Category: Disney Parks

When I found out that Coca-Cola was planning to open a Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs during our historic transformation, I was ecstatic! Coca-Cola was always in my house growing up and I dare to say that my mom is Diet Coke’s number one fan. The brand provides such a nostalgic nod to my childhood much like Disney. When I started working at Walt Disney World Resort, I began to learn more about the long-standing history and heritage that Coca-Cola and Disney share together. 

From the opening of Disneyland on July 17, 1955, Disney and Coca-Cola began their partnership on Main Street, U.S.A when Coca-Cola sponsored the Refreshment Corner. The partnership continued to expand to Walt Disney World Resort at Magic Kingdom Park with their own Refreshment Corner (now Casey’s Corner). A few years later in 1982, Coca-Cola became the exclusive supplier of carbonated beverages at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and now the partnership has only continued to grow to other Disney Parks around the world.

Fast-forward to 2020 and the Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs has become a guest-favorite destination and one of my favorite spots on property. If you haven’t stopped in before, this store is a must-stop for any shopper! The building is modeled after a 1920’s bottling plant and is filled with unique branded gear including their eco-conscious 5by20 collection, which includes handcrafted items from female artisans around the world. You’ll also find merchandise that pays homage to other popular Coca-Cola drinks including Sprite and Fanta just to name a few and even a new line of exclusive Coca-Cola Loungefly bags and wallets. Just this summer, both brands have come together again to debut the new Coca-Cola x Walt Disney World Resort Collection.

Exclusive to the Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs, this new collection is the perfect blend of both iconic brands brought together in a bold, refreshing way. The product developers were inspired by the timeless appeal and youthful optimism both brands represent and the design approach is all about bold simplicity—celebrating the iconic Mickey Mouse icon with the Coca-Cola script logo – where the world’s favorite soft drink meets the happiest place on earth. You’ll find just about anything you might be looking for in the collection including a wide variety of t-shirts, sweatshirts, drinkware, hats, keychains, and more.  

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the Coca-Cola Store Rooftop Beverage Bar located at the very top floor of the store. Here you’ll explore all Coca-Cola’s classic flavors and even exotic flavors from all corners of the globe all with a breathtaking, panoramic view of Disney Springs! They have quite the extensive beverage menu including frozen drinks, classic Coke floats and the popular “Tastes Around the World” tray where you can try up to 16 international flavors. Spirited beverages are also available like the seasonal “FANTAWeen Punch” available Oct.1-31. (Valid I.D. required.) 

If you plan to do any shopping at Disney Springs, be sure to tag your photos with #DisneySprings and #CocaColaStore. 

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Disney Springs, Walt Disney World Resort, Merchandise

Today, we’re celebrating 11 years of storytelling on the Disney Parks Blog!  It’s a milestone only reached thanks to our loyal readers who visit each week – some of you every day – for a touch of Disney magic! 

From the beginning, we’ve paved our path one story at a time delivering the latest, official information about Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line and Disney vacation experiences around the world.  And before we begin another busy week of publishing, we wanted to pause and say THANK YOU with a special digital wallpaper created especially for our fans and followers. Celebrate with us by adding this to your desktop or mobile device now.

Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before downloading.

The Disney Parks Blog, which has always been a place to discover updates from our parks and resorts, continues to innovate with story.  As many of you know, this year, we’ve stirred the imagination and inspired the heart like never before with #DisneyMagicMoments and new series #DisneyCastLife, “Stories from the Parks,” “Behind the Camera” and more.

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Looking ahead – you can count on seeing more new magical experiences like our first-ever “Everything Halloween” page with #Hallowmoments and other future offerings that’ll inform, educate, inspire and help you be a better Disney fan!

So, as we kick off our 11th year of Disney storytelling magic, all of us here at the Disney Parks Blog THANK YOU again for the amazing support, inspiring and caring comments. Be sure to keep an eye on the Blog as we continue to share the best of Disney.

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The most recent addition to our collection of Disney Vacation Club properties at Walt Disney World Resort is the incredible Disney’s Riviera Resort. Inspired by the magic of Europe that Walt himself fell in love with during his travels, this beautiful resort represents relaxation by the Riviera with elegant architecture, stylish accommodations and, of course, deliciously exquisite food! 

The resort features two casual dining restaurants: Primo Piatto for quick snacks, savory sandwiches, salads, and more and Le Petit Café for coffee, pastries, late-night drinks, and small plates. And sitting atop this elegant tower is the resort’s signature restaurant, Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera. 

This amazing table-service restaurant offers a fun character breakfast (Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends) as well as delectable dinner with sweeping views of Walt Disney World Resort. On the dinner menu, you’ll find a variety of French and Italian-inspired entrées and desserts including the fantastic Warm Chocolate Cake with a molten salted caramel center. Today, I’m sharing a special version of this recipe our chefs have created just for you that adds raspberry to the decadent caramel filling! 

This yummy dessert is a perfect sweet ending to a family meal or a dinner with friends. 

To make reservations for Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website. For more information about the Disney Vacation Club, visit the Disney Vacation Club website.  

Stay connected with Disney Parks Blog for more delicious Disney recipes and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking!   

Warm Chocolate Cake with Molten Raspberry-Caramel Center 

From Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort, a Disney Vacation Club Property
Serves 12 

Click here for a downloadable version of this recipe. 

RASPBERRY-CARAMEL CENTER 

• 2 cups fresh raspberries 
• 1 cup chopped milk chocolate 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1/4 cup water 
• 1/4 cup heavy cream 
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 1/8 teaspoon salt 

CHOCOLATE CAKE BATTER 

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup unsalted butter 
• 4 cups chopped dark chocolate 
• 6 eggs 
• 6 egg yolks 

For Raspberry-Caramel Center: 

1. Place raspberries in food processor and purée until smooth.  
2. Melt chopped chocolate in microwave-safe bowl on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.  
3. Combine sugar and water in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat and cook until golden brown.  
4. Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream and puréed raspberries. Pour over melted chocolate and stir with spatula. Add butter and salt; stir until incorporated.  
5. Set aside.  

For Chocolate Cake Batter: 

1. Sift powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt into small bowl.  
2. Melt butter and chopped chocolate in microwave safe bowl on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.  
3. Whisk eggs and egg yolk in medium bowl and add to chocolate mixture. Add in sifted powdered sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.  

For Warm Chocolate Cake with Molten Raspberry-Caramel Center: 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 1/2 cup muffin tins or aluminum baking cups with unsalted butter.  
2. Add 1/4 cup of cake batter into each tin. Top with 1 tablespoon of raspberry caramel and another 1/4 cup of chocolate cake batter.  
3. Bake for 9-10 minutes, until edges are baked but center is still soft. Rest for 5 minutes before removing from pan.   
4. Serve warm. 

Cook’s Note: Serve with vanilla gelato or fresh berries. 

Always use caution when handling sharp objects and hot contents.  
Please supervise children who are helping or nearby. 

This recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens.  
The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version. 

All recipes are the property of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., and may not be reproduced without express permission. 

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Filed Under: Disney Dining, Disney Vacation Club, Hotels & Resorts, Walt Disney World Resort, DVC, Recipe, WDW

We’ve been pleased to be able to reintroduce a number of guest favorites to the Walt Disney World theme parks in recent weeks, along with some fun, seasonal surprises. Today, I’m thrilled to tell you that another popular entertainment experience, “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration,” is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 

Beginning Monday, October 5, you can once again join Erik and Aria, the Royal Historians of Arendelle, for their comedic retelling of the unique story of their kingdom, filled with delightful, sing-along moments from Disney’s “Frozen” and special appearances by Anna, Elsa and Kristoff. “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” will be the same incredible show guests have loved for the past six years, with some adjustments to staging and audience seating to allow for appropriate physical distancing. 

During your visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll also want to be on the lookout for some of the biggest Disney and Pixar stars, as they make their way up Hollywood Boulevard and across the park in special, pop-up motorcades. Rolling intermittently throughout the day, you never know when some of your favorite characters might pass by, so have your camera ready! Each celebrity motorcade features stars on the street and others – like Mickey Mouse, Edna Mode or Doc McStuffins – riding in colorful custom convertibles powered by Chevrolet. 

Mickey and Friends Motorcade highlights Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto and their friends Chip ‘n’ Dale, accompanied by a bouncy musical score inspired by Disney cartoon shorts. The Pixar Pals Motorcade takes the Incredibles, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and others down the avenue, waving to their fans to the beat of the Green Army Drum Corps. And the Disney Junior Stars Motorcade brings favorite TV friends Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins and Vampirina to Hollywood Boulevard. 

Disney Junior fans are also invited to join the fun at “Disney Junior Play & Dance!” in the Animation Courtyard. Each party performance throughout the day features a dynamic DJ spinning favorite songs from Disney Junior TV shows, plus special onstage appearances by Disney Junior stars such as Mickey Mouse, Vampirina and more. 

If you’ve got plans to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios this fall, be sure to catch all these great entertainment experiences while enjoying the parks.

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Filed Under: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort, WDW

It’s almost October which means…it’s time to start thinking about your Halloween costume. If you have trouble deciding what to be, look no further for costume inspiration and decoration ideas for the whole family – including the dog! 

Whether it’s decorating your home, playing a frightfully fun game of Disney Charades, or dressing up as your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel or Star Wars character– we want to make sure you have a scary good time this Halloween!

ShopDisney.com has some amazing adult costumes! Save the day as Super power couple Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl with this costume collection for him and her:

• Mr. Incredible Costume for Adults – Incredibles 2
• Mrs. Incredible Costume for Adults – Incredibles 2

Heroes are fun but sometimes it’s good to be a baddie. Check out these Disney Villains costumes including:

• Maleficent Costume with Tutu for Adults – Sleeping Beauty
• Evil Queen Costume with Tutu for Adults – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Oogie Boogie Prestige Costume for Adults by Disguise – The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Ursula Costume with Tutu for Adults – The Little Mermaid

Want to take the enchantment to new heights? Costumes inspired by Disney’s “Frozen 2” include Elsa the Snow Queen or Queen Anna:

• Elsa Prestige Costume for Adults by Disguise – Frozen 2
• Anna Prestige Costume for Adults by Disguise – Frozen 2

Dress up your babies in the cutest Disney-inspired costumes ever! Your littlest ones can be a ‘The Leader of the Pack’, the Belle of the Ball or even go to ‘Infinity and Beyond’ with the costumes below:

• Mickey Mouse Costume for Baby
• Belle Costume for Baby – Beauty and the Beast
• Buzz Lightyear Costume Stretchie for Baby

For kids of all ages, shopDisney has what you need including your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, favorite Wookie or enchanted Princesses:

• Spider-Man Costume for Kids
• Chewbacca Costume One-Piece Pajama for Kids – Star Wars
• Snow White Deluxe Costume for Kids

Of course, it wouldn’t be a howl-oween without dressing up your favorite fur-babies. Transform them into a loveable snowman, fly with them to Neverland or protect them from local Bounty Hunters:

• Olaf Pet Costume by Rubie’s – Frozen
• Tinker Bell Pet Costume
• The Child Pet Costume by Rubies – Star Wars: The Mandalorian

Once you are dressed up, download this free, frightfully fun game of Disney Charades in color or in black and white to play with the whole family, or tune-in to Lonesome Ghosts or The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad on Disney+. Halloween 2020 might be different this year, but it’s sure to be a spooktacular time! 

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