VIDEO: Catch Up On “Get Your Ears On”, Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration, and More on “News Today with WDW News Today”
Tom Corless
Airing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, “News Today with WDW News Today” covers all of the Disney Parks news of the day in a quick, matter-of-fact style, perfect for those who want to get their info fast. You can check out all of last week’s shows below: Be sure to subscribe to WDW News Today …
SHOP: shopDisney’s “Disney Wisdom” Collection for January Features Dumbo
Matthew Soberman
The lessons we’ve learned from Disney’s animated films are being celebrated in the “Disney Wisdom” collection, a monthly series from shopDisney in 2019. Some of the most inspirational quotes from beloved Disney films are featured on plush, pins, shirts, mugs, and journals, plus a special pin pennant featuring some wise words from Walt Disney himself. These …
REVIEW: Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta Spectacular Mickey Pizza – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Ali
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta in Disney California Adventure has a Spectacular Mickey Pizza for the Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. Spectacular Mickey Pizza – $8.99 The name promises something amazing. It was not spectacular, especially for a single slice of pizza that comes with nothing else for $8.99. This was clearly made …
PHOTOS: New Stitch Black Metal Alex and Ani Bracelet Released at Disney Parks
Staff Writer
“‘Ohana” means family. Family means no one gets left behind. That includes this brand-new Alex and Ani bracelet featuring our favorite Experiment 626, Stitch! Stitch Alex and Ani Bracelet – $44.95 This Alex and Ani bracelet costs $44.95 and comes in a black metal finish. We found this at Magic Kingdom inside the Emporium. It’s …
REVIEW: New Maple-Bacon Churro – Get Your Ears on Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Ali
Just past Grizzly River Run in Disney California Adventure, you will find a churro cart with the longest name ever: Churros Near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. This churro cart is serving up a Maple-Bacon Churro for the Get Your Ears On; A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. Maple-Bacon Churro – $5.75 This is your typical Disney churro …
REVIEW: Mickey Donuts and Cookies ‘n’ Cream Shake from Schmoozies – Get Your Ears On Celebration at California Adventure
Ali
Schmoozies! in the Hollywood Land area of Disney California Adventure is offering three special food items in honor of Mickey’s 90th. The Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration has a variety of fun new foods to try and all three of their offerings were a hit. Come hungry. Mickey Donut with Apple Filling …
REVIEW: Steamboat Willie Black & White Cookie from Trolley Treats – Get Your Ears On Celebration at California Adventure
Ali
When you head down Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure, you’ll find Trolley Treats on the right. Along with a selection of sugary goodness, they have a special black and white cookie featuring Steamboat Willie for the Get Your Ears On; A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. Steamboat Willie Black and White Cookie – $5.49 The …
REVIEW: Café Orleans Fried Chicken and Beignets, Birthday Cake Mickey Beignets – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
In honor of the Get Your Ears On Celebration at the Disneyland Resort, Café Orleans has two new food items on the menu for guest to try, including Birthday Cake Mickey Beignets! Fried Chicken and Beignets – $21.00 What a spread! First off, this is probably a meal that I wouldn’t typically order. However, it …
REVIEW: Now and Forever Slush at Gaston’s Tavern, Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Debuting for Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom is this Now and Forever Slush at Gaston’s Tavern! Now and Forever Slush – $4.99 The drink consisted of frozen sparkling apple cider, and was topped with a white chocolate covered strawberry that has a Mickey and Minnie design on it. Sadly, our was shoved …
REVIEW: Mickey and Minnie True Love Cheesecake from Skipper Canteen, Tony’s, and Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
As part of Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration and the lead up to Valentine’s Day 2019, a special dessert is being offered at The Crystal Palace, Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, and Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom. The True Love Cheesecake will be available through February 15th, 2019 at all three locations. …
REVIEW: Mickey Burger at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at the Magic Kingdom has begun, bringing with it an assortment of food, merchandising, and events. Over at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland, you’ll find a Mickey Cheeseburger. Mickey Cheeseburger – $15.97 With Mickey himself branded on the top of a buttered bun, this burger is topped with macaroni …
Marvel To Release “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” Comic Book Series Called “Journey To Batuu” Starting in April
Joe Hogarty
StarWars.com has announced that Marvel will be releasing a new Star Wars comic book series that will tie into the planet Batuu from “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge“. “Journey To Batuu” will be a 5 issue series that will take place before the events of “Star Wars: A New Hope” and feature Han Solo and Chewbacca. …
SHOP: ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ MagicBand Available on ShopDisney
Staff Writer
Fans of “The Emperor’s New Groove” may want to pull the lever, so to speak, on purchasing the latest MagicBand to appear on ShopDisney. The new MagicBand features Kuzco with the phrase “adore me” written on one side and Kronk and Yzma, along with the film’s logo, on the other. Of course, llama silhouettes can …
Free Samples Return to Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop in Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Just days after they pulled a disappearing act, greeters distributing free samples have returned to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop in Disney Springs. On Wednesday, we reported that greeters were no longer offering samples at the door of the Disney Springs location, or any other Ghirardelli store. Following the report that samples were no longer being given out, …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Monsters Inc. Experience Meet and Greet Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
While it didn’t quite get done in time for the scheduled January 18th debut, the Monsters Inc. Experience meet and greet inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios did finally open over the weekend. This meet and greet takes over the former space of the Star Lord & Groot and Moana meet and greets …
Get Your FREE PDF Guide to the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts from WDWNT
Jessica Figueroa
WDWNT is pleased to present its first annual guide to the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Now in its third year, this popular event began this year on January 18 and goes for 39 days through February 25, 2019. With more live music than ever before, creative activities the whole family will love, fresh tastes to savor, and …
Chinese New Year Offerings Revealed for Shanghai Disney Resort
Staff Writer
Welcome in the Year of the Pig at Shanghai Disney Resort this Chinese New Year! The magic of the Disney resort will meet the stunning traditional celebrations of Chinese New Year from January 19 through February 19. The park will be gloriously decorated in Mickey Mouse lanterns, Chinese couplets, and colorful flowers, with plenty of magical events, …
PHOTOS: Hidden Disney Characters Art Around World Showcase for Festival of the Arts
Staff Writer
As part of the 2019 International Festival of the Arts at Epcot, art of Disney characters have started popping up all over World Showcase. This addition was unannounced, and is not advertised in the festival booklet. However, if you take a stroll through the various pavilions and keep your eyes peeled, you might find your …
REVIEW: River Belle Terrace Cookie Butter Monkey Bread and Mickey Jumbo Pretzel – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
It all started with a mouse, but River Belle Terrace in Disneyland is celebrating Mickey with monkey bread. The River Belle Terrace has two items that they are offering as part of the “Get Your Ears On” celebration at Disneyland. The first item is Cookie Butter Monkey Bread. Item two is a Mickey Jumbo Pretzel …
REVIEW: Caramel Corn Churro – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Ali
The Get Your Ears On; A Mickey and Minnie Celebration is in full swing at Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park is offering 3 different churros. Willie’s Churros on Buena Vista Street has a caramel corn churro that is awesome. This nondescript churro cart is currently serving up one of the best churros. Caramel Corn Churro …
REVIEW: Mickey Mouse Celebration Churro – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
The Disneyland Resort is still going strong with its churro craze. And the new Get Your Ears On Celebration that launched yesterday has brought us many more to choose from, including the new Mickey Mouse Celebration Churro. Mickey Mouse Celebration Churro – $5.75 This churro can be found in the Small World Promenade, close to …
REVIEW: Mickey’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcake and Bacon Mac ‘n’ Cheese Footlong Hot Dog – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Disneyland is celebrating Mickey and Minnie with lots of fun new food to celebrate the iconic duo. In Toon Town you can get a variety of treats and eats to satisfy both your sweet and savory tooth. You can actually get both of the items I am reviewing from Pluto’s Dog House. I didn’t know …
REVIEW: Jolly Holiday Bakery Toasted Cheese Sandwich and Mickey Mouse 90th Macaron- Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland
Staff Writer
Opening day of Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration has brought two new food items to Jolly Holiday Bakery on Main Street U.S.A.: Specialty Toasted Cheese Sandwich and Mickey Mouse 90th Macaron Whether you prefer something sweet or something a bit more savory, you must give these items a try. Specialty …
REVIEW: Cheesy Celebration, “Get Your Ears On” Funnel Cake Fries, and More from Award Wieners – Get Your Ears On Celebration at California Adventure
Staff Writer
Another glorious celebration has begun at the Disneyland Resort. Commemorating Mickey and Minnie’s legendary 90-year legacy, guests are invited to “Get Your Ears On.” The latest magical music- and merchandise-heavy observance shall run from Friday, January 18, reportedly until May, 2019. Naturally, a wealth of new culinary creations also accompany the festivities. Throughout the resort, and, …
PHOTOS: Toy Story Alien “Little Green Men“ Popcorn Buckets Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Matthew Soberman
After a brief (close) encounter for the opening of Toy Story Land last year, the Little Green Men popcorn buckets have landed once again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The buckets proved to be extremely popular when Toy Story Land opened, as they sold out within a couple of days of premiering. They were originally an …
PHOTOS: New D-Tech Phone Flipper Accessory Released in Cinderella Castle and Mickey Designs
Staff Writer
New D-Tech phone accessories have debuted in the parks today with the brand new Phone Flipper! This new Phone Flipper can be attached to the back of your phone or phone case, allowing you to have a better grip on your device. The phone flipper comes in two designs: Cinderella’s Castle and the iconic Mickey …
REVIEW: Red Rose Taverne Mickey-Inspired Cheeseburger – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
If you’re in need of a quick dinner you can Mobile Order, then look no further. The Red Rose Taverne in Fantasyland has a new burger in honor of the Get Your Ears On Celebration: a Mickey-Inspired Cheeseburger. Mickey-Inspired Cheeseburger – $12.29 Well this is awkward, but we have to confess… this burger was horrible. …
REVIEW: Celebration Mickey Chocolate Churro – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Ali
In honor of the Get Your Ears On; A Mickey and Minnie Celebration the churro cart in Disney California Adventure near Goofy’s Sky School has special chocolate churro. Celebration Mickey Chocolate Churro – $5.75 As a chocolate fan I was excited for this. Cast members hand make your churro upon ordering and it is served hot. Unfortunately …
REVIEW: Smokejumpers Grill Confetti Cake Shake and “Share Your Ears” Cheeseburger – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Ali
Smokejumpers Grill in the Grizzly Peak area of Disney California Adventure is offering two items for the Get Your Ears On; A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. In addition to the Confetti Cake Shake and “Share Your Ears” Cheeseburger they also have the Mickey Sipper Cup available. “Share Your Ears” Cheeseburger – $14.99 As far as burgers go …
REVIEW: Birthday Hat Macaron from Cozy Cone – Get Your Ears On Celebration at California Adventure
Ali
Sadly there is only one Get Your Ears On; A Mickey and Minnie Celebration offering in Cars Land. The Cozy Cone Motel has a Birthday Hat Macaron. It was fun, it was delicious, and we loved it. Birthday Hat Macaron – $5.99 It is very sweet. If you are like me then a bite or two will …
PHOTOS: Hakuna Matata Character Photo-Op Debuts at Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
A new “Lion King” photo op has been spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the park-wide celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary continues. The display features Timon and Pumbaa walking with a young Simba across a log above a waterfall, reminiscent of the “Hakuna Matata” scene in the movie. The photo op is located next to …
REVIEW: New Menu at Kona Cafe Brings a Sea of Mixed Results at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Staff Writer
As reported yesterday, Kona Cafe has reworked their lunch and dinner menu, adding sections for both “Dashi Bowls” and “Burgers & Sandwiches” among other new offerings. A more important shift is new pricing with up-charges on several items, including old favorites. So is this new menu worth that little extra sacrifice to the Kona gods? …
UPDATE: New Details Released for The Lion King & Jungle Festival at Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
Disneyland Paris have just given us some ROARsome updates on what to expect during the new Lion King & Jungle Festival. The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands Our regular readers will remember the announcement of the new stage show, “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands”, back in April 2018. Images released …
REVIEW: Purple Glove Macaron and Purple Cake Pop Treats at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Making our way through the full list of Potion Purple treats available at Disneyland Resort, I had to try these two confectioneries. These treats can be found at multiple locations in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, making them a quick and easy fix for a sweet craving. Purple Glove Macaron – $5.99 A macaron …
REVIEW: Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie – Get Your Ears On Celebration at California Adventure
Ali
The Fiddler, Fifer, & Practical Cafe on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure has one dessert for the Get Your Ears On; A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. This chocolate dessert is a chocolate explosion. Mickey’s Chocolate Cup and Brownie – $5.49 This is one of the cheaper specialty desserts offered. The title doesn’t give much a …
REVIEW: Mickey Fun Wheel Cookie and Celebration Cookies – Get Your Ears On Celebration at California Adventure
Ali
Just outside the entrance to the Pacific Wharf area in Disney California Adventure, you’ll find the Gourmet Coffee Cart. This cart is serving two limited-edition cookies just for the Get Your Ears On; A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. Mickey Fun Wheel Cookie – $5.00 At $5.00, this giant cookie is a steal. It is fun, colorful …
REVIEW: “L’Art de la Cuisine Française” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to a food studio review for the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park from January 18 to February 25, 2019. This review will cover the “L’Art de la Cuisine Française” Food Studio located near the France Pavilion. (Note that the menu prices do not include tax!) For our complete coverage …
REVIEW: Refreshment Port Kiosk – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to a food studio review for the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park from January 18 to February 25, 2019. This review will cover the Refreshment Port kiosk located just before the Canada pavilion as you enter World Showcase. While the Refreshment Port kiosk in World Showcase is open year-round, …
REVIEW: “The Painted Panda” Food Studio – Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to a food studio review for the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, taking place in the park from January 18 to February 25, 2019. This review will cover “The Painted Panda” Food Studio located near the China Pavilion. (Note that the menu prices do not include tax!) For our complete coverage of the 2019 …
