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Kona Cafe Menu Changes
The Disney Food Blog have reported some upcoming changes to the menu at the Polynesian Resort’s Kona Cafe, read about them here. continue reading…
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Vidia, known as the fastest-flying fairy there is, is one of the stars of the upcoming movie “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue,” and is the latest fairy to appear at the Magic Kingdom’s Pixie Hollow.
Guests can meet Vidia, along with pals Tinker Bell, Rosetta, Silvermist, Iridessa, Fawn and Terence at Pixie Hollow, which is currently located at the Toontown Hall of Fame.
Vidia will also be making appearances at Pixie Hollow in Disneyland Park.
“Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue” is due to be released on Blu-ray, DVD and via movie download on Sept. 21, 2010.
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Tables in Wonderland Additions
New restaurants have been added to Tables in Wonderland beginning this month:
- Big River Grille & Brewing Works (BoardWalk Resort)
- Bongo’s Cuban Cafe (Downtown Disney West Side)
- Paradiso 37 (Downtown Disney Pleasure Island)
- Via Napoli (Epcot)
Chef Mickey’s Lunch
A lunch buffet will be available at Chef Mickey’s (Contemporary Resort) through August 28, and September 19 – October 2. Lunch hours are 12:30-2:30 p.m. Cost is $28.75 including tax, $15.97 ages 3 to 9, under 3 free. Characters will be there, just as they are at breakfast and dinner. continue reading…
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Food and Wine Festival
Disney have released preview photos of two of the new dishes at this year’s Food & Wine Festival.
Freshly baked waffles with berry compote and whipped cream paired with Godiva chocolate iced coffee are on the menu in the new Belgium tasting marketplace.
The United States pavilion goes from garden to table with a sampling of heirloom tomatoes with Oregon blue cheese, red onions and fresh basil.
As we first reported a few weeks back, European citizens, including Brits, will have to pay a $14 charge each to register for ESTA from September 8, 2010.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) requires travelers to complete an online application form, answering questions they previously had to respond to on paper forms aboard flights or ships bound for the United States. Everyone traveling to the US (non-US citizens) must have completed an ESTA otherwise they will not be allowed into the country – no exceptions.
You need to fill one in:
- If you’re a citizen of one of the 36 countries (incl. UK) that are part of the US’s Visa Waiver Program (see US Department of Homeland Security’s website for a list).
- If you don’t have a US visitor’s visa.
- If you won’t stay in the US for longer than 90 days.
- If you’re only travelling to the States for business or pleasure.
- If you have a return or onward bound ticket
- On behalf of all infants and children.
ESTA is currently free to apply for (don’t be conned by the many websites that charge for it at present) and once granted is valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever is soonest.
If you’re visiting the US within the next two years, visit the official ESTA website to apply now before the charge comes in.
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Candlelight Processional
An early list of this year’s Candlelight Processional narrators has been published-
- Isabella Rossellini – 11/26 – 28
- TBD – 11/29 – 12/1
- TBD – 12/2 – 4
- TBD – 12/5 – 6
- Jodi Benson – 12/7 – 9
- Whoopi Goldberg – 12/10 – 11
- Steven Curtis Chapman – 12/12 – 15
- Thomas Gibson – 12/16 – 18
- Trace Adkins – 12/19 – 21
- Brad Garrett – 12/22 – 23
- TBD – 12/24 – 27
- Marlee Matlin / Jack Jason – 12/28 – 30
Dinner packages will be on sale starting August 26.
Walt Disney World and Disneyland have just announced increases to their park tickets, with effect from August 5, 2010.
Buy your tickets now to beat the price increase!!!
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| Days |
Base Ticket: Ages 10-up |
Base Ticket: Ages 3-9 |
Optional Add-On: Park Hopper |
Optional Add-On: Water Park Fun & More |
Optional Add-On: No Expiration |
| 10 Days | $262 ($26.20/day) | $239 ($23.90/day) | $54 | $54 (10 visits) | $213 |
| 9 Days | $257 ($28.56/day) | $234 ($26.00/day) | $54 | $54 (9 visits) | $208 |
| 8 Days | $252 ($31.50/day) | $229 ($28.63/day) | $54 | $54 (8 visits) | $182 |
| 7 Days | $247 ($35.29/day) | $224 ($32.00/day) | $54 | $54 (7 visits) | $142 |
| 6 Days | $242 ($40.33/day) | $219 ($36.50/day) | $54 | $54 (6 visits) | $106 |
| 5 Days | $237 ($47.40/day) | $214 ($42.80/day) | $54 | $54 (5 visits) | $95 |
| 4 Days | $232 ($58.00/day) | $209 ($52.25/day) | $54 | $54 (4 visits) | $67 |
| 3 Days | $224 ($74.67/day) | $202 ($67.33/day) | $54 | $54 (3 visits) | $28 |
| 2 Days | $162 ($81.00/day) | $146 ($73.00/day) | $54 | $54 (2 visits) | $22 |
| 1 Day | $82 | $74 | $54 | $54 (2 visits) | n/a |
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Harmony Barber Shop
The Harmony Barber Shop on Main St., U.S.A. has begun taking reservations. Those wishing to have a haircut at the small shop can now call 407-939-3463 up to 180 days in advance. A credit card guarantee is required, and there’s a $10 charge for cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows.
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade will make its debut at Disneyland Park in California next year.
Well-known songs from your favorite Disney films will be brought to life by live musicians in this lively new parade. Disney characters, including the main Mouse himself, will dance along, enouraging crowd members to join a giant jam session. With steel drums, cymbals and lots of rhythm, it’s sure to be a lively event!
Here’s the preview artwork for the new parade.
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Main Street Electrical Parade Extended
Disney have confirmed that the Main Street Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom will continue indefinitely. The nighttime parade replaced Spectromagic for the Summer Nightastic season which ends on August 14.
