Disney News

The past five years has truly been a magical transformation for the Disneyland® Resort. The expansion project brought new attractions, entertainment and experiences to the parks as well as gave a refresh to a few of the favorites. Most of the work centered in Disney California Adventure® Park creating new adventures for guests of all ages. Young or old, thrill seeker or night owl – there really is something for everyone!

We have eight themed touring plans for you to try on your next visit! Whether you mix, match, add, or subtract, you are sure to have a great time at the new Disney California Adventure® Park. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the final 4 touring plans.

Thrill Seekers Adventure Disney California Adventure® Park could be considered a thrill seeker’s paradise with 6 of the highest rated attractions at the Disneyland® Resort. This touring plan is packed with flying, spinning, screaming, soaring and racing fun that any thrill seeker would love. Radiator Springs Racers Soarin’ Over California Twilight Zone™  Tower of Terror Grizzly River Run California Screamin’ Silly Symphony Swings Goofy’s Sky School

The Night Cap When the sun goes down, a magical nighttime experience is just beginning at Disney California Adventure® Park. Watch as Cars Land flips the switch from day to night and enjoy the illumination of Route 66 with its amazing neon signs. Don’t miss a twinkling view of the skyline from the top of Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror and catch all the fun, music and games at Mad T Party. Cars Land Neon Lighting Dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant or Golden Vine Winery, with reserved viewing for World of Color Carthay Circle Lounge Twilight Zone® Tower of Terror Hot Chocolate at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Mad T Party World of Color

A Day with Character Disney California Adventure® Park is the perfect place to get up close and personal with favorite characters! Enjoy being immersed in the stories of classic Disney characters and Pixar pals, plus there are many opportunities to greet favorite characters. Talk with Crush, sing along with Minnie, and go under the sea with Ariel on this character-filled itinerary. Greet Lightning McQueen and Mater Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline Toy Story Mania! Pixar Play Parade Redwood Creek Challenge Trail with Russell and Dug from Disney•Pixar’s Up Turtle Talk with Crush at Disney Animation Building The Beast’s Library, Sorcerer’s Workshop, at Disney Animation Building Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! Muppet*Vision 3D Ariel’s Grotto Princess Character Dining

A Tour Full of Flavor Sometimes you have to make FOOD the star of your vacation! With its new dining locations, Disney California Adventure® Park is a foodie’s paradise.  Comfort food, gourmet meals, regional specialties, signature cocktails and even delectable vintages are all available on this tour through the park.  From small bites to fine dining, your palates will be met with some of the best food and drink options from around the Disneyland® Resort. Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café Trolley Treats Wine Country Trattoria Flo’s V8 Café Cozy Cone Motel Fillmore’s Taste-In Pacific Wharf Café Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta Carthay Circle Restaurant The Cove Bar Ariel’s Grotto (character dining) Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Corn Dog Castle “World of Color” picnic dinners; includes reserved viewing for the show

It looks like the boys have found yet another way to spend their summer vacation!

This past week, Phineas and Ferb topiaries were added in Epcot®. They can be found inside Future World and are a perfect tie in with the new Disney Phineas & Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure interactive game that opened recently to guests.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the installation of the topiaries:

Guests can still meet Phineas and Ferb at their meet-and-greet location inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. Consult your Times Guides for more details.

Great tapas and beverages aren’t the only thing to look forward to at the 17th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival this fall. HGTV has announced their stars who will make an appearance at this year’s festival.

• Sep. 28-30 – The winner of Design Star Season 7
• Oct. 5-7 – Casey Noble from Design on a Dime
• Oct. 12-14 – Alison Victoria from DIY Network’s Kitchen Crashers
• Oct. 19-21 – Brian Patrick Flynn, a Design Happens contributor from HGTV.com
• Oct. 26-28 – Meg Caswell from Meg’s Great Rooms
• Nov. 2-4 – Marianne Canada, a Design Happens contributor from HGTV.com
• Nov. 9-12 – Emily Henderson from Secrets From a Stylist

Guests can expect ideas and helpful hints for party planning, catering and other food and beverage topics from their favorite HGTV Stars. The 17th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival runs from Sep. 28 to Nov. 12, 2012. Keep watching our webpage for more information on the Festival as it becomes available.

It’s not too late to experience this year’s festival! Contact your Magic Maker® today for more details.

We announced earlier this week that bookings for 2013 Walt Disney World® Resort packages would open next Wednesday, July 11th. When planning that 2013 vacation, we have some important dates for you to keep in mind as the dates for the 20^th Annual Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival have been announced!

This annual event brings Epcot® into bloom with topiary displays of your favorite Disney Characters, uniquely themed gardens, celebrity designer presentations and other special events. Included with the general admission to Epcot®, the International Flower & Garden Festival will run March 6, 2013 to May 19, 2013.

Contact your Magic Maker® today for more information on the 2013 Flower & Garden – it is never too early to plan your dream vacation!