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Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- Hello friends, and welcome to another gorgeous day here at Walt Disney World where we started out our day at the Magic Kingdom to check in on all the construction project here and see what new things we could find, before heading over to Disney Springs for some great shopping and dining, and we want you to come along for the ride in this photo report
- It may be a while until we can see the inside of TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom, but from the outside, construction on the exterior canopy has progressed quite nicely
EPCOT
- If you’re looking for a sweet snack while visiting EPCOT during the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, The Honey Bee-stro is the place to be
- The Funnel Cake Kiosk is a favorite of ours during the different festivals around EPCOT, as they always add a special dish to their menu but for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, we saw a fan-favorite fruity funnel cake topped with blueberries and powdered sugar has returned to the menu
- The Citrus Blossom booth is back again after being available during every festival for the last year, and they’ve added a few new items to their menu for this festival, including an adorable Orange Bird sipper
- EPCOT Farmers Feast makes its first appearance at this year’s Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, boasting a “rotating menu of farm-fresh flavors that you’ll find as bright and refreshing as the sun in springtime”
- Flavor Full Kitchen returns for its third year at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, promising healthy foods full of flavor, and we have your flavor-full review right here
- Pineapple Promenade is a staple of the International Flower & Garden Festival, serving variations of the classic Dole Whip treat along with sweet desserts, fruity beers, and ciders, and this year’s offerings are hit-and-miss
- “Fall in ooo-la-la-love with this palate-pleasing Parisian pop-up” is how EPCOT describes the Fleur de Lys booth at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and we have your full review of their new offerings, including their decadent caramelized beignets
- New to the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is Festival Favorites, a booth where favorite dishes from festivals-past make their return, and we let our taste buds take a stroll down memory lane here to bring you a full review
- Hanami, the special food booth found in the Japan pavilion during the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, continues to impress us year after year with creative and yummy dishes, so let’s hope 2021 brings us the same luck
- This year the Taste of Marrakesh booth makes a big return to the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival with an entirely new menu
- EPCOT describes the Northern Bloom booth at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival as one to “Please discriminating palates with fantastic fare from our Great White North neighbor… O, Canada” but read on to see whether it pleases our palate or not
- Back again at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is Jardin de Fiestas, the food booth located within the Mexico pavilion and with a name that roughly translates to “party garden,” we’re excited to see what dishes the booth serves up this year
- Lotus House is invites guests to “Sink your teeth into authentic Chinese eats filled with morsels of good fortune!” for the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and that sounds right up our alley, so let’s made our way to the China pavilion to check out the menu for this year
- Let’s take an adventure over to Germany and taste the hearty and delicious bites Bauernmarkt is sure to serve up at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
- Another year, another Italy booth we get to review for an EPCOT food festival and while Italy has never been our favorite, we’re going to do our best to be open-minded while tasting the new dishes this year at Primavera Kitchen
- Magnolia Terrace, a food booth available during the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, focuses on dishes from the sea from crawfish to oysters and even a Bayou-inspired cocktail
- Cider House makes its grand return to the Flower & Garden Festival at EPCOT, having been absent from the springtime fest since 2018 and with many delicious ciders being offered, including a flight, we’re welcoming this booth back with open arms
- Bringing us a taste of the Caribbean this year during the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is La Isla Fresca, offering a delightful mix of savory proteins mixed with sweet fruits, and we can’t wait to dig in
- Refreshment Outpost, a year-round kiosk usually featuring hot dogs, ice cream, and cold beverages, has added some specialty items for this year’s edition of the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
- EPCOT Sunshine Griddle makes its first appearance at this year’s Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, boasting a rotating menu where guests are invited to “brunch it up with savory and sweet treats at this innovative location that thinks outside the box”
- At the Refreshment Port this year, for the Flower & Garden Festival, a special sausage poutine and popsicle trio have been added to the menu
- Trowel & Trellis, which is sponsored by Impossible Foods, is back for another year at the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and each dish this booth serves up is completely plant-based, which is sure to make it hit at the festival
- Here’s some news that has us jumping for joy: the Jumping Fountains are once again running at the Imagination! pavilion in EPCOT
- Greetings, World Travelers, and welcome to the opening day of the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in this most recent photo report
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Specialty treats are all the rage around the holidays at Walt Disney World and with St. Patrick’s day only two weeks away, one of our favorite treats has returned — The St. Patrick’s Day ice cream sandwich at Dino-Bite Snacks inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Blizzard Beach
- With Disney’s Blizzard Beach set to reopen on Sunday, we now have a look at the COVID-19 safety measures that will be in place at the water park
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Since Disney’s Beach Club Resort (non-DVC) will not be opening for guests until May 30th, this is the perfect opportunity for the resort to receive a little exterior facelift and they are doing just that, as the courtyard now has construction walls up along a portion that is receiving some refurbishment
Other Walt Disney World News
- According to the Orlando Sentinel, Police reports have been filed against guests that have abused Cast Members by spitting on them, shoving them, and even attempting to pull a gun on them while enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols such as mask wearing and physical distancing
- With the completion of Donald Duck and Goofy’s repainting, work on the 50th-anniversary refurbishment of Walt Disney World’s World Drive entrance has moved to the center archway
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Resort Legacy Passholders are being appreciated for the month of March as not only can they access a special Legacy Passholder Corner at “A Touch of Disney”, but from March 1st to 31st, Legacy Passholders will receive special, limited-time discounts and offers at the Downtown Disney District
- This morning, the Virtual Queue opened to allow guests to purchase tickets for the upcoming “A Touch of Disney” event coming March 18 to Disney California Adventure and with long wait times, it seemed the event sold out when the website paused but in actuality, ticket sales only paused
- The extreme popularity of the “Touch of Disney” ticketed event led Disney to announce a two-week extension of the limited time offering today
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
- One of the most beloved offerings at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is about to return — KA WA’A, a Luau is set to return on Saturday, March 27th, with reservations now available
New Merchandise
- The 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is underway at Walt Disney World but festival fans on the west coast need not fear: Festival merchandise is now available at Disneyland Resort
- Two brand new limited-edition pins were released at the Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate the 2021 spring break season and the 5th anniversary of the film Zootopia
- It’s Wishables Wednesday, and there’s plenty of pixie dust in the air to celebrate this brand new Wishables collection inspired by Peter Pan’s Flight, an opening day attraction at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
- The new Jerrod Maruyama x Disney collection, “Kingdom of Cute”, has finally made its way to Walt Disney World and shopDisney after its debut last month at the Disneyland Resort
- If you’re a fan of Robin Hood, there’s a new collection from Dooney & Bourke coming to Walt Disney World that will make you say “Oo-de-lally”
- Fans will be able to build their own part of the Hundred Acre Wood when a new Winnie the Pooh LEGO set goes on sale Thursday, April 1st
- A new month means new nuiMOs and while we previously found Fashion Collection #2 at the Walt Disney World Resort, the latest collection and two of our favorite Muppets have made their way into the Downtown Disney District
- The newest open edition MagicBand available at Walt Disney World is inspired by Judy Hopps from Zootopia
Entertainment and Media
Disney+
- After being announced at Investor Day last December, it’s been revealed that the subscription rate increase for Disney+ will take effect on March 26
WDW News Today
- You’ve read WDW News Today, so it’s time for WDW News Tonight so join us at 9PM ET for a recap of the week’s news, as well as the start of WDWNT March Madness 2021
Jumping Fountains Return to Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT
WDW News Tonight – Episode 166 (3/4/21) March Madness: Ride Vehicles
That’s it for today, we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!