – the Dark Side Weekend opens Sep. 22 (Early registration starts Sep. 15th for Annual Passholders and DVC Members)! Like all runDisney events, this one is expected to sell out quickly so mark your calendars!

Contact your Magic Maker® for additional details!

 

Disney Visa® Cardmember-Exclusive Star Wars™ Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet Coming Soon

Disney Visa® Cardmembers have always received a host of amazing vacation perks when visiting the Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts as well as other Disney Destinations. But now, that list of perks is getting longer!

Soon, Disney Visa® Cardmembers on both coasts will be able to experience the Star Wars™ Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet! Inside, Cardmembers and up to 5 guests will feel the force as they meet favorite Star Wars™ characters at a private location. The Star Wars™ Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet will be available in addition to the Disney Character Meet ‘N’ Greet photo opportunities that already take place inside Disney California Adventure® Park and Epcot®.

Star Wars™ Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet will open in Disneyland® Park this Fall and inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in early 2016. Cardmembers can also explore three new Star Wars™-themed card designs now available to order.

Separate Theme Park admission required for each Meet ‘N’ Greet Opportunity. Must present a valid Disney Visa® Credit Card for entry for up to 6 people per cardmember account (each cardmember account may be used for entry only one time per day). Operating times, days of the week, locations and appearance of Characters may vary and are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Please contact your Magic Maker® or visit your cardmember page for additional information.

New Lands, Experiences and Entertainment Coming to Disney Parks

Earlier today, we told you about a new Star Wars™-themed land that is coming to both Disneyland® Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® (Click here for more details). Well, we have more exciting news to share about other new lands, entertainment, and experiences coming soon to the domestic Disney Parks.

Here’s a brief recap of what’s to come:

Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

Get ready to head “to infinity and beyond” as you step into the world of one of Disney•Pixar’s most famous films, Toy Story! As you enter Toy Story Land, you’ll be shrunk to the size of Woody and Buddy as you wander through Andy’s oversized toys.

The new land will feature two new rides and an expansion of a guest favorite:

  • A family-friendly roller coaster enjoyed on the back of Slinky Dog.
  • Alien saucer attraction in which the little green aliens take guests around for a spin.
  • Addition of a 3rd track for the current Toy Story Mania® attraction!

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom® After Dark and Pandora – The World of AVATAR

As announced previously, work continues on the largest expansion in the park’s history. Soon, guests will be immersed into the world of Pandora, and the entire park will transform after dark with new nighttime entertainment experiences!

Details of the expansion include:

  • Scheduled to debut in Spring 2016, “Rivers of Light” will bring the Discovery River to life with live music, floating lanterns, swirling animal imagery and water screens unlike anything ever seen in a Disney Park.
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris® will be expanded next Spring to include a new nighttime adventure. Keep watch for two new species to the attraction – African wild dogs and hyenas!
  • Work continues on Pandora – The World of AVATAR. This new land will include floating mountains, a bioluminescent forest, and a new E-ticket attraction called AVATAR Flight of Passage.

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Soarin’ Around the World in Florida and California

Renew your passport because Soarin’ Around the World is replacing Soarin’® in 2016 at Epcot® and Disney California Adventure®! Your journey will take you above some of the world’s most unique natural landscapes and man-made wonders.

Here’s a behind the scenes look at the making of Soarin’ Around the World!

There’s so much magic in store for Disney Parks in the years to come! We can’t wait to bring you all the details as they are announced and help you plan your vacations to experience it all!

Star Wars™-Themed Lands Coming to Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts

The Walt Disney Company announced that a galaxy far, far away would be coming to a Disney Park near you!

In what is being called Disney’s largest single themed land expansion in history, these new Star Wars™-themed lands will bring 14 acres of fun to both Disneyland® Park in Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in Orlando.

Plans call for the land to transport guests to a never-before-seen-planet feature two signature attractions. Inside the land, every store and restaurant will be run by the “locals” of the planet!

No date has been announced for the launch of these new Star Wars™-themed lands. But in the meantime, new Star Wars™ fun is on the way!

  • Stars Tours® – The Adventures Continue – Later in 2015, Star Tours® – The Adventures Continue attractions in both Disneyland® Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will include a new adventure with locations and characters from the upcoming Star Wars™: The Force Awakens.
  • Jedi Training Academy – A current favorite of young Padawans, Jedi Training Academy, will soon be reimagined with a new experience that includes new characters and a new villain to battle from the popular Disney XD series, “Star Wars Rebels.”
  • Star Wars™ Launch Bay – Also coming in 2015, this new interactive experience will take guests on both coasts into the upcoming film, Star Wars™: The Force Awakens. The experience will feature special exhibits, visits with new and favorite Star Wars™ characters, and specialty food and merchandise offerings. Star Wars™ Launch Bay will be located in Tomorrowland® at Disneyland® Park and inside the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
  • Season of the Force – Inspired by the success of Star Wars™ Weekends, Season of the Force will be a new season event, beginning early 2016, bringing more intergalactic fun into Disneyland® Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. At Disneyland® Park, Space Mountain® will be reimagined into Hyperspace Mountain. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, they will feature a new fireworks spectacular on weekend nights set to the iconic scores of Star Wars™ movies. Much more fun is in the works as well.

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We’ll bring you more information as it becomes available on all these out-of-this-universe announcements!

runDisney Event Registration Tips

Every runner is aware of the preparation needed to compete in a race. You can’t just lace up your shoes and go run a marathon! You have months worth of preparation to make sure you are conditioned both mentally and physically and have everything you need to compete.

With runDisney races, that preparation starts with registering for your event. Because these events are so incredibly popular, it’s not uncommon for some races to sell out within hours of registration opening! Your window of opportunity to register for these events can be small, so we have a few tips for you to make it as pain-free as possible.

  • View our listing of upcoming runDisney events and note the registration date and time for the race you are interested in.
  • Because registration requires an active.com account, we suggest you visit the site before registration opens and create one if needed.
  • Because the registration process asks some personal details, it’s easiest for you to fill out the form for yourself. Even if you are participating as a group, it’s best (and quickest) for each of you to register on your own.
  • On registration day, keep an eye on runDisney’s twitter account (@runDisney) for the registration link to be posted as soon as registration opens. This will be your quickest way to access the registration form.
  • If you’re lucky enough to make it right into the queue, you only have 15 minutes to complete your registration before your spot is given up to another person. If you receive an “on hold” message, the queue is full but continue to check back as spots may still open up.

After you receive your registration confirmation, then you can focus on your race preparations and let our expert Magic Makers® handle all the rest of your planning!

Breakfast Now Permanent at ‘Be Our Guest Restaurant’

Magic Kingdom® Park has announced that the prix fixe breakfast that they started offering last March at Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland™ is now permanent. This fast casual breakfast is served daily from 8a-10a.

Meals are a quick service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plans or for those paying cash – $21.99 + tax for adults, $13.99 + tax for children ages 3-9 years. Advance Dining Reservations are accepted and recommended. Like at lunch and dinner, the breakfast menu options all have a French touch to them as well. Meals will include an entree, a pastry basket for sharing and selection of self-service beverages. Menu options include:

  • Assorted Cured Meats and Cheeses
  • Assorted Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Eggs Florentine
  • Vegetable Quiche
  • Fried Donuts
  • Waffles
  • French Toast Sticks

Kids options include:

  • Crepes du Cogsworth
  • French Toast
  • Waffles
  • Various oatmeals and cereals

Advance Dining Reservations open on Aug. 5th for all dates Oct 4th and beyond. Contact your Magic Maker® for more details!

Menu options subject to change.

Garden Grill Restaurant Introduces Breakfast and Lunch

This fall, character dining options inside Epcot® are expanding!

Starting Nov. 8, 2015, The Garden Grill Restaurant inside the Land Pavilion of Epcot® will offer breakfast and lunch reservations daily. While the complete breakfast menu has yet to be released, you can expect many breakfast favorites like biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, Mickey waffles, and Chip’s Sticky Bun Bake. For lunch, you’ll find favorites from their dinner menu like sliced filet of beef, roasted slice turkey, “Living with the Land” Harvest-inspired Farmer’s Salad, and various side dishes. Just like dinner, the two new meals will be served all-you-care-to-eat right at your table. And of course, Chip ‘n’ Dale and some of their Disney pals will make rounds all day long greeting guests.

Bookings are open now, so be sure to contact your Magic Maker® to place you dining request or for additional information.

2015 Epcot® Food & Wine Festival Premium Events

Summer is flying by! Before you know it, the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival will be upon us! And this year, there’s more ways than ever to experience it! Every year, the festival hosts some events that are included with standard Epcot® theme park admission and some additional “over-the-top” premium events that require a separate fee.

Here’s a look at some of this year’s premium events!

  • Culinary Demonstrations – Join some of the most celebrated chefs in the World as they share some of their cooking tips and offer a sample of their dishes and paired beverages. $15 per person. Daily at 1p, 3p, and 5p
  • Mixology Seminars – Skilled mixologists will provide a mouthwatering lesson on some common and also original libations. $15 per person. Daily at 6p
  • Beverage Seminars – Sample an assortment of wines and beverages as you pick up a few fresh skills from the experts. $15 per person. Daily at 12p and 4p with added 2p seminar on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Beverage Boot Camp – Step it up behind the bar with this 2-hour seminar providing an intense basic beverage training that will sharpen you skills in the worlds of cuisine and libation. $119 per person. Select Sundays at 1p
  • What’s Cooking with… – Dine with some of the most famous faces of the culinary world as they share their favorite dishes, offer amazing insight, and sit down for a Q&A segment. $129 per person. Select days at 10a. Scheduled guests include:
  • 10/2 – Amanda Freitag
  • 10/4 – Bryan Voltaggio
  • 10/9 –Andrew Zimmern
  • 10/10 – Jamie Deen
  • 10/11 – Carla Hall
  • 10/16 – Gale Gand
  • 10/18 – Cat Cora
  • 10/23 – Allan Susser
  • 10/25 – John Ash
  • 10/30 – Robert Irvine
  • 11/1 – Erika Davis
  • 11/6 – Buddy Valastro
  • 11/8 – David Guas
  • 11/13 – TBD
  • 11/15 – Sarah Fioroni
  • Cheese Seminars – Taste a robust selection of international cheeses that have been paired with wines, beers, and other beverages by world-class Fromagers. $79 per person. Most Saturdays at 10a. Theme varies by week.
  • Food & Beverage Pairings – Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tasting experience at select World Showcase dining locations. Various offerings are available within the following cuisines: Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, and Moroccan. Pricing and dates vary by experience. Contact your Magic Maker® for more details.
  • Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining – Resident Chefs from some of your favorite Walt Disney World® Resort Signature Restaurants invite you savor their specialty creations during an unique dining experience inside their restaurant. Locations include Flying Fish Cafe, EPSN Club, Fulton’s Crab House, The BOATHOUSE, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Jiko, Trattoria al Forno, California Grill, The Hollywood Brown Derby, Le Cellier, The Wave, Portobello Country Italian Trattoria, Artist Point, Narcoosee’s, and The Dining Room at Wolfgang Puck Grand Café. Dates, times, pricing, and experience varies by location. Contact your Magic Maker® to see what experiences will be happening during your travel dates.
  • Mexican Tequila Lunch – Experience tequila selections that have been paired with flavorful regional dishes from Mexico. $85 per guest. Thursdays – Saturdays at 12p.
  • The Hibachi Experience – This 6-course dinner, prepared before you eyes by a Teppan chef, is guaranteed to be as memorable as it is delicious! $150 per guest. Varies dates at 4:30p
  • Party for the Senses – After enjoying reserved seating at the evenings Eat to the Beat Concert, you’ll head to the World ShowPlace Pavilion where you will experience a party with awe-inspiring acts and over 50 food and beverage stops! $169 – $319 per guest. Parties run every Sunday in October starting at 7p with some dates featuring a special theme.
  • Rockin’ Burger Block Party – Party to some of the best music of the century while exploring a mouthwatering menu of incredible specialty sliders. $99 – $199 per guest. 7p on Sep. 15, Oct. 8, and Nov. 6

All guests will enjoy the new Back to Basics series, special book signings, Eat to the Beat concerts, and the Marketplace Discovery Passport which are included with their standard Epcot® admission.

Bookings for the Premium events open on Jul. 30, 2015. Contact your Magic Maker® today for additional information!

Entertainment and Events are subject to change without notice. Event may require a separate Epcot® theme park admission not included.

Late 2015 Walt Disney World® Room Discounts

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Vacation Wishes Come True at the Walt Disney World® Resort

Why not make new family memories at “The Most Magical Place on Earth?” From thrilling twists and turns on the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom® Park to the great seasonal events like the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, your upcoming trip is a dream come true in the making!

For a limited time, you can save up to 25% at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays most nights Oct. 4 – Nov. 24, 2015 and Nov. 28 – Dec. 23, 2015. Not only will you enjoy staying closer to the magic, your stay will also include an array of special Disney touches and magical extras that only on-property guests receive!

Travel Dates:

Save up to 25% most nights Oct. 4 – Nov. 24 and Nov. 28 – Dec. 23, 2015 (when booked before Sep. 18, 2015)

Contact your Magic Maker® today for pricing and availability!

Request a Quote

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Everyone in the same room must be on the same package. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-bedroom villas, and other Resort/Room type combinations. 30% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available for other Resorts.

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