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Spencer is a lifelong lover of theme parks, princesses, and Disney history that recently relocated to Northern California. She completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA, where she was the founder and first president of the campus Disney Club. A former Cast Member still mourning the loss of the Disney Store, she now haunts the halls of the Walt Disney Family Museum, and shares her opinions with anyone who will listen @pinknpurble everywhere.

California Grill Announces Start Date For New Menu at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

California Grill’s menu sits on a table by the window, showcasing the signature California Grill sign and a whimsical Mickey Mouse chef graphic with a bright “NEW” badge. Through the window, guests can spot the parking lot just outside Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

After the close of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration this March, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will debut a new menu at its award-winning restaurant, California Grill. When visiting any Disney Park, one of the most important aspects to consider is the food. Of course, theme park enthusiasts have devoted themselves to Disney Food since the Park’s inception, with many claiming ...

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5 Disney Movies to Watch Before Your Next Visit to EPCOT

Mickey Mouse enjoys popcorn in front of Epcot at sunset, with the Disney+ logo glowing in the sky, as he celebrates his favorite Disney movies at Walt Disney World.

If you’re planning a trip to EPCOT Park at the Walt Disney World Resort soon, you’ll notice many more references to animated movies than when it opened in 1982. Of course, at the original onset, Walt Disney Imagineers intended for EPCOT (once an imagined real-life futuristic community of Walt Disney’s own dreams) to serve as a more educational Disney Park, ...

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Disney Parks Releases New Toontown Sign as Part of Disney100 Renovation

Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck welcome fans in front of the colorful Mickey’s Toontown sign, with festive emojis and a bright announcement reading "Mickey’s Toontown Opening March 8, 2023," capturing the excitement of this Disney Parks event.

As part of its renovations during the Disney100 Anniversary Celebration, Disney Parks just debuted a new entryway sign for Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park. Toontown originally opened at the Disneyland Resort in 1993, following the success of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988), which included a cinematic version of a fictional town inhabited by animated cartoon characters, including familiar faces from ...

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Universal Debuts New Dining Experience on Same Day as Disney Parks Milestone

Chocolate-drizzled milkshakes topped with whipped cream, lively dancers in steampunk attire, and playful Mickey Mouse cartoon graphics set the stage for an unforgettable dining adventure straight out of a theme park spectacular.

A new dining experience, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, has soft-opened its second confectionery at Universal Citywalk Hollywood. Complete with sweet treats and impeccable themed design, its positive Guest reception comes in stark contrast to the mixed reviews around recent similar offerings by Disney Parks at the Walt Disney World Resort. Moreover, on the same date as ...

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Delightful Disney Drinks Let You Sip Your Way to a Prosperous Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Disney Lunar New Year at the Mulan parade, where Minnie Mouse delights in sipping boba beside a glass of brown sugar bubble tea on a festive table.

If you love boba, matcha, or jasmine tea, you’ll want to read all about the latest designer drinks coming to Disney California Adventure Park as part of its annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Since 2013, the Southern California theme park commemorates the Lunar New Year Festival of Chinese and Vietnamese zodiac calendars. From exclusive, limited time food, dining, merchandise, and ...

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Retro Mickey Balloons Make a Limited Time Comeback at This Disney Park

Two vibrant Disney park scenes filled with colorful balloons, featuring classic retro Mickey Mouse illustrations and coordinating balloons overlaid on each image for a whimsical, nostalgic park atmosphere.

Even with all the new and exciting content released in 2023 at Disney Parks, some fans still harbor a taste for the retro and nostalgic, and Mickey balloons are no exception! Luckily, it seems classic counterparts of this iconic symbol of a Disney Day have returned… if only briefly. Disneyland sold its first Mickey Mouse-shaped balloons in 1955, but with ...

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Disney Diversifies EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival With New Character Topiaries

EPCOT sign and iconic geodesic dome set the scene as Minnie Mouse is showcased among vibrant plants, with a striking green plant sculpture adorned with colorful flowers. New EPCOT character topiaries are beautifully arranged throughout the landscape, adding to the immersive Disney park experience.

Each year, EPCOT Park’s International Flower and Garden Festival heralds in the springtime season with a lavish array of new Character topiaries, including ones based on some of your favorite Disney faces! Now, Disney Parks has released new information on which topiaries will feature at the theme park’s outdoor event, which is free to any Disney Park Guest with valid ...

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Fan Made Game Allows Guests to Visit a Vintage Disney World’s EPCOT

Classic Epcot Center postcard on the left; lively Epcot restaurant scene with Mickey Mouse greeting guests on the right, capturing the nostalgic excitement of Epcot’s early days.

With just one little spark and a whole lot of computer magic, Disney fans can now travel back in time to a vintage EPCOT Center as it was on Opening Day in this new virtual reality game. On October 24, 1982, EPCOT’s Future World and World Showcase opened to the public, inviting Disney Park Guests at the Walt Disney World ...

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The Must-Have Platinum Popcorn Buckets and Sippers For the Disney100 Celebration

Collectible Disney100 popcorn buckets available in the park: one in vibrant purple showcasing fan-favorite characters, and another in classic white decorated with whimsical popcorn accents and a magical castle graphic.

Popcorn Buckets and Specialty Sippers are all the rage amongst Disney collectors, and Disney Parks has released some especially perfect ones in celebration of the upcoming Disney100 Anniversary! Here’s a look at all the fun new merchandise coming to a Disney Park near you soon. Kicking off on January 27, 2023, at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California, the Disney ...

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Disney Releases Dates For Popular Event With Exclusive Characters

Four friends share a joyful evening in front of the illuminated Disney castle, joined by Daisy Duck and Donald Duck as part of the magical Disneyland experience.

Many Disney fans particularly love character meet-and-greets, even trying “collect” photos and/or signatures of some of Disney Parks more exclusive characters. Moreover, one event is known for its to-die-for encounters with some of the rarest and never-before-seen iterations of classic and beloved Disney characters. Disney has just announced 2023 Moonlight Magic dates for this extra special After Hours event! The ...

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