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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Little-known Disney secret that can help you skip long queues
A Disney park hopper shared a little-known trick to skip long queues and spend more time enjoying yourself at the 'most magical place in the world' - and people have thanked him for sharing his 'secret' It's 'one of the most magical places in the world' - but you can end up spending hours in queues rather than enjoying your well-earned holiday. But to help you save time on your Disney trip, a park hopper shared his go-to trick to beat the queues when buying souvenirs from its many gift shops. Taking to TikTok, user Adventure With W&C said: "If you're in a busy store like this one and you don't want to have to queue to check out, head to the My Disney Experience app. Then on the home screen, you click on the plus in the middle, and then you clock on Merchandise Mobile Checkout, which is the third one from the top, and it'll show you all the stores which are close by. "We're going to click on Emporium. Then it'll come up with a barcode scanner which is connected to the card in your account." From here, he shows how easy it is to scan an item in the store and pay for it through your My Disney Experience app on your phone. The app provides you with an online receipt which you can show to staff on the way out of the shop so they know "you're not stealing anything". Commenting on his video, one user said: "Wow, my mind is blown! Roll on October to try it out. Thank you." Another user said: "Great tip! Been to Disney a few times and didn't know that. I will definitely be using this on our January trip." A third user added: "Wow! This is genius!" One more user said: "That's helpful." It comes after Disney lovers shared their shock over only just learning what EPCOT actually stands for despite it being around for decades. Often referred to as a "permanent world's fair", it opened in October 1982, as EPCOT Center, and was the second of four theme parks built at the resort. However, many people have no idea what it actually means, with one Reddit user admitting: "Today I learnt the Disney Park, EPCOT, is an acronym." During its early development, Walt Disney wanted to create a city where people would work, live, and play, with the project named Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, creating the acronym EPCOT. Describing his vision, Disney said in 1966: "EPCOT will take its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are now emerging from the creative centres of American industry. "It will be a community of tomorrow that will never be completed but will always be introducing and testing, and demonstrating new materials and new systems. "And EPCOT will always showcase to the world of the ingenuity and imagination of American free enterprise." However, after his death in 1966, the company decided this vision was "impractical" and instead crated a theme park encompassing the spirit of his vision. Today, around 27,397 guests visit EPCOT every day for its rides, live entertainment, restaurants, and to meet Disney characters.
Thrill Geek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Foodie Guide
Get ready to sip, savor, and stroll your way around the globe — the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is here! This year's culinary celebration brings an irresistible lineup of global marketplaces, mouthwatering bites, refreshing beverages, and unforgettable entertainment. From fan-favorite dishes returning with a twist to bold new flavors ready to tempt your taste buds, there's something for every foodie to discover. Whether you're a seasoned festival pro or visiting for the very first time, our 2025 Foodie Guide is your passport to navigating the flavors, experiences, and can't-miss treats at one of Disney's most delicious events of the year. Fried Pickle Spears with dill ranch with dill ranch Garlic-Parmesan Wings IMPOSSIBLE Chicken Tenders tossed in buffalo sauce with plant-based ranch and plant-based blue cheese crumbles (Plant-based) tossed in buffalo sauce with plant-based ranch and plant-based blue cheese crumbles Korean BBQ Wings with gochujang barbecue sauce and toasted sesame (New) with gochujang barbecue sauce and toasted sesame Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper-Curry Wingswith creamy cucumber raita Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Tea : Twinings Pomegranate & Raspberry Herbal Tea with orange ice cream molecules (Non-alcoholic) : Twinings Pomegranate & Raspberry Herbal Tea with orange ice cream molecules Pickle Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic) Boulevard Brewing Co. Space Camper Juice Nova Superstellar IPA (New) BrewDog 95 Tropical Session IPA (New) Crooked Can Brewing Company Raspberry Blanc Wheat Beer (New) Beer Flight BRLO Wild Berries Hard Cider (New) Ciderboys Pumpkin Spice Hard Cider (New) Collective Arts Brewing Local Press Apple & Cherry Hard Cider (New) Hard Cider Flight Location: Connections Eatery Chocolate Baumkuchen with chocolate ganache and whipped cream with chocolate ganache and whipped cream French Onion Burger: Gourmet beef blend, caramelized onions, and Gruyère cheese on a toasted brioche bun (New) Passion Fruit Cream Slush: Passion fruit, evaporated milk, vanilla syrup, and coconut cream (Non-alcoholic; spirited version available with rum) (New) Location: Near Creations Shop (Available starting September 28) Lump Crab Cake with cajun-spiced vinegar slaw and rémoulade with cajun-spiced vinegar slaw and rémoulade Peruvian Ceviche with mahi mahi, shrimp, sweet potato, chulpe, choclo, and leche de tigre (New) with mahi mahi, shrimp, sweet potato, chulpe, choclo, and leche de tigre Seaside Pot Pie with shrimp, scallops, crawfish tails, and lobster bisque topped with puff pastry (New) Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder Rileys Lookout Sauvignon Blanc (New) Location: Near Creations Shop (Available starting September 28) Buffalo-style Dumplings : Chicken dumplings with buffalo sauce, celery root purée, blue cheese cream, crumbled blue cheese, shaved carrot, and micro celery (New) : Chicken dumplings with buffalo sauce, celery root purée, blue cheese cream, crumbled blue cheese, shaved carrot, and micro celery French Onion Soup-style Dumplings : Pork and beef soup dumplings with caramelized onions, sherry-beef broth, onion and Gruyère soubise, parmesan cracker, and micro chives (New) : Pork and beef soup dumplings with caramelized onions, sherry-beef broth, onion and Gruyère soubise, parmesan cracker, and micro chives Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken dumplings with tomatillo salsa verde, street corn salad, cotija cheese, lime crema, and cilantro (New) Pineapple Colada : White rum, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and sweetened coconut milk (New) : White rum, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and sweetened coconut milk Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris (New) Location: Near Test Track presented by General Motors Adobo Yuca Fries with plant-based garlic-cilantro aïoli (Plant-based) with plant-based garlic-cilantro aïoli Fry Flight Sea Salt-Malt Vinegar Fries (Plant-based) Truffle-Parmesan Fries with black garlic-truffle aïoli with black garlic-truffle aïoli Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with cinnamon-sugar, candied pecans, and marshmallow cream 3 Daughters Brewing Mojito Blonde Ale (New) Boyd & Blair Grapefruit Mule Location: Near Creations Shops Montreal-style Burger Slider featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with plant-based cheddar, tomato jam, bibb lettuce, and plant-based garlic aïoli on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based) featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with plant-based cheddar, tomato jam, bibb lettuce, and plant-based garlic aïoli on a sesame seed bun Rodizio-style Grilled Beef Skewer with marble potatoes, charred shallots, roasted baby peppers, and chimichurri (New) with marble potatoes, charred shallots, roasted baby peppers, and chimichurri Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer cheese fondue Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel Swine Brine: Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, apple-cinnamon cider, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard Location: Land Cart/Near The Land Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with goat cheese polenta, puttanesca sauce, shaved pecorino cheese, and petit herbs with goat cheese polenta, puttanesca sauce, shaved pecorino cheese, and petit herbs Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake with lemon icing Minute Maid Strawberry-Hibiscus Aguas Frescas (Non-alcoholic) (New) (Non-alcoholic) Harken Barrel Fermented Chardonnay Remy Milk Shake: Strawberry-cheesecake milk shake topped with a cookie, mini cheesecake, white chocolate Eiffel tower, and a strawberry (Non-alcoholic) (New) Location: Near Disney Traders Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with sweet-and-sour vegetables and coconut-chili sauce with sweet-and-sour vegetables and coconut-chili sauce Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and crushed salt and vinegar potato chips with mint pesto and crushed salt and vinegar potato chips Mixed Berry Pavlova with crunchy meringue shell, macerated berries, and whipped cream (New) Bulletin Place Sauvignon Blanc Fowles Farm to Table Shiraz Yalumba 'The Y Series' Viognier Wine Flight Flauta de Barbacoa : Fried tortillas filled with barbacoa beef topped with salsa verde, romaine lettuce, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco : Fried tortillas filled with barbacoa beef topped with salsa verde, romaine lettuce, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco Tostada de Carnitas : Braised Pork atop a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New) : Braised Pork atop a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa ranchera, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco Flan de Cajeta: Creamy Mexican custard with caramel sauce and toasted almonds (New) Clarita Margarita : Cristalino Tequila, orange liqueur, and clarified lemon juice (New) : Cristalino Tequila, orange liqueur, and clarified lemon juice Mexican Craft Beer Strawberry-Pomegranate Margarita: 100% Agave Blanco Tequila, Joven Mezcal, pomegranate liqueur, strawberry purée, and spicy agave (New) Beijing Zhajiang Noodles with stir-fried minced beef, cucumber, chili, and carrots in a savory douban sauce (New) with stir-fried minced beef, cucumber, chili, and carrots in a savory douban sauce Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce Smoked Duck Bao Bun with pickled cucumber, scallion, and hoisin sauce Mango-Peach Bubble Tea : Green tea, mango and peach syrups, and white boba (Non-alcoholic) : Green tea, mango and peach syrups, and white boba (Non-alcoholic) Brew Hub Lychee Foo Draft Beer Baijiu Punch : Baijiu spirit, lychee syrup, soda water, and piña colada mix : Baijiu spirit, lychee syrup, soda water, and piña colada mix Hainan Prosperity : Tequila, vodka, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and mango syrup (New) : Tequila, vodka, Minute Maid Orange Juice, and mango syrup Frozen Strawberry-Jasmine Cocktail: Light rum, jasmine tea, and strawberry syrup (New) Location: Near China Pavilion Potato and Pea Samosas with plant-based coriander-lime cream (Plant-based) with plant-based coriander-lime cream Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic) Mango Lassi with Camikara 8 Year Old Cask Aged Rum Sula Tropicale Brut Sparkling Wine United Breweries Taj Mahal Premium Lager Berbere-spiced Beef Stew with sweet potato mealie pap and kachumbari slaw (New) with sweet potato mealie pap and kachumbari slaw IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with peri peri peppers and onions and plant-based peri peri aïoli on a sub roll (Plant-based) with peri peri peppers and onions and plant-based peri peri aïoli on a sub roll South African Cream Liqueur Chocolate Mousse with white chocolate ganache and chocolate-covered popping candy Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider (New) Gulf Stream Brewing Cloud 9 Watermelon Hibiscus Lager Habesha Breweries Cold Gold Pilsner 🧀 Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese and Alpine Ham with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette 🧀 Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette Kirschwasser Torte with cherry-brandy buttercream, fondant, sugared almonds, and cherry compote (New) Frozen Rosé Stiegl Brewery Goldbräu Austrian Märzen Lager (New) Bratwurst on a Pretzel Roll with mustard with mustard 🧀 Schinkennudeln : Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese : Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce Schöfferhofer Berry-Lime Hefeweizen (New) Weihenstephaner Festbier von Trapp Brewing Oktoberfest Märzen-style Lager (New) Beer Flight Selbach-Oster Riesling QbA Zwiebelkuchen: German onion cake with caramelized onions, bacon, herbs, and a savory custard (New) Location: Between Italy and Germany Trio de Pintxos : Jamón croqueta, pan con tomate, and tortilla Española (New) : Jamón croqueta, pan con tomate, and tortilla Española Paella Caldoso with rock shrimp, bay scallops, and smoked mussels (New) with rock shrimp, bay scallops, and smoked mussels 🧀 Basque Cheesecake with orange sauce (New) Quinta del '67 Garnacha Tintorera Summer in Spain: Frozen Simply Lemonade with Yellow Chartreuse Liqueur and Green Chartreuse Liqueur (New) Bacetti 'Kisses' di Pizza, Traditional Napoli Street Food : Pizza dough, pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce (New) : Pizza dough, pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce Tortellini alla Vodka : Four-cheese tortellini, vodka sauce, parmesan, and calabrian chili oil (New) : Four-cheese tortellini, vodka sauce, parmesan, and calabrian chili oil Chocolate Spuma: Chocolate mousse, caramel sauce, espresso whipped cream, and puffed rice (New) Bellini Spritz : Italian Aperitivo Liqueur, peach purée, and prosecco : Italian Aperitivo Liqueur, peach purée, and prosecco Chianti Italian-inspired Blood Orange Margarita : Tequila, Triple Sec, and blood orange liqueur : Tequila, Triple Sec, and blood orange liqueur Italian Red Sangria Moscato Peroni Pilsner Prosecco Sorsi d'Oro 'Sips of Gold' Italian Pilsner (New) Location: American Adventure Frozen Chipotle-Pineapple Lemonade: Minute Maid Lemonade and chipotle-pineapple syrup with a chili-lime salt rim (Non-alcoholic; spirited version available with Tito's Handmade Vodka) Location: American Adventure Cherry-Lime Slush: Frozen Minute Maid Cherry Limeade with cherry syrup (Non-alcoholic) (New) Location: American Adventure Gulf Coast-style Seafood Roll with warm-water lobster, rock shrimp, lobster bisque, and sherry-crème fraîche on a toasted brioche bun (New) with warm-water lobster, rock shrimp, lobster bisque, and sherry-crème fraîche on a toasted brioche bun New England Slider : Slow-braised beef pot roast with spicy giardiniera, horseradish cream, and crispy fried onions on a potato roll (New) : Slow-braised beef pot roast with spicy giardiniera, horseradish cream, and crispy fried onions on a potato roll Freshly Baked Chocolate Pudding Cakewith Kentucky bourbon caramel Harpoon Brewery Flannel Friday Hoppy Amber Ale (New) Playalinda Brewing Co. Pumpkin Cheesecake Blonde Stout (New) von Trapp Brewing Natür Helles Lager (New) Beer Flight Location: Between America and Japan Huckleberry Funnel Cake: Funnel cake with huckleberry ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, blackberry brandy glaze, and powdered sugar (New) Beef Wagyu Don : Traditional Japanese rice bowl with American wagyu beef blend over steamed white rice served with homemade pickles, shredded togarashi pepper, and pickled ginger (New) : Traditional Japanese rice bowl with American wagyu beef blend over steamed white rice served with homemade pickles, shredded togarashi pepper, and pickled ginger Osakana Karaage : Crispy-fried pollock with spicy mayonnaise and a sweet-and-creamy yuzu sauce (New) : Crispy-fried pollock with spicy mayonnaise and a sweet-and-creamy yuzu sauce Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with minced chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce Peachy Mango Boba : Crafted Calpico Peach Juice with mango popping boba (Non-alcoholic) (New) : Crafted Calpico Peach Juice with mango popping boba (Non-alcoholic) Brewlando Brewing Fuji Apple IPA (New) Sake-Politan Cocktail : Sake with Simply Cranberry Juice and a hint of yuzu (New) : Sake with Simply Cranberry Juice and a hint of yuzu Sparkling Sake Otokoyama (New) Location: Between Japan and Morocco Spanakopita Moussaka featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef (Plant-based) 🧀 Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey with pistachios and honey Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomato-cucumber relish, and tzatziki on warm flatbread Greek Melon Limeade: Kleos Mastiha Spirit, Artonic Melon Apéritif, Pearl Vodka, and lime sour mix Kleos Mastiha Spirit, Artonic Melon Apéritif, Pearl Vodka, and lime sour mix Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red Mylonas Winery Assyrtiko Dry White Skouras Zoe Rosé Wine Flight Moroccan Wrap with tomato-cucumber relish and garlic sauce served on warm moroccan flatbread (New) with tomato-cucumber relish and garlic sauce served on warm moroccan flatbread Chermoula chicken Moroccan-spiced lamb Plant-based falafel (Plant-based) Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with assorted dips with assorted dips Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts Fig Cocktail : Kleiner Feigling Fig Liqueur and white cranberry juice : Kleiner Feigling Fig Liqueur and white cranberry juice Keel Farms Blackberry-Pear Hard Cider Keel Farms Golden Apple Chai Hard Cider (New) Playalinda Brewing Co. Fig, Rhubarb, Orange, and Ginger Hard Cider (New) Hard Cider Flight Location: Between Morocco and France Beer-braised Beef served with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes served with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and whipped cream with Berry Compote and whipped cream Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache Chilled Belgian Coffee (Non-alcoholic) (Non-alcoholic) Brouwerij St. Bernardus Dragòn Wit Wheat Beer Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchesse Cherry Red Ale Beer Flight Chilled Belgian Coffee with ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur Location: Between Morocco and France Feijoada : Black beans with pork belly and Brazil nut pesto, featuring BEN'S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice : Black beans with pork belly and Brazil nut pesto, featuring BEN'S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice 🧀 Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread 81Bay Brewing Co. Bossa Nova Lager Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça Spirit Boeuf Bourguignon, Purée de Pommes de Terre : Red wine-braised short ribs with potato purée (New) : Red wine-braised short ribs with potato purée Brioche aux Epices Avec Une Garniture Mornay de Trois Fromages : Spiced brioche with a three-cheese mornay filling (New) : Spiced brioche with a three-cheese mornay filling Trio d'Escargots, Garniture a l'ail et au Persil : Trio of escargot bites in croissant dough served with a garlic-parsley dip (New) : Trio of escargot bites in croissant dough served with a garlic-parsley dip Crème Brûlée Vanille, Confiture Myrtilles et Citron Vert: Vanilla crème brûlée with blueberry-lime compote (New) Chilled French Cosmo : Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier Liqueur, and Simply Cranberry Juice : Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier Liqueur, and Simply Cranberry Juice Instant Becot Bordeaux (New) L'Oceade Atlantique Sauvignon Blanc (New) Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll served with a pretzel roll Filet Mignon with mushrooms and mashed potatoes featuring Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Château des Charmes Pétales Rouge (New) Collective Arts Brewing Pilsner (New) Braised Beef Poutine: French fries with braised beef, mushroom sauce featuring Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese, cheese curds, and gherkin relish Brewery Ommegang Oak-Aged Watermelon Kolsch (New) Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Peach Wine Boyd & Blair Pumpkin Spice Mule Location: Near Port of Entry Featuring Pandora Jewelry Strawberry Champagne Trifle (Plant-based) (New) Berry Mimosa : La Gioiosa Berry Fizz and white cranberry juice : La Gioiosa Berry Fizz and white cranberry juice Blood Orange Mimosa : Sparkling wine and blood orange juice : Sparkling wine and blood orange juice Tropical Mimosa : Sparkling wine and Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice : Sparkling wine and Minute Maid Passion Fruit Orange Guava Juice Mimosa Flight Location: Near Port of Entry Featuring Pandora Jewelry Slow-roasted Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour chutney featuring DOLE Pineapple and spicy mayonnaise with sweet-and-sour chutney featuring DOLE Pineapple and spicy mayonnaise Hawaiian Rice Bowl : Spam, eggs, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and furikake : Spam, eggs, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and furikake 🧀 Pineapple Cheesecake with passion fruit curd and macadamia nuts Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine Maui Brewing Co. Orange Mango Guava Hazy IPA O'ahu Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and grenadine Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion Grilled Cider-brined Pork Tenderloin with chili-apple butter, celeriac-apple slaw, and apple cider gastrique with chili-apple butter, celeriac-apple slaw, and apple cider gastrique Cast Iron-seared River Trout with vanilla-butternut squash purée, brussels sprouts salad, candied pecans, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and maple dressing (New) with vanilla-butternut squash purée, brussels sprouts salad, candied pecans, spiced pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and maple dressing Cast Iron-roasted Brussels Sprouts and Root Vegetables with dried cranberries, spiced pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin seed vinaigrette (Plant-based) 81Bay Brewing Co. Nitro Bananas Foster Cream Ale (New) GoGi Pinot Noir Spiced Apple Old Fashioned-inspired Cocktail with Boyd & Blair Rum Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion Butternut Squash and Ginger Bisque with cinnamon cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin seed oil (New) with cinnamon cream, toasted pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin seed oil Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae with vanilla bean gelato (New) with vanilla bean gelato 🧀 Fall Fruit Cheesecake featuring Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheese with pomegranates and candied pecans featuring Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheese with pomegranates and candied pecans Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Strudel Hard Cider (New) Keel Farms Maple Harvest Hard Cider (New) Location: Walkway between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion Autumn Chili featuring IMPOSSIBLE Beef with root vegetables, plant-based cheddar, and plant-based sour cream in a bread bowl (Plant-based) (New) with root vegetables, plant-based cheddar, and plant-based sour cream in a bread bowl 🧀 Pumpkin-Mascarpone Ravioli with brown butter vinaigrette, pecorino cheese, pomegranate seeds, and hazelnut praline with brown butter vinaigrette, pecorino cheese, pomegranate seeds, and hazelnut praline Schiacciata Sandwich: Mortadella, prosciutto ham, sun-dried peppers, arugula, stracciatella cheese, fall squash mostarda, and pistachio pesto on warm focaccia (New) Brewery Ommegang All Hallows Treat Imperial Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout Daou Vineyards Chardonnay (New) Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Noir (New) Location: Walkway between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese with candied pecans and maple-caramel sauce (New) featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese with candied pecans and maple-caramel sauce Soft-serve in a Cone (Vanilla, Apple-cinnamon, and Salted caramel) Floats : Coca-Cola, Barq's Creme Soda, or Fanta Grape with choice of soft-serve (Non-alcoholic) : Coca-Cola, Barq's Creme Soda, or Fanta Grape with choice of soft-serve (Non-alcoholic) Frozen Apple Pie : Apple pie filling, apple-cinnamon soft-serve, and apple-cinnamon cider topped with streusel (Non-alcoholic) : Apple pie filling, apple-cinnamon soft-serve, and apple-cinnamon cider topped with streusel (Non-alcoholic) Früli Strawberry Belgian White Beer (New) Strawberry Beer Float: Früli Strawberry Belgian White Beer and vanilla soft-serve (New) Butterscotch Cookie Cold Brew: Joffrey's French Roast Cold Brew, cookie butter syrup, and butterscotch syrup topped with whipped cream and sea salt caramel toffee sauce (Non-alcoholic) (New) Fudge Brownie Cold Brew: Joffrey's Shakin' Jamaican Cold Brew, Irish cream syrup, and dark chocolate sauce topped with whipped cream, dark chocolate sauce, and chocolate powder (Non-alcoholic) (New) Crème Brûlée Cold Brew: Joffrey's French Roast Cold Brew and crème caramel syrup topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce (Non-alcoholic) (New) Churro Latte: Espresso with choice of milk, dulce de leche sauce, and cinnamon syrup topped with whipped cream and cinnamon (Non-alcoholic) (New) When it comes to food, there's always something for the kids – and the kids at heart – at Disney Parks! Take a peek at a few delicious options from this Foodie Guide the whole family is sure to love. Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and whipped cream 🧀 Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread Fried Pickle Spears with dill ranch Bratwurst on a Pretzel Roll with mustard Apple-Cinnamon and Caramel Mini Churros Sundae with vanilla bean gelato (New) Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
As Disneyland turns 70, here's a look at how much prices have changed
Disneyland - the theme park that set a new global standard - opened 70 years ago today, and just about everything has changed, including the price. A ticket to enter the Anaheim, California, park in 1955 would have cost an adult just $1, $11.53 today if adjusted for inflation. Today a park ticket will instead also give you admission to most rides. However, the costs of hotels, food and other services within the park have also surged in the last decades. Those with oversized vehicles or a motor home will have to cough up $40, and there are no preferred space options. The success of Disneyland led to the opening of Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in 1971. Disney has drawn criticism from its fans for recent price hikes at its theme parks, which will increase by around $10 at Disney World next year. The maximum price for a one-day ticket to Disney's Animal Kingdom will rise from $169 in 2025 to $179 in 2026. Similarly a one-day visit to EPCOT will soon cost $194, up from $184 for tickets for January to October this year.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disney Fans Are Getting Their Own Dating App
If your ideal first date involves churros, castle fireworks, and an impromptu photo in front of the Millennium Falcon, you're not alone, and soon, you might not be single either. A new dating app called Single Riders is on the horizon, built entirely around one very specific type of person: the Disney adult. Designed to help theme park superfans connect romantically (or platonically), the app is preparing to roll out its beta testing phase, with plans to launch nationwide in the U.S. The name itself is a clever nod to Disney's single rider lines—queue lanes that allow solo parkgoers to skip ahead by filling empty seats. Now, the app takes that same concept and applies it to real-life matchmaking, offering Disney lovers a chance to meet others who speak fluent Haunted Mansion quotes and plan vacations around EPCOT festivals. In a sea of dating platforms that focus on swiping and surface-level bios, Single Riders leans into niche appeal. The idea isn't just to match people based on proximity or photos, but around a shared passion for all things Disney, whether that's animation deep cuts, pin trading, or knowing exactly which fireworks show plays at which park. The app's creators have been teasing features on social media, and early responses have been enthusiastic. Many fans say it's the first dating app that actually makes sense for them, especially those who frequent the parks alone and want to find someone who gets the magic without needing an explanation. Beyond dating, the platform is expected to offer options for building friendships and planning meetups, potentially even at the parks themselves. That kind of functionality could make it more than just a dating app; it could become a hub for a subculture that's already massive but loosely connected online. While launch details are still under wraps, the app is expected to debut with location-based features, allowing users to see if other singles are currently at the same park. Additional filters, similar to those on mainstream platforms, like age, location, and interests, are also expected. For Disney fans, the parks have long been a lifestyle. Proposals at Cinderella Castle are routine, themed weddings are big business, and friendships formed in line for Space Mountain have a surprising staying power. In that sense, Single Riders is less of a gimmick and more of an inevitable evolution. If shared fandoms already power relationships in every other niche corner of the internet, why not in the most magical place on Earth? Read the original article on GEEKSPIN. Affiliate links on GEEKSPIN may earn us and our partners a commission. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is EPCOT's Reserved Fireworks Viewing Worth the Price? We Tried It to Find Out
EPCOT at Walt Disney World offers a nightly fireworks spectacular that is a must see experience for the end of your day at one of my favorite theme parks. Luminous The Symphony of Us is a mix of fireworks, fountains, music, and lights that incorporates songs from the Disney catalog. EPCOT offers paid reserved viewing for this popular show and we just experienced it at Rose & Crown in the World Showcase. Is this paid upcharge worth it? Let's get into our experience. READ MORE – Rose & Crown Dining Room Fireworks Viewing Price EPCOT offers three reserved fireworks viewing which includes Rose & Crown, Spice Road Table, and the extravagant GEO-82 adult-only viewing. Your dining package at Rose & Crown in the UK Pavilion is a pre fix menu where you can choose: One appetizer One entrée One dessert Selection of unlimited beverages The selection of unlimited beverages does include beer and a specialty cocktail for adults which is a nice perk. The cost per adult is $92 per person and children ages 3 to 9 are $41 per person. Is Reserved Fireworks Viewing for EPCOT Worth It? As always, answering this question can be so subjective. For me, it's worth the cost to have a guaranteed place to sit and enjoy a nice meal while watching a nighttime spectacular like the EPCOT fireworks. Our visit was during one of the hottest days of the year and we were exhausted by the time fireworks rolled around. My group was extremely happy I booked this package when it came time to attend. Otherwise I don't think we would have lasted for the fireworks! But do you need to purchase paid firework viewing to see the EPCOT fireworks? Absolutely not. Since the show takes place in the World Showcase Lagoon, it is quite easy to get a good view for the show with minimal time to prepare. You can read more about our favorite spots to watch the EPCOT fireworks in our guide. Paid firework viewing is a luxury expense but it's one you might be glad you splurged on after a long day at EPCOT. The Rose & Crown is also a good value because of the unlimited alcohol adults can enjoy. Let's go over the menu, the experience, and the fireworks view so you know what to expect if you decide to splurge on EPCOT reserved fireworks viewing. Rose & Crown Food Review- Fish and Chips and Unlimited Beer! You can check in 15 minutes before your reservation but we noticed some guests checked in even earlier. You can view the pre-fix menu above which includes the Rose & Crown famous fish and chips. We made use of the unlimited alcoholic beverages during our dining package. Considering most drinks at EPCOT are around $10 and up, this is a good value to take advantage of. For my appetizer, I ordered the Coronation Salad. My partner ordered the Scotch Egg. The menu at the Rose & Crown is known for their British fare so if you're interested in dining here anyways, this could also make the fireworks package worth it! Here are the famous Rose & Crown Fish and Chips. According to my partner, these are worth the hype. He was excited to try these anyways so it's just another way the Rose & Crown fireworks package made sense for us. I was thrilled to see they offered a vegetarian version of the Hot Pot. Unfortunately, my excitement was short lived as this was definitely one of the worst Impossible items I've had at Walt Disney World. My family also tried it and agreed, this is not one of the best. The Impossible meat seemed undercooked and more chewy than usual. Overall, the flavor was not great. The Sticky Toffee Pudding dessert was a favorite though amongst my group. We all ordered it and finished it very quickly! Is the Rose & Crown Firework View Good? When we checked in, there was a chance of rain coming soon so cast members seated us all on the top patio. Right before the show started, we were moved to the bottom patio. This is where they typically sit you so keep that in mind. This was an amazing view, we had direct eyeshot of the fountains in World Showcase lagoon. This was our view from the viewing area with barely any zooming in on my camera. Our waitress kept refilling our drinks during the show as well so that was appreciated. This was a great way to end our day at EPCOT especially when our group was tired and worn out from the heat. READ MORE – While it is never necessary to paid for reserved seating for EPCOT fireworks, it can be a nice splurge after a long day especially if you were already planning on a table service reservation for that evening. Don't Miss the Latest Disney News Don't miss the latest Disneyland and Disney World news from Mickey Visit. 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