Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[brockash]

Full menu and pricing now available for the return of breakfast at The Garden Grill in EPCOT

Chip ‘n’ Dale Harvest Feast Pricing​

• $42 per adult, plus tax and gratuity
• $27 per child (Ages 3-9), plus tax and gratuity

Chip ‘n’ Dale Harvest Feast Menu​

• Cinnamon Breakfast Loaf
• Scrambled Eggs
• Smoked Bacon
• Mickey-shaped Waffles with Syrup
• Seasonal Fruit
• Cheesy Potato Casserole
• Grilled Flank Steak with Ranchero Sauce

Non-Alcoholic Beverages​

• Assorted Fountain Beverages
• Freshly Brewed Joffrey’s Coffee™
• Twinings® Hot Tea
• Specialty Character Drink
  Minute Maid® Zero Sugar Lemonade with flavors of Cotton Candy served in a souvenir Character Cup
  $6.50

Alcoholic Beverages​

• Mimosa
  Nino Franco Rustico Procescco with Orange Juice or Pasion-Orange-Guava Juice
  $12.50
• Bloody Mary
  Tito’s Handmade Vodka with Bloody Mary Mix
  $11.5

Do we know the hours? Thinking probably not til 8, which would then cut into emh .5 hr. which is a bummer. Maybe a late breakfast instead

 

[HokieRaven5]

Do we know the hours? Thinking probably not til 8, which would then cut into emh .5 hr. which is a bummer. Maybe a late breakfast instead

Hours aren’t listed that far out yet on Disney’s website. Before it was 8am-10:30, probably would expect similar hours.

 

[PPFlight75]

Do we know the hours? Thinking probably not til 8, which would then cut into emh .5 hr. which is a bummer. Maybe a late breakfast instead

I miss that pre park opening BF
Late BF would be great though.

 

[Jennasis]

Is the cinnamon loaf the same as the ridiculously awesome cinnamon thing they used to have???

 

[OhioWDWDuo]

Is the cinnamon loaf the same as the ridiculously awesome cinnamon thing they used to have???

From the photo, it doesn’t look like it. UGH! DH has been dreaming about the GG cinnamon roll bake for SO long! I’m going to reserve judgment until some reviews but it doesn’t look the same…

 

[mickey916]

From the photo, it doesn’t look like it. UGH! DH has been dreaming about the GG cinnamon roll bake for SO long! I’m going to reserve judgment until some reviews but it doesn’t look the same…

We may have another Ohana noodlegate on our hands if they changed the cinnamon buns!

 

[princesscinderella]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1645916368175501313

This make me wonder if the DVC sales on the 13th of the sorcerer are going sell out so it won’t be available to everyone else when they are supposed to go on sale on 4/20.

I need to buy an AP for my son’s girlfriend I should have bought it back when we got ours before they paused sales but her parents didn’t think she would go with us that often, little did she know how often we go . Do sales start at midnight when it turns 4/13 or do they start at 6am like dining reservations?

 

[soniam]

Is the cinnamon loaf the same as the ridiculously awesome cinnamon thing they used to have???

It's hard to tell, because it's in the background and out of focus. It used to be a pull apart in a round skillet. It still looks to be a pull apart but in a rectangular skillet. It's hard to tell if it as moist and with as much frosting and glaze as it used to have.

 

[rangerxenos]

Harder when you are in early 70's.... But my 6 AM flight next week gets me to Disney before noon, so I can have time in a park before I need sleep or collapse LOL.... but I am also a morning person, so normally get up by 5AM anyway

Same, I'm in work for 7 a.m., so I'm up by 5 every morning. But up, and up and awake enough to drive an hour to the airport are two different things, LOL!

I don't have much choice anymore for flights anyway, since the pandemic our non stop flight choices from BDL to MCO (and back) have whittled down to one a day on Southwest most of the time.

 

[sdk1231]

From the photo, it doesn’t look like it. UGH! DH has been dreaming about the GG cinnamon roll bake for SO long! I’m going to reserve judgment until some reviews but it doesn’t look the same…

Recipe for Chip's Sticky Bun Bake from Garden Grill (it's straight-up Cinnamon Rolls cut and placed closely together in a 9x13 pan to make a pull-apart bread). Time intensive due to the yeast dough, but delicious! https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...n-bake-from-garden-grill-restaurant-at-epcot/

 

[NJlauren]

I don’t think so, but has a date to make breakfast and lunch reservations at Akershus been announced? I’m hoping for a lunch in early June!

 

[Gusey]

Also expect more DLP news today as it marks its 31st birthday with Disney Dreams! returning tonight

https://twitter.com/x/status/1646097144665849856

 

[rangerxenos]

 

[HokieRaven5]

‘100’ Added to Magic Kingdom Entrance Planter

 

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Construction Progress Update on DVC Tower at Polynesian Village Resort

 

[HokieRaven5]

Muppets Mayhem - Official Trailer on Disney+ May 10

 

[HokieRaven5]

Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit to Begin Show Set Installation for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Things are moving fast in the bayou, or Frontierland, or whatever section of Magic Kingdom Imagineers will end up calling the area where Splash Mountain used to reside. With work on the exterior of the facade moving along nicely, a recently filed permit shows that work inside the attraction is also taking place. A permit filed this week shows that Walt Disney Imagineering is starting on the next phase of the project – the installation of new sets and scenes for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

A permit filed by Walt Disney Imagineering lists Icarus Exhibits as the contractor for the “fabrication and installation of show set items”. Icarus Exhibits has previously been listed as the contractor for recent projects such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, TRON Lightcycle Run, and the Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant in Toy Story Land.

The expiration date on the permit is December 31, 2024. Disney has previously announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure would open in late 2024 at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

 

[jade1]

Same, I'm in work for 7 a.m., so I'm up by 5 every morning. But up, and up and awake enough to drive an hour to the airport are two different things, LOL!

I don't have much choice anymore for flights anyway, since the pandemic our non stop flight choices from BDL to MCO (and back) have whittled down to one a day on Southwest most of the time.

Yea Spirit is finally doing a direct flight from Minneapolis next week.
$44 one way but also 6AM.
Usually do Sun Country which has quite a few, and not too expensive. Delta always has a lot but spendy.

 

[HokieRaven5]

4 Reasons to Get Excited For the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

From special merchandise to nature-themed food and beverage offerings to adventurous in-park experiences, there are so many opportunities to celebrate. Check out these four ways below!

1. TREE’t Yourself with 25th Anniversary-Inspired Merchandise​

In honor of this milestone, you can show off your love for the park with items from the new Disney’s Animal Kingdom 25th Anniversary collection, available starting April 21 for a limited time at Island Mercantile, Discovery Trading Company and Mombasa Marketplace. The earthy collection includes everything from a commemorative Spirit Jersey to a tumbler and a pocket tee. Guests can also find a limited-edition commemorative Earth Month pin available for purchase now at select retail locations in the park. All of these items add up to the perfect “OOTPD” (outfit of the park day) for your next trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

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Also, the excitement doesn’t stop there. Coming soon is a 25th Anniversary Mini Loungefly Backpack and bucket hat that you won’t want to miss out on!

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2. Take Your Taste Buds on an Adventure With Commemorative Menu Offerings ​

What’s a Walt Disney World celebration without some delicious treats? Throughout Earth Month and on the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can enjoy new food and beverage offerings that celebrate this unique park.

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New items debuting throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom exclusively on April 22 include the Colossal Elephant Roll and the 25th Anniversary Alive with Magic Cupcake. At Tiffins Restaurant, guests can enjoy a 25th Anniversary Dessert Platter, or they can dig into a 25th Anniversary Earth Tart at Tusker House Restaurant.

Additional Earth Month-themed sweets and sips will be available in the park throughout April, like the Bee Hive Mousse Dome and Flamingo Cupcake as well as the Bubbling Pink Lagoon and Viva Gaia Tonic drinks. Fun fact: The Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail Sundae features a white chocolate image of Kejana, one of the beloved gorillas you can see in the park.

All of these items and more can be found in the Disney Eats Earth Month Foodie Guide.

3. Strike a Wild Pose with Friends and Family ​

Starting April 16, Disney PhotoPass Service will offer photo ops in celebration of Earth Month and the park’s 25th anniversary! You can enjoy special props, Magic Shots and more to celebrate when you visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

In the spirit of sustainability, the 25th anniversary sign prop is made completely out of recycled materials, including upcycled sign backers as well as cast member costumes and patches.

4. Explore Commemorative Wilderness Experiences ​

Adventure is out there at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this month, and as someone who loves to draw, I am most excited about The Animation Experience at Conservation Station. During the month of April, you can learn to draw characters like Dumbo, Terk from “Tarzan,” Crush or Bruce from “Finding Nemo,” Tigger from “Winnie the Pooh” or Simba from “The Lion King”! Adventure doesn’t stop there though; from April 16 to April 23, Wilderness Explorers have the opportunity to earn a special badge by completing a limited-time nature challenge.

To experience the 25th anniversary celebration on April 22 and the rest of the guest-favorite thrills throughout the park, you must have a valid park ticket and a park reservation for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Also, be sure to keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for more exciting information leading up to the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Video Game News:

EPCOT's Figment joins the racers in Disney Speedstorm video game launching April 18