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New Options Available at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Pirate’s League
Published June 27, 2013 by Disneyways.comMermaids, pirates and princesses rejoice! There’s even MORE pixie dust coming your way!
Beginning June 24th, guests visiting Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique inside the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney Marketplace Orlando have the opportunity try the “Sofia the First” transformation experience.
They are calling the new feature the “perfect-in-purple package”. It includes “Sofia the First” hair styling, shimmering makeup, nail polish, and an assortment of delicate accessories including a crown and hair bow that’s sure to bring out the inner “Sofia” in every girl!
The Pirates League in Magic Kingdom has added a “Mermaid Deluxe Package” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates Deluxe Package” to their portfolio. These deluxe style packages will include favorite elements from the ever-popular “Mermaid” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” packages (which will still be available), but with a few new additions and twists! The Mermaid Deluxe Package includes Luminous Mermaid Make-up and make-up palette, Mermaid Hairstyle with Color Changing Hair Clip, Distinctive Mermaid Necklace, Nail Polish, Mermaid Sash, plus a special mermaid costume T-shirt and tutu!
“The Jake and the Never Land Pirates” Deluxe Package includes a Jake Bandana with faux hair, sword and sheath, The Pirates League Bag, a unique pirate coin necklace, plus a Jake and the Never Land Pirates costume T-shirt to complete the overall look!
If you are planning a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort, I’d recommend that you book your experience today, as space will fill up fast. Click here to see our idea for an alternate plan if you can’t get in!
For Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique call:
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at World of Disney inside Downtown Disney Marketplace – 407-WDW-STYLE (407-939-7895).
For The Pirates League call:
The Pirates League at Magic Kingdom – 407-WDW-CREW (407-939-2739)
Select 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Menu Items Announced!
Published June 26, 2013 by Disneyways.com
Are you getting ready for Food and Wine? It’s never too early to begin planning! Today we got the scoop for you with an early announcement of just a few of the menu items that you have to look forward to!
Scotland Booth — NEW this year!
Scottish Salmon with Cauliflower Puree, Watercress and Malt Vinaigrette With Baby Root Vegetables
Brazil Booth — Newly RETURNING this year!
Crispy Pork Belly with Black Beans, Onions, Avocado, and Cilantro
Cerveharias Kaiser Brewery, Xingu Black Beer
Carnaval Moscato White Sparkling
Florida Local Booth
Florida Grass Fed Beef Slider with White Cheddar and Sweet & Hot Pickles
Florida Orange Groves Hurricane Class 5, Florida White Sangria
South Korea Booth
Kimchi Dog with Spicy Mustard Sauce and Kimchi
Terra Booth
The Vegan Vine Red Blend
Cheese Booth
Once Upon a Vine’s The Fairest Chardonnay
Craft Beers Booth
Sierra Nevada, Torpedo® Extra IPA
Poland Booth
Frozen Szarlotka (Frozen Polish Apple Pie) featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka
Canada Booth
“Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce (YEP!! It’s BACK!!)
Africa Booth
The Wolftrap Red (Syrah, Mourvèdre, Viognier)
New Zealand Booth
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc
Desserts & Champagne Booth
Chocolate Orange Cupcake
Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake
Morello Cherry Pistachio Mousse
Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé
All of this information is from Disney Food Blog .
We also have news on a Food and Wine Tables in Wonderland Event coming soon! Festival dates, concerts and how to save time at food and wine are all here on Disneyways! Click HERE and scroll down to see it all in one place!
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Tables in Wonderland Food and Wine Preview 2013!
Published June 25, 2013 by Disneyways.com
Tables in Wonderland Food and Wine Festival Preview
For those Tables in Wonderland members who would like to try all of the dishes before the festival opens on September 27th, we’ve got great news! This year’s Tables in Wonderland Sneak Preview of the Festival will take place on Saturday July 27, 2013 at the Odyssey Pavilion at Epcot!
Cost is $133.13, tax and gratuity included, and the event is limited to 150 guests. Click HERE for self-booking and instant confirmation- but not until Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10:00am! This event may sell out quickly so be prepared!
Have the following information ready: Tables in Wonderland Ticket Number (number beginning with a W and includes a date), First and Last Name of everyone in your party (you may purchase up to 10 tickets), Home address, Phone number, Credit Card Number, Billing Address of the Credit Card, Personal Email Address, Food Allergies (if any.)
Oh, and I would really like to go – so if someone wants to sponsor me – I will join you!
Have a magical day!
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Video! Unboxing Disney’s MagicBand and Accessories
Published June 24, 2013 by Disneyways.comI found this super awesome video from Attractions Magazine and I couldn’t wait to share it with you! Check this out to see the MagicBand accessories unboxed and demonstrated on an actual MagicBand. Want to know what a MagicBand is and so much more? You may want to start HERE and come back to the video later.
Have a magical day!
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Hot Date Night – Free Sandwich at Downtown Disney and MagicBandit Photoshoot
Published June 23, 2013 by Disneyways.comMy husband and I had a great time on Wednesday. It was a big date night for us…getting his free birthday sandwich from Earl of Sandwich, and snapping pictures of all the new MagicBand accessories for my article over at Chip & Co! Hey, after all these years, romance is in the eye of the beholder!
Please click the logo below to head over to Chip & Co. You’ll get to see some of the great photos of all this MagicBand fun…pricing on the accessories…and lots more magical Disney stuff from ALL of Chip’s other great Disney writers!
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Photos! New Vinylmations Released
Published June 20, 2013 by Disneyways.comJUNE 21, 2013 – Vinylmation Release
Beauty and the Beast Series (D-Street CA & D-Street FL, Disneystore.com, Disney Store -Mystery Set / $12.95 each)
Lone Ranger Set (D-Street CA & D-Street FL – LE 2000 / $26.95
New Starbucks on Main Street! What to expect and on-scene photos!
Published June 16, 2013 by Disneyways.com
Disney’s California adventure already has a Starbucks.
Beginning this Tuesday – we will officially be able to enjoy Starbucks here at Walt Disney World! There have been some soft openings this week and as usual – our man-on-the-scene reporter Ramon Rodriguez was there to get you some photos!
Here are some more details on all the things we have to look forward to:
- All drinks are offered under the Disney Dining Plan as a SNACK CREDIT!! Yahoo!!
- The bakery will be staffed by Disney Cast Members – not Starbucks employees.
- Starbucks items will be sold until 11am. 11am and later, we can get both Starbucks and Disney treats. This will include cupcakes, cookies and brownies.
- The cinnamon rolls are not available at this time, but take heart, they will continue to be offered at Gaston’s Tavern in the New Fantasyland.
- Unfortunately, there is no longer any indoor seating at the bakery, but at least there will be more room to stand inside.
- The full Starbucks drink menu is on offer, beginning at park opening each day. There is a photo above but here is a link to the official menu from Starbucks in case you want to see more details.
- There are four hot breakfast options until 11am. Three are sandwiches and one is a vegetarian wrap. There are also grab and go cold sandwiches available.
- You CAN use your Starbucks gift cards and mobile apps for purchases.
- The cups are branded with both Disney and Starbucks artwork – see photo above.
- It is not possible to redeem My Starbucks Rewards, but your purchases do earn you My Starbucks Rewards.
Exciting stuff right?! It is so exciting to know we will have this convenient and delicious new option for our cup of joe in the Magic Kingdom.
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2013 Epcot “Sounds Like Summer” Dates, Times and Duration!
Published June 12, 2013 by Disneyways.com
Yeah originals are great – and there’s nothing like the real thing (Baby!). Still, I’m always looking for a great value – and for the price of nosebleed seats to see some of the acts that come to town – we can enjoy a day at Epcot and a pretty good tribute band! Let’s get excited – the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series is HERE!
Dates are June 9 – July 27 2013. Come on out – and if you look closely – you might find a chubby white girl covered in sunblock getting her groove on…(that’s me!)…somewhere near the American Gardens Theater.
•June 9-15: Stayin’ Alive — A Tribute to the Bee Gees
•June 16-22: Hotel California — A Salute to the Eagles
•June 23-29: Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot — The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Show
•June 30-July 6: Slippery When Wet — The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
•July 7-13: SouthBound and Company — A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
•July 14-20: The Police Experience — A Tribute to the Police
•July 21- 27: 2U — A Tribute to U2
Guests can catch the shows each night at Epcot’s America Gardens Theater with showtimes being 5:30pm, 6:45pm, and 8:00pm.
NOTE! July 4th – showtimes are a little different and will be 5:15pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm and 9:00pm.
The concerts are free with paid admission into Epcot. I don’t know why, but Disney never seems to mention the duration of each concert – so I’ll let you in on a secret.
Each set is usually about 20 minutes long.
So what do you think? Are you excited about the lineup? Have you seen any of these bands before? Please let me know your thoughts! Now if you’ll excuse me – I’ve gotta go buy some Aqua Net and start teasing my hair into place!
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FREE Video Game Demos at Disney Now Until June 23rd 2013!
Published June 11, 2013 by Disneyways.comJen Jefferson is a travel agent with Glass Slipper Concierge. Jen spent some time in the parks recently and got to check out the Wii U Demos first hand! Thank you Jen for the info!
Wii U Demos at Disney – going on now through June 23rd! ~ By: Jen Jefferson
Video Gamers rejoice! Just when you thought you had to leave your controllers at home, Disney and Nintendo have brought the living room to your vacation! Nintendo is in the Downtown Disney Marketplace to showcase their newest Wii U console and give guests the chance to test out some of their most popular games – for FREE!
The experience is open 10am – 10pm daily, weather permitting.
PHOTO CREDIT: DISNEY
Now through June 23rd, Downtown Disney at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, is hosting these Wii U demonstrations. Temporary living room pods are on hand, with Wii Gurus encouraging visitors to have a seat on the couch or bean bag, and try out the new U system and games like New Super Mario Bros. and Nintendo Land. Photo ops with your favorite Nintendo character decor also abound. The living room pods are located in front of Once Upon a Toy (Walt Disney World), and Earl of Sandwich (Disneyland).
The excitement will ramp up during Car Masters Weekend, June 15th and 16th, with a preview of the new game Disney Infinity (Downtown Disney West Side, Walt Disney World).
Game On!
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