2022 Disney on Broadway Concert Series at Epcot

 

Stellar Lineup Announced for the 2022 DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

By: Disney Destinations

November 23, 2021

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts – our celebration of the best in visual, culinary, and performing arts – returns January 14 – February 21, 2022, during The World’s Most Magical Celebration. And in 2022, we’re thrilled to welcome back the incomparable DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series, with three performances each evening headlined by Broadway stars performing favorite songs from more than 25 years of award-winning DISNEY ON BROADWAY stage productions.

Here’s the full lineup of jaw-dropping talents performing at this year’s DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series:

• Jan. 14, 16, 17, 20 & 21 – Arielle Jacobs (“Aladdin”) & Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”)
• Jan. 15, 18, 19, 22 & 23 – Kerry Butler (“Beauty and the Beast”) & Telly Leung (“Aladdin”)
• Jan. 24, 26, 27, 30, 31 and Feb. 3 & 4 – Heidi Blickenstaff (“Freaky Friday,” “The Little Mermaid”) & Robert Creighton (“Frozen”)
• Jan. 25, 28, 29 and Feb. 1, 2, 5 & 6 – Kara Lindsay (“Newsies”) & Dan DeLuca (“Newsies”)
• Feb. 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17 & 18 – Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) & Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”)
• Feb. 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 19 & 20 – Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”) & Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”)
• Feb. 21 – Special, extended finale performance featuring Brown, Strickland, Simmons & Scott

All shows are performed at America Gardens Theatre and are included with theme park admission. Look for more information soon about DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Packages. 

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Disney Springs Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort

 

Disney Springs Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort

By: Disney Destinations

November 10, 2021

We’re continuing our special “Everything 50th” series today with an exciting look at new EARidescent magic to discover at Disney Springs during the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort. 

Disney Springs is a destination where Guests can find Happily Whatever You’re After – from unforgettable culinary creations and fashion-forward finds at flagship stores and boutiques to outstanding entertainment that only Disney could deliver. And right now, Disney Springs is shining like never before with new, once-in-a-lifetime 50th anniversary celebration offerings!

From the moment Guests step foot in Disney Springs, they're part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort with sparkling EARidescence day and night. 

World-class Disney chefs and mixologists will take Guests taste buds on a delightful journey with celebratory treats that feature limited-time 50th anniversary items. The sips and bites are full of color with a touch of EARidescent shimmer and here’s where Guests can find it all at Disney Springs:  

Amorette’s Patisserie

• 50th Celebration Petit Cake – Vanilla chiffon cake with celebration blue mousse, blueberry jam, and lemon curd.

The BOATHOUSE

• Sweet Nostalgia Pineapple Upside-Down Cake – Pineapple upside-down cake with caramel glazed with Chantilly cream.

City Works Eatery & Pour House

• Brownie Sundae – A chocolate brownie served with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate, caramel and whipped cream. The sundae is garnished with edible gold flakes and a maraschino cherry.

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

• Lemon Poppyseed Shine Cake – Yellow butter cake soaked in moonshine syrup and served with a jewel-toned fresh blueberry fruit compote, fresh lemon zest, a sprig of mint, whipped cream and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

The Edison

• Dulce de Leche Cheesecake – Cheesecake served with dulce de leche caramel, whipped cream and caramel pearls.

Erin McKenna’s Bakery NYC

• The 1971 – Vanilla cake with vanilla frosting – gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free and kosher!

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew – Now Open!

• Nifty Fifty – Donuts adorned with pale pink or lavender vanilla cream icing. The pink iced donut is topped with a kaleidoscope of pink, blue, orange and white sugar sparkles––reminiscent of an iridescent fireworks display! The lavender iced donut is topped with sprinkle-fetti and features blue, pink and purple jewel tones.  Both donuts are crowned with buttercream frosting and are topped with an edible disk that says, “50 Sweet!”

Frontera Cocina

• Chocolate Pigñata – Chocolate shell filled with cajeta mousse, tender cake (infused with whiskey & vanilla), crumble of chipotle bacon, candied orange, and Maria cookies. Yes, there’s a mallet to break your piñata!  Serves two.

The Ganachery 

• 50th Celebration Chocolate Bundle – Chocolate you take with you on-the-go!
• 50th Celebration Ganache Chocolate Bar – Milk chocolate combined with caramel and crispies for a playful crunch.
• 50th Celebration Ganache Square – Celebration cake ganache mixed with sprinkles, enrobed in 65% dark chocolate, and decorated with a shimmering castle design.

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

• Golden Chocolate Cake – Decadent triple-layer chocolate cake with golden buttercream frosting.

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

• Shimmer Donut – Add a little sparkle and shine to your celebration with a special donut decorated with iridescent frosting.

Paddlefish

• The Best Flan in a Half Century – Elevate your meal with a delectable rum-infused caramel custard.

Rainforest Café at Disney Springs Marketplace

• Chocolate Mousse Tart – A sweet shortbread tart shell coated with a layer of chocolate ganache and filled with chocolate mousse.  The tart is garnished with chocolate décor, strawberries, whip topping and gold dust and sprinkles.

Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

• Kepples Whiskey Caramel Brownie -Chocolate Brownie topped with Kilkenny marshmallows, graham cracker crumbles and whiskey caramel. Enjoy it with a side of vanilla ice cream and a Kilkenny cream ale.

T-REX

• Chocolate Mousse Tart – A sweet shortbread tart shell coated with a layer of chocolate ganache and filled with chocolate mousse. The tart is garnished with chocolate décor, strawberries, whip topping and gold dust and sprinkles.  This tasty treat can also be found in Rainforest Café at Disney Springs Marketplace.

Terralina Crafted Italian 

• Whimsical White Chocolate Mousse –White chocolate mousse with salted caramel and cotton candy.

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

• Caramel Banana Chocolate Sphere – Dark chocolate sphere, vanilla pudding, banana caramel compote, gold dust, and chocolate pearls.

Guests can also bring home their own piece of The World’s Most Magical Celebration at Disney Springs! There are more than 100 retail destinations, many with distinctly Disney creations, signature Disney apparel as well as 50th anniversary celebration items. Special merchandise collections can be found while supplies last at World of Disney, Marketplace Co-Op and other Disney Springs locations.

At World of Disney, Guests will find the latest 50th Anniversary Celebration collections, including the new EARidescent Collection. Additional items, including the EARidescent Spirit Jersey and Loungefly backpack, will be coming soon!

And at Marketplace Co-Op, Guests can find the popular Vault Collection featuring a super-fun assortment of retro-themed treasures. Best of all, more blasts from the past will be added as The World’s Most Magical Celebration continues!

Keep an eye out for floating EARidescent magic during a visit! Balloons are a guest favorite at Walt Disney World Resort and for the 50th anniversary celebration, Guests can enjoy special bouquets of balloons shimmering like never before at Disney Springs. 

Our legendary Cast Members are the heart of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration and they’re eager to share a little bit of their world with our Guests during this special time. Guests can’t miss our smiling Cast Members, they’re wearing special nametags with the 50th anniversary castle logo above each Cast Member’s name, along with gold accents and a touch of pixie dust. 

During the 18-month-long anniversary celebration, the iconic white tent theater at Disney Springs will be buzzing with excitement as well with Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney opening on Nov. 18, 2021.

Drawn to Life is a thrilling collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. The family-friendly show brings Disney stories and characters to life in an unforgettable way through the use of innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, musical scores, brand-new animation lovingly created by Disney Animation artists, and some extra touches of Disney magic.

Disney Travel News - Native American Heritage Month

 

Exploring the Artistry of American Indian Communities at the American Heritage Gallery at EPCOT

By: Disney Destinations

November 10, 2021

We’re continuing to honor the cultures and the contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities and tribes throughout Native American Heritage Month. Today we’re shining a spotlight on recently updated content at The American Heritage Gallery, originally opened in 2018 inside the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT.

Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art showcases authentic, Native artifacts alongside contemporary works of American Indian art which demonstrates examples of cultural traditions which have been passed down through generations.

“We recently added the Comanche/Blackfeet regalia from artist Jayne Myers to the exhibit,” said Assistant Producer Jackie Herrera. “It is amazing to be able to showcase the artistry and culture of each of these different Indian tribes for our Guests.”

The Walt Disney Imagineering Collections Management team (who also recently brought to life “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure,” now open at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for a limited time) worked in collaboration with the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C. to bring the current exhibit at EPCOT to life. They also continue to work closely with the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum which is nestled inside the Seminole tribal community.

“This exhibit would not have been possible without our partnerships with the many museums, tribes, and artists featured in the exhibition,” said Curator Deb Van Horn. “These partnerships allowed us to bring the authentic stories to our Guests and make sure we are representing the cultures in a respectful and engaging way.”

Through interactive displays and immersive storytelling, Native communities from seven geographic regions – just a sampling of the 574 federally recognized tribes and over 200 state-recognized tribes in the United States – are currently represented in the gallery. Their art represents the richness, depth, and diversity of Native cultures past and present. Some of the featured artists include fashion designer Loren Aragon (Acoma Pueblo), noted doll-maker Glenda McKay (Ingalik-Athabascan) and Juanita Growing Thunder (Assiniboine Sioux) from the Growing Thunder family of Montana.

“It is really an honor for the Walt Disney Imagineering Collections team to be able to help share Native and Indigenous stories with our Guests and allow these groups to really see their stories inside the parks for the first time,” said Deb.