Check out the details at the link below:
Captain EO Returns To Disney World Link
Read more about Disneyland's Captain EO in one of my previous blog posts by clicking on the link:
Captain EO!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Captain EO to Show at Other Disney Parks!
Just read that Captain EO will be playing at three additional Disney parks by mid July! Due to its success at California's Disneyland, Disney has decided to show the film at Disney World's Epcot, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris!
Check out the details at the link below:
Captain EO Returns To Disney World Link
Read more about Disneyland's Captain EO in one of my previous blog posts by clicking on the link:
Captain EO!
Check out the details at the link below:
Captain EO Returns To Disney World Link
Read more about Disneyland's Captain EO in one of my previous blog posts by clicking on the link:
Captain EO!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Festival Showplace
The Festival Showplace for the Food and Wine Festival is located in Stage 12. Stage 12 is not usually open and I hadn't been inside before so I was excited to check it out! For the festival, it is the place to go for the Wine Seminars, the Marketplace, the Star Lounge, and the Wine Seller/Festival Gift Shop!
Wine Seminars
The wine seminars take place on the Showplace Stage. We attempted to get into the Buena Vista Carneros Wine Seminar but just barely missed the line cut off. The way it works for these seminars is you line up outside Stage 12 past where they have a ticket counter set up. You need to get in line an hour before the seminar begins which is when they start selling tickets. I suggest you show up early for this (at least 15-30 minutes) because they only have so many seats. Make sure you have your ID so you can prove you are 21 or older. The tickets for the seminar are only one dollar!
Taste of California Marketplace
At the Marketplace, you can order some tapas sized dishes, wine, beer, or soda. Here are some of the dishes you can try:
I tried the Santa Rosa Pear Salad which was good but didn't have enough pears or other toppings and my fiance tried the Marketplace Slider which he enjoyed. We also tried the Beer Battered Halibut which I thought was delicious! We also got a glass of the Chalone Chardonnay which I liked but came in a thimble sized glass that wasn't enough for the price.
My favorite was the Ghiradelli Chocolate Profiterole. It was a good sized dessert and satisfied my sweet tooth!
It was fun to try the different Marketplace items and I look forward to going back for some more halibut and dessert!
Star Lounge
This Lounge is located in the corner of the Festival Showplace. They have a good drink menu complete with beer, wine, and even margaritas!
We tried the Festival-Inspired Margarita made with Alma de Agave Tequila and drank it at one of the lounge tables. Since the lounge is next to the Marketplace, you can grab a snack to go with your drink.
Also in Stage 12 is the Wine Seller & Festival Gift Shop. There was a lot of cool merchandise in there that I took pictures of so I'll save these for my next post!
I thought that since these posts are about the Food and Wine festival it'd be fun to end each post with a picture of a Disney character who loves to cook!
Today's character is Kronk from Emporor's New Groove! He loves to cook and he really appreciates good food!
Who is your favorite Disney character chef? Feel free to comment and let me know which character you want to see in the next Food and Wine Festival post!
Wine Seminars
The wine seminars take place on the Showplace Stage. We attempted to get into the Buena Vista Carneros Wine Seminar but just barely missed the line cut off. The way it works for these seminars is you line up outside Stage 12 past where they have a ticket counter set up. You need to get in line an hour before the seminar begins which is when they start selling tickets. I suggest you show up early for this (at least 15-30 minutes) because they only have so many seats. Make sure you have your ID so you can prove you are 21 or older. The tickets for the seminar are only one dollar!
Taste of California Marketplace
At the Marketplace, you can order some tapas sized dishes, wine, beer, or soda. Here are some of the dishes you can try:
I tried the Santa Rosa Pear Salad which was good but didn't have enough pears or other toppings and my fiance tried the Marketplace Slider which he enjoyed. We also tried the Beer Battered Halibut which I thought was delicious! We also got a glass of the Chalone Chardonnay which I liked but came in a thimble sized glass that wasn't enough for the price.
My favorite was the Ghiradelli Chocolate Profiterole. It was a good sized dessert and satisfied my sweet tooth!
It was fun to try the different Marketplace items and I look forward to going back for some more halibut and dessert!
Star Lounge
This Lounge is located in the corner of the Festival Showplace. They have a good drink menu complete with beer, wine, and even margaritas!
We tried the Festival-Inspired Margarita made with Alma de Agave Tequila and drank it at one of the lounge tables. Since the lounge is next to the Marketplace, you can grab a snack to go with your drink.
Also in Stage 12 is the Wine Seller & Festival Gift Shop. There was a lot of cool merchandise in there that I took pictures of so I'll save these for my next post!
I thought that since these posts are about the Food and Wine festival it'd be fun to end each post with a picture of a Disney character who loves to cook!
Today's character is Kronk from Emporor's New Groove! He loves to cook and he really appreciates good food!
Who is your favorite Disney character chef? Feel free to comment and let me know which character you want to see in the next Food and Wine Festival post!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Disney's California Food and Wine Festival- Introduction
So it's finally the time I know you've all been waiting for! It's time to talk about food and wine! This past weekend, I went to California Adventure to check out the Food and Wine Festival. I took lots of pictures so I'll be breaking this up into a few entries that I'll be posting throughout the week. So let's get started!
As you enter California Adventure, you'll notice that the park is decorated for the festival and that the California tunes they usually have playing has been changed to instrumental music.
Near the main entrance to the park you'll also notice their new spot for the Festival Welcome Center. Here you can get information and schedules for the festival.
Past the Welcome Center. you will find the Chef Showcase stage in Sunshine Plaza. This is where there are culinary demonstrations by different chefs including some celebrities from cooking shows. This chef was from Boudin Bakery.
Throughout the park they have Festival Wine Walks and a Beer Walk where for $10 (per Walk), you can sample wines from different regions or a variety of beers.
Over by the Mission Tortilla Factory, they even have Olive Oil tasting which seems to be free. (I'm not sure how many people would be willing to pay for tasting Olive Oil!)
In the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, there are several Festival spots such as this Belgian Brewers Collection stand where you can buy beer.
Nearby, next to the Monsters Inc. ride, are where the Festival's Junior Chef activities are held. This is where children ages 11 and under can have a chance to learn about cooking! Chef Goofy is there too!
The Backlot is also home to the Festival Showplace which is located in Stage 12 which isn't usually open to the public! Here you can attend wine seminars, visit the Taste of California Marketplace, have a drink at the Star Lounge, and shop at the Festival Gift Shop. My next post will feature pictures from the Festival Showplace!
As you enter California Adventure, you'll notice that the park is decorated for the festival and that the California tunes they usually have playing has been changed to instrumental music.
Near the main entrance to the park you'll also notice their new spot for the Festival Welcome Center. Here you can get information and schedules for the festival.
Past the Welcome Center. you will find the Chef Showcase stage in Sunshine Plaza. This is where there are culinary demonstrations by different chefs including some celebrities from cooking shows. This chef was from Boudin Bakery.
Throughout the park they have Festival Wine Walks and a Beer Walk where for $10 (per Walk), you can sample wines from different regions or a variety of beers.
Over by the Mission Tortilla Factory, they even have Olive Oil tasting which seems to be free. (I'm not sure how many people would be willing to pay for tasting Olive Oil!)
In the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, there are several Festival spots such as this Belgian Brewers Collection stand where you can buy beer.
Nearby, next to the Monsters Inc. ride, are where the Festival's Junior Chef activities are held. This is where children ages 11 and under can have a chance to learn about cooking! Chef Goofy is there too!
The Backlot is also home to the Festival Showplace which is located in Stage 12 which isn't usually open to the public! Here you can attend wine seminars, visit the Taste of California Marketplace, have a drink at the Star Lounge, and shop at the Festival Gift Shop. My next post will feature pictures from the Festival Showplace!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tina Fey Visits Disney World
Last week, Tina Fey, writer and star of 30 Rock, visited Disney World with her family. This picture was taken of her at Disney's Hollywood Studios outside of the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater restaurant.
I'm a big fan of Tina Fey so when I read about her Disney World visit, I thought it would be fun to do a post on how she seems to be a fan of Disney!
During Disney's Year of a Million Dreams campaign, Tina Fey was Tinker Bell in the Disney Dream Portrait Series by Annie Leibovitz. Here is the photo titled "Where You Never Have to Grow Up."
Here is the photo zoomed in on Tina Fey as Tinker Bell:
On a few of the episodes of Tina Fey's tv show, 30 Rock, her character says "I want to go there" when she hears of or sees something she likes.
Last year, while Fey was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, she revealed that this line came from her 3 year old daughter. She was looking at the Disney World website and she said "I want to go to there." Check out the video of Tina Fey on Late Night:
Last week's episode of 30 Rock also had a scene with a reference to Disney princesses that I thought was pretty funny.
Tina Fey's new movie, Date Night, is currently in theaters and you can catch her on 30 Rock on NBC Thursday nights!
I'm a big fan of Tina Fey so when I read about her Disney World visit, I thought it would be fun to do a post on how she seems to be a fan of Disney!
During Disney's Year of a Million Dreams campaign, Tina Fey was Tinker Bell in the Disney Dream Portrait Series by Annie Leibovitz. Here is the photo titled "Where You Never Have to Grow Up."
Here is the photo zoomed in on Tina Fey as Tinker Bell:
On a few of the episodes of Tina Fey's tv show, 30 Rock, her character says "I want to go there" when she hears of or sees something she likes.
Last year, while Fey was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, she revealed that this line came from her 3 year old daughter. She was looking at the Disney World website and she said "I want to go to there." Check out the video of Tina Fey on Late Night:
Last week's episode of 30 Rock also had a scene with a reference to Disney princesses that I thought was pretty funny.
Tina Fey's new movie, Date Night, is currently in theaters and you can catch her on 30 Rock on NBC Thursday nights!
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