With the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World fast approaching, quite a few construction and refurbishment projects are currently taking place throughout the Magic Kingdom. One of the most visible of these projects is the rolling back of Tomorrowland aesthetics to how they looked prior to the 1994 “New Tomorrowland” changes. Today, we’re bringing … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days from early March to early April 2020. Park hours have been extended presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and now Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The last time park hours were updated, these 8:00 AM opens were extended … Read more
It has been announced that the recently-prolonged operating hours for the Walt Disney World Minnie Van service have been extended through March 9th. This means that up until Monday next week, guests will instead be able to get private, magical transport around the resort from the earlier hour of 5:30 AM. From March 10th, the … Read more
“Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!” That is how EPCOT describes Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Menu for Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & … Read more
Being a Floridian never tasted so good! With dishes inspired by the sunshine state for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and beers from local breweries all around, this booth should give you a taste of the offerings of our wonderful state. Florida Fresh Kitchen at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden … Read more
Joining the festival family for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is Magnolia Terrace. This booth centers around a “cozy feeling with some comfort food inspired by the Gulf region,” and with items such as a seafood boil and oysters, we’re excited to welcome this kitchen to the park (and our stomachs!) Magnolia … Read more
Japan is one of our favorite pavilions in all of World Showcase, not only for Mitsukoshi, but also because they constantly have great booths for the many food festivals held around the park. So, let’s dive in Hanami, which is back again for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, with many new menu … Read more
“Intoxicate taste buds with the exotic flavors of this North African mecca—mysterious Morocco!” That’s how EPCOT promotes the Taste of Marrakesh Kitchen for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and since we’ve had good luck with this booth in the past, we’re excited to taste these dishes. Taste of Marrakesh at the 2020 … Read more
The Great White North has taken a trip south for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and we aren’t complaining. Bringing some Candian-inspired dishes like seared scallops and a maple pound cake, it’s like we’re visiting Canada without actually having to leave Florida, or EPCOT for that matter. Northern Bloom at the 2020 … Read more
What’s the latest buzz at EPCOT? Well, it would be the opening of the 2020 International Flower & Garden Festival, of course! We’ve made our way to the Honey Bee-stro booth, hosted by National Honey Board™ . With all of the menu items featuring nectar and honey (and maybe a Spike the Bee Sipper), let’s … Read more
Disney just can’t seem to let the Arendelle Aqua Lemonade go! The Arendelle Aqua Lemonade has become a Block & Hans mainstay during festivals, having previously appeared at the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts and the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. This is the first time at a festival that the beverage is also available in … Read more
Once again, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. has created four specialty drinks for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. And with frozen beverages with fruity flavors on the menu, we just had to check them out! Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Beverages: The American Adventure: … Read more
Trowel & Trellis is marking its sophomore outing at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Now that Impossible Foods is the “preferred” plant-based meat of the Disney Parks, will we prefer their offerings at this Outdoor Kitchen? Menu for Trowel & Trellis at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food: Grilled Street Corn … Read more
After weeks of waiting, the “Best. Day. Ever.” has finally arrived at Disney Springs! Yes, the light-up Mickey balloon ear headband that we learned about a few weeks ago has finally floated its way over to Walt Disney World. The headband features two light-up red replica Mickey “balloons” that are encased in plastic domes that … Read more
France is bringing the sophistication with Fleur de Lys to the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, promising “Indulgence in haute cuisine and boissons that’ll make you fall in ooo-la-la-love with this palate-pleasing Parisian pop-up!” Fleur de Lys at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Menu for Fleur de Lys at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower … Read more
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. This week, we’ll be talking about: Bob steps down as CEO, and appoints Bob to replace him (which isn’t confusing at all) We share our thoughts on the brand-new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway We update … Read more