Rogue One's New Poster and Celebration Reel Released at Celebration; PizzeRizzo is Now Official

Rogue One's New Poster and Celebration Reel Released at Star Wars Celebration:

Star Wars Celebration Europe kicked off with a bang today with the 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' panel. We have a new poster that shows the Death Star hovering over the sunny skies of the new beach world called Scarif. The poster which was given to each guest at the end of the panel. The new poster reads, "A Rebellion Built on Hope."

While a new trailer wasn't released we did get a behind-the-scenes look with a celebration reel. It is much like the "Force Awaken" reel we received at Celebration last year. It is amazing so check it out below:

For a complete recap on the "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" Panel from Star Wars Celebration check out StarWars.com. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" hits theaters December 16, 2016.

PizzeRizzo is Now Official for Hollywood Studios:

While this has been known for weeks, PizzeRizzo has been officially announced by Disney today. It will open this Fall in the new Muppets Courtyard section of Hollywood Studios (formerly Pizza Planet). Here are the details released on the Disney Parks Blog:

Rizzo The Rat owns and operates the pizzeria, where guests can grab a pizza pie and a cold drink. Enjoy a casual Italian-American dining experience in a whole new way, through the eyes of the lovable, wisecracking Muppet. 

Walt Disney Imagineering hid hints of Rizzo, his extended family and friends who have visited PizzeRizzo over the years throughout the two-story quick-service location. In addition to the expansive indoor and outdoor seating area, guests will be able to dine in a “cheesy” banquet room, or take five in a special booth designated just for Rizzo’s celebrity friends.

Stay tuned for an official opening date of PizzeRizzo. I am hoping it will be completed in time for when I visit in 65 days.

Happy Weekend Everyone,
John

New My Disney Experience Update to Include Directions; Club Villain to Return for Limited Time

New My Disney Experience Update to Include Walking Directions:

The next update on the My Disney Experience app will be coming soon and it will be somewhat of a major update. The new update will include a 'Get Directions' button that will allow guests to use their GPS on their phones to walk a route from attraction to attraction.

The new navigation feature will also extend to outside the parks that the guest would be currently in and provide directions across all of the Walt Disney World property including various transportation options. This was first reported by WDWMagic. What do you think of the new update coming to My Disney Experience?

Club Villain Returning to Hollywood Studios for Limited Time:

The very popular Club Villain will be returning to Hollywood Studios inside Sunset Showcase for a limited time beginning September 2. It will take place on Friday and Saturday nights through October 29th and also on Halloween night, October 31. The ticketed event will include fabulous performances, delicious food (voodoo sticky pig wings), bewitching cocktails, and enchanting encounters with some of our favorite Disney villains. 

If you forget what Club Villain is here is the description:

The mysterious Dr. Facilier will serve as host, welcoming his guests and “friends from the other side” into his parlor of mystical mishaps, with musical numbers and a wicked mix from his house DJ. Also stopping by to socialize will be several divas of evil: Maleficent, the Queen of Hearts, Cruella De Vil and the Evil Queen. Guests can also enjoy complimentary drinks from the Potions Bar, savor culinary delights from New Orleans and beyond, mingle with the villains and dance the night away.

Club Villain will be hosted twice a night with starting times at 5:15 and 8:30 p.m. You can learn more about Club Villain or make reservations by calling 407-WDW-DINE (407-939-3463).

Disney Parks Live "Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular" Live Stream; Throwback with ABC Live Stream Service

Disney Parks Live "Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular" Live Stream:

Did you enjoy Monday's live stream of "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire" on the Disney Parks Blog? Earlier this month it was announced that they would be live streaming from the parks each Monday of July. This coming Monday on July 18, the Disney Parks Blog will be live streaming from Disney's Hollywood Studios for "Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular" fireworks show.

The spectacular is the next generation of Star Wars-themed fireworks shows for the park. “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” dazzles with new themed fireworks, lasers, special effects and video projections of iconic characters and scenes from the complete saga, all set to the unforgettable score of the film series.

The #DisneyParksLive stream will begin at 9:20 p.m. ET where the stream will begin minutes before the show where you will learn just how the show was created and designed by its creators. I know I'll be tuning into this live stream.

Throwback with Relaunched ABC Live Stream Service:

Are you missing some of your favorite shows that aired on ABC in the past? Well fear not as, ABC has relaunched its live stream service both on its app and online and you could watch some of those favorite tv shows of the past. Not only will you be able to enjoy 38 of the throwback shows on the live stream but also 7 new short-form original shows. 

It is launching under the new "ABCd" banner, the initiative got underway last year and now is official. The new "ABCd" short form originals were developed in house by ABC Comedy Development, ABC Daytime, and ABC Digital Media. There are 40 more additional series that will be rolling out in the coming months.

Here are the 7 ABCd series:

• “All My Gay Friends are Getting Married”: A celebration of gay marriage through the eyes of only mildly bitter single girl, Michelle Collins, who’s realizing that everyone is now getting married – except her.
• “Boondoogle”: After a life of obscurity, actor Ty Burrell (“Modern Family”) has finally made it big with a starring role in the hit series “Wingbot.” Now he and his “non-tourage” of best friends, Mel, Joel and Johnny, get to enjoy some of the perks of being a TV star. It’s time for these 40-something husbands and dads to cut loose – mostly on weekends and during reasonable hours. Starring Ty Burrell, Joel Spence, Mel Cowan and Johnny Meeks, all as themselves.
• “Forever 31”: Comedian Iliza Shlesinger and her friends struggle with the indignities of dead-end jobs, hangovers, dating, infidelity and all the rest of the absurdities of modern adulthood.  Created by and starring Shlesinger.
• Tastemade’s “Get Cookin’”: Sponsored by Hefty, three creators in the Tastemade network – Erwan Heussaff, Lazarus Lynch, Megan Mitchell – present techniques, tips and recipes to take their food game to the next level. The chefs also will tell personal stories behind these dishes, why they matter and why they should be the next things to devour.
• “I Can Find $3,000 In Your Home”: EBay millionaire Linda Lightman believes that everyone has at least 52 items totaling at least $3,000 in their homes. In this series, she travels to households across the country to find the treasure in their trash.
• “Newborn Moms”: Comedic series about life as a new parent struggling with sleepless nights, self doubt and swollen boobs. Created by Aurora Browne and Nadine Djoury, the series follows two moms, Rosie and Julia, as they reconcile the kind of mothers they thought they would be with the kind they actually are. Starring Browne (Rosie) and Djoury (Julia).
• “On The Record”: An intimate “story behind the song” experience where songwriters perform an acoustic version of the song and share the inspiration behind it. The interviews will reveal the song’s meaning, personal anecdotes of its evolution, and its impact on the artist’s life and career. The first installment in the series features Hollywood Records recording artist Shawn Hook discussing his hit singles “Wonderful Surprise,” “Million Ways” and “Sound of Your Heart.” Future artists include Fancy Hagood and Yuna

Now you may be wondering just what throwback shows which you will enjoy full seasons that will be live streamed. They are:

“8 Simple Rules,” “Benched,” “Betrayal,” “Body of Proof,” “Brothers & Sisters,” “Commander in Chief,” “Detroit,” “Dinosaurs,” “Dirty Sexy Money,” “Ellen,” “Felicity,” “FlashForward,” “Happy Town,” “Hope and Faith,” “I Survived a Japanese Game Show,” “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution,” “The Knights of Prosperity,” “Less Than Perfect,” “Manhattan Love Story,” “Mixology,” “My Generation,” “My So-Called Life,” “The Neighbors,” “October Road,” “Off the Map,” “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland,” “Perception,” “Reaper,” “Red Band Society,” “The River,” “Samantha Who?,” “School House Rock,” “Secret Millionaire,” “Smart Guy,” “Sports Night,” “Trophy Wife,” “Ugly Betty” and “What About Brian?”

Who's excited for both the new sitcoms and the throwback shows coming to the ABC app and online? I know I am.

Early Morning Magic Coming to Hollywood Studios, Disney Park Pack - Holiday Edition, and More

Early Morning Magic Coming to Hollywood Studios:

With the success of Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom, it was recently extended through the end of September. Today, Disney World announced it would also begin testing the idea at Hollywood Studios beginning August 1. 

Much like at the Magic Kingdom, a limited number of guests will pay to enter the Studios early at 7:45 a.m. to experience Star Tours - The Adventures Continue, Toy Story Mania, Pixar Place Meet & Greet with Woody & Buzz, and Meet & Greets with Mickey & Minnie on Commissary Lane and Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight. Guests will also be able to enjoy an all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast at ABC Commissary from 8-10 a.m. before the park opens. 

Guests can begin booking the experience beginning today by visiting DisneyWorld.com/EarlyMorningMagic or by calling 407-827-7350. Theme Park admission is required in addition to the purchase of Early Morning Magic ticket. Early Morning Magic is a separate experience from Disney's Extra Magic Hours. 

Disney Park Pack - Holiday Edition Now Available:

A few months ago the Disney Parks Blog unveiled a special holiday edition of the Disney Park Pack would be available in July. It is now available to order on the Disney Store online with shipments expected to begin next month. Every month subscribers will receive a new special edition Disney Ear Hat ornament. Each of the ornaments were created especially for this special holiday edition of the Disney Park Pack.

Price is $29.99/ month or $300 for the annual subscription. Limit one per household. Here are some more details on the Disney Park Pack - Holiday Edition:

• With your Disney Park Pack Holiday Edition monthly subscription you will receive a new ear hat ornament every month**
• Fully-sculptured ear hat ornament
• Bottom of ornament features printed artist signature
• Satin ribbon for hanging
• Comes in special blind box presentation package
• Created for the Disney Park Pack
• Online premier
• Limited availability
• Since this is a subscription product, which will be connected directly to your account, you may only purchase this item online.  Sorry, no phone orders***

*Shipping is included in the price of your Subscription. Shipping applies to Standard Delivery sent to a single U.S. shipment address. Additional items in your Shopping Bag may incur Shipping & Handling charges. Disney E-Commerce reserves the right to cancel or modify this offer at any time.

**Cancellation Policy: For month-to-month subscriptions, you must disable the auto-payment feature before your next shipment is processed to halt the delivery of your upcoming parcel and any thereafter. If you disable it after the processing date, your next parcel will still arrive, but you will not receive any parcels thereafter. Due to the prepayment structure of the 12-month subscription, you are unable to cancel your prepaid term. However, you can easily disable the auto-payment feature to ensure that you do not receive parcels past your prepaid term.

***Please note: All sales final. No refunds, exchanges or returns for this item.

Guests must order by August 9th to receive the first Ear Hat ornament, which will ship on August 15. Park Packs will be shipped on the 15th of every month afterwords. Allow 5-7 days for delivery.

New Clip for Disney's "Pete's Dragon" - "Is Elliot Your Imaginary Friend?":

A new clip has been released for Disney's remake of "Pete's Dragon" called, "Is Elliot Your Imaginary Friend?" The film is set to be released in theaters in exactly month on August 12. Check it out:

Do you believe he's out there? Watch this brand new clip from #PetesDragon & see the film August 12 in theatres!https://t.co/uBoCRD02uC

— Pete's Dragon (@disneypetes) July 12, 2016

Full Menus for Global Marketplaces at 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

I just finished saying how excited I was about this year's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival in my first blog. I am even more excited about the food coming to this year's festival. Today, we got the full menu's for every global marketplace at this year's festival. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival begins September 14 and runs through November 14. So without further ado here are the full menu's for this year's marketplaces:

All menus subject to change without notice.

Africa

Food:

• Buttered Chicken with Micro Cilantro and Naan Bread
• Berbere-style Beef Tenderloin Tips with Onions, Jalapeños, Tomato and Pap

Beverage:

• Simonsig Pinotage
• Indaba Chenin Blanc
• Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz

Australia

Food:

• Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies
• Lamington: Yellow Cake Dipped in Chocolate and Shredded Coconut
• Grilled Sweet and Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pineapple, Pepper, Onion and Snap Peas

Beverage:

• Yangarra Estate Vineyard Shiraz
• Bulletin Place Unoaked Chardonnay
• Coopers Brewery Extra Strong Vintage Ale
• Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Dry Riesling

Belgium

Food:

• Beer-braised Beef served with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes
• Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream
• Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream

Beverage:

• Hoegaarden Witbier
• Leffe Blonde Belgian Pale Ale
• Stella Artois Hard Cidre

Brazil

Food:

• Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread
• Crispy pork belly with black beans and tomato
• Escondidinho de Carne: Layered Meat Pie with Mashed Yucca

Beverages:

• Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer
• Carnaval Moscato Sparkling White Wine, Serra Gaúcha
• Frozen Caipirinha featuring LeBlon Cachaça

Brewer's Collection

Beverages:

• Schöfferhofer Zitrone Weizen-Mix
• Hacker-Pschorr Hefe Weisse
• Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)

Canada

Food:

• Canadian cheddar cheese soup served with a pretzel roll
• “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle-Butter Sauce

Beverages:

• Moosehead Lager
• Neige Premiere Apple Ice Wine, Québec
• Fielding Estate Red Conception

The Chew Collective

Food:

• Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce
• Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots and Feta Cheese
• Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with a Caramel Drizzle

Beverages:

• Festival Chardonnay, CA
• Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, CA

China

Food:

• Chicken Pot Stickers
• Sichuan Spicy Chicken
• Black Pepper Shrimp with Garlic Noodles
• Beijing Roasted Duck in a Steamed Bun with Hoisin Sauce

Beverages:

• Tsingtao Lager
• Strawberry Plum Wine Cooler with Takara Plum Wine
• Ritzy Lychee with Courvoisier Cognac VS and Smirnoff Vodka
• Kung Fu Punch with Smirnoff Vodka and Bols Triple Sec
• Happy Peach with Dekuyper Peach Liqueur and Myers’s Dark Rum
• Mango Bubble Tea with Assam Black Tea and Milk

Chocolate Studio (New)

Food:

• Red Wine Chocolate Truffle
• Ghirardelli® Chocolate Raspberry Torte
• Liquid Nitro Chocolate-Almond Truffle with Warm Whiskey Caramel

Beverages:

• Fonseca Bin No. 27 Port
• Justin Cabernet Sauvignon
• Rosa Regale Sweet Sparkling Wine
• Blandy’s Alvada 5yr-Old Madeira

Craft Beers

Food:

• Pimento Cheese Dip with Pretzel Crisps
• Charcuterie Plate: Country Pâté, Cured Meats and Crostini
• Piggy Wings: Fried Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds

Beverages:

• Orlando Brewing OTown Weiss, Orlando, FL
• Florida Beer Company Passport 20 Belgian-Style Tripel Ale, Cape Canaveral, FL
• Two Henrys Blueberry Vanilla American Wheat Ale, Plant City, FL
• Concrete Beach Stiltsville Pilsner, Miami, FL
• 3 Daughters Bimini Twist IPA, St. Petersburg, FL
• Shipyard Midnight Snack Milk Stout, Clearwater, FL
• Beer Flights also available

Desserts & Champagne

Beverages:

• Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin “Yellow Label” Brut
• Dom Pérignon Brut
• Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rosé
• Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial
• Hard Soda Floats with Vanilla Soft-Serve (alcoholic) – Best Damn Hard Root Beer Float, Sprecher Hard Cherry Cola Float or Sprecher Hard Orange Cream Soda Float
• Soda Floats with Vanilla Soft-Serve (non-alcoholic) – Coca-Cola® Float, Grape Fanta® Float or Strawberry Fanta Float

Farm Fresh

Food:

• Chicken and Dumplings: Stewed Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach
• Pickled Beet Salad with Herbed Goat Cheese, Minus 8 Vinaigrette and Toasted Walnuts
• Loaded Mac ‘n' Cheese with Nueske's® Pepper Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Peppers and Green Onions

Beverages:

• Woodchuck Raspberry Hard Cider
• Wyder's Dry Pear Hard Cider
• Two Henrys Elderberry Hard Cider
• Florida Orange Groves Mango Mama Wine

France

Food:

• Croissant aux Escargots: Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley 
• Soupe à l’oignon au Gruyère et Cognac: Gruyère and Cognac Onion Soup
• Boeuf Bourguignon: Cabernet Sauvignon-braised Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes
• Crème Brûlée Caramel Chocolat: Caramel and Chocolate Crème Brûlée topped with Caramelized Sugar

Beverages:

• Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 Pale Lager
• Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc, Mommessin, La Clé Saint-Pierre
• Merlot & Cabernet Blend, Bordeaux, Château les Graves de Barrau
• St-Germain Sparkling Kir: Sparkling Wine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur 
• Frozen Daiquiri Ice Pop: Strawberry Puree with French Caribbean Rhum Clément 
• La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice

Germany

Food:

• Roast Bratwurst in a Hard Roll
• Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese
• Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce

Beverages:

• Radeberger Zwickel Pilsner (Unfiltered)
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel
• Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese, Mosel
• J&H Selbach Bernkasteler Kurfürstlay Riesling, Mosel

Greece

Food:

• Spanakopita
• Loaded Greek “Nachos”: Pita Chips, Meatless Sausage Crumbles and Vegan Tzatziki
• Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce featuring Oikos® Greek Yogurt
• Oikos Greek Yogurt Vanilla Cake Soaked in Ouzo with Yogurt Whipped Cream and Pistachios

Beverages:

• Domaine Skouras Moscofilero
• Domaine Siglas Assyrtiko
• Alpha Estate Axia Syrah Xinomavro

Hawai'i

Food:

• Spicy Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Nori Rice
• Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole® Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise

Beverages:

• Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine
• Kona Brewing Company, Big Wave Golden Ale
• Mai Tai featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum

Hops & Barley

Food:

• New England Lobster Roll
• Smoked Beef Brisket and Pimento Cheese served on Griddled Garlic Toast
• Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing

Beverages:

• Samuel Adams Rebel Grapefruit IPA, Boston, MA
• Anchor Brewing Liberty Ale, San Francisco, CA
• Dogfish Head Chicory Stout, Milton, DE
• La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
• Cambria Estate Winery Benchbreak Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County
• Frozen Orange-spiked Tea featuring Florida Cane “Orlando Orange” Vodka

Ireland

Food:

• Seafood Fisherman's Pie
• Irish Cheese Selection Plate: Irish Cheddar, Dubliner and Irish Porter
• Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard

Beverages:

• Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
• Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
• Twinings® Pumpkin Chai Tea Frozen Cocktail with Caramel Vodka
• Twinings Pumpkin Chai Tea and Caramel Shake (Non-alcoholic)

Islands of the Caribbean (New)

Food: 

• Jamaican Beef Patty
• Mojo Pork with Black Beans, Cilantro Rice and Pickled Red Onions
• Pescado con Coco: Seared Grouper, Pigeon Peas and Rice with Coconut Sauce
• Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce 

Beverages: 

• Presidente Pilsner
• Frozen Mojito
• Caribbean Sangria

Italy

Food:

• Pennete alla Parmigiana: Baked Ziti and Chicken Parmigiana, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese
• Spezzatino alla Toscana con Polenta: Tuscan-style Stew with Carrots, Mushrooms and Crispy Polenta
• Cannoli al Cioccolato: Chocolate-covered Cannoli filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate and Candied Fruit

Beverages:

• Moretti Lager
• Moretti La Rossa Double Malt Beer
• Pinot Grigio, Placido
• Chianti, Placido
• Prosecco, Fantinel Borgo
• Corbinello Spumante Dolce Rose, Montegrande
• Fior d’Arancio Moscato Spumante, Montegrande
• Frozen Margarita with Limoncello and Tequila

Japan

Food:

• Spicy Sushi Roll: Tuna and Salmon with Kazan Volcano Sauce
• Grilled Spicy Edamame tossed with Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce and Chili Powder 
• Garlic Shrimp: Marinated Shrimp sautéed with Garlic and Butter and served over Rice

Beverages:

• Kirin Pale Lager
• Sapporo Black Lager
• Pineapple Breeze Sake Cocktail
• Echigo “Northern Bloom” Junmai Sake

Mexico

Food:

• Taco de Camarón: Battered Shrimp served over a Flour Tortilla with Crispy Purple Cabbage and Chipotle Mayonnaise
• Barbacoa Enchilada: Corn Tortilla filled with Beef Barbacoa and covered with Oaxaca Mole
• Flan de Chocolate Abuelita: Mexican Chocolate Custard

Beverages:

• Bohemia Pilsner with Floater
• Mexican-style Red Sangria
• Mezcal Pineapple Margarita on the Rocks
• Jalapeño Margarita on the Rocks

Morocco:

Food:

• Kefta Pocket: Seasoned Ground Beef in a Pita Pocket
• Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomato, Onions and Tzatziki Sauce
• Chocolate Baklava: Rolled Phyllo Dough with Toasted Almonds and Dark Chocolate Sauce

Beverages:

• Casa Pale Lager
• Les Trois Domaines Guerrouane White Wine
• Moroccan Sangria
• Mimosa Royale: Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice topped with Orange Liqueur

New Zealand

Food:

• Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney
• Steamed Green Lip Mussels with Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
• Seared Venison Loin with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce and Kumara Dumpling 

Beverages:

• Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir
• Kim Crawford Pinot Gris
• Mohua Sauvignon Blanc

Patagonia

Food:

• Beef Empanada
• Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée
• Roasted Verlasso® Salmon with Quinoa Salad and Arugula Chimichurri

Beverages:

• Verum Pinot Noir
• Bodega Noemía A Lisa Malbec

Poland

Food:

• Golabki: Pork-stuffed Cabbage in Tomato Sauce
• Kielbasa and Potato Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream

Beverages:

• Okocim O.K. Beer Euro Pale Lager
• Donausonne Blaufränkisch Hungarian Wine
• Frozen Szarlotka Apple Pie featuring Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka

Scotland

Food:

• Traditional Scottish Lamb Stew with Neeps and Tatties
• Fresh Potato Pancake with Scottish Smoked Salmon and Herbed Sour Cream
• The Tipsy Laird: Whiskey-soaked Cake with Lemon Cream and Toasted Oats

Beverages:

• Citrus Thistle featuring Hendrick's Gin
• Innis & Gunn Irish Whiskey Aged Stout

South Korea

Food:

• Roasted Pork Lettuce Wrap and Kimchi
• Korean-style BBQ Beef with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi
• Vegan Korean BBQ with Steamed Rice and Cucumber Kimchi featuring Gardein™ Beefless Tips

Beverages:

• iCing Grapefruit Sparkling Rice Brew
• Bohae Bokbunjajoo Raspberry Wine
• Soju Fruit Slushy featuring Jinro Chamisul Soju

Wine & Dine Studio (New)

Food:

• Pork Tenderloin with Cannellini Bean Ragoût and Zinfandel Reduction
• Seared Scallop, Truffled Celery Root Purée, Brussels Sprouts and Wild Mushrooms featuring Melissa’s Produce
• Trio of Artisan Cheese 
  • La Bonne Vie Goat Cheese served with toasted Craisin Bread
  • Karst Cave-aged Cheddar Cheese served with Fig Compote
  • Statesboro Blue Cheese served with Spiced Candied Walnuts
• Artist Palette of Wine and Cheese 
  • Trio of Artisan Cheese paired with Conundrum White Blend 25th Anniversary, Kurt Russell’s GoGi “Goldie” Chardonnay and Robert Mondavi Maestro Red Blend 

Beverages:

• Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford
• Kurt Russell’s GoGi “Goldie” Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills
• Conundrum White Blend 25th Anniversary, California
• Vinum Cellars Pinot Noir, Monterey
• Kurt Russell’s GoGi “Tiger” Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills
• Michael David Winery Seven Deadly Zins Zinfandel, Lodi
• Robert Mondavi Winery Maestro Red Blend, Napa Valley

Additional Festival Locations:

Block & Hans

Beverages:

• Mmmhops Pale Ale
• Festival Chardonnay, CA
• Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, CA

Intermissions Cafe

Food:

• Southwest Chicken Wrap
• Tuna Salad with a Croissant
• Asian Chicken Salad with Noodles
• Asian Chicken Salad with Noodles
• Caprese Salad: BelGioioso® Fresh Mozzarella Cheese & Tomatoes with Basil Pesto
• Side Salad
• Fruit and Cheese Plate
• Grapes
• Brownie
• Key Lime Pie

Beverages:

• Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale
• Cigar City Homemade Apple Pie Hard Cider, Tampa, FL
• Festival Chardonnay, CA
• Festival Cabernet Sauvignon, CA
• Zonin Prosecco
• Caposaldo Peach Moscato Sweet Sparkling Wine
• Iron Horse Vineyards “Fairy Tale Celebration Cuvée” Sparkling Wine, Green Valley, Sonoma

Joffrey's Coffee & Tea Company

Beverages:

• Canada – Kahlúa-tini Iced Coffee: chilled roasted Coffee topped with Kahlúa, Grey Goose Vodka and creamy Half & Half
• Disney Traders – Tiki Torch: frozen Passion Fruit thrills with juicy sweet flavors, a hint of tartness and blended with Grey Goose Vodka
• Future World East – Frozen Strawberry-Lemon Sunset: layered frozen Strawberry and Lemon topped with Grey Goose Vodka
• The American Adventure – Spiked Chai Latte: iced, frozen or hot Chai tea Latte blended with Chai spices, creamy Vanilla and Baileys Irish Cream or Grey Goose Vodka

Refreshment Cool Post

Food:

• Spicy Hot Dog with Kimchi and Mustard Sauce

Beverages:

• Frozen Brown Elephant
• Mango Starr featuring African Starr Rum

Refreshment Port

Food:

• Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve Ice Cream
• Croissant doughnut with Cinnamon and Sugar
• Fried Chicken Chunks with Dole Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce

Beverages:

• Dragon Berry Refresher featuring Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum
• Pineapple Dole Whip Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Bacardi Coconut Rum

The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to the Bar Hosted by Ghirardelli® Chocolate Company

Beverages:

• Lasseter Family Winery Amoureux Malbec Blend, Sonoma Valley
• Terra d'Oro Zinfandel Port, Amador County
• Ghirardelli Drinking Chocolate

New Star Wars Land Concept Art for Disneyland; Official Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup

New Star Wars Land Concept Art Unveiled at Disneyland:

Today, Disney Imagineers unveiled new concept art for Star Wars Land for guests to see at Disneyland. Along the fence in Big Thunder Trail in Frontierland, guests will get a glimpse at the immersive experience and land being built at both Disneyland and Hollywood Studios in Disney World. Here is the description of the new concept art as well as a link to a larger picture of the art:

Nestled between towering spires of rock, this thriving port contains a seemingly familiar architecture of markets, landing zones and buildings. Click here for a larger version of the image above. Look closely and you may find hints of some of the thrilling experiences that are coming – like the Millennium Falcon peeking out of one of the cargo bays, marking the location where guests will get the opportunity to pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.

Of course you will have to stay tuned as we always are watching the Disney Parks Blog for new information on the 14-acre Star Wars Land's being built at Disneyland and Hollywood Studios. We can't wait to see when these amazing lands open.

 Official Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup Announced:

Last week, we had the tentative schedule of this year's 2016 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup. Today, on the Disney Parks Blog announced the full official lineup for this year's concerts during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Performances will be the American Garden Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. daily, and included in Epcot admission. (Lineup is subject to change; songs listed are for artist recognition only and may not be included in the concert play list.) The 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival runs September 14-November 14 at Walt Disney World Resort. Here is the official lineup:

• Sept. 14-15 – Wang Chung NEW! “Everybody Have Fun Tonight”
• Sept. 16-18 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”
• Sept. 19-20 – Air Supply “All Out of Love”
• Sept. 21-23 – BoDeans NEW! “Closer to Free”
• Sept. 24-25 – Fuel “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)”
• Sept. 26-28 – Sugar Ray “Fly”
• Sept. 29-30 – Los Lobos “La Bamba”
• Oct. 1-2 – David Cook “Light On”
• Oct. 3-4 – Wilson Phillips “Hold On”
• Oct. 5-6 – Blues Traveler “Run-Around”
• Oct. 7-9 – Plain White T’s NEW! “Hey There Delilah”
• Oct. 10-11 – 38 Special “Hold On Loosely”
• Oct. 12-13 – Jeffrey Osborne NEW! “On the Wings of Love”
• Oct. 14-16 – Tiffany “I Think We’re Alone Now”
• Oct. 17-19 – Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx “Lady”
• Oct. 20-21 – Christopher Cross “Sailing”
• Oct. 22-23 – Toad The Wet Sprocket NEW! “Walk on the Ocean”
• Oct. 24-25 – Chaka Khan “I Feel for You”
• Oct. 26-27 – Billy Ocean “Caribbean Queen”
• Oct. 28-29 – Living Colour NEW! “Cult of Personality”
• Oct. 30-Nov. 1 – Hanson “Get the Girl Back”
• Nov. 2-3 – Soul Asylum NEW! “Runaway Train”
• Nov. 4-6 – Delta Rae NEW! “Bottom of the River”
• Nov. 7-9 – Boyz II Men “Motownphilly”
• Nov. 10-11 – Sister Hazel “All For You”
• Nov. 12-14 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy “Go Daddy-O”

Are you as excited as I am about this year's Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup and the International Food & Wine Festival? We are only 65 days away from this year's festival from beginning.