This week we discuss the Food and Wine Festival, World of Color returning, new Galaxy’s Edge details, a closer look at the Matterhorn, and more!
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News:
The DCA Food and Wine Festival beging this friday, March 1st! The booths are set up and ready to go with their menues on display. There are so many delicious and interesting options. Some things that caught my attention were the fried artichokes, the ghost pepper mac and cheese, and the strawberry and coconut rice frushi! – https://www.micechat.com/218130-disneyland-update-delicious-offerings/
With a new festival coming to the resort comes new merchandise! Be on the look out for Food and Wine Fest spirit jerseys, hats, t-shirts, pins, totes, and of course ears! There is even a special festival themed cutting board, shaped like a wine bottle. These items and more are available in Disney California Adventure park for a limited time only. Be sure to check out Oswald’s, Elias & Co., Trolley Treats, Off the Page and Festival Merchandise Carts. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/02/commemorative-merchandise-for-2019-disney-california-adventure-food-wine-festival/
There are some premium experiences that you can sign up for during the Food and Wine Festival. Some of the premium events include Beer, Wine, and Mixology seminars for $20 per person, up to a dinner with the Disney chefs at $314 per person that includes a four course meal prepared by three of the chefs of the resort. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12313/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_February_25__March_3_2019#news3
We are excited to report that World of Color has returned! After almost an entire year, the popular show lit up the night over Paradise Bay on Friday. The show is scheduled to perform nightly going forward. – https://www.micechat.com/218130-disneyland-update-delicious-offerings/
With Mickey’s Mix Magic there are two versions of the show; a version that runs with fireworks generally runs Friday through Monday, and Tuesday through Thursday without fireworks. Disneyland has updated their online schedule to note with version is scheduled for each night instead of the generic Mickey’s Mix Magic title. – https://www.mouseplanet.com/12313/Disneyland_Resort_Update_for_February_25__March_3_2019#newsTnT
The Forbes Travel Guide has named the Grand Californian a Star Award winner and has listed it as recommended on their site. It is the first craftsman style hotel to make the list and the only Star winner in Anaheim. To become a star winner, the hotel has to pass up to 900 standards as judged by a Forbes inspector that checks in undercover and evaluates the rooms, amenitys, and restaurants. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/02/disneys-grand-californian-hotel-spa-earns-coveted-forbes-travel-guide-2019-star-award/
As we discussed previously, alternatives to plastic straws and lids have been expanding across the resort. This week, it has been reported that the paper straws have expanded from just the Hungry Bear Restaurant to other dining locations all over the resort. – https://www.micechat.com/218130-disneyland-update-delicious-offerings/
The Rise of the Resistance attraction coming to Galaxy’s Edge this summer has a height requirement. Guests will have to be 40 inches or taller to ride as there is a sudden drop at the end that is said to emulate being launched out of an escape pod back down to Batuu. This is the first trackless ride to include such a drop. – https://wdwnt.com/2019/02/breaking-height-requirement-revealed-for-rise-of-the-resistance-ride-features-a-swift-drop-for-guests-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge/
The official Disneyland Annual Pass Twitter account has confirmed that alcoholic beverages from the cantina in Galaxy’s Edge will be limited to the cantina itself. Guests will not be allowed to take any beverages outside of the establishment. – https://wdwnt.com/2019/02/guests-will-be-required-to-stay-in-ogas-cantina-while-drinking-alcoholic-beverages-at-star-wars-galaxys-edge-in-disneyland-park/
Now you can take in the unbelievable sights, and indescribable feelings of Disneyland with a new set of ears! New Aladdin inspired ears are now available at the Disneyland resort. The magic carpet ears are turquoise, with a magic carpet themed bow. – https://wdwnt.com/2019/02/photo-magic-carpet-ears-come-to-disneyland-coming-soon-to-disney-world/
Talk about Claire’s Minnie ears?
Discussion Topic
Matterhorn:
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2018/04/look-closer-matterhorn-bobsleds-at-disneyland-park/
