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Apr 11 2021

Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up April 11, 2021

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for April 11, 2021!

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Chip and Dale TopiariesDisney Did You Know

Chip ‘n’ Dale in topiary form pose by a colorful garden during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. At least 25 different plants, grasses and mosses including palm fiber, ficus and lichen are used to create the character topiaries appearing throughout the park’s World Showcase and Future World.

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Anything can happen while you are traveling, so it’s always a good idea to be prepared. Make sure that you have important phone numbers, addresses, account numbers, and passwords with you so that you can access anything that you might need while you are away.

Walt DisneyWalt’s Words

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates’ loot on Treasure Island and best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life.” 

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Next week I’ll have some 2021 trip planning information, plus all of the latest Disney World news!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Apr 9 2021

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew At Disney Springs

Everglazed 4In recent years, Disney Springs has quickly become one of the best spots in Walt Disney World to find delicious foods. With so many places recently debuting in this location, get ready to add another one to your list. Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew has joined the ranks of tasty must try options in the West Side of Disney Springs. This place offers plenty of the classic donuts like glazed and chocolate iced, but they are most known for their one-of-a-kind specialty flavors like Maple Double Bacon, Peanut Butter Explosion, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

And if I’ve put you in a sugar coma just thinking about all of this sugary goodness, no worries…Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew serves up plenty of savory options too like breakfast sandwiches, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and loaded waffle fries.

Of course, you can wash it all down with one of Everglazed’s traditional coffees, cold brews, flavored milks, or spiked coffees.

While you’re planning your visit to Walt Disney World, be sure to put Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew on your list of must-try places, and I hope to see ya’ there real soon!

Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew
Located in the West Side of Disney Springs
Hours: 9am – 10pm Daily
Prices: Classic Donuts $4.50+, Specialty Donuts $5.50+, Sandwiches $8+, Fries $5+, Beverages $5+

Are you excited to try Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew?
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Apr 8 2021

2021 Epcot International Food And Wine Festival Dates Announced

Did you hear the exciting news? Disney has announced the dates for this years Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This delicious event will run from July 15 through November 20 – that is over 4 months of fun and food!

Epcot International Food and Wine Festivals in the past have featured nearly 200 chefs and have included dozens of food and beverage marketplaces scattered around World Showcase, signature dining experiences, chef demonstrations, as well as music concerts. This year’s event will kick off with the return of many favorite Global Marketplaces including Canada, Greece, Germany, Hops and Barley, and Appleseed Orchard. More marketplaces will open throughout the summer and fall. Here are a few more things to look forward to during this years Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, according to Disney:

  • Sample all sorts of delicious cheeses served in fun ways as part of Emile’s Fromage Montage – if you collect a stamp from five different Global Marketplaces, you’ll earn a prize!
  • Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak will send you on a savory scavenger hunt in search of Remy statuettes hidden all over the park.
  • Take a tasty souvenir home from the new merchandise collections, including a festival collection featuring a spirit jersey, baseball cap and so much more.
  • Listen to musical favorites performed by Voices of Liberty, Mariachi Cobre and the Jammin’ Chefs.

Remember to check back often as I will share more details as soon as they are announced!

Will you be visiting during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival?
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Apr 7 2021

Family Fun At The 2021 Taste Of EPCOT International Flower And Garden Festival

With spring in full swing, the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival recently kicked off in Walt Disney World. From now through July 5, 2021, guests can enjoy bright blooms, delicious flavors, and tons of family fun throughout EPCOT. Here’s a glimpse of what you and your family can enjoy this spring during the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, courtesy of Disney:

  • Taste of EPCOT International Flower and Garden FestivalTopiaries Full of Disney Character: Throughout the park you’ll see gorgeous topiaries of Disney characters blooming to life in floral sculptures. Highlights will include Remy in the France pavilion, Tinker Bell and the Fairy Houses in the United Kingdom, Lady and the Tramp in Italy and Sorcerer Mickey at the park’s reimagined main entrance.
  • Gardens to Explore: Soak in the sights of spring in 20 different garden areas all across EPCOT, including floating gardens on the waters of Future World, a bamboo garden in China, a tropical rainforest garden in Mexico and the English Tea Garden Presented by Twinings of London in the United Kingdom (where you can also take a Self-Guided Tea Tour!). Another picturesque spot is The Goodness Garden Butterfly House Presented by GoGo squeeZ, where you can view a kaleidoscope of butterflies up close, in all their extraordinary color. And at Outdoor Escapes Presented by OFF! Repellents in Future World East, you can unwind in refreshing spaces that show you just how easy it is to create an outdoor escape for family and friends.
  • Taste of EPCOT International Flower and Garden FestivalOutdoor Kitchens Galore: Embark on a mouth-watering journey around the park and discover a smorgasbord of options, with more than 20 delectable stops to choose from. Each Outdoor Kitchen offers a specialty menu of creative cuisine and libations to savor and sip. We’ll have more details to share in an upcoming post about all the foodie fun you can expect this year.
  • Entertainment All Around: The festival features plenty of live music every day. Voices of Liberty perform an all-American a cappella showcase, celebrating the landscape, heart and human spirit of America, and Mariachi Cobre takes the stage for a performance of world-famous Mexican folk music. You can also tap your toes to the sound of the Jammin’ Gardeners, performing rhythmic beats with inspired backyard percussion, and head into World Showplace, where the EPCOT Pianist will be playing a selection of songs of the season.
  • Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden FestivalHealth Full Trail Presented by AdventHealth: Looking for inspiration, creativity and some youthful energy? At the Flavor Full Outdoor Kitchen and garden along the Imagination Walkway, the whole family can learn ways to stay healthy.
  • Family Fun with Scavenger Hunt: Spike’s Pollen-Nation Exploration is a springtime quest to find the buzzzz-iest honey bee at Walt Disney World Resort all around World Showcase.
  • Festival Memories: Commemorate your visit with official event merchandise, including apparel, headwear, drinkware and much more, featuring Orange Bird, Figment, Minnie Mouse and Spike the Bee.

The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is included with park admission. With all that there is to see, do, and eat, you definitely won’t want to miss the fan favorite event!

Will you be attending the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival?
What are you most excited about? Please leave a comment!

Apr 6 2021

Celebrate Earth Week 2021 At Disney’s Animal Kingdom

With Earth Day right around the corner get ready to celebrate at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort. Running from April 18 through April 24, 2021, guests can enjoy exploring nature with many exciting experiences for the entire family during the annual Earth Week Celebration. Here’s what we know so far about this fun filled event, courtesy of Disney:

Disney's Animal KingdomWhile Disney theme parks celebrate all living things every day, during the upcoming Earth Week Celebration there’s an added opportunity for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park guests to connect with the magic of nature through engaging activities designed to educate and inspire the whole family.

From April 18 to 24, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will host limited-time experiences including unique Disney character appearances, fun learning opportunities, specialty merchandise, themed food and beverage, a new Wilderness Explorer activity and more.

  • The Animation Experience at Conservation Station shows how Disney Artists bring favorite characters to life by using animals for inspiration. For the Earth Week Celebration, guests can learn to draw characters – including Dumbo, Terk, Squirt, Shere Khan, Simba and Scar – whose real-life counterparts represent amazing stories of conservation work around the globe.
  • Guests can catch a glimpse of some special characters who will join other favorite Disney pals on Discovery River Character Cruises.
  • A sampling of Earth Week eats include a selection of limited-time specialty cupcakes: the Creature Comfort’s Honey Bee Cupcake, the strawberry-flavored Flamingo Cupcake at Flame Tree Barbecue or the Sea Turtle Graham Cracker Cupcake. Specialty beverages include The Red Crowned Crane, a frozen Coke topped with frozen Cherry Coke and strawberry cotton candy; adults can spice it up with Captain Morgan Rum.
  • A series of self-guided, nature-themed challenges invite guests to earn a special Wilderness Explorer limited-time Earth Day Nature badge.
  • Guests can hunt for an Earth Day 2021 limited-edition Te Fiti Moana trading pin, and also support the Disney Conservation Fund by purchasing a cuddly plush inspired by species that call Disney’s Animal Kingdom home; or check out Island Mercantile’s eco-friendly water bottles, tumblers and reusable bags that promote sustainability.
  • Any time guests visit the park, they can marvel at unique animals and meet the newest arrivals. Most recently, the park welcomed the birth of Ranger, and guests can get a glimpse of the rambunctious 5-month-old calf and his rhino family on a journey aboard Kilimanjaro Safaris. While on safari, guests can also keep an eye out for two young Masai giraffe who were born a few months ago, and playful Nigerian dwarf goats that hang out at the warden’s outpost.
  • Beginning April 2, guests can watch artisans transform 40 tons of sand into a detailed sculpture celebrating National Geographic’s “Secrets of the Whales,” an original series streaming on Disney+ on Earth Day. The intricate sculpted masterpiece will be located on the Discovery Island Stage until April 30.

Will you be celebrating Earth Week at Animal Kingdom?
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